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Scuba
Diving / Snorkeling
The
car tags say it all, "Divers Paradise". An island
that almost exclusively caters to scuba diving enthusiasts,
Bonaire is covered with cacti and scrub bush along with
wild goats and donkeys thrown in for good measure.
Bonaire Scuba Diving Travel and AccommodationsIn contrast,
underwater Bonaire is truly spectacular. The corals are
beautiful and healthy and there's an abundance of fish
life, thanks to the foresight of the government. Because
the waters around Bonaire are designated as an official
marine park and have been protected for more than 20 years,
diving Bonaire is like diving the Caribbean the way it
used to be - untouched and unspoiled.
The Wall, sometimes vertical, sometimes sloping, starts
just a few feet from shore. Bonaire is the perfect place
for shore diving and most shore dive sites are marked
by large yellow rocks with the name of the site stenciled
on them.
More than 60 dive sites are accessible by shore, making
Bonaire one of the the most enjoyable dive destinations.
The island's location in the south Caribbean gives it
an arid climate with little rain fall; consequently, the
waters are exceptionally clear of silt, calm, and diveable
year round. It is an ideal destination for underwater
photographers.
Climate 75 - 85F 24 - 29C
Water Temp 78 - 86F 25.6-28.9C
Visibility Average 100+ ft. 30+ m
Scuba Diving / Snorkeling Services
Please see Accommodations
All have Dive Packages available
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Bonaire
At A Glance
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Language:
Dutch (official), Papiamento (a Spanish-Portuguese-Dutch-English
dialect) predominates, English widely spoken, Spanish
Government: Parliamentary
Capital: Kralendijk
Size: 24 miles (39 km) long by 3-7 miles wide,
112 square miles (290 km2). Highest elevation is Brandaris
Hill, 784 feet (240 meters).
Location: 30 miles (48 km) from Curacao; 50 miles
(80 km) north of Venezuela and 86 miles (129 km) east
of Aruba, outside of the Caribbean hurricane belt.
Climate: Tropical; ameliorated by northeast trade
winds. Yearly average temperature is 82°F (27.8°C);
water temperature of 80°F (26.7°C); rainfall of
22 inches (56 cm); humidity of 76%. Sunny, all year round.
Electricity: 127 volts (with surges up to 140 volts),
50 cycles.
Currency: Netherlands Antillean guilder
Driving: Drivers license required. Drive on right.
Rentals: Since there is no public transportation,
rental agencies are numerous. (see
Car Rental Section)
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