This dive site, Sebastian Reef, is an easily accessible shore dive located next to the Sebastian restaurant in Bonaire. Divers can simply drop off their gear, park their car, and begin their underwater journey. The reef features a gentle slope that gradually descends before transforming into an impressive wall, offering clear navigation for all skill levels. It is known as a relatively untouched reef.
Sebastian Reef boasts a vibrant and healthy ecosystem, teeming with both hard and soft corals that blanket the reefscape. Divers can expect to encounter a diverse array of typical Caribbean reef life, including various species of colorful reef fish, moral eels, crustaceans, and potentially turtles. The abundance of healthy corals supports a thriving community of smaller marine organisms, making it a rich environment for observation.
Bonaire offers excellent diving conditions year-round, making any time suitable for visiting Sebastian Reef. This site is particularly recommended for beginner divers due to its shallow average depth and gentle slope, providing a comfortable entry into wall diving. Freedivers and snorkelers will also appreciate the clear waters and vibrant shallow reef sections. It's an excellent spot for underwater photography, especially macro, given the healthy coral and diverse small marine life.
