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Alor is a place of incredible surprises! We offer you no guaranties, but Mola Mola (Sunfish), Thresher shark, Hammerhead shark, whale, Marlin
have been spotted many times. Napoleons, giant Trevally, reef shark, turtles, Barracudas, Eagle rays, giant Grouper, huge dogtooth Tuna and
more are encountered on a regular basis.
 And that's not all… The preserved reefs have a lot more to offer - from unblemished coral slopes and walls to scenic rock formation, Alor will
enchant everyone. The growth is exuberant, with such an astonishing variety of soft and hard coral that you will "almost forget to breathe".
Macro lovers will not be left out, since critter diving is a highlight in Alor. The colorful slopes around Pura Island are the home of the
endearing mandarin fish, but they are also the home of frog fish, Blue Ribbon Eel, leaf fish, Harlequin ghost pipe fish, pygmy sea horse, etc...
In south Pantar the water is generally colder, the reef is mainly covered with soft coral, fish life is amazing and an unbelievable variety of
nudibranchs can be found. Further north, the walls around Ternate offer beautiful underwater scenery, including caves and multiple overhangs;
divers are often gently drifting, surrounded by schools of fusilier, sergeant and tuna.
Arturo Telle
Beo Brockhausen
Borut Furlan
Laurent Kbaier
Olivier Isnard
Francois Zylberman
Josep Loaso
We insist on a safe diving practice based on a computer profile and appropriate safety stops. As we do multiple dives per day we
stay within the limits of decompression. The preserved coral reefs rise close to the surface, thus it is a real pleasure to extend
the dive time in these rich shallow waters. Every evening a dive plan is made for the following day according to the guests' wishes.
Setting off at the resort, we can reach the sites by boat in 5 to 30 minutes' time and the house reef is open from 6.00 to 21.30 so
there are more than enough possibilities to satisfy any diving appetite.
The house reef is extending several hundred meters north and south of the resort. It is a drop off where a steep slope and a vertical
wall interchange, with generous growth and excellent fish life. At night, you will be surprised by the number of incredible critters
around.
In some places and especially inside the narrow strait between Pantar and Pura Island, the current can get quite strong. However many
dive sites are protected and even the "sportive" ones can be planed according to the tide in order to get easier conditions. Our dive
boat staff is trained to watch for divers at all times while they are underwater; still it is recommended to carry a safety sausage.
The dive boats are designed for 8 divers plus 2 guides, so 4 divers per guide at most. Our guides are diving enthusiasts, who will
assist you with finding special "camouflage" and unusual marine life.
Equipment
- The regularly serviced Bauer compressors provide top quality air.
- Well maintained Mares gear is available for rent. Please give us a notice while booking.
- DIN fittings are NOT available, so any divers using regulators requiring these fittings are advised to bring their own adapters.
- We suggest you bring your own torch or flashlight for the night dives, although we do have few available for rent.
- The average water temperature is approximately 28 C° all year round. In the south of the strait it often gets colder (24-25 C°) and it is possible to encounter some up-welling currents (below 20C°) during the deeper dives. Normally a 3 or 5 mm thick wetsuit is sufficient.
Emergency
- Oxygen and medic aid are always on board.
- The closest recompression chamber is in Bali. Check with your insurance if they can effectively provide assistance and evacuation in case of emergency.
Flying after diving
In accordance with the latest DAN recommendations a minimum of twelve hours' surface time or a minimum of twenty-four hours' surface time in case of
several dives over a number of days is required before flying in a plane.
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