Dive Friends - Klein Bonaire
Dive Friends operates a solid setup on Klein Bonaire. They’re a reliable choice for easy access to the fringing reefs around the island, a nice alternative to shore diving the main island. We'd suggest them if you're looking for boat dives with minimal hassle, especially good for groups wanting to stay together. Expect straightforward diving, classic Bonaire style.
- Location
- Klein Bonaire, Bonaire, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 12.162508, -68.283226
- Website
- https://www.divefriendsbonaire.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver, Adventure Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Specialties, Freediving, Divemaster, Instructor Development Course, Refreshers Courses, Avelo Courses, Avelo Experience, Avelo Pro
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- Air
- Address
- 52, Kaya Gob. N. Debrot
Dive Sites Near Dive Friends
Dive Friends provides access to 15 dive sites in Klein Bonaire.
- 1000 Steps - 5-25m (reef)
- 18th Palm
- Alice in Wonderland
- Andrea I
- Andrea II (wreck)
- Angel City
- Aquarius
- Aquarius (46) (reef)
- Aquarius (46) (reef)
- Atlantis (reef)
- Atlantis
- Atlantis
- Bachelor's Beach
- Bakadera
- Barcadera
Other Dive Centres in Klein Bonaire
- Beyond the Corals - PADI
- Bonaire Scuba School - PADI, EFR, DAN
- Deepsea Freediving - AIDA, PADI
- Dive Friends - PADI
- Dive Friends Bonaire - PADI
- Dive Friends Bonaire
- Dive Friends Bonaire @ PB - PADI, Avelo
- Dive Friends Bonaire Retail
- Dive Friends Bonaire @ SD
- Dive Friends Bonaire @ YS
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