For the 33rd consecutive year, Bonaire has been named the #1 Shore Diving Destination in the Caribbean/Atlantic, reaffirming its legacy as a diver’s paradise
Scuba Diving magazine announced the results of its 2026 Reader’s Choice Awards in the November 2025 issue, recognizing Bonaire in 11 categories.
Bonaire has won 11 Scuba Diving Readers’ Choice Awards, including six 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. For the 33rd consecutive year, Bonaire has received the award for the number 1 best shore diving destination in the Caribbean/Atlantic region, a testament to the island’s enduring reputation as a diver’s paradise.
Other awards include:
1st Place – Beginner Diving
1st Place – Snorkeling
2nd Place – U/W Photography
2nd Place – Macro
3rd Place – Advanced Diving
Top 5 – Best Overall
Top 10 – Health of Marine Environment
Top 10 – Best Value
One of the Best – Wall Diving
One of the Best – Wreck Diving
“For 33 years, Bonaire has continued to set the standard for shore diving. These honors reflect not only our pristine reefs but also the passion of our community to protect and share the island’s underwater treasures,” said Elesiër Angel, CEO of Tourism Corporation Bonaire.
Thank you to our stakeholders and partners for making this possible.
The 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on www.scubadiving.com and in the November 2025 issue of the magazine.