Plongée à Alor — Indonesia

Alor is one of the Coral Triangle's last true frontiers, where volcanic black-sand slopes harbor an absurd density of macro critters alongside schooling hammerheads in strong currents. The remote location keeps diver numbers near zero, and the cultural experience of visiting traditional weaving villages is unlike anything else in Indonesia.

Score
71.3
Visibilité
10–30m
Température
24–28°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Alor
IndonesiaSoutheast Asia
71.3

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-8.2700°N

124.7500°E

Alor is one of the Coral Triangle's last true frontiers, where volcanic black-sand slopes harbor an absurd density of macro critters alongside schooling hammerheads in strong currents. The remote location keeps diver numbers near zero, and the cultural experience of visiting traditional weaving villages is unlike anything else in Indonesia.

Indonesia's Ultimate Macro Frontier

Visibility10–30 m
Temperature24–28°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentstrong
2-Tank Dive$80
Best MonthsApril, May, June, September
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML88.0CH82.0VIS68.0SV80.0TMP75.0DA72.0OP72.0TS48.0GT35.0VAL72.0CRD92.0SP72.0

Marine Life

88.0

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

Species Diversity
90
Megafauna Encounters
78
Reef Fish Abundance
85
Macro Life
95
Endemic Species
82
Marine Life Diversity
88.0
Coral & Reef Health
82.0
Visibility & Conditions
68.0
Dive Site Variety
80.0
Water Temperature
75.0
Depth & Access
72.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
48.0
Getting There
35.0
Value & Cost
72.0
Crowding
92.0
Social Proof
72.0

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

traditional weaving village visitvolcano trekkingwhale watchingsnorkeling

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Takpala traditional village
  • Abui tribal culture

Non-Diver Score

4/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber500 km — Sanglah Hospital Hyperbaric Unit, Bali
Nearest Hospital15 km

Extremely remote; basic clinic in Kalabahi; nearest chamber in Bali — plan very conservatively

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthstrong

Top Operators

Alor Divers

PADI

4.8
80 reviewsNITROX

Adonara Dive Center

SSI

4.6
50 reviews