Dive or snorkel with spotted eagle rays in Bonaire, a Caribbean marine park ringed by easy shore-dive reefs. The rays glide along the drop-offs and sandy flats year-round, part of some of the most accessible reef diving in the Caribbean, straight off the beach. They are seen all year, best in the calm months from April to October.

Eagle Ray in Bonaire (Caribbean Netherlands)

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About This Spot

Dive or snorkel with spotted eagle rays in Bonaire, a Caribbean marine park ringed by easy shore-dive reefs. The rays glide along the drop-offs and sandy flats year-round, part of some of the most accessible reef diving in the Caribbean, straight off the beach. They are seen all year, best in the calm months from April to October.

Best Months to Visit

Up to 70% sighting chance in Bonaire (Caribbean Netherlands). Best months: June, July, May.

  • June: 70%
  • July: 70%
  • May: 69%
  • August: 67%
  • April: 64%
  • September: 64%
  • October: 61%
  • March: 59%
  • November: 58%
  • January: 56%
  • February: 56%
  • December: 56%

Practical Information

  • Location: Bonaire (Caribbean Netherlands)
  • Country: Netherlands
  • Coordinates: 12.1800, -68.2600
  • Effort: day trip
  • Accessibility: Easy
  • Observation mode: Diving, Snorkeling

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you see eagle rays in Bonaire?

Along the fringing reef drop-offs and sandy patches, often on shore dives; Bonaire's whole coast is a protected marine park.

When is the best time?

Year-round, with the calmest, clearest water from April to October, though eagle rays are seen in every season.

Can you snorkel with them?

Yes, the shallow reefs make Bonaire great for snorkelling as well as diving, though eagle rays are more often seen along the deeper drop-offs.

Are sightings guaranteed?

No, they are free-ranging reef visitors, so an encounter is a lucky highlight of Bonaire's easy diving.

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