Red Slave

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Bonaire National Marine Park

4.0 (1 review)

Intermediate

Historic shore dive with vibrant reef and strong currents.

Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
51m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located on the leeward side of Bonaire and representing the southernmost point of that coast, offers a unique experience. It’s easily accessible and immediately recognizable by its historic orange slave huts – a poignant reminder of the island's past. Please treat this area with respect due to its historical significance. An additional landmark is an orange obelisk serving as a navigational reference for ships from bygone eras. The site can present moderate to strong currents, so careful observation of the water from shore and utilizing surface buoys to predict current flow are recommended. Entry requires a few careful steps down to reach the shore, but the descent itself is straightforward. For safety, it's advisable to dive with a qualified professional. To the right of the site lies a vibrant coral reef teeming with diverse fish species and numerous coral formations. Underwater navigation is facilitated by natural sand paths that can be counted as you proceed.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

drift diveturtlecoral reefshore divestrong currents

Marine Life

SeahorseBarracudaEagle rayHawksbill turtleLoggerhead turtleStingrayReef fishScorpionfishBoxfishPuffer fishSurgeonfishAngelfishParrotfishTrumpetfishLionfishGrouper

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Potential for strong currents and depths exceeding recreational limits.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine life
Current Strength:

Variable

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