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Field notes from Alor and the Pantar Strait: dive sites, seasons, currents, permits and the logistics of getting there.
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Alor's strongest dive window runs April through November, with October and November delivering the most powerful currents and the best…
Alor and Komodo both deliver world-class current diving in East Nusa Tenggara, but they are not interchangeable. Komodo is the…
Diving Alor's marine protected area means following firm rules: every diver, snorkeller and marine visitor must attend an MPA officer…
Kalabahi Bay is Alor's premier black-sand muck-diving site, a sheltered volcanic inlet on Alor Island in East Nusa Tenggara where…
Alor's dive conditions reward experienced divers who plan around the water, not the calendar. Expect strong Pantar Strait surface currents…
Yes — dedicated dive-accident cover from DAN (Divers Alert Network) or an equivalent is effectively mandatory for diving Alor. Standard…
Alor is an advanced-leaning destination. Operators accept certified Open Water divers for gentle fun dives, but most recommend 50 to…
Alor diving demands real experience: operators accept PADI Open Water as the floor but recommend 50-100 logged dives before you…
Alor diving rewards advanced drift divers who can descend fast, read down-currents, and hold trim in moving water. The Pantar…
The cheapest safe way to dive Alor is a land-based combo: stay in a simple Kalabahi guesthouse, then book day…
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