Alor (Kalabahi - Kalabahi)

About this route

Explore the remote and biodiverse Alor archipelago, an area celebrated for its pristine reefscapes and unique macro life. This trip offers both wide-angle opportunities and chances to spot rare pelagics like thresher sharks and scalloped hammerhead sharks. The itinerary covers the Alor region, with potential excursions to Adonara and Lembata, and Komba Volcanic Island if conditions permit. Guests can anticipate a mix of thrilling dives and surface intervals for wildlife viewing.

Regions on this route

Highlights

Requirements

• CertificationAdvanced Open Water
• Minimum logged dives25
• ExperienceDivers require Advanced Open Water certification and a minimum of 25 logged dives.

Shore excursions

• Visit a traditional village for cultural immersion.
• Enjoy relaxing time at a local beach.

Good to know

• The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip.
• Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

Day-by-day plan

1. Day 1: Embarkation – Kalabahi, Indonesia

   Guests board the vessel in Kalabahi, Indonesia with check-in Check-in between 09:00 to 12:00. After a welcome briefing, cabin assignment and dive-equipment check, the crew prepares for departure. No diving is scheduled on the first day; the evening is spent settling in on board before the first dives the following morning.

2. Day 2: Alor Archipelago – Diverse Diving

   Immersive diving begins within the Alor archipelago, potentially exploring Adonara and Lembata. This region is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity, featuring pristine reefscapes and vibrant macro critters. The diverse underwater topography often supports both wide-angle and macro photography opportunities, with pelagic sightings. Exploration of the Alor archipelago continues. Dives may take place in the waters around Adonara or Lembata. The area is known for strong currents that often attract large schools of fish and various pelagic species, including rays and occasional sharks. Divers can expect a mix of colorful soft corals, steep walls, and vibrant reef life.

3. Day 3: Alor Archipelago – Diverse Diving

   Immersive diving begins within the Alor archipelago, potentially exploring Adonara and Lembata. This region is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity, featuring pristine reefscapes and vibrant macro critters. The diverse underwater topography often supports both wide-angle and macro photography opportunities, with pelagic sightings. Exploration of the Alor archipelago continues. Dives may take place in the waters around Adonara or Lembata. The area is known for strong currents that often attract large schools of fish and various pelagic species, including rays and occasional sharks. Divers can expect a mix of colorful soft corals, steep walls, and vibrant reef life.

4. Day 4: Alor Archipelago – Diverse Diving

   Immersive diving begins within the Alor archipelago, potentially exploring Adonara and Lembata. This region is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity, featuring pristine reefscapes and vibrant macro critters. The diverse underwater topography often supports both wide-angle and macro photography opportunities, with pelagic sightings. Exploration of the Alor archipelago continues. Dives may take place in the waters around Adonara or Lembata. The area is known for strong currents that often attract large schools of fish and various pelagic species, including rays and occasional sharks. Divers can expect a mix of colorful soft corals, steep walls, and vibrant reef life.

5. Day 5: Alor Archipelago – Diverse Diving

   Immersive diving begins within the Alor archipelago, potentially exploring Adonara and Lembata. This region is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity, featuring pristine reefscapes and vibrant macro critters. The diverse underwater topography often supports both wide-angle and macro photography opportunities, with pelagic sightings. Exploration of the Alor archipelago continues. Dives may take place in the waters around Adonara or Lembata. The area is known for strong currents that often attract large schools of fish and various pelagic species, including rays and occasional sharks. Divers can expect a mix of colorful soft corals, steep walls, and vibrant reef life.

6. Day 6: Alor Archipelago – Diverse Diving

   Immersive diving begins within the Alor archipelago, potentially exploring Adonara and Lembata. This region is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity, featuring pristine reefscapes and vibrant macro critters. The diverse underwater topography often supports both wide-angle and macro photography opportunities, with pelagic sightings. Exploration of the Alor archipelago continues. Dives may take place in the waters around Adonara or Lembata. The area is known for strong currents that often attract large schools of fish and various pelagic species, including rays and occasional sharks. Divers can expect a mix of colorful soft corals, steep walls, and vibrant reef life.

7. Day 7: Alor – Final Dives

   Today features a relaxed schedule with two dives in the Alor region. This allows divers to enjoy a final exploration of the incredible underwater world while ensuring adequate surface interval time before disembarkation. The focus remains on appreciating the unique biodiversity and pristine reefs of Alor.

8. Day 8: Disembarkation – Kalabahi, Alor

   Guests will enjoy a light breakfast on board before disembarking in Kalabahi, Alor, concluding their memorable dive adventure. Transfers will be arranged according to individual travel plans.

Upcoming departures

• 2027-07-25 – 2027-08-01from 2,862 USDBook
• 2027-08-04 – 2027-08-11from 2,862 USDBook
• 2027-08-14 – 2027-08-21from 2,862 USDBook
• 2027-08-23 – 2027-08-30from 2,862 USDBook

All routes of this liveaboard

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• Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo) · 7 nights
• Bali - Komodo (Bali - Labuan Bajo) · 11 nights
• Komodo to Alor (Labuan Bajo - Kalabahi) · 12 nights
• Alor to Komodo (Kalabahi - Labuan Bajo) · 12 nights
• Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo) · 6 nights
• Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo) · 6 Days / 5 Nights
• 7days/ 6 nights Komodo National Park · 6 nights
• KOMODO TO ALOR 13D/12N · 12 nights
• ALOR 8D/7N · 7 nights
• ALOR TO KOMODO 13D/12N · 12 nights
• BALI TO KOMODO WITH WHALE SHARKS 12D/11N · 11 nights
• Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo) · 6 nights
• Alor (Kalabahi - Kalabahi) · 7 nights
• Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo) · 7 nights
• Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo) · 10 nights

About the vessel

Naga BiruIndonesia