Alor Divers

Dive resort · Indonesia · Pantar, Alor archipelago · Official Website

The beach and the reef edge from the air

Booking by Tour Leader Club

2 room types · More than 40 dive sites · house reef

Alor Divers is a small eco resort on a deserted stretch of shore on Pantar Island in the Alor archipelago. Eight bungalows line a 400-metre sandy beach, and the resort hosts no more than 16 guests at a time. It is a remote place: it takes some effort to get here and, as the owners put it, even more effort to leave — the proportion of returning guests is remarkable.

The Pantar Strait, between the Flores and Savu Seas, is one of the healthiest marine environments in Indonesia by the resort’s reckoning. More than 40 dive sites and almost as many snorkelling spots lie a short distance from the shore: never-ending walls of virgin coral, striking rock formations and vast muck sites. Among the life: rhinopias, blue-ringed octopus, harlequin shrimp, schooling reef fish, hammerhead and thresher sharks, passing whales and nesting turtles in season.

The 900-metre house reef has been protected by the resort for over twenty years. White sand and a stretch of sea grass in the shallows, then a vast coral garden ending in a drop-off where a steep slope and a vertical wall interchange, with rocks and mangrove patches at both ends. Entry and exit are always from the boat, so your kit stays aboard, and the length of the reef makes several separate dives. Night dives happen here only.

The rhythm is unhurried. Two boat outings a day, one dive each, with entry timed to the water rather than the clock and the freedom to change site at the last minute — currents in the strait can be unpredictable, especially around the change of moon phases. Dives are long, which suits photographers and anyone who likes the small stuff. Only certified divers are accepted, and the resort recommends at least 50 logged dives.

The bungalows have no air conditioning by design — the buildings are built to keep the heat out, and the open structure and high thatched roof bring the breeze indoors. From June to September the nights can be surprisingly cool, and blankets are provided. AC can be switched on for a supplement if you want it.

WiFi is in the bungalows only — the shared areas were deliberately left without it, so that people talk at the communal table instead of looking at their phones.

Around the resort are villages that keep their traditions: ikat weaving, palm wine and spirit, fishing with woven bamboo baskets and spearfishing on a single breath through handmade wooden goggles. The resort’s little shop sells local cloth and those goggles at no commission.

No markup

You pay exactly the rate the resort publishes. On top of that, only the actual bank costs of currency conversion and the international transfer — no commission of ours.

We run the deal

Correspondence with the resort, holding the room, the contract, booking confirmation and all paperwork are on our side. There is nothing for you to arrange yourself.

Card payment

We accept payment by card through Stripe and issue an invoice. The transfer to the resort is our job — you do not have to find a way to pay abroad.

Support all the way

We help you choose the room and dates, work out the dive package, answer questions about flights and gear, and stay in touch until you are home.

The exact amount is confirmed when we hold your booking: it includes the resort's rate at the day's exchange rate plus the actual transfer costs. No hidden fees.

About the resort

Country

Indonesia

Location

Pantar, Alor archipelago

Nearest airport

Alor airport — 40 minutes by car and 20 minutes by boat across the strait

Transfer

Free on Wednesdays and Sundays, off-schedule €100 per trip for up to three people

House reef

900 metres, unlimited access, entry and exit from the boat

Dive sites

More than 40

Dive centre

In-house, certified divers only, no courses

Nitrox

Yes, nitrox 32% at €3 per tank

Rooms

Internet

Starlink, free in the bungalows

deliberately absent from the shared areas

Languages

[English]

At the resort

Eight bungalows on a 400-metre sandy beach

Open-style restaurant with a shared dining table

Library of marine books and novels, and a lounge

Local craft shop sold at no commission

Hammocks and lounge chairs on the beach

Mosquito nets over every bed

Complimentary laundry service

Air conditioning on request for a supplement

Unlimited drinking water, tea and coffee

Diving

More than 40 dive sites and almost as many snorkelling spots close to the resort

Two boat outings a day, one dive each

900 metres of house reef with unlimited access

Entry and exit from the boat only — kit stays aboard

Night dives on the house reef only

Entry timed to tide, current and marine life activity

Long, unhurried dives

12 L and 15 L aluminium tanks, DIN and INT with no adaptor needed

Nitrox 32% for a supplement

BCD, regulator and dive computer rental

Only certified divers are accepted, and the resort recommends at least 50 logged dives — currents in the Pantar Strait can be strong and unpredictable, especially around the change of moon phases. Soft gear — wetsuit, booties, mask and fins — is not rented out, so bring your own. A reef hook and a surface marker buoy are useful.

