Caribbean island of Bonaire named top dive destination by Scuba Diving magazine

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The island of Bonaire has swept top honors from the readers of Scuba Diving magazine. The popular scuba diving destination received four #1 Ratings, which is more than any other destination in the Caribbean/Atlantic category. This year is the ninth consecutive year Bonaire has taken first place for Top Overall Diving in Scuba Diving magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards.

Bonaire received first place in three other Caribbean/Atlantic categories: Top Health of Marine Environment, Top Macro Life and Top Shore Diving, and also received second place in seven other Caribbean/Atlantic categories: Overall Destination, Value for Diving Dollar, Beginner Diving, Snorkeling, Visibility, Marine Life and Underwater Photography.

“It’s an honor to receive 11 awards and continue to be recognized by the readers of Scuba Diving magazine as one of the top diving destinations for nine consecutive years,” said Elvis Tjin Asjoe,” Commissioner of Tourism.

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