If you are looking for a scuba diving or snorkeling destination with stunning underwater scenery and a diverse range of marine life, Kiritimati Island is the perfect place for you.

The island is surrounded by a narrow tropical reef which plunges into a bottomless abyss. The dive sites are pleasant and pristine, where you can see a variety of hard corals and many small varieties of colourful fish. Visibility is usually 30 meters, but if there is rain or unfavourable tides, it can drop to 10-15 meters. The water is warm, around 28°C.

Kiritimati Island is home to a diverse range of marine life, including pelagic species, dragon morays, flame angelfish, manta rays, eagle rays, spinner dolphins, turtles, and fabulously coloured corals.

The dive season on Kiritimati Island is all year round, with water and air temperatures being equal.