Carel's Vision
Protected Area
Bonaire
Why dive here
With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Carel's Vision offers some of Klein Bonaire's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Carel's Vision on Klein Bonaire is exactly the kind of dive we keep coming back for. It’s got that classic Bonaire vibe: a gentle slope, plenty of light, and just enough current to keep things interesting without making you work too hard. We love drifting along the reef, watching the Midnight Parrotfish chomp away at the coral, leaving their tell-tale white scars behind. Keep an eye out for the Orangespotted Filefish, they’re often hanging around the Blushing Star Coral, their colours really pop against the reef. What makes this spot a standout for us is the sheer number of smaller, often overlooked creatures. We’ve spent whole dives just watching the little Hamlets darting in and out of the crevices, or spotting a Mottled Conger Moray peeking out from its hidey-hole. It’s a great site for photographers who enjoy macro and wide-angle alike, especially in the morning when the light really paints the reef. You’ll find it’s a calm, easy dive, perfect for unwinding after a day of heavier current spots, or just enjoying a long, slow drift.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Carel's Vision
Carel's Vision Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Carel's Vision, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.14, -68.3) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.9–31.5°C
Current Speed
21.1 cm/s
Direction: NW (328.6°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.068 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
34.64 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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