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Bonaire Marine Park

Kralendijk Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire
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Ranked #1 of 38 attractions in Bonaire
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Scuba diving, Snorkelling
Description: Popular area that boasts countless dive sites, many reachable from shore, and more than 70 sites with boat moorings.
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Utah
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61 reviews 61 reviews
26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

We dive all over the world and think Bonaire has the best coral and fish life of the Caribbean. This is also the only Caribbean dive destination where I can say the reefs are just as good as they were ten years ago.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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49 reviews 49 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

it's like you're in a fish tank - masses of them. And this compares with Red Sea, Maldives, Great Barrier Reef etc.

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Collingwood, Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Excellent scenery, road much better than 5 years ago? A lake full of Flamingo's, lots of goats and donkey's roam freely

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Norwood, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

was a very long drive, bumpy and dusty.. but, when you get to the beach up there it will take your breath away...

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San Lorenzo, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Great place to visit. Really incredible scenery. It was like being in another world. The driving was rather exciting since it was pouring when we started.

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South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The shore diving in Bonaire is by far the best. We have visited Bonaire for the last 8 years and have enjoyed every diving experience. The great thing about shore diving is you can go on your own schedule, you don't have to depend on a boat to take you. You really don't appreciate how good it is until you... More

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San Francisoco
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Overall remains the best shore diving and snorkeling in the caribbean. Reef protection system must be working, overall appeared healthy with lots of wild life.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Bonaire is called 'divers paradise' for a a good reason. Great and easy shore diving. Easy walk or a short swim to the reef, dive site well marked, park ranger are friendly and helpful.

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Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, United States
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013 via mobile

10th trip to Bonaire. Always enjoy the diving, the people and the warm breeze. Stayed happy holiday homes and love it. Unlimited shore diving is a great deal . Get out and enjoy

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houston
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28 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

There are so many dive sites to pick from. But, our favorites where the ones reached only by boat. We went to two dive sites on the north side. Shore dives where just as nice

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