ISLANDS AND LIVEABOARDS
There are a great variety of dive sites, from
sheer sea-fan covered walls to rambling coral
covered slopes, from the many sea caves in which
you can surface to see the stalactites, to large
bommies festooned with corals which attract
huge shoals of herbivorous reef fish. No matter
what the terrain, the reef life is prolific and
dazzling. Even on a shore dive in Flying Fish Cove
you can count a hundred species in a single dive.
There are two full service dive operators
who know all the best spots for the prevailing
conditions. The water is warm, there is very little
current, and as there is no urban run-off or human
induced pollution, the visibility is exceptional.
Though a year-round destination, one of the best
times to visit is around November and December,
at the end of the spectacular annual red crab
JARKARTA
40 Ocean-going whale
sharks come close to
the reef
CHRISTMAS ISLAND
migration. The abundance of crab larvae in the
water attracts whale sharks to the island. Seeing
one of these magnificent creatures up close is an
experience that will stay with you for the rest of
your life.