Plongée à Rowley Shoals — Australia

The Rowley Shoals are three coral atolls rising from 400-metre depths in the open Indian Ocean, 300 km west of Broome. Tidal exchanges of up to four metres flush the lagoons with oceanic water, creating gin-clear visibility and spectacular drift dives along sheer walls. Only accessible by liveaboard during a brief September-November weather window, making every trip feel like a true expedition.

Score
69.8
Visibilité
30–50m
Température
25–30°C
Meilleurs mois
September, October, November
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Rowley Shoals
AustraliaIndian Ocean
69.8

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-17.3333°N

119.3500°E

The Rowley Shoals are three coral atolls rising from 400-metre depths in the open Indian Ocean, 300 km west of Broome. Tidal exchanges of up to four metres flush the lagoons with oceanic water, creating gin-clear visibility and spectacular drift dives along sheer walls. Only accessible by liveaboard during a brief September-November weather window, making every trip feel like a true expedition.

Remote Coral Atolls in Open Ocean

Visibility30–50 m
Temperature25–30°C
Max Depth60 m
Currentstrong
2-Tank Dive$300
Best MonthsSeptember, October, November
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML85.0CH92.0VIS90.0SV68.0TMP82.0DA72.0OP82.0TS25.0GT30.0VAL38.0CRD95.0SP78.0

Marine Life

85.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
82
Megafauna Encounters
88
Reef Fish Abundance
85
Macro Life
72
Endemic Species
78
Marine Life Diversity
85.0
Coral & Reef Health
92.0
Visibility & Conditions
90.0
Dive Site Variety
68.0
Water Temperature
82.0
Depth & Access
72.0
Operator Quality
82.0
Topside Experience
25.0
Getting There
30.0
Value & Cost
38.0
Crowding
95.0
Social Proof
78.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

This destination is primarily accessed by liveaboard — not ideal for non-diving partners. Consider planning separate shore-based activities before or after your liveaboard trip.

Activities for Non-Divers

fishingsnorkelingbird watching on sandbars

Non-Diver Score

3/10

Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber1800 km — Fremantle Hospital Hyperbaric Unit, Perth
Nearest Hospital300 km

Extremely remote — liveaboard carries emergency oxygen and DAN coverage is essential; evacuation to Broome or Perth by air

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthstrong

Top Operators

MV Odyssey Rowley Shoals

PADI

4.8
55 reviewsNITROX