Yellow Submarine, also known as Yellow Sub, is a popular and accessible house reef located at Dive Friends, near the Yellow Sub Marine shop. This site offers an easy shore entry next to a pier, making it suitable for divers of all experience levels, as well as snorkelers and freedivers. Divers head straight out from the entry point to access the vibrant reef, which begins at a shallow 6 meters and gently slopes down to approximately 30 meters. While the site can reach these depths, the maximum recommended depth for recreational divers is 19 meters.
The reef is home to a variety of typical Caribbean reef fish, including parrotfish, angelfish, damselfish, surgeonfish, and trumpetfish. Abundant corals, encompassing both hard and soft species, form the foundation of the ecosystem, though their health is noted as less pristine compared to some other Bonaire locations. This site also features a dedicated confined area, making it ideal for teaching purposes and a gentle introduction to diving. Divers should be mindful of boat traffic, especially near the entry and exit points by the pier. As is common for Bonaire, dive conditions are generally excellent year-round with great visibility and mild currents.
