Larry’s Lair

A southern Bonaire shore reef in the productive Hilma Hooker–Salt Pier corridor, with intermediate-depth fringing reef and good coral diversity.

Overview

Larry’s Lair is a southern Bonaire shore site located in the busy dive belt between the Hilma Hooker and Salt Pier, a stretch of coastline known for consistently good diving. The site offers intermediate-depth fringing reef diving with the healthy coral and diverse fish life characteristic of this part of the southern coast.

Site Information

• Location: Southern Bonaire, in the Hilma Hooker–Salt Pier corridor
• Entry Type: Shore entry
• Site Type: Reef
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Maximum Depth: 30 meters
• Typical Visibility: 20–30 metres
• Current: Usually light
• Best Time: Morning

Marine Life

Southern Bonaire reef species: parrotfish, angelfish, snapper, grunts, groupers, and moray eels. Turtles are seen along the coast.

Dive Profile

Shore entry and gradual reef slope to 30 metres. Most productive in the 8–25 metre range.

Entry and Exit

Shore entry from roadside. Exit at the same point.

Tips

• In the same area as Hilma Hooker — a good pairing for a day’s diving

Safety

Intermediate depth requires attention to gas management and decompression limits.

Photography

Standard Bonaire reef photography.

Nearby Sites

Jeannie’s Glory is nearby to the south. Aquarius is to the north. Hilma Hooker and Salt Pier bracket this corridor.

Sources: InfoBonaire Dive Site Map, PADI – Bonaire Sites, Divers-Guide. Last updated 2026-05-24.