Mooring

The Port of Christmas Island and the community welcomes visiting yachts to call at Flying Fish Cove. When arriving at Christmas Island visiting yachts should contact the Harbour Master on VHF Ch16 for mooring instructions. The call sign is “Christmas Island Port Control”. Yacht moorings are available in Flying Fish Cove throughout the year. Generally,…

The best is to go on the north side in 15 to 20 meters with access to the large hong that gives the island its name. It is possible to enter the hong by dinghy over the shallow bar on tides over 2 meters and explore the lagoon, which at 200 meters across is one…

This bay is a favorite spot for dive boats during the day but generally quiet overnight. The Island is a protected dive site so strictly no anchoring. Ashore is a beautiful beach with several good restaurants as well as the 5 star Racha Resort. They have a floating dock that you may use for the dinghy if you eat there. In the corner of the bay is the fun and friendly Driftwood Reggae Bar. A footpath leads to an inexpensive Thai Restaurant overlooking the bay from the cliff. Salvatore lizards can be seen here at dusk. There is a path to the north-facing Siam beach which has good snorkeling and a restaurant.

DO NOT ANCHOR HERE – Moorings only

The northeast Bay is in 10 to 15 meters on a sand and broken coral bottom. The island is a protected dive site so strictly no anchoring. Swimming and snorkeling is good, strong currents can be found just outside the bay so be careful. Ashore are the Ban Raya Resort and a small village with a path leading to Batok Bay.

DO NOT ANCHOR HERE – Moorings only

Good coral and lots of fish. Nice white sandy beach. Busy location.
NOTE: There is a council levied charge per boat, per person and you have to pay for beach chairs whether you use them or not
Approach the Island with extreme caution as the bottom shelves extremely rapidly as you approach.
Be aware of the groundswell.
Take great care to ensure that the surrounding water is deep enough, never anchor on coral.

DO NOT ANCHOR HERE – Moorings only

Approach the island with caution as the bottom shelves extremely rapidly as you approach.
There is the highly recommended stilted Chokdee Restaurant and Bar, 083 596 6104. Very welcoming but closed Mondays. Good snorkeling on the reef edge.
When using a mooring buoy you must take great care to ensure that the surrounding water is deep enough, .

DO NOT ANCHOR HERE – Use swing moorings only