Andrea 2 Bonaire Snorkeling Guide [Rated + Reviewed]
As experienced snorkelers who’ve explored reefs all over from Belize and Rangiroa to the Maldives, my husband and I can confidently say that Bonaire offers some of the best shore snorkeling in the Caribbean. It’s our #1 thing to do on the island!
While Bonaire is famous among divers, snorkelers shouldn’t overlook it. There are some truly amazing sites just north of Kralendijk, including 1000 Steps, Karpata, and one of our favorites, Andrea 2.
Let’s dive into how to get there, where to snorkel at Andrea 2, and the cool sea life you might spot along the way.
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Bonaire Snorkeling Rating System
Vacation time is precious, and it’s important to prioritize what snorkeling sites you want to make sure not to miss, including Karpata.
My husband and I have done numerous “snorkations.” To help you differentiate all the snorkel spots at a destination, I have created a snorkel rating system.
Please see the rating key below.
OVERALL SNORKEL RATING KEY
🤿 🤿 🤿 🤿 🤿 = World-class snorkeling and worth traveling just for the snorkeling alone!
🤿 🤿 🤿 🤿 = Incredible snorkeling and should be on your list of top things to do!
🤿 🤿 🤿 = Decent snorkeling and worth the effort!
🤿 🤿 = Worth consideration if you are running out of things to do!
🤿 = Not worth it!
My husband and I are obsessed with snorkeling in Bonaire. After countless adventures, these are our 14 absolute favorite spots, all in one easy guide.
Snorkeling Map of Bonaire
Andrea 2 Bonaire Snorkeling
Andrea 2 Beach in Bonaire
Rating: 🤿 🤿 🤿
How to Get There
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How to get to Andrea 2 in Bonaire
Andrea 2 is just a quick 10–15 minute drive north of Kralendijk.
Keep an eye out on the left side of the main road. You’ll spot a yellow wall and a yellow-painted stone marked “Andrea 1 + 2” pointing the way.
Take a left at the first cement wall to access Andrea 2 Dive Site
Take a left into this residential area at the yellow wall.
Then immediately turn right and take your next left when you see a white wall with another yellow painted stone labeled Andrea 1 + 2.
Refer back to the map.
Take a left at the second cement wall to access Andrea 2 Dive Site
Drive straight and you’ll end in a parking lot right in front of the Andrea 2 Beach.
Driving to parking area at Andrea 2 in Bonaire
Andrea 2 public parking area
Snorkeling Map
A map of where to snorkel at Andrea 2 in Bonaire
Andrea 2 offers shallow snorkeling, which makes it easy to get up close to the reef and all the vibrant fish. It’s one of the reasons we love this spot, and it’s great for beginners!
We always bring our own snorkeling gear, and after testing a lot over the years, we’ve narrowed it down to these top recommended essentials.
At Andrea 2, start by snorkeling to the left along the shoreline, then loop around and explore the right side.
Both sides offer a great variety of fish and plenty of reef to explore.
Entry
Rocky beach at Andrea 2 in Bonaire
The entry is rocky and can be a little tricky to navigate.
We wear dive booties with our snorkeling fins.
Watch out for sea urchins.
Bonaire Fish Sightings
We spotted a great variety of marine life at Andrea 2, including schools of blue tang, large rainbow parrotfish, scrawled filefish, honeycomb cowfish, spotted trunkfish, Bermuda chubs, banded butterflyfish, French grunts, and French angelfish.
As we snorkeled along the reef, we passed by several coral types, including brain coral, lettuce coral, staghorn, and sea rods.
We always bring along our favorite snorkeling camera to capture all of our fish sightings.
Large school of blue tang at Andrea 2
Bermuda chub at Andrea 2
Large parrotfish at Andrea 2
Blue tang
Honeycomb cowfish
French grunt hiding in the shadows of the coral at Andrea 2
Scrawled filefish
Banded butterflyfish
Snorkeling beside a large school of blue tang at Andrea 2
Final Thoughts
With more than 60 dive sites in Bonaire, choosing where to snorkel can feel a bit overwhelming.
Andrea 2 is a great option. It’s easy to access, has calm, shallow waters, and offers a nice variety of marine life. Great for beginner snorkelers!
If you’re staying near Kralendijk, other top nearby snorkel spots include Bari Reef and Klein Bonaire.
Happy snorkeling!
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Loved Andrea II! Thanks for the suggestion – we saw lots of fish and found a shady spot on the beach to relax. Gorgeous clear blue water!
Thanks so much for sharing this. I’m really glad Andrea II worked out so well for you. It’s one of my favorite snorkel spots in Bonaire too!
Sounds like you had a perfect day spotting fish and relaxing.
Appreciate you taking the time to report back!