Noritaki - Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Red Cliff, on Roatán’s southeast side, is a site we return to whenever we’re in the area. It’s an easy boat ride out, which is always a bonus, and the wall itself is a really striking sight. The namesake red corals, both hard and soft, create this incredible crimson tapestry against the blue, and we find ourselves just drifting along, watching the light play on the different textures. Maxing out at 18 metres, it’s a relaxed dive, perfect for a long bottom time. We often spot schools of doctorfish here, silver flashes against the red, and there’s always a chance to find a sleepy green moray tucked into a crevice. Keep an eye on the sand flats at the base of the wall; we’ve had good luck spotting southern stingrays there, sometimes half-buried, sometimes gliding past. Visibility averages a comfortable 15 metres, so you get a great sense of the scale of the wall. We think it’s a brilliant afternoon dive, offering both visual impact and a good chance for some interesting macro finds if you take your time.

Location

Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, Australasia

Coordinates

-12.137400, 96.814300

Type

reef