Taylor Made
12.2230°N 68.4037°W · reef
Taylor Made
A remote far-north Bonaire shore reef on the northwest coast between Carel’s Vision and Playa Frans — advanced due to isolation, limited road access, and exposure to currents.
Overview
Taylor Made is a far-north Bonaire shore site on the northwest coast, positioned between Carel’s Vision to the south and Playa Frans further north. The site is in the less-visited stretch approaching Washington-Slagbaai National Park — a remote, quiet section of the reef belt where road access is rougher and services are absent. The advanced difficulty reflects the isolated location, potential for current on the exposed northwest coast, and the self-sufficiency required rather than unusual depth.
Site Information
- Location: Far-north Bonaire, northwest coast
- Entry Type: Shore entry
- Site Type: Reef
- Difficulty Level: Advanced
- Maximum Depth: 35 meters
- Typical Visibility: 15–25 metres
- Current: Light to moderate; can be stronger at the exposed northwest coast
- Best Time: Calm conditions; morning
Marine Life
Northern Bonaire reef species typical of the less-dived northwest coast: parrotfish, grunts, snapper, groupers, and turtles. The lower dive traffic means the reef is relatively undisturbed.
Dive Profile
Shore entry and gradual reef slope to 35 metres. Most productive at 8–25 metres.
Entry and Exit
Shore entry from the far-north coastal road. Rough road access — 4WD recommended. Exit at the same point.
Tips
- Self-sufficiency required — no nearby facilities or emergency services
- Carry an SMB given the remote location
- Check road conditions before driving in
Safety
Advanced due to remote location, rough access road, and current potential. No rescue services nearby. Plan conservatively and never dive solo.
Photography
The low dive traffic on the northwest coast means undisturbed reef subjects in good visibility.
Nearby Sites
Carel’s Vision is to the south. Playa Frans is to the north. Washington-Slagbaai park sites (Boka Bartol, Boka Katuna) are further north.
Sources: InfoBonaire Dive Site Map, Divers-Guide, Bonaireisland.com. Last updated 2026-05-24.
Sea-surface temperature and wave height from Open-Meteo Marine (ERA5 reanalysis, monthly averages).
1493 verified species observations (108 species) logged within ~11 km of this site between 1930 and 2025, from the Ocean Biodiversity Information System.
- Eretmochelys imbricata · Hawksbill sea turtle
- Caretta caretta · Loggerhead sea turtle
- Scarus taeniopterus
- Scarus vetula
- Sparisoma viride
- Microspathodon chrysurus
- Pterois · lionfish
- Chelonia mydas · Green sea turtle
- Acanthurus coeruleus
- Sparisoma aurofrenatum
- Cephalopholis cruentata
- Lutjanus apodus
Scientific survey records skew toward sampled taxa (molluscs, corals) and do not reflect what you are guaranteed to see on a dive.
Source: OBIS (obis.org), aggregated Darwin Core occurrence records.
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