Bonne Terre

[caymaniac]

I mostly enjoy the reef, but I too had Bonne Terre on my list. It's cold, no fish life, but it does have an appeal. I am glad I went but don't plan to go again. No lights allowed when I went, but I used the strobe on my camera rig to see. The mine history is interesting and seeing a few mine tools was about it other than viewing the chipped rock walls and going under water falls.
Just remember, it's cold, unlike a reef dive you may want a heavy wet suit or better yet dry suit. I thought the dives were over priced, but this was on my bucket list so if it's on yours go for it.

 

[altaskier]

I went a month ago, and I thought it was a neat experience.

 

[murdrcycle]

I live fairly close and have wanted to do this dive for a while. Do you think I could get by with a farmer john? I am 5'10", 175 lbs so I have a bit of natural insulation but not much.

 

[bl6394]

I live fairly close and have wanted to do this dive for a while. Do you think I could get by with a farmer john? I am 5'10", 175 lbs so I have a bit of natural insulation but not much.

I did my OW and AOW water there in a 7 mm farmer john. You'll be cold by days end (3 dives) - but it's doable.

I may be a bit better insulated though... 5'10" 225#.

Bjorn