

Best for beginner divers, 6-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Bloodlet is a reef and wall site located on the west coast of Bonaire. The topography features a shallow reef that transitions into a drop-off reaching depths of 40 metres. With visibility ranging from 10 to 50 metres and mild currents, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should monitor their depth gauge closely due to the rapid drop-off. Marine life recorded here includes common sightings of groupers, stoplight parrotfish, wrasses, honeycomb cowfish, pacific trumpetfish, and blue tang. Less frequently, divers may encounter great barracuda, rock beauty, french angelfish, spotted scorpionfish, fairy basslet, spanish hogfish, foureye butterfly fish, and whiptail stingray. Access is by boat only, and caution is advised regarding sharp coral.
12.21530, -68.34150
Use a surface marker buoy as currents can reach speeds of 0.5 to 1.5 knots.
Boat dive only due to dense, thorny vegetation and cacti along the shoreline.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-40m
Visibility
10-50m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Divers commonly encounter groupers, stoplight parrotfish, wrasses, honeycomb cowfish, pacific trumpetfish, and blue tang. Uncommon sightings include great barracuda, rock beauty, french angelfish, spotted scorpionfish, fairy basslet, spanish hogfish, foureye butterfly fish, and whiptail stingray.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the generally mild currents, although the wall drops to significant depth quickly, requiring careful monitoring of your depth gauge.
The site ranges from 6 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Bloodlet is a boat-access only site.
While the site features a shallow reef area, it is primarily a boat-access dive site with a wall that drops to 40 metres.
Diving at Bloodlet (12) in Kralendijk requires the following certifications: Intermediate To Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bloodlet (12) in Kralendijk. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Bloodlet (12) in Kralendijk typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bloodlet (12) in Kralendijk typically ranges from 10 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.