Coral Bay⚠ data unverified
Australia · Oceania · Indian Ocean
3.9
/ 5
★★★★☆
Reef diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.
Level Beginner
Marine life
4.5
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.3
Facilities
3.0
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 20 m
- 4 standout marine species
- Best conditions in Mar–Oct
Cons
Best for
Plan your trip
$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$ · ≈ $185/day
Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
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Real daily cost in Australia
Around $185/day per person · food $61 · hotel $151
Good to know
- Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
- Accessible to Open Water divers.
- Prime season is Mar–Oct.
📷 Generated via AI (photorealistic) · AI-generated
Depth
3–25 m (10–82 ft)
Visibility
20 m (66 ft)
Water temp
22–28°C (72–82°F)
Current
Mild
Best season
Mar–Oct
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
4
Why go
Coral Bay is a reef site in the Indian Ocean off Australia, offering coral reefs across its waters. Dives run to 25 m with around 20 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 22–28°C. Marine highlights include corals, turtles, manta rays and sharks. Best season is Mar–Oct, typically reached by boat. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
Reef
Access
Boat
Loved it. Getting there by boat was easy, and the water was a comfortable 22–28°C.
Solid choice for newer divers. With a range down to 25 m there's room to work without pushing boundaries.
Really enjoyed it. Just watch your buoyancy when you drop in.