Salt Pier
A working salt-loading pier with underwater pilings covered in sponges and coral. It is one of Bonaire's most photogenic dive sites.
Salt Pier is an industrial pier used by the Cargill salt works to load ships. Its underwater steel pilings are covered with colorful sponges and coral, and tarpon, schools of fish, and sea turtles often swim among them. Light filters through the trestle in shafts, making it a favorite of underwater photographers, and snorkelers can also see it. Swimming is prohibited while ships are docked and loading, so check with a dive shop before setting out. Enter from the roadside on shore. The ground is covered with gravel, so dive booties are recommended.
Opening hours
Open when no boats are operating
Nearby sights
- Hilma Hooker Wreck
- Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary
- Donkey Sanctuary Bonaire
- Te Amo Beach
- Lac Bay
- Salt Pans & Slave Huts
- Fort Oranje
- Kralendijk Waterfront