Caribbean Netherlands

Island

Island is a unique case in the Caribbean Netherlands context. While Bonaire is renowned for its world-class reef diving, the city of Island itself has no direct diving sites or centers within its urban area. The surrounding Bonaire region offers accessible shore and boat dives to vibrant reefs, but this specific locality is primarily a gateway within the Bonaire municipality. If visiting for diving, travelers typically base themselves in Bonaire proper to access the offshore reefs and protected marine areas.

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Island is a unique case in the Caribbean Netherlands context. While Bonaire is renowned for its world-class reef diving, the city of Island itself has no direct diving sites or centers within its urban area. The surrounding Bonaire region offers accessible shore and boat dives to vibrant reefs, but this specific locality is primarily a gateway within the Bonaire municipality. If visiting for diving, travelers typically base themselves in Bonaire proper to access the offshore reefs and protected marine areas.

Essential information for traveling in Caribbean Netherlands

About Caribbean Netherlands

Sea

Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean

Timezone

America/Kralendijk

Languages

NL EN

Demonym

Dutch

Phone prefix

+599

Practicalities

Currency

USD

Plug type

Type A, Type B

Airports

BON EUX SAB CUR SXM

Diving specifics

Temperature

°C

Depth units

meters

Pressure

bar

Regulators

DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Island

The best time to dive in Island

The best months to dive in Island are from August to October. Temperatures are confortable (29-30°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated

°C °F

01 - Jan. 01 - January

27 °C 28 °C 6/10

02 - Feb. 02 - Febuary

27 °C 27 °C 6/10

03 - Mar. 03 - March

27 °C 27 °C 6/10

04 - Apr. 04 - April

27 °C 27 °C 5/10

05 - May 05 - May

29 °C 28 °C 5/10

06 - Jun. 06 - June

28 °C 28 °C 4/10

07 - Jul. 07 - July

28 °C 28 °C 6/10

08 - Aug. 08 - August

29 °C 29 °C 6/10

09 - Sept. 09 - September

30 °C 29 °C 6/10

10 - Oct. 10 - October

30 °C 30 °C 6/10

11 - Nov. 11 - November

29 °C 28 °C 6/10

12 - Dec. 12 - December

27 °C 28 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

Island

Essential information for traveling in Caribbean Netherlands

About Caribbean Netherlands

Practicalities

Diving specifics

Dive sites and dive centers around Island

Nearby Dive Sites (92)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Island

Kralendijk

1000 Steps

Karpata

Playa Frans

Slagbaai

The best time to dive in Island

The best months to dive in Island are from August to October. Temperatures are confortable (29-30°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

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