Bonaire · Caribbean Netherlands · Reef
Angel City
Two parallel reefs reached from one beach entry
Area photo: Michal Strzelecki, Wojtek Strzelecki & Jerzy Strzelecki · CC BY 3.0
Angel City is a double reef system dived from the beach. The first reef lies close to shore and the second can be enjoyed within 18 m, so Open Water divers can explore both, over large areas of gorgonians and star corals.
Where it is and how deep
12.1035° N, 68.2874° WApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
After entering from shore, divers find the yellow mooring buoy directly ahead, about 25 m out, and start the descent there. The first reef lies quite close to shore, starting at 4.5 m and declining gradually to about 15 m, with a wide variety of hard and soft coral.
Beyond it lies the second reef, which can be enjoyed within 18 m. Large areas of gorgonian and star corals cover the reef system. The bottom of the site reaches 30 m (98 ft).
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Bonaire: The sea stays diveable all year; the water is at its coolest in late December and January.
Dive videos
Dive site Angel City Bonaire by Bon Bini Dive & Drive · Bon Bini Car Rental and Diving on YouTube
Questions divers ask
Is Angel City suitable for Open Water divers?+
Yes. The first reef starts at 4.5 m and the second reef can be enjoyed within 18 m, so Open Water divers can cover the double reef without going deeper.
Sources
- Angel City dive site — PADI
- Angel City (44) — ScubaGo
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