Shore Diving BonaireIf you like shore diving Bonaire is where you want to be. The island has 53 spots where you can dive right from the shore. The fringing coral reef that surrounds Bonaire makes it a great spot for shore diving. The name says it all. Shore diving is when you walk from the shore into the water, you don't need a boat to take you out to a dive site. You may need a car to get to the dive site but Bonaire has plenty of car rental agencies to help you out with that need. Shore diving Bonaire is as easy as walking out of your hotel if you want it to be.
Bonaire's Coral ReefThe main industry on Bonaire is tourism. Most tourists come to the island to dive. The residents of Bonaire know this and they make protecting the coral reef and the island their number one priority. You can see that as soon as you get on the island. The coral reef that surrounds the island is a protected Marine Park. The island is consistently on the top list of top dive spots in the world. The water has amazing clarity and the visibility is over 100 feet. There is an abundance of marine life, colorful fish, coral, sea turtles and rays for you to enjoy under the water. Underwater photographers flock to the island, and night diving is one of the special treats that waits for you. There are many dive operations for you to choose from and some offer courses in tec diving as well as underwater photography. It is a diver's paradise. The car license plates even say that!
Leave Only BubblesThe people of Bonaire are a very warm people and enjoy sharing the beautiful island they live on with visitors who appreciate its beauty. They ask very little in return...respect the land and the sea. Leave only bubbles is a motto around the island. The forms of marine life found there are protected and that means you can't take any coral, shells or fish from the water. True divers don't want to do that anyway. When you take a piece of coral you destroy some of the coral reef, and any good scuba diver only wants to spend time with the sea life, not destroy it. Shore diving Bonaire is a wonderful and easy way to see the underwater life that flourishes in Bonaire's coral reefs. It does mean you will need some extra equipment, like a vehicle, to get to the dive site, and to cart your dive gear in unless you choose a site at your hotel. There are several car rental agencies to help with that, but be sure to reserve your vehicle before you get to the island.
Activities on BonaireThere are attractions that the non-divers can enjoy too. Bonaire has a flamingo nesting ground that sometimes is home to thousands of pink flamingo. The Yellow Shouldered Parrot is also found on the island along with hundred of bird species for you to search out. You can parasail, windsurf, sail, horseback ride, bird watch and of course dive to your heart's content. There is a mangrove forest you can kayak through and there are a couple of casinos for those of your group who like a little gambling action. It is always warm in Bonaire so there is no bad time to visit. The island is a dry, desert environment and you will be surprised to see cactus acting like fences. It's not what you would expect to see on an tropical Caribbean island. It is one of the many things that makes Bonaire a unique and interesting place to vacation. There are pastel colored buildings all around and it makes the land as pretty as under the water. Iguana walk around like they own the island and there are wild donkey, so watch out for them while your on the road. Mountain biking is another activity that Bonaire offers. There are six biking trails around the island from a mild, beginner one to a rugged course that will prove challenging to the most experienced biker. So next time your looking for a great spot for your diving vacation, remember Bonaire.
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