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Petrie’s Pillar (24)

Petrie's Pillar on Klein Bonaire is a site we return to again and again. It’s got that classic Bonaire feel, a gentle slope down to around 20 metres, but what we really love here are the smaller details. Keep your eyes peeled for blennies, especially Spinyheads bobbing from their holes in the coral. We've had great luck spotting Orangespotted Filefish flitting amongst the Yellow Pencil Coral. The name comes from a pillar Captain Don named for a friend, and while the pillar itself is just a memory, the reef keeps giving. The coral is healthy, lots of Great Star Coral, and the light penetration on a sunny day is just beautiful, really making the blues and yellows pop. We’d suggest a morning dive, the light is usually best and you often get a bit less boat traffic. It’s a comfortable drift, good for just soaking it all in. We’ve had a few loggerheads cruise past us here too, always a treat. For divers who enjoy a relaxed pace and appreciate seeking out those smaller, more unique species, Petrie's Pillar is a real standout.