1000 Steps

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Bonaire National Marine Park

4.0 (1 review)

All levels

Famous shore dive with a dramatic wall and staircase access.

Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as 1000 Steps, offers a unique entry point via a staircase built in 1960. The climb of 72 steps can feel quite strenuous, contributing to the site's name. The reef features a transition from a gradual slope to a steeper drop-off around 9 meters, evolving into a dramatic steep wall with vertical grooves. A diverse array of fish and corals thrives here. Keep an eye out in the shallower areas for turtles. The dive offers a rewarding experience exploring this varied underwater landscape.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

BoxfishpufferfishBarracudaMoray eelTurtlesWrassesParrotfishAngelfishTrumpetfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow reef for beginners, with a deep wall and strenuous entry for more advanced divers.

Hazards:
strenuous entry/exitdepth
Current Strength:

Mild

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