**Alor diving holiday packages bundle guided current-swept dives, a Pantar bungalow or liveaboard berth, transfers, and marine-park permits into one trip arranged through licensed Alor operators. Indicative all-in rates start from roughly USD 1,150 per person for a five-night land-based stay, rising to USD 3,400 for a pelagic-season liveaboard (as of 2026, subject to change).**
Currentline Alor is an independent dive-travel concierge. The trips below are booked and operated by Bali Premium Trip and delivered on the water by vetted, licensed Alor partners such as Dive Alor Dive, Nautika Dive Alor and Alami Alor. We do not own boats or resorts — we curate, arrange and handle the logistics so your holiday runs cleanly across one of the Coral Triangle’s last frontier reefs.
What’s included in an Alor diving holiday package?
Alor sits in the eastern Lesser Sunda Islands of East Nusa Tenggara, inside a managed marine protected area (MPA). Every package therefore covers more than dives and a bed. A standard all-in tier usually includes:
- Guided boat dives with an MPA-certified local dive guide
- Accommodation (traditional-style bungalow or liveaboard cabin)
- Airport transfers from Kalabahi (Mali) Airport and boat logistics
- Full tank, weights and boat crew; breakfast and most meals
- Help arranging the mandatory MPA briefing, marine-park fee and permit
Not included, and quoted separately: flights to Kalabahi, dive-gear rental if you don’t bring your own, alcoholic drinks, gratuities, and mandatory dive-accident insurance (more on that below). Because there is no publicly citable price for the marine-park fee, we itemise it transparently once your dates and diver count are set.
How much do Alor diving holiday packages cost in 2026?
The rates below are Currentline / Bali Premium Trip’s own indicative commercial figures as of 2026, dated and subject to change — not sourced or guaranteed prices. Final quotes depend on season, group size, room grade and operator availability.
| Package tier | Duration | Diving | Indicative from (per person) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land-Based Starter | 5 nights / 3 dive days | ~9 boat dives | from USD 1,150 | First Alor trip, muck + walls |
| Classic Alor Week | 7 nights / 5 dive days | ~15 boat dives | from USD 1,780 | Full site variety, macro + wide-angle |
| Pelagic Liveaboard (Sep–Oct) | 8 days / 7 nights | up to 3–4 dives/day | from USD 3,400 | Mola mola window, Pantar Strait |
| Non-Diver / Snorkel Companion | matches diver stay | surface & snorkel | from USD 620 | Partners, families, freedivers |
Rates assume double occupancy and exclude flights, insurance and the marine-park fee. Solo travellers, private guides and peak dates carry supplements; twin-share brings the per-person cost down.
When should you book your Alor diving holiday?
Conditions are best from April to November, and this is when most packages run. October and November bring the most prevalent currents — thrilling drift diving over gorgonian walls, but demanding for less experienced divers. The rainy season, roughly November to March, brings unsettled surface, rain and reduced visibility, so land-based stays suit that window better than open-water liveaboards.
A few timing notes worth planning around:
- Water temperature: around 25°C in March–April and October–November, warming to 31–32°C from May to September. Thermoclines can drop some sites to 20°C or lower, so pack a suitable wetsuit.
- Visibility: normally 25–30 m, up to about 40 m in the June–October dry season, but falling to 15 m or less during May–September plankton blooms.
- Mola mola: September is the best month to spot them in the Pantar Strait.
- Muck diving: Kalabahi Bay’s volcanic black sand holds macro critters — Pegasus sea moths, mimic octopus, seahorses, nudibranchs, frogfish — that don’t travel far, so muck stays good year-round.
Blue-whale and hammerhead sightings are possible in the region but never predictable; we frame them as a bonus, never a guarantee.
Can non-divers and snorkellers join?
Yes. A holiday package flexes around mixed groups. Snorkel companions get boat access to the shallower reef tops, while the Pantar Strait’s schooling fish, dolphins, pilot whales and occasional orcas often show near the surface. Popular add-ons:
- Snorkel & surface add-on — join the dive boat, snorkel the reef flats.
- Cultural extension — traditional Alor villages, ikat-weaving hamlets, and the Kalabahi market.
- Trekking & land day — inland volcano and viewpoint walks between dive days.
These are arranged through the same licensed local operators and can be added to any tier.
What experience and insurance do you need?
Alor is for experienced divers. Operators generally require a minimum PADI Open Water certification for fun diving, and recommend 50–100 logged dives for comfort in the Pantar Strait’s strong currents, which demand a rapid descent, quick equalising, and regrouping around 5 m. Typical dives run 15–25 m; all dives are no-decompression, solo diving is not allowed, and bottom time is capped at 60 minutes or when you reach 50 bar.
DAN-style dive-accident insurance is mandatory. The nearest hyperbaric chamber is in Bali, and evacuation or chamber costs are not covered by standard medical insurance — so this is non-negotiable, not an upsell. We confirm valid cover before your dates are locked.
How does booking with the concierge work?
- Message the concierge on WhatsApp with your dates, certification level and logged-dive count.
- Get a tailored quote — we match a licensed Alor operator to your group and send an itemised, dated indicative price.
- Confirm and deposit — a booking deposit secures boats, rooms and MPA permits for your window.
- Pre-trip pack — briefing on flights via Kupang, insurance, gear and the mandatory MPA orientation.
- Dive — your local guide handles permits, fees and site rotation on arrival.
Ready to plan your Alor diving holiday?
Tell us your dates and dive experience and we’ll build an honest, itemised package through a vetted, licensed Alor operator — no guaranteed sightings, no invented prices, just a clean trip arranged end to end.
WhatsApp the Bali Premium Trip concierge: +62 811 2859 0000, or email sales@balipremiumtrip.com. Quotes are indicative, dated as of 2026, and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are flights to Alor included in a holiday package?
No. Package rates cover diving, accommodation, local transfers and permit assistance, but not flights. You fly to Kalabahi (Mali) Airport, usually via Kupang or Bali. We advise on routings and timing when you book, and can align airport pickups with your arrival, but airfare is booked separately and quoted on top.
Do Alor packages include the marine park fee and permit?
The mandatory MPA briefing, marine-park fee and permit are required before any diving. Because no public price for the fee is citable, we itemise it separately once your dates and diver numbers are set, rather than bury it in the headline rate. Your local guide handles the on-arrival briefing and permit process.
Can beginners book an Alor diving holiday?
Alor is best for experienced divers. Operators require at least PADI Open Water and recommend 50–100 logged dives because Pantar Strait currents are strong. Newer divers can still join a package for gentler, sheltered sites and muck diving in Kalabahi Bay, but the deeper current-swept walls demand fitness and confidence in fast descents.
What is the best-value time to book an Alor holiday?
The dry months of June to October give the clearest water and calmest logistics, with September prized for mola mola. For fewer crowds and softer currents, April–May shoulder dates often price better. Liveaboards concentrate in the September–October pelagic window, so book those months early as berths are limited.