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Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Australia's atoll lagoon for manta encounters, coral walls, and barefoot island days

Updated Jan 23, 202611 sources

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Featured dive spots for Cocos (Keeling) Islands

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Aquarium Wall dive spot

Aquarium Wall

Wall

Advanced Cocos wall dive with sharks on a deep drop-off.

Visibility20 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Barry’s Pool dive spot

Barry’s Pool

ReefWall

Outer-reef wall with coral cover and blue-water action.

Visibility22 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdVery quiet
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Broccoli Patch dive spot

Broccoli Patch

Reef

Shallow sandy reef for easy Cocos check and training dives.

Visibility22 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Cabbage Patch Cocos Keeling dive spot

Cabbage Patch Cocos Keeling

Reef

Boat dive with cabbage coral, garden eels, sharks, and clear water.

Visibility25 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Cable Bommie dive spot

Cable Bommie

ReefWreck

Reef-and-relic boat dive with coral life and a current-prone ridge.

Visibility25 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdVery quiet
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Caits Reef dive spot

Caits Reef

Reef

A beginner-friendly Cocos (Keeling) Islands reef with easy navigation, branching

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