Jeff Davis Memorial

A northern Bonaire shore reef named in memory of a diver — a good condition fringing reef with a gradual slope, easy entry, and less traffic than the more famous central sites.

Overview

Jeff Davis Memorial is a northern Bonaire shore site located near Weber’s Joy and Boka di Tolo on the upper west coast. The site is named in memory of a diver. Like its northern neighbours, it offers a healthy fringing reef with a gradual slope and calm conditions, visited by divers doing a northern coast touring day. The site sees considerably less traffic than the central and southern dive belt, making it a pleasant choice for those seeking a quieter Bonaire dive.

Site Information

• Location: North Bonaire, near Weber’s Joy and the national park approach
• Entry Type: Shore entry
• Site Type: Reef
• Difficulty Level: Beginner
• Maximum Depth: 30 meters
• Typical Visibility: 20–30 metres
• Current: Usually light
• Best Time: Morning

Marine Life

Northern Bonaire reef species: parrotfish, angelfish, grunts, groupers, and snapper on a well-maintained reef. Turtles are seen along the northern coast. Moray eels and lobsters in reef crevices.

Dive Profile

Shore entry and gradual swim to the reef. Standard out-and-back slope dive with the shallow shelf for the safety stop return.

Entry and Exit

Shore entry from the roadside pull-off. Exit at the same point.

Tips

• Good choice for a second or third dive on a northern coast day — combine with Weber’s Joy and Boka di Tolo

Safety

Easy conditions. Monitor boat traffic on the surface.

Photography

Reef photography in good visibility. The uncrowded northern sites allow relaxed framing without other divers in shot.

Nearby Sites

Weber’s Joy is immediately adjacent. Boka di Tolo and Oil Slick Leap are a short drive south. Karpata is further north.

Sources: InfoBonaire Dive Site Map, Divers-Guide – Jeff Davis Memorial, Bonaireisland.com. Last updated 2026-05-24.