Snorkeling Bonaire is the Best!!!

by Elizabeth
(Bonaire)

I have snorkeled in Florida, the Bahamas, Curacao, Aruba and Bonaire. I have to say Bonaire, is hands down the best! Bonaire is "known" as a diving destination, but the snorkeling is amazing. The fish are fantastic as well as the corals. Bonaire has the largest varied species of fish in the Caribbean. The shore entries are very easy and the whole west coast is where you can snorkel. My two favorite snorkeling spots are Windsock and Tori's Reef. There are over 60 "snorkeling" sites on Bonaire. It is possible to see squid, sea horses, and various types of turtles. My favorite fish to see are the banded butterfly, french and queen angels. The south end of the island has a tremendous amount of soft corals and the reefs are very close to shore, so you see a lot in 5 feet of water! The water is also crystal clear, so you can see the bottom, up to 100 feet on a good day. It is also really cool when you can spot pods of dolphin or a manta ray! You can also book guided snorkel trips, or snorkel off of a boat. It is one of the best places in the world!