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Yellow Submarine

Don't let the name fool you, there's no actual yellow submarine here, but we do get a kick out of telling new divers to keep an eye out for it. This site, right off Klein Bonaire, is a solid Bonaire dive, one we often use as a check-out dive or a relaxed second dive of the day. The reef here slopes gently, the top at about 6 metres, descending to 19 metres where we typically turn around. We love drifting along, looking for the smaller stuff – keep an eye out for pearl blennies peeking from holes and the always-entertaining cherub pygmy angelfish flitting about. Visibility here is usually excellent, around 20 metres, making it easy to spot hawksbill turtles munching on sponges, or the occasional great star coral colonies that stand out against the blue. It’s a pretty reliable spot for finding angelfish too, especially the queen and French varieties. The corals aren't the healthiest on the island, we'll be honest, but they provide plenty of nooks and crannies for gobies and blennies. We'd suggest aiming for a mid-morning dive before any afternoon chop picks up. While it’s certainly not the flashiest site, it’s a consistently pleasant dive for beginners or those just wanting a relaxed cruise.