How deep is Town Pier?

Town Pier has a depth range of 3–12 metres (10–39 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Town Pier?

Town Pier is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water; guided dive only certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Town Pier?

The best time to dive Town Pier is typically Year-round, but access is restricted - best as a guided night dive when arranged.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Town Pier?

Divers at Town Pier in Bonaire commonly report sightings of Green moray eel, Seahorse, Frogfish, Caribbean reef octopus, and Sponge brittle star. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateShore entry

Town Pier

Bonaire, Bonaire

Open Water suggested3–12 m depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Town Pier at a glance

Town Pier is a intermediate shore dive site in Bonaire, Bonaire with depths of 3–12 m (10–39 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Green moray eel, Seahorse, and Frogfish. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (83°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago

0.8 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 28°C · seasonal avg 28°C

Site hazards: Overhead pier structure · Boat and ship traffic · Wave action at access

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue

Sun7:00–20:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–20:00

Wed7:00–20:00

Thu7:00–10:00

Fri7:00–10:00

Sat7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:56 · Sunrise 6:18 · Sunset 19:00

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.5 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Green moray eel, Sponge brittle star, Spotted moray eel

Best time: Year-round, but access is restricted - best as a guided night dive when arranged.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan41%27°C1.4 m
Feb39%27°C1.5 m
Mar44%27°C1.4 m
Apr41%27°C1.3 m
May42%28°C1.4 m
Jun17%28°C1.5 m
Jul16%28°C1.4 m
Aug58%29°C1.2 m
Sep70%30°C1.2 m
Oct70%30°C1.1 m
Nov53%29°C1.3 m
Dec46%28°C1.4 m

September hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Green moray eelCommonly seen
SeahorseOccasionally seen
FrogfishOccasionally seen
Caribbean reef octopusOccasionally seen
Sponge brittle starCommonly seen
Spotted moray eelCommonly seen
French gruntCommonly seen
TarponOccasionally seen

Aluterus scriptus recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2016
Cantherhines macrocerus recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2016
Diodon holocanthus recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2016
Gymnothorax moringa recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2016
Holacanthus ciliaris recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2016

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Xprodiver0.2 km
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Your Scuba Store0.3 km
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Dive Friends Bonaire0.7 km
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Dive Friends Bonaire @ YS1.1 km
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AB Dive1.2 km
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Dive Friends1.3 km
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Wannadive Scubadiving1.7 km
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Dive Friends Bonaire @ PB1.9 km
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Dive Friends Bonaire @ SD2.0 km
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Dive Friends Bonaire Retail2.0 km
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Bonaire Scuba School3.1 km
+599 777 7633 bonairescubaschool.com dive@bonairescubaschool.com
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Dive Friends Bonaire3.9 km
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Site details

Town Pier in Kralendijk is one of the world's most famous muck/night dives, where the old commercial pier pilings are smothered in sponges, corals and macro life in only 3-12m. Green moray eels, seahorses, frogfish and octopus make it a photographer's dream after dark. Because it is an active harbour, diving is only allowed with a licensed operator and advance permission from the Harbour Master.

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Must be guided by an operator and pre-arranged with the Harbour Master

Overhead pier structure

Boat and ship traffic

Wave action at access

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