Back from Bonaire

[papawhisky]

The vis was about 50 ft. I don't want to give the wrong impression about seeing big stuff. Saw a turtle, know of others that saw turtles. Dove with a tarpon every night. Know of an eagle ray sighting. But relative to the amount of sea life on the reef, there wasn't much big stuff. I think that is the nature of the diving there.
One morning I got my truck stuck by White Slave. While digging it out, a huge pod of dolphins passed by inside the reef. They were diving and twisting. It's a big ocean. You never know what might swim by...

[Sounder]

That's true. We didn't see much large life either when there, but heard of plenty... sounds like you've got to be in the right place at the right time. Next time we go I'm bringing the X scooter... that way we can run large portions of the southern reef looking for big critters. It'd also open up more diving on the "wild side."

[fishballer]

nice trip report

sigh...if only it were easier to get there from DC. i really really want to go and do the whole drive and dive 24-7 thing.

[harb99]

Thanks for the report.

[gthomas]

I don't think being broke into while your sleeping is silly or a petty crime.

[Flatliner]

I love the cruise ship tip. My son and I are wanting to go in September if I can work out the logistics. Can you give me the link to that site?

[aggie99]

I have just scheduled a trip to Bonaire for July 1st to the 8th, can't wait!

[Kokomo]

Loved the trip report! Brings back good memories. Oil Slick Leap was my favorite site. If you have any pics please post them. The reefs are so healthy, also.

[Zenagirl]

Originally Posted by Flatliner

I love the cruise ship tip. My son and I are wanting to go in September if I can work out the logistics. Can you give me the link to that site?

The only ship on Bonaire during September will be that Scientology ship that holds like 350 people. Cruise season is basically November through April.

[Defman]

Originally Posted by Kokomo

Loved the trip report! Brings back good memories. Oil Slick Leap was my favorite site. If you have any pics please post them.

I just got back last night, here's a few pic's to tide you guys & gals over.

Originally Posted by Kokomo

The reefs are so healthy, also.

I think I have to dispute that a little bit. There is lots of coral, but there is also lots of DEAD coral... I was a little disappointed, but the coral was much healthier at some of the harder to reach places, like Rapel.