Keepsake (F)
Protected Area
Bonaire
Why dive here
With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Keepsake (F) offers some of Klein Bonaire's richest cave diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Keepsake feels like a classic Klein Bonaire dive, but with its own quiet charm. We often find ourselves drifting along the shallow wall here, where the reef drops gently to about 12 metres, then eases into a sandy slope dotted with coral heads. It’s a great spot for those days when you want a relaxed drift, soaking in the details without fighting a current. We've seen hawksbill turtles munching on sponges near the top of the wall, and the apricot bass are always a treat, shyly darting among the brain corals. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, like the cherub pygmy angelfish flitting between the corals – they're easy to miss if you're only looking out into the blue. The sand patches are worth a scan for stingrays and garden eels. It's a consistently pleasant dive, perfect for photographers wanting to take their time or just anyone looking for a peaceful underwater escape.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Keepsake (F)
Keepsake (F) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Keepsake (F), 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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