Playa Benge is known as a deeper water dive site that offers the chance to see larger fish species in very clear water. The water depths at Playa Benge range from ten to one-hundred feet deep. It can either be accessed from shore or by boat at Buoy #2.

The shore entry at Playa Benge is very rocky and steep. It is only recommended when the waves are low or calm. Watch the surf for a while before entering to observe for common rogue waves to understand the pattern and what you are committing to. This site is advocated as a boat dive on BMP.org.

Once offshore of Playa Benge, the there are numerous coral formations to observe to the north and south sides of the cove. There are many very large parrotfish dining on the coral.

All of the offshore water of Bonaire has been long protected as part of the Bonaire National Marine Park. The marine park has dozens of snorkeling dive sites marked by small yellow boulders along the road side and yellow or orange buoys offshore. The marine park requires all snorkelers in Bonaire waters to have an annual snorkeling license visible on their mask with the fees collected to continue protecting the waters (the fee can be paid at any dive shop). Should you happen to spot an lionfish, the Bonaire National Marine Park requests that you report any sightings of the invasive fish by calling them at (599) 717-8444.

info retrieved from BMP.org and snorkelingdives.com on the 6th of March, 2016.

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