Klein Bonaire’s renowned dive site is a “woodland” like no other

A small southwestern peninsula harbors one of the most popular dives on Klein Bonaire. Forest — so named for its “forest” of black corals — takes a steep drop through clear Caribbean waters. Divers need walk only a brief distance from resort to dock, and then travel by boat to the site. Carib Inn’s dive boats depart to Forest at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. by request, weather permitting.

Forest’s mooring rests in about 25 feet of water next to a steep drop-off. As divers go deeper, the beautiful black corals become more abundant, along with many types of sponges and hard corals.

A large overhang looms at around 90 feet, providing shelter to some remarkable sea life. Every two to three years, a huge loggerhead turtle named Forest returns to lay her eggs on the beach and relax along the overhang.

The shallows are home to large colonies of gorgonians — perfect places to snoop for cleaning stations, camouflaged fish and fascinating invertebrates. A pair of angelfish often greets divers as they enter or depart this gorgeous dive.

Ready to venture through the Forest? Visit caribinn.com/ for more information.

Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn

Bruce Bowker’s Carib Inn is a resort dedicated to the needs and requirements of destination divers.

Although many guests simply love to soak in Bonaire’s calm, tranquil ambience, diving and snorkeling the Caribbean’s turquoise waters is Carib Inn’s main attraction. With a PADI-certified dive shop, breathtaking dive sites just offshore, and 11 comfy resort suites, Carib Inn has everything a traveling diver could need.