

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Joanne's Sunchi is a reef and drop-off site located off Klein Bonaire. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 20 and 40 metres. Marine life frequently encountered includes groupers, stoplight parrotfish, wrasses, French angelfish, spotted morays, and Pacific trumpetfish. Less common sightings include frogfish, spotted scorpionfish, queen angelfish, rock beauty, great barracuda, chain moray, green moray, and Indian lionfish. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for intermediate divers. Night diving is permitted at this location, with typical dives lasting approximately 45 minutes. Sharks are present as a potential hazard.
12.14794, -68.31176
The site is recognizable by sand channels running perpendicular to the coast, which act as highways for fish moving between deep and shallow areas.
Accessible only by boat from Kralendijk or resorts along the west coast of Bonaire.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Divers regularly encounter groupers, stoplight parrotfish, wrasses, French angelfish, spotted morays, and Pacific trumpetfish. Less common species include frogfish, scorpionfish, various angelfish, barracuda, and moray eels.
No, Joanne's Sunchi is classified for intermediate divers.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This site requires boat access; boat charters are available for transport.
The site is primarily designated for diving, and boat access is required.
Diving at Joanne's Sunchi in Kralendijk requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Joanne's Sunchi in Kralendijk. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Joanne's Sunchi in Kralendijk are January, February, March, and April. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Joanne's Sunchi in Kralendijk typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Joanne's Sunchi in Kralendijk typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.