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Dive Spot Guide•
Old Cleaning Station
Beginner training site with sharks and garden eels.
Local operator required
Access is usually handled by the islands' operator and is commonly used for training dives.
A Cocos beginner-friendly shore site with a sandy bottom, shallow profile, and regular encounters with reef sharks, dolphins, turtles, and garden eels.
About Old Cleaning Station
Old Cleaning Station is a Cocos shore-entry training site with a sandy bottom and a shallow profile. It is known more for reef sharks, dolphins, turtles, and garden eels than for the manta activity it once had.
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Research Estimate At Old Cleaning Station
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Old Cleaning Station?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Old Cleaning Station Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 13m
Depth Note
The site is described with a maximum depth of 13 m and a sandy-bottom training profile.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Shore-entry training water with a sandy bottom, shallow depth, and occasional sharks, dolphins, turtles, and garden eels.
Safety & Access At Old Cleaning Station
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Stay within training limits and keep an eye on the sandy bottom for garden eels. Reef sharks and turtles can still move through the site even though the manta use has faded.
Access Restrictions
Best for calm training conditions and beginner-friendly shore access.
Legal Notes
Follow the local operator briefing and marine-park rules.
Local Intel For Old Cleaning Station
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Often used for training dives.
Wildlife at Old Cleaning Station
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Old Cleaning Station
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Old Cleaning Station
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
