Andrea II

A double-reef profile on Bonaire’s central west coast, sister site to Andrea I — the “II” denotes a paired naming, not a shipwreck.

Overview

Andrea II is a paired site with Andrea I on Bonaire’s central west coast. Despite the numbered suffix, neither is a wreck — they are reef dives named in sequence by the same person/source. Andrea II has a classic double-reef profile: a shallow shelf and inner reef, a sandy plateau at intermediate depth, and a drop-off that continues steeply beyond recreational limits. Visibility is typically good and current is moderate, with the deeper drop-off introducing depth and current considerations that put this site in Intermediate territory rather than Beginner.

Site Information

• Location: Central west coast Bonaire (between Oil Slick Leap and Karpata)
• Entry Type: Shore entry
• Site Type: Reef
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Maximum Depth: 30 meters
• Typical Visibility: 20–30 meters
• Current: Moderate, can pick up at depth
• Best Time: Morning

Marine Life

The shallow plateau supports schools of sergeant majors and blue tangs across the coral heads. Hawksbill turtles feed on sponges along the slope. Parrotfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, and angelfish populate the reef face. The deeper drop-off attracts larger species — barracuda, jacks, and groupers patrol the wall. Macro subjects (cleaning stations, nudibranchs, arrow crabs) are scattered throughout the reef structure.

Dive Profile

Enter at the shore and swim out across the shallow shelf to the reef edge at around 9 meters. The slope drops away to a sandy bottom; the inner reef gives way to a deeper second reef and drop-off. Most of the interesting structure and life is in the 12–25 meter range; the deeper drop-off rewards careful depth and gas management. Plan a turn-around well within recreational limits.

Entry and Exit

Shore entry over rocky/sandy beach. The entry can be uneven — appropriate footwear helps. Exit at the same location.

Tips

• Watch depth carefully — the drop-off invites deeper diving than may be planned
• Look for hawksbill turtles on the slope feeding on sponges
• Bring a light to bring out color on the deeper wall

Safety

The drop-off is steep enough that an inattentive descent can leave divers deeper than intended. Monitor depth and gas, and plan a deliberate ascent profile back to the shallow shelf for safety stop.

Photography

The shallow shelf is good for wide-angle reef-and-fish compositions; the drop-off rewards diver-with-wall framing. Macro subjects are present on the slope and at cleaning stations.

Nearby Sites

Andrea I is the paired sister site immediately to the south, with similar profile. Oil Slick Leap, Jeff Davis Memorial, and Karpata are within easy driving distance along the same coast.

Sources: Bonaire.com – Andrea II, Sunwise Bonaire – Andrea I/II, Divers-Guide – Andrea 2. Last updated 2026-05-16.