Ski Run

Best months: Jul–Nov

Why dive here

With 231+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, grey reef sharks and manta rays - Ski Run offers some of Cocos (Keeling) Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest January, February, March.

Best timeJul–Nov

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks and Manta Rays · 231+ species recorded

Water27-29°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Ski Run is a site we always make time for, especially if the current’s behaving. You start on the reef edge, but the real show is down the sandy slope. We love dropping slowly, watching for those lazy white tip reef sharks tucked into the sand, occasionally spotting a slender snake eel poking its head out. The glassfish bommie is our favourite part, a swirling cloud of tiny, silver bodies that parts as you approach, often with a few trevally darting through them for a snack. It’s not a deep dive, maxing out around 22m, but the visibility is usually excellent, often pushing 28m, which makes for some gorgeous wide-angle shots of those bommies. If you're into macro, keep an eye out for different shrimp species, and ask the crew to point out any juvenile emperor angels – they’re tiny and stunning. This site is great for pretty much anyone; it’s a relaxing drift most days, with plenty to see without having to work too hard.