White Slave

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Bonaire National Marine Park

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Intermediate

Historic shore dive with vibrant reef and diverse marine life.

Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
36m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as White Slave, offers a unique experience combining historical significance with underwater exploration. Located off the coast of Bonaire, it’s recognizable by white colored slave huts—a poignant memorial to the period of slavery on the island. Please approach this area with respect and awareness of its historical importance. Alongside the huts stands a white obelisk, serving as a navigational marker for trade ships from centuries past. The reef begins approximately 200 meters from shore, reaching the main reef at an underwater depth of around 10 meters. An anchored buoy provides a helpful reference point aligning with the entry and exit points. Keep an eye out for marine life; you may encounter stingrays and turtles resting on the sandy plateau. For a more rewarding experience, explore the reef heading North – this section tends to be denser and boasts a greater variety of reef fish.

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

Sea turtleGarden eelsStingraySpotted Eagle RayScorpionfishBoxfishPufferfishSurgeonfishAngelfishBannerfishTriggerfishParrotfishTrumpetfishPipefishClownfishSweetlipsSnapperGrouperLionfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Long surface swim to the reef and potential for deep diving.

Hazards:
depthmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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