

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, shore entry, mild current.
Alor Divers Housereef is a shore-entry site featuring a combination of coral reef and sandy muck patches. Divers typically explore depths between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and offers both muck diving and drift diving depending on the current. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures generally sit between 26 and 28°C, though cold water upwellings can cause temperatures to drop to 24°C or lower. Species recorded around this area include Spanish Dancer, Weedy Scorpionfish, Mandarinfish, various moray eels, and wrasses. Night diving is available, and the site is supported by full resort facilities.
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Time your dive around the current cycles, as slack water suits muck hunting whilst the incoming current brings drift diving opportunities on the same site. Dive guides at the resort can advise on daily conditions.
Access is via a 40-minute car drive from Alor airport followed by a 20-minute boat ride across Pantar Strait.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include Spanish Dancer, Weedy Scorpionfish, Mandarinfish, Spotfin Lionfish, Leaf Scorpionfish, Ribbon Eel, Day Octopus, Snowflake Moray, White Eyed Moray, various Scorpionfish, Pufferfish, Varicose Wart Slug, Thornback Cowfish, and wrasses.
No, the site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth range and the presence of currents.
The depth ranges from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site located directly in front of the Alor Divers resort.
The site is primarily used for diving, and the depth profile is suited for intermediate divers.
Diving at Alor Divers Housereef in Alor Kecil requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Alor Divers Housereef in Alor Kecil. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Alor Divers Housereef in Alor Kecil. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Alor Divers Housereef in Alor Kecil are June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Alor Divers Housereef in Alor Kecil should be aware of blue ringed octopus. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Alor Divers Housereef in Alor Kecil typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Alor Divers Housereef in Alor Kecil typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.