Bonaire Scuba School - Klein Bonaire

Bonaire Scuba School operates right on Klein Bonaire, which is a big plus for dedicated shore divers keen to maximise their time away from the main island. They focus on direct access to the fringing reefs around Klein, ideal for those who want to roll straight into the water. It’s a solid choice if you're looking for simple, efficient dive trips without the fuss of boat transfers from Kralendijk.

Location: Klein Bonaire, Bonaire, Caribbean
Coordinates: 12.177573, -68.288600
Phone: +599 777 7633
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://bonairescubaschool.com/
Certification Agencies: PADI, EFR, DAN
Courses: PADI Specialty ratings (diver and instructor level), Emergency First Response (EFR) First Aid and CPR (lay person to instructor), DAN education program (provider and instructor level), Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) training, High Pressure Cylinder Visual Inspection Procedures (VIP) training

Dive Sites Near Bonaire Scuba School

Bonaire Scuba School provides access to 15 dive sites in Klein Bonaire.

Other Dive Centres in Klein Bonaire

Best Time to Dive in Klein Bonaire

The warmest water temperatures in Klein Bonaire occur in October, averaging 29.6°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 26.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.1°C
February: 26.8°C
March: 26.9°C
April: 27.1°C
May: 27.7°C
June: 28.1°C
July: 28.2°C
August: 29.0°C
September: 29.6°C
October: 29.6°C
November: 28.9°C
December: 28.2°C

Marine Life in Klein Bonaire

Home to 202 recorded species including 150 reef fish, 18 hard corals, 6 other, 6 seagrass & algae, 5 crabs & lobsters, 4 sharks & rays.

Notable Marine Life

Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
Boulder Brain Coral (Colpophyllia natans) - Hard Corals
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Blueman (Scarus vetula) - Reef Fish
Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) - Seagrass & Algae
Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Klein Bonaire

Based on average water temperature of 28.1°C, currents 34 cm/s.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories