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Bonaventura (G)

Bonaventura on Klein Bonaire is one of those sites that gets better the deeper you go. It starts off a bit unremarkable, a gentle slope of sand and rubble, but then the wall suddenly drops, and that’s where the magic begins. We love how the reef forms distinct terraces at different depths, each one a little world of its own. At 10 metres, you might drift past a Green Turtle munching on turtlegrass, while deeper, around 20 metres, the corals become more dramatic – think big, impressive heads of Great Star Coral and Massive Starlet Coral. We’ve seen schools of Spot Snapper hanging in the blue, and the occasional Caribbean reef squid putting on a colour show. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, tiny Banded Basslets darting into crevices, and Spinyhead Blennies peeking from their holes. Visibility here is usually fantastic, often pushing 25 metres, so you can really appreciate the scale of the wall. Our pick for timing is late morning, after the early boats have cleared out, leaving you with a more tranquil drift along the drop-off. It’s a site that rewards a slow pace, perfect for divers who appreciate subtle changes in topography and a healthy mix of fish and invertebrate life.