Christmas Island
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Indian Ocean, Australia
Best timeNovember to April
Water temp27-29°C / 81-84°F
Visibility5-40m / 16-130ft
AccessBoat Dive, Shore Dive
Dive typesScuba, Snorkel
DifficultyIntermediate
Max depth40 m
Avg depth20 m
Nearest airportXCH
Whale sharksRed crab migrationWall dives
ScubaSnorkel
Christmas Island is a remote Australian territory known for its dramatic red crab migration. Underwater, it offers spectacular wall diving in crystal-clear water and is a major hotspot for whale shark encounters during the wet season.
Features
A remote island with deep, clear water and dramatic drop-offs. The island is fringed by a healthy coral reef that drops into the abyss. It is a major seasonal aggregation site for whale sharks, which are attracted by the annual red crab spawning event.
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