Alor

Alor is located in southeastern Indonesia and is known for its fabulous coral reefs with an incredible diversity of species. For a long time, it was difficult to get here and Alor was an unreachable place, but pictures showed fabulous diving with unparalleled coral reefs. Nowadays, it is easier to get here, although it requires overnight stays and several flights.

Here you will find a great variety of diving and the area is known for whales, lumpfish, dolphins, hammerhead sharks and many other large marine life that pass here through the deep straits that run between the islands. Here you will also find very good macro diving. There are good accommodations at Alor, and occasional liveaboarders also go here sometimes.

Alor has great diving in Indonesia.

The climate in Alor is pleasant. From the beginning of April to the end of October it is usually quite dry and the nights are often surprisingly cold. It is therefore not as difficult to acclimatise as one might otherwise imagine. Also, due to the lack of stagnant fresh water, mosquitoes are rare for most of the year.
Many Tripsts close for a couple of months during the rainy months.

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diving around Alor

In Alor you will find many species of squid, fascinating scorpion fish with various Rhinopias. Abundances of frogfish, ghost pipefish, pygmy seahorses are also present. Various crustaceans and echinoderms fill the reefs together with sponges and corals fantastic color palette. Something that is very special about the diving here is that it is common to have various parasites. Many fish and crustaceans can be seen with different types of parasites sitting on the body or inside the body or in the mouth of fish. Really spectacular for those who like photography.

Chance to see big fish

Some places are known for hammerhead sharks and if you're lucky you can large shoals pass here. Dolphins are common to see from the dive boat and sometimes also large whales. Sometimes eagle rays pass and large and small stingrays sometimes lie and rest on the bottom or on the reefs. Don't be alarmed if they come rushing right in front of your nose along the reef slopes. Even manta rays can sometimes be seen out in the blue or even whale sharks and thresher sharks.

Alor offers incredibly good diving and to get the most out of it you should be used to diving in flowing water. Anyone can dive here, although some spots can be a bit more challenging. For those who like to photograph beautiful and colorful reefs, this is one of the best places in the world. Many liveaboarders pass this area every year on its way between Komodo and Raja Ampat.