Cocos
Cocos Dive is located on Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an external territory of Australia right in the middle of the Indian Ocean. This little known horseshoe-shaped jewel rises from the depths of the Indian Ocean atop of a huge volcanic seamount, unspoilit by commercialism or overrun by tourists. It's actually one of Australia's best kept holiday destination secrets!
The reefs surrounding Cocos offers divers world class, 5-star diving in a unique 5-star underwater environment. Pristine gardens of colourful soft leather corals, steep slopes covered with glorious golden green cabbage shaped hard corals and huge gorgonian fans that cling precariously to the walls as they sway to and fro in the gentle current; Cocos has all this and more! Sharks, turtles, mantas, pelagics, brightly coloured marine fish and dolphins are regularly seen during your diving holiday. For those who enjoy diving on history there is an underwater wreck trail on the southern atoll. Although not fully completed, it is already proving popular with divers and snorkellers.
For the non-diving partner relax or walk along a deserted beach, take a day trip out on the glass-bottom boat; jump aboard Dory's Designer Tours dinghy and visit the smaller islands of the southern atoll; visit Home Island and take in a cultural tour around the Cocos Malay kampong; or simply explore the islands yourself. There is always something to do even if it's just lying on the beach reading.
DIVE COCOS
Diving the Cocos (Keeling) Islands is a year round activity. The water temperature averages between 26°C during the cooler months of July through to October and 29°C during the warmer months of December through to May. Occasionally, a colder thermacline may drop the water temperature down to a "chilly" 25°C!
Visibility on most dive sites averages 20-30 metres. Some sites where the lagoon flushes out into the Indian Ocean may cause the visibility to drop to 15 metres. Most of the dive sites are suitable to any level of experience.
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands have steep drop-offs that allows those divers who are qualified and/or suitably experienced to venture deeper than the less experienced diver. Having the luxury of multi-level diving ensures everyone is able to enjoy the same site and similar experiences with the marine creatures.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands is also a wonderful destination for the photographer. The waters surrounding the atoll teem with spectacular marine life, sharks, turtles, pelagics, unusual hybrids, macro creatures, pristine coral gardens and beautiful mammals.
Cocos Dive has over 25 regularly visited dive sites, each unique in its own special way. Most of these dive sites are approximately 20 minutes away from the small boat launching ramp or the West Island jetty. Whether you are a big fish junky or enjoy pristine corals, macro life or just being underwater, Cocos Dive can certainly cater to your needs.
