Group tour – Alor: Indonesia’s undiscovered diving paradise (SOLD OUT)
Join us in Alor, a special and pristine destination in Indonesia. Enjoy world-class diving and spot one of the largest whales in the world!
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Group trip to Alor: diving in the heart of biodiversity
This trip is full.
- Travel dates: Sept. 23 to Oct. 6, 2026
- Tour guide: Robbert op’t Hof
- Tour guide languages: Dutch, English
- Stay: 10 nights on a full board basis
- Dive level: from Advanced Open Water, minimum 50 logged dives
- Number of dives: 8 diving days with 2 boat dives per day and additional unlimited diving on the house reef
Alor is high on our list of best diving destinations in Indonesia. That’s exactly why we’re going here in September 2026! With our group trip led by Robbert, you have the chance to discover this beautiful area.
Alor is located east of Komodo and Flores and is known for its spectacular coral reefs and enormous biodiversity. You can encounter strong currents here, but this is more than compensated by the impressive marine life and beautiful scenery above water. Alor is also a paradise for macro lovers. The volcanic island offers excellent muck diving and is home to one of the largest anemone fields in the world.
And did you know that Alor is a lot less known among divers and travelers compared to Bali and Raja Ampat? This is precisely why it is still quite unspoiled and delivers dives that will surprise you at least as much as the well-known places, maybe even more.
We will spend 8 days diving here, enjoying everything the underwater world has to offer us. Then we will also go during the right period to spot different whales. From June to November, different whale species migrate past Alor. So we have a good chance of spotting pygmy blue whales (the second largest animal that ever lived) as well as sperm whales, the ocean’s largest predators.
A special location well worth the travel!
Participants for this group trip
Available spots: 0,maximum group size: 8
Booked participants
- Male, 69
- Male, 40
- Male, 61
- Male, 44
- Male, 60
- Female, 57
Tour guide: Robbert op’t Hof
Robbert is co-owner of EWDR and above all a passionate diver. He has dived in countless places worldwide, organized trips and guided groups, always with the same infectious enthusiasm and eye for detail. Indonesia is one of his favorite destinations, so his enthusiasm for this special country you will undoubtedly notice during the trip.
Average Temