Diver’s heaven: Dive sites in Bonaire

There are endless areas in the Caribbean, which can be considered a paradise for most deep-sea and scuba divers. One of these areas is Bonaire. Below are four of the top dive sites, which every diver should visit at least once in their lives. Paul M Willette.

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Karpata

Great for divers and even greater for underwater photographers, Karpata’s underwater landscape is nothing short of magnificent. From the jaw-dropping elkhorn coral formations to the vast marine wildlife, Karpata will leave divers and photographers with unforgettable images. Paul M Willette.

Alice in Wonderland

A site for the more seasoned diver, Alice in Wonderland is a double reef that goes down from 30 to 100 feet. While it holds a bit more peril than other sites, the beauty that can be found in it makes the trip worthwhile. But again, practice extreme caution. Paul M Willette.

Hilma Hooker

One of the favorite sites of shipwreck enthusiasts, Hilma Hooker has become a combination of a sunken cargo ship and gorgeous natural orange coral. It has also become home to exotic marine life, such as barracudas, eels, and tarpons.

One Thousand Steps

The beauty of the site makes the 1,000 plus steps it takes visitors to get there from the shore more than worth it. From the star coral formation to all the reef creatures such as sergeant majors, manta rays, whale sharks, and hawksbill turtles, there is no place like it on Earth. Paul M Willette.

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