Food

Full board, buffet style at set times

Asian dishes with a Pantar twist alongside Western favourites

Fresh, local, organic produce

Grilled fish whenever the fishermen pass with the catch of the day

Bread baked daily, cakes and cookies a regular treat

Complimentary drinking water, tea, infusions, coffee and fruit all day

A shared table — everyone eats together

Special diets — gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan — are catered for with adequate advance notice. The drinks on offer are beer, cola, sprite, soda water and a local electrolyte drink.

Beyond diving

Snorkelling on the house reef and on boat outings

A low-tide walk over the reef — tidal pools with juvenile eels, blue-ringed octopus, crabs and shrimps

A beach walk to the neighbouring villages at low tide

Mangroves at low tide

The track behind the resort with views over the strait

Hammocks, lounge chairs and the library

The local craft shop

Older children who can swim join the boats heading to snorkelling sites. For the younger ones, extra beds can be added to the parents' bungalow and a nanny arranged on request.

Rooms

Bungalow

View: Pantar Strait

Beds: Two singles 100 cm wide or one king size

A spacious bungalow with a large wooden terrace and lounge chairs on the sandy patch alongside. A separate bathroom entrance gives access to the outdoor shower.

Air conditioning on request for a supplement Large wooden terrace Outdoor lounge chairs Separate bathroom entrance for outdoor shower access Spacious computer and camera desk Complimentary coffee corner and drinking water Wetsuit hangers Camera rinsing tub Complimentary toiletry amenities Complimentary laundry service

Bungalow

View: Pantar Strait, private beach access

Beds: King size plus an indoor daybed, or two singles

A spacious bungalow with a full glass frontage, a large hardwood terrace with a lounge corner and private beach access.

Air conditioning on request for a supplement Private beach access Full glass frontage Large hardwood terrace with a lounge corner Outdoor lounge chairs Large wardrobe Large computer and camera desk Complimentary coffee corner and drinking water Separate bathroom entrance for outdoor shower access Wetsuit hangers Camera rinsing tub Complimentary eco-friendly toiletry amenities Complimentary laundry service

Rates

Accommodation — per person

	Superior	Deluxe
Per night	€160	€190
14 nights (one night free)	€2080	€2470
Each night after the fourteenth	€135	€155

Prices in euros per person, full board. Arrivals and departures are Sunday and Wednesday, with a four-night minimum stay. Single occupancy adds €35 per night in a Superior and €65 in a Deluxe. Air conditioning, if you want it, is €10 per night per bungalow.

Diving and snorkelling — per day

	Price
Two guided boat dives	€90
One guided boat dive	€55
Two snorkelling sites	€50
One snorkelling site	€30
Extra unguided house reef dive, day or night	€25
Private guide, per dive	€25

Prices in euros per person. Dive prices include tanks and weights. A single boat dive can only be bought at the resort and is subject to availability, as is a private guide. For a group of four or more the resort will build a custom schedule.

Rental

	Price
BCD	€10 per day
Regulator	€10 per day
Dive computer	€10 per day
Nitrox 32%	€3 per tank
15 L tank	€15 for two boat dives

Soft gear — wetsuit, booties, mask and fins — is not rented out: there are only a few suits and fins for emergencies, most of them 3 mm. Nitrox and 15 L tanks are for boat dives only.

Rates and availability can change. Message us — we will confirm current dates and prices.

When to go

Best time: Dry season, best visibility June to October
Water temperature: 27 °C on average, with regular drops below 24 °C
Visibility: From 15 m closer to the wet season up to 40 m in the dry

Diving is possible year round, but the resort is closed from the end of December to mid-March — the peak of the wet season, used for maintenance and staff holidays. The Alor archipelago has a relatively dry microclimate for most of the year. From June to September the wind picks up and the nights can be fresh, which is what the blankets are for. All the staff dive in full 5 mm suits — bring a hood and vest if you feel the cold.

Getting there

Alor is connected to Kupang by a daily Wings Air flight, and Kupang itself has daily connections to all major Indonesian cities. Domestic tickets can be bought with an international card on tiket.com and traveloka.com.

You are met at Alor airport. From there it is a 40-minute car drive and a 20-minute boat ride across the Pantar Strait to the resort. The transfer is free on Wednesdays and Sundays — which is exactly when arrivals and departures happen. Off schedule it costs €100 per trip for a group of up to three.

Depending on the tide you may have to walk a few metres through shallow water at Alor Kecil and on the beach in front of the resort, so shorts and suitable footwear help.

There are ATMs on Alor Island but none on Pantar, so bring enough cash for personal expenses. The resort accepts rupiah, euros and US, Singapore and Australian dollars in cash; cards cannot be processed on site. Sockets are European, 230 V. The only usable mobile network is Telkomsel.