Town Pier

Best time to dive

January to December; April to September; December to April

What you might see

• FrogfishPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• Sea turtleLikely
• SeahorsePossible

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

Not a snorkel site - Not offered/permitted - site is a working harbor pier accessed only as a permitted, guided night scuba dive, not a snorkel or freedive spot

Safety notes

Boat/tugboat traffic and prop wash, pilings positioned close together forcing single-file swimming, fishing line and debris/trash on the harbor floor, risk of entanglement or contact injury against encrusted pilings, night-diving hazards (limited visibility, disorientation)

Permits & fees

Requires advance written permission from the Kralendijk Harbourmaster - a copy of each diver's passport must be submitted at least 24 hours ahead, dives must be led by a certified divemaster with a maximum of 4 divers per guide, and a per-person harbor fee (commonly cited around $35) applies; in addition every diver must hold the annual Bonaire Nature Fee/STINAPA tag ($40 as of 2026), required for all water activities including shore dives like this one

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kralendijk