Dive Sites of Alor
When divers talk about wanting to get away to the middle of nowhere and do some amazing diving then this is what they mean. Alor, a small island north of West Timor, offers diving which is absolutely world class and it is a long, long way from the office.
An excellent bonus here is the likelihood of spotting pilot whales and dolphins from the boat. Alor is only really for experienced divers due to fierce currents and eddies and the remote location.
Kal's Dream - Although some recent reports suggest the diving here is not what it once was this remains a wonderful and colourful site where a large number and variety of fish are all but guaranteed. A further guarantee is the low density of divers.
You make a negative entry here and fin sharply down to the sea mount around which the action takes place. Swarms of anthias flicker above the various corals as you look out for the big boys. Depending on your luck you may see schools of fusiliers, surgeons and snappers. Grey reef sharks, barracudas and rays may well also feature in what can be a physical and emotional ride.
Off the coast of Pura Island at Sharks Galore you can take a breather from the currents without compromising your fun. Surprisingly, given the name, there is a good chance of you seeing plenty of sharks here in what is normally a still or gentle drift.
Big grey reef sharks and white tips tend to cruise around in the company of hefty dog-toothed tuna sometimes combining to make the human tourists feel very small indeed. Depending on the conditions you may finish this dive in the adjacent site known as Clown valley.
Diving Season
You can dive in Alor all year round, but the best diving conditions are from March to December.
Alor Diving Reef Basics
Depth: 12 - 40m
Visibility: 12 - 30m
Currents: Can be very strong
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 26 - 32°C
Experience Level: Advanced only
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for shark awareness
Distance: ~60 km north of West Timor (3 hours), 1,000 km east of Bali (50 hours) and 1,150 km south west of Irian Jaya (60 hours)
Access: Indonesia liveaboards
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