About Alor Dive Sites
Alor Dive Sites are a collection of more than 30 dive sites around Alor and Pantar Islands in Alor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, centered in the Pantar Strait. Known for pristine coral reefs, volcanic underwater topography, and exceptional marine biodiversity, the area offers wall dives, muck diving, and clear waters. It is regarded as one of Indonesia's less crowded diving destinations with healthy reefs and diverse critters.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect boat-accessed dive and snorkel sites in clear tropical waters around Alor, Pantar and surrounding small islands. The seascape includes coral walls, slopes, volcanic black sand bottoms, and reefs with diverse fish, nudibranchs, and occasional dolphins and whales in the strait. Most visits are organized through local dive resorts and operators from Kalabahi with guided boat dives, snorkeling, and underwater photography opportunities.
Key highlights
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More than 30 distinct dive sites in the Pantar Strait between Alor and Pantar Islands
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Pristine coral walls and reefs with high marine biodiversity
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Renowned muck diving for rare critters such as rhinopias, frogfish and nudibranchs
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Volcanic underwater topography with slopes, walls and black sand bays
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Seasonal sightings of dolphins and whales in the strait