Diving in Cocos Islands
Quick Facts
- • Entry types: Mostly shore entries
- • Expect: Varies by conditions visibility
- • Highlights: Discover Cocos Islands's dive spots
Explore the underwater wonders of Cocos Islands, ecoregion. This region features 3 documented dive spots, each offering unique underwater experiences. Whether you're seeking calm snorkeling bays, challenging freediving depths, or exciting scuba adventures, Cocos Islands has something for every underwater explorer. Browse detailed spot information, check current conditions from recent dive logs, and connect with the local diving community to make the most of your visit.
Regional Context
🏛️ Marine Hierarchy
🌍 Associated Countries
Countries in Cocos Islands (1)
Popular Spots in Cocos Islands (3)
Alcyone, Cocos Island
Alcyone is an underwater mountain located off Cocos Island, characterized by strong to very strong currents. Divers will need to descend using a rope, reaching a maximum depth of 30 meters. This site is known for its frequent sightings of large schools of hammerhead sharks, typically numbering between 150 to 200 individuals. Additionally, dolphins and Galapagos sharks are commonly observed, along with the presence of large marble rays. Due to the challenging conditions, this dive site is recommended for experienced divers only.
Dirty Rock
Dirty Rock, located off Costa Rica's Cocos Island, is an advanced dive site with depths ranging from 10 to 35 meters and visibility exceeding 30 meters. Divers can encounter schools of hammerhead sharks, horse-eyed jacks, turtles, eagle rays, and reef sharks. Due to strong currents, this site is recommended for experienced divers only.
Manuelita Coral Garden
Manuelita Coral Garden is a hard coral reef system located off Chatham Bay, with a maximum depth of 21 meters (70 feet). The area hosts a variety of marine life, including eels, lobsters, marbled rays, blacktip sharks, whitetip sharks, and hammerheads. The site is protected from strong currents, making it accessible for divers of all levels, especially during the high season from December to April.