Captain Don’s Habitat
Captain Don’s Habitat is a renowned dive resort in Bonaire, known for its exceptional dive opportunities. Situated right off the resort is a captivating house reef, offering easy accessibility and an abundance of marine life. This dive site is highly popular among divers, including night dives.
At this remarkable site, divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of Caribbean marine species. Nurse and reef sharks, as well as eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, and an array of fish species such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and grouper, are frequently spotted.
With a maximum depth of 19m and an impressive visibility of 22m, this beginner-friendly dive site provides an ideal setting for divers of all skill levels. Located near La Machaca, Kaya Gob. N. Debrot, Perla Boneriano, Hato, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands, 1234AB, Netherlands, Captain Don’s Habitat is truly a diver's paradise in the heart of Bonaire.
At this remarkable site, divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of Caribbean marine species. Nurse and reef sharks, as well as eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, and an array of fish species such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and grouper, are frequently spotted.
With a maximum depth of 19m and an impressive visibility of 22m, this beginner-friendly dive site provides an ideal setting for divers of all skill levels. Located near La Machaca, Kaya Gob. N. Debrot, Perla Boneriano, Hato, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands, 1234AB, Netherlands, Captain Don’s Habitat is truly a diver's paradise in the heart of Bonaire.
Diving Conditions Score for Captain Don’s Habitat
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Captain Don’s Habitat
Depth
19m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Captain Don’s Habitat
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
27.4 m/s
Water Temp
27.4°C
Visibility
21.32km
Cloud Cover
84%
Wave Period
4.75s
Air Temperature
29.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Captain Don’s Habitat
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Dive Score Chart for Captain Don’s Habitat
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.852166666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.08m, Wind 28.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.488833333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Captain Don’s Habitat: 06:00
Sunset at Captain Don’s Habitat: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Captain Don’s Habitat are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.08m (4.75s), Wind: 28.7 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 25.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Captain Don’s HabitatAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Captain Don’s Habitat
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Captain Don’s Habitat
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Captain Don’s Habitat
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.3
Ideal Conditions for Captain Don’s Habitat
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
September
Visibility
11.4m / 37.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Captain Don’s Habitat
Captain Don’s Habitat shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and December the coldest (22.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). May is usually the driest month with 0.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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