

Best for beginner divers, 6-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Cristo Rei in Dili offers accessible shore diving suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 6 to 25 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site features a variety of marine life, with wrasses being very common. Other species frequently recorded include blackback anemonefish, vagabond butterflyfish, groupers, palenose parrotfish, freckled hawkfish, pufferfish, speckled butterflyfish, flagtail triggerfish, checkerboard wrasse, blackback butterflyfish, striped surgeonfish, Pacific bullethead parrotfish, and the rarer scrawled butterflyfish. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, typically ranging between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius.
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At low tide, it can be a long walk across broken coral before reaching deeper water.
The entry point is midway between the two car-park entry points for the Christ Statue.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, which are very common. Other species recorded at the site include blackback anemonefish, various butterflyfish, groupers, parrotfish, pufferfish, and triggerfish.
Yes, Cristo Rei is suitable for beginners, offering shore access and mild currents.
The site offers a depth range of 6 to 25 metres.
Cristo Rei is a shore entry dive site.
While primarily a dive site with depths starting at 6 metres, the shore entry makes it accessible for snorkellers interested in the shallower sections of the reef.
Diving at Cristo Rei in Dili requires the following certifications: Open Water Certification. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cristo Rei in Dili. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Cristo Rei in Dili typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cristo Rei in Dili typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.