Eco-friendly Scuba Diving Resort in Alor
Alor, a hidden gem in Indonesia, is rapidly gaining a global reputation as a top muck diving destination. Nestled in the heart of the Southeast Nusa Tenggara region, this remote archipelago offers a unique underwater world teeming with unusual critters and world-class muck dives.
Dive Sites and Transfers
Several muck dive sites are located in Kalabahi Bay and a few more on Pura and Pantar Island. To reach Alor Divers Resort, the main gateway airport is Alor Mali Airport (ARD), located on Alor Island. Flights to Alor typically connect via Kupang (KOE) from major Indonesian hubs such as Jakarta (CGK) or Bali (DPS).
Upon arrival at Alor Mali Airport, both Alami Alor Dive Resort and Alor Tanapi Dive Resort offer airport transfers. Alami Alor arranges transfers that take about 45 minutes by car from the airport to the resort in Kalabahi Bay, while Alor Tanapi provides a dedicated airport transfer about 60 minutes from Mali Airport to the resort.
Diving in Alor
Diving in Alor offers excellent macro life, some shark sightings, and world-class muck dives. Rhinophias, devil fish, hairy frogfish, sea moth, snake eel, zebra crab, coleman shrimp, solar powered nudibranch, harlequin pipefish, velvet and robust pipefish, different seahorses, and many more unusual critters can be found in muck diving sites.
The best diving season in Alor is mid-March to mid-December. Beang Bay muck diving can be organized as a special day trip upon request and if sea conditions allow, with an additional surcharge to cover extra fuel.
Dive Experience and Facilities
Alor Divers' dive center offers easy access to dive sites within 5-30 minutes by boat and house reef diving from 6 am to 9:30 pm. The dive team includes two experienced European guides and knowledgeable local boat staff. The resort maintains a low diver-to-guide ratio, ensuring only one group per dive site.
Alor Divers' custom-built dive boats accommodate up to six divers, ensuring a small group experience. Onboard amenities include towels, drinking water, and essential safety equipment such as emergency oxygen and a first aid kit. Single occupancy comes at no extra charge.
Resort Accommodation and Meals
Alor Divers Resort accommodates a maximum of 14 divers. The resort offers three deluxe and five standard bungalows. Guests can enjoy unlimited house reef diving, fast custom-built fiberglass boats, and full-board healthy meals made with local ingredients.
Visitors can reach Alor by flying from Bali, Jakarta, or many other cities in Indonesia. The timezone in Alor is GMT+8, and languages spoken include English, Bahasa Indonesia, and French. Electricity in Alor is 220V, and Visa credit card is accepted online, while cash payments must be made in USD, EUR, or IDR at the location.
A recommended wetsuit for diving in Alor is 3 mm. The resort provides an all-inclusive dive experience with meals and two boat dives per day. A 65 surcharge applies per person one way for non-scheduled transfers.
Explore the underwater wonders of Alor and immerse yourself in a unique diving experience like no other. Book your trip today and discover the hidden gems of muck diving in this remote Indonesian paradise.
- In Alor, a remote archipelago in Indonesia, diverse muck dive sites abound, particularly in Kalabahi Bay and Pura and Pantar Island.
- To get to Alor Divers Resort, travelers typically connect via Kupang (KOE) from major Indonesian cities like Jakarta (CGK) or Bali (DPS), with Alor Mali Airport (ARD) serving as the primary gateway.
- Upon arrival at Alor Mali Airport, both Alami Alor Dive Resort and Alor Tanapi Dive Resort provide airport transfers, taking around 45 minutes and 60 minutes, respectively, to reach the resorts.
- Diving in Alor offers a rich array of marine life, including unusual critters like rhinophias, sea moth, snake eels, and different seahorses, as well as shark sightings and world-class muck dives.
- At Alor Divers' dive center, guests can enjoy easy access to dive sites within 5-30 minutes by boat and house reef diving from 6 am to 9:30 pm, accompanied by experienced European guides and knowledgeable local boat staff.
- After a day of diving, visitors can unwind at Alor Divers Resort, which offers accommodations for up to 14 divers, Full-board meals made with local ingredients, and unlimited house reef diving, all within a unique home-and-garden setting, perfect for those who enjoy the lifestyle of travel and sports combined with underwater adventures.
