This dive site, Petrie’s Pillar (24), is named after a pillar Captain Don gifted a friend for their wedding. It is similar in topography and marine life to nearby sites like Andre I and Andrea II, featuring a vibrant reef structure. Navigation is typically straightforward along the reef, with the namesake pillar as a key landmark.
Divers can expect to encounter typical Caribbean marine life, including nurse sharks, reef sharks, and possibly eagle rays and stingrays. The reef is teeming with various fish species such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, and parrotfish, showcasing the rich biodiversity of Bonaire's protected waters.
The best time to visit Bonaire is generally year-round due to consistent warm water and calm conditions, making this site enjoyable any time. With a maximum depth of 20 meters and an average of 10 meters, it is ideal for extended bottom times and suitable for both scuba divers and freedivers seeking to explore its thriving reef system.
