

Best for beginner divers, 9-40m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Captain Don's Habitat is a reef and artificial reef site located off Klein Bonaire. Divers can access the site via shore or boat, with depths ranging from 9 to 40 metres and an average depth of 25 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with typical dive times around 60 minutes. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, first aid, a dive shop, boat charters, guided tours, and gear storage. Hazards include jellyfish, lionfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish.
12.17222, -68.28962
The Bonaire National Marine Park requires an orientation and a warm-up dive on the house reef before any other diving is permitted.
Direct access to the water and house reef is available from the resort property via the divers-only pier known as the baby dock.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 9 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Access to the site is available via both shore and boat entry.
Divers should watch for jellyfish, lionfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish.
The site provides extensive facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, first aid, a dive shop, boat charters, guided tours, and gear storage.
Diving at Captain Don's Habitat in Kralendijk requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Wreck, Deep, Nitrox, Trimix, Rebreather. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Captain Don's Habitat in Kralendijk. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Captain Don's Habitat in Kralendijk. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Captain Don's Habitat in Kralendijk typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Captain Don's Habitat in Kralendijk typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.