Spanish Eyes - Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Turtle Heaven on Gili Meno always puts a smile on our faces. We love how reliably you’ll find green turtles here, just chilling out on the sandy slope, often near the 9-metre mark. It’s a gentle spot, perfect for a relaxed dive where you can truly take your time observing these majestic creatures. The site itself is a coral-covered pinnacle that drops from around 9m to a maximum of 18m for recreational limits, though the pinnacle goes deeper. Visibility tends to be decent, around 20 metres on an average day, giving you plenty of space to watch the turtles glide past or even munch on some seagrass. Beyond the turtles, expect to see the usual suspects – schools of fusiliers flashing silver, busy sergeant majors, and surgeonfish darting around the coral. We'd suggest aiming for a morning dive to avoid some of the boat traffic, though the turtles don't seem to mind. It’s a great site for newer divers or those who just want a calm, easy experience with a high chance of turtle encounters.

Location

Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, Australasia

Coordinates

-12.122800, 96.907500

Type

reef