I am planning to come to Bonaire shortly for my first trip. Some of my diving will be done with one or more of my children who are junior open water divers and therefore limited to 12 m. Does anyone have any suggested sites?

andrea i and ii

maybe weber's joy...

maybe calabas reef (dive inn)...

I know it's a great snorkle and all that but I find Andreas I and II a hazardous entry/exit because of the ironshore.

Most the Bonaire's dive sites are rated as beginner and the best news is that nobody needs to go below 12 meters. Bonaire's reefs (and the myriads of juvenile fish) begin almost at the water's edge. Even if you boat dive, with few exceptions, the boat mooring is in water less than 12 m. so you and your children can safely enjoy Bonaire. Dives sites to avoid would be Red Slave because of the current and Lighthouse Point because of the currents and entry.

You may want to consider purchasing the book "Bonaire Diving Made Easy" by Jessie Armacost. It is sold in almost all the dive shops on Bonaire and will give you an excellent way to plan your diving.