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Sweet Dreams (59)

Sweet Dreams is a site we keep coming back to on Klein Bonaire. There’s a particular stretch of healthy brain and star coral that just sucks you in, full of those little guys we adore – the Blackberry Drupe and Island Frillfin, tucked into every crevice. We often find Hawksbill Turtles here, usually just chilling on the sand flats around 10 meters, or sometimes nosing through the turtlegrass. It’s a site that rewards a slow pace. We love drifting along, eyes peeled for the Puffcheek Blennies and those neat Bluegold Gobies darting in and out of their sandy burrows. The maximum depth of 23m means there’s plenty of time to explore the main reef, where you’ll consistently spot Bigtooth Cardinalfish hovering in the shade. The entry can be a bit tricky if there’s a swell, so check the surf before you commit. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light is usually best then, and you avoid any afternoon chop. Just remember, no parking on the beach – those turtle eggs are important.