Willemstoren Lighthouse

Bonaire South
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The Willemstoren Lighthouse dive is for advanced divers, and then only when the conditions are right. The site is on the windward side of the island, so currents can be strong and unpredictable. Ask a dive guide to assist in the evaluation and also to join you on the dive.

Directions: Drive South to the tip of the island. You can't miss it!

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05/22/2006 Jay Newby (Avg: 2.70 Review) - I dove this site in November of 2004 as unusual weather conditions allowed easy entry to the site. The current was reversed and running very hard to the west which made for a long & tiring swim out to the drop-off, which was very gradual. I saw very little by way of marine life, though lots of soft corals. A good dive to say you did it but not worth the effort in those conditions to do again. It would have been a great drift dive.

08/19/2002 Anonymous (Avg: 4.14 Review) - A good spot to see turtles and rays. Saw both in one dive. Entry good, but avoid this site in really heavy surf (unusual for Bonaire). Rarely see more than one vehicle at dive site...doesn't appear to be heavily dived.

07/18/2001 Eds Link (Avg: 4.00 Review) - This is a great site if the surf is down. In 4 years of going to Bonaire we could only dive here once. Sea fans are wonderful at this site.

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Parking
Map Sat
GPS: SB2401
N12°01.7143'
W068°14.2327'

Parking is right next to the lighthouse.

Entry
Map Sat
GPS: SB2402
N12°01.6853'
W068°14.2249'

The entry is very rugged, and should only be attempted in extra calm seas.

Aerial

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Ask a guide at the beginning of your visit to the island to keep an eye on the conditions, and to inform you if it is safe to attempt this unique dive. If the guide takes you out, tip he or she well!

Informational

As a parting shot to Bonaire, we believe their island motto says it all!

Last Verification: February, 2001

Diver Averages for Willemstoren Lighthouse (1=worst, 5=best)

Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:	3.33
Bottom Conditions:	3.00
Reef Conditions:	4.00
Animal Life:	4.00
Plant Life:	3.33
Facilities:	3.00
Solitude:	4.00
Roads:	4.33
*Site Average:	3.62

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:	3.00
Beginner Scuba:	3.00
Intermediate Scuba:	3.33
Advanced Scuba:	4.33
Night diving Scuba:	3.00

Number of reviews for this site: 3

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Willemstoren Lighthouse

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