Private day charter
From Ask for price Quoted per diver
Dedicated guide, whole-boat use, 2–3 dives
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Private Alor Diving Expeditions
Sole use of a licensed dive boat and a dedicated guide across the Pantar Strait — you set the dive profile, pace and sites. Arranged through vetted Alor operators.
- 1–8
- Divers per charter
- 1:1
- Guide answers to you
- 15–25 m
- Typical dive depth
- Apr–Nov
- Best conditions
Why private
What makes a private Alor diving expedition different?
Privacy buys control. On a shared departure you follow the group's certification level, timing and site rotation. Book private and the boat answers to you: earlier splashes to beat the crowd, longer surface intervals for photographers, or a run straight to a wide-angle site when the tide lines up.
That control matters more in Alor. The Pantar Strait carries strong surface currents that demand rapid descents, quick equalising and regrouping around 5 metres. A private guide paces briefings to your team, watches two divers instead of eight, and calls sites by conditions rather than the schedule.
The cap still applies. Alor's waters are a managed marine protected area, so every visitor attends a mandatory MPA briefing, pays a marine park fee and holds a permit. Diver numbers per site are capped by WWF-determined carrying capacity; a private charter gives you the whole boat's share of that cap.
Four ways to go private
Which private format fits your party?
From a single day charter to an exclusive-use week. Party size and duration set the shape.
| Private option | Party size | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private day charter | 1–4 divers | 1 day, 2–3 dives | Dedicated guide, whole-boat use |
| Land-based private stay | 2 divers | 4 days, up to 3 dives/day | Pantar bungalow base, 40+ sites nearby |
| Exclusive-use liveaboard | Up to 6 divers | 7 days | Seasonal, Kalabahi Bay boarding |
| Whole-boat private hire | Up to 8 divers | Per day | You fill the manifest |
Your mix
What can you dive on a private Alor charter?
You tailor the balance. Typical dives run 15 to 25 metres; solo diving is not allowed.
Visibility normally sits at 25 to 30 metres and can reach around 40 in the dry June–October window.
Quoted per charter
What does a private Alor expedition cost?
No citable public price list exists for Alor dive packages or the marine park fee. Every private charter is quoted once we have your dates and party.
Two costs sit outside every quote and apply to everyone: the MPA marine park fee and permit, and mandatory DAN or equivalent dive-accident insurance.
Four steps
How does booking a private Alor trip work?
We curate and book through licensed operators, then step back so you dive with people who know these currents cold.
- 01 Send your brief Message the concierge on WhatsApp 6281128590000 or email [email protected] with your dates, party size, certification levels and rough logged-dive count.
- 02 Review your tailored plan We match a licensed Alor operator, confirm boat exclusivity, and draft a dive profile around your experience and the season.
- 03 Confirm and pre-arrange permits A deposit holds your dates; the operator files the MPA permit and books your mandatory briefing slot.
- 04 Dive private Meet your dedicated guide and run your chosen sites, most within 30 to 45 minutes of base, inside the standard 60-minute or 50-bar limit.
Start here
Dates and exclusive weeks fill early
Alor stays remote and the boats are small, so enquire several months ahead for the September–October window.
- 6281128590000
- [email protected]
Private or group
Who should book private versus a group departure?
This page is for whole-trip exclusivity. If you only want a dedicated guide added to a shared boat, ask about private guide hire instead.
Straight answers
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How many divers can join a private Alor expedition?
Most private charters run from one to four divers with a dedicated guide, while a whole-boat hire typically seats up to eight and an exclusive land-based Pantar base caters to sixteen. Guide-to-diver ratios and the WWF-set site carrying-capacity caps ultimately decide numbers, so we confirm your exact party size with the operator before booking.
02 Can beginners book a private Alor diving trip?
Yes, with limits. Operators generally require a minimum of PADI Open Water, but recommend 50 to 100 logged dives before Alor because the Pantar Strait's strong currents demand rapid descents and quick equalising. A private guide can ease newer divers in on calmer sites and muck dives, though the strongest current sites suit experienced, fit divers only.
03 Can we choose our own dive sites on a private charter?
Largely, yes — that is the point of going private. You can prioritise Kalabahi Bay macro, wide-angle Pantar Strait sites, or a mix, and shift plans by tide and weather. Final site choice still follows MPA rules, WWF carrying-capacity caps and safe conditions on the day, which your dedicated guide calls.
04 When should we book a private Alor expedition?
Best conditions run April to November, with October–November bringing the most currents and pelagic action, and September the top month for mola mola. Because Alor stays remote and boats are small — 16 divers at a leading Pantar resort — private dates and exclusive-use weeks fill early, so enquire several months ahead.
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Other ways to dive Alor
- 01 Liveaboard diving expeditions 10–14 nights, 27–48 dives, Sep–Oct.
- 02 Land-based resort packages 40-plus sites within 30–45 minutes, 16 divers.
- 03 Group dive expeditions 6 to 16 divers, whole-resort buyouts.
- 04 Build a custom trip Start from your dates and work backwards.
- 05 Private dive guide hire A dedicated guide on a shared boat.
- 06 Diving holiday packages The all-in tiers, side by side.
Next step
Ready to plan your private Alor expedition?
Tell us your dates and dive goals and we'll build a private, licensed-operator itinerary around them — no fixed schedule, no shared manifest.
- WhatsApp: 6281128590000
- Email: [email protected]
- Arranged through vetted, licensed Alor operators such as Dive Alor Dive, Nautika Dive Alor and Alami Alor.