

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Soft Coral Garden is an unmarked shore dive located on the east coast of Bonaire. The reef structure extends from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Marine life includes common sightings of rock beauty, groupers, stoplight parrotfish, foureye butterfly fish, and purple sea fans. Less frequently, divers may encounter French angelfish, great barracuda, fairy basslet, and various parrotfish species. As there are no markers, local research is required to identify the entry point. Divers should arrive self-sufficient, as there are no verified facilities at this location.
12.03344, -68.26050
Check locally for the exact entry point before you head out, as there are no markers and the east coast can differ significantly from Bonaire's more familiar west side. Bring everything you need with you, including water and any surface signalling equipment, as facilities on site are unverified.
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No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Divers frequently record rock beauty, groupers, stoplight parrotfish, foureye butterfly fish, and purple sea fans. Wrasses are also very common, while French angelfish, great barracuda, and fairy basslet are occasionally observed.
This site is recommended for intermediate divers and above, as it requires navigating an unmarked shore entry on the east coast.
The reef ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Soft Coral Garden is a shore entry site located approximately 10 metres from the coast.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef start at 5 metres.
Diving at Soft Coral Garden (unmarked site) in Kralendijk requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Soft Coral Garden (unmarked site) in Kralendijk. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Soft Coral Garden (unmarked site) in Kralendijk are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Soft Coral Garden (unmarked site) in Kralendijk typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Soft Coral Garden (unmarked site) in Kralendijk typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.