Ethel Beach

On Christmas Island, Ethel Beach is one of the best dive sites in Christmas Island. The variety of fish is incredible. If you don't have protective footwear, don't enter the water from the beach; instead, enter from the beautiful rock pool concealed on the right side at the bottom of the boat ramp. Because Ethel Beach is a booby nesting spot, it's fun to see them and hear their frightening, ancient cries.

If the seas at Flying Fish Cove are too rough, the waters off Ethel Beach are an excellent option for snorkeling and swimming. You should examine the current circumstances on the day before entering the sea, as you do with all of the beaches on CI. The vibrant reefs that surround Ethel Beach are teaming with marine life, and just offshore are some of the world's most beautiful examples of untouched coral.

During the season, keep a look out from shore for big frigate birds and the flick of a whale shark tail, and keep an eye out in the water for pelagic fish like wahoo. To safeguard your feet, reef shoes should be worn on the beach. Those who are seasick will be relieved to learn that whale sharks and manta rays are only a short boat ride away.

Best for: Keen snorkellers