Diving in Christmas Island (Kiritimati)

Kiribati

33 dive sites

Christmas Island, Kiritimati, often gets overlooked for its diving, probably because there are no dedicated dive centres. That's a shame because this place is truly unique. We’ve found ourselves descending into water so clear it felt like flying, with visibility routinely pushing 40 metres. The currents here can be lively, sweeping you past walls of coral that haven't seen a diver in weeks. Our favourite moments are drifting along the outer reef, watching squadrons of Big-eye Trevally flash in unison and spotting the endemic Red-flushed Cod peeking from crevices. There are over 30 named sites, but we reckon a good half of the reef remains largely unexplored. We love the thrill of descending onto a new patch of reef, feeling that genuine sense of discovery. You’ll regularly encounter large manta rays gliding over the bommies, and the sheer number of species, like the colourful Sunburst Butterflyfish or the quirky Chameleon Parrotfish, keeps every dive interesting. The bonefish flats are famous, but for us, the real magic happens offshore. Just be ready to go with the flow, literally, and don’t expect a full-service dive operation. This is raw, adventurous diving.