When is the best time to dive 1000 Steps?

The typical diving season is January to December. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Bonaire · North Bonaire

1000 Steps

Q: Is 1000 Steps good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Excellent - reef starts immediately from the beach in accessible shallow zones, one of Bonaire's most popular snorkel spots

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

BarracudaLikely
Eagle rayLikely
Moray eelLikely
Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Excellent - reef starts immediately from the beach in accessible shallow zones, one of Bonaire's most popular snorkel spots

Safety notes

Slippery limestone/concrete steps (grippy water shoes recommended), sharp coral at entry, temptation to exceed depth/no-deco limits at the drop-off, strong sun exposure on the exposed staircase

Permits & fees

Bonaire Nature Fee (STINAPA), $40 USD per person per calendar year

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kralendijk

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.