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Caribbean · Bonaire

Bonaire

Diver level: No minimum diving level documentedBest months: Apr · May · JunAccess: Liveaboard not necessaryTrip cost: €255

Why dive here

  • Documented wildlife: Caribbean Reef Shark, Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Sea Turtle
  • 1 documented dive site
  • Liveaboard not necessary

Wildlife

Caribbean Reef Shark

Documented at this destination — specific site not yet recorded

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Green Sea Turtle

Documented at 1000 Steps

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Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Documented at this destination — specific site not yet recorded

Best months: Apr · May · Jun

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Southern Stingray

Documented at this destination — specific site not yet recorded

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Dive sites

1000 Steps

5–30m

An iconic Bonaire shore-dive site, named for the steps down to the beach entry.

Beginner levelReefShore accessLiveaboard not necessary
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When to go

A designated marine park since 1979, built around shore diving with fixed mooring buoys; consistently among the most accessible Caribbean destinations.

Best months overall

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Turtles: Apr · May · Jun

Conditions

Jan26.7–27.9°C
Feb26.5–27.5°C
Mar26.6–27.6°C
Apr26.6–27.8°C
May26.9–28.7°C
Jun27–29°C · 20–30m vis. · Calm current · Calm sea · Excellent
Jul27.5–29°C
Aug28–29.4°C
Sep28.7–30.1°C
Oct28.7–30.3°C
Nov28.3–29.8°C
Dec27.1–28.8°C

Experience & eligibility

No minimum diving level documented

A certification or experience level is a floor, not an exact match — a more experienced diver can always access an easier site.

How to dive here

Real dive operators and their published trip options for this destination — DiveFinder does not sell or book these; continue on the operator's own site.

10-Dive Shore Package

Dive Friends Bonaire · Dive center

Price not published

package price

Shore package10 dives
Equipment rental · OptionalFlights · Not included

Source: independently researched by DiveFinder

Drive & Dive Package (unlimited shore diving)

Buddy Dive Resort · Dive resort

Price not published

package price

Shore package7 nights
Accommodation · IncludedDiving · IncludedFlights · Not included

Source: independently researched by DiveFinder

Trip cost

Diving
$234
Mandatory park fee
$40
Equipment rental
$44–$79
Flights
Unknown
Accommodation
Unknown

Diving + mandatory fees only — flights and accommodation aren't included.

Known dive cost
€255
Priced as of Aug 2026

Source price: $274

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Wildlife data
Conditions

Destination info from DiveFinder editorial research

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