

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Bachelor's Beach is a shore-accessible reef site located 70 metres from the coast. Divers enter via a staircase and rocks to reach a sandy beach before swimming over a rubble bottom to the reef, which begins at a depth of 6 metres. The site features a sloping bottom with depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, averaging 20 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 15 and 30 metres. Marine life includes common sightings of French Angelfish, Spotted Moray, wrasses, Pacific Trumpetfish, Blue Tang, Queen Parrotfish, Smooth Trunkfish, groupers, and Christmas Tree Worms. The site is suitable for all skill levels and supports night diving. Hazards include boat traffic and sharp coral.
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Tarpons are regularly seen early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
Located on EEG Boulevard in the Belnem district. Access via a 7-step staircase leading to a small sand strip.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers frequently encounter French Angelfish, Spotted Moray, wrasses, Pacific Trumpetfish, Blue Tang, Queen Parrotfish, Smooth Trunkfish, groupers, and Christmas Tree Worms.
Yes, Bachelor's Beach is considered suitable for all diving levels, including beginners.
The depth ranges from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a shore dive accessed via a staircase and rocks leading to the beach.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Bachelor's Beach in Kralendijk requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Bachelor's Beach in Kralendijk. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Divers at Bachelor's Beach in Kralendijk should be aware of stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Bachelor's Beach in Kralendijk typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bachelor's Beach in Kralendijk typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.