

Best for advanced divers, 5-45m, shore entry, strong current.
La Dania's Leap is a drift dive on the Bonaire West Coast featuring a wall and reef system. Divers enter from the shore, navigating a path marked by a pile of stacked rocks, and typically drift to the nearby Karpata site for the exit. The site ranges from 5 to 45 metres in depth, with an average of 20 metres. Due to strong currents and surf, this site is suited for advanced divers. Marine life recorded here includes common sightings of Rock Beauty, French Angelfish, wrasses, Smooth Trunkfish, Porcupinefish, Pacific Trumpetfish, Blue Tang, Stoplight Parrotfish, Honeycomb Cowfish, Queen Parrotfish, and Purple Sea Fan.
12.21817, -68.34799
Disinfect your gear before your first dive on Bonaire and after your last dive of the trip to help prevent the spread of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease.
Dive sites are marked with names on yellow stones for shore access. Site moorings are marked with yellow buoys.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-28°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers frequently encounter Rock Beauty, French Angelfish, wrasses, Smooth Trunkfish, Porcupinefish, Pacific Trumpetfish, Blue Tang, Stoplight Parrotfish, Honeycomb Cowfish, Queen Parrotfish, and Purple Sea Fan.
No, La Dania's Leap is intended for advanced divers due to strong currents, surf, and the requirement to drift to a separate exit point.
The site ranges from 5 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a shore entry dive. Divers enter at La Dania's Leap and drift to the Karpata site to exit.
While the site is used for both diving and snorkelling, the strong currents and advanced nature of the drift make it challenging for snorkellers.
Diving at La Dania's Leap in Kralendijk requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at La Dania's Leap in Kralendijk. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C.
La Dania's Leap in Kralendijk can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at La Dania's Leap in Kralendijk typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.