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Independent Bonaire article with Yellow Submarine night-dive wildlife and marine-park context.
Dive Spot Guide•
Yellow Submarine
Sheltered Bonaire house reef on the Kralendijk boulevard.
Easy shore entry beside the jetty, a shallow plateau to the reef, and a training-friendly site that also works well after dark.
About Yellow Submarine
Yellow Submarine is a sheltered Bonaire shore reef on the Kralendijk boulevard, with an easy entry next to the jetty and a shallow plateau that rolls into a healthy house reef. It is a classic beginner-friendly training site with mild currents, a well-lit area for night dives, and regular sightings of turtles, eagle rays, frogfish, octopuses, seahorses, tarpon, and other reef life.
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Research Estimate At Yellow Submarine
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Yellow Submarine?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Yellow Submarine Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 30m
Depth Note
Top of the reef is around 6 m and the bottom is around 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered house reef with easy shore entry, a shallow plateau, mild currents, and regular daytime training use.
Safety & Access At Yellow Submarine
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Be alert for boat traffic, especially near the pier and during the swim out and return.
Access Restrictions
Use the shore entry beside the jetty and keep clear of any live course or practice setup in the immediate area.
Legal Notes
Bonaire National Marine Park users need the annual STINAPA nature fee and must follow local reef rules.
Local Intel For Yellow Submarine
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Reef dive with depths from about 6 m down to around 30 m.
Freediving
The shallow plateau and calm water make it workable for relaxed freediving practice.
Snorkeling
A good calm-day snorkel with a shallow reef close to shore and plenty of fish and turtle activity.
Wildlife at Yellow Submarine
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Yellow Submarine
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Yellow Submarine
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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