Klein Bonaire, Bonaire
    Bonaire

    Carel's Vision

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    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.

    Best timeApr–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue Sharks, Orcas, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 192+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest September, October, November
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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)

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    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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