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The Flying Fish Cove
Christmas Island
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The Flying Fish Cove, also known as The Settlement, is a popular diving zone on Christmas Island renowned for its shore dives. Divers can easily access vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life directly from the beach. The area is sheltered, making it perfect for beginners and night dives, offering sightings of colorful reef fish, sea turtles, and occasional dolphins.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, March, October, November, December, April, May, September
Jan
Excellent visibility, abundant pelagic life, possibility of whale sharks.
Feb
Continued prime diving conditions, whale shark season.
Mar
End of whale shark season, still fantastic diving.
Apr
Visibility may slightly decrease due to plankton, but marine life is still abundant.
More monthly highlights
May
Good diving, potential for manta rays.
Jun
Rainy season, visibility can be reduced, but marine life is still present.
Jul
Continued rainy season, good for macro photography.
Aug
End of rainy season, visibility starts to improve.
Sep
Visibility improves, pelagic life returns.
Oct
Excellent conditions, start of the pelagic season.
Nov
Prime time for whale sharks and manta rays.
Dec
Continued excellent diving, peak whale shark season.
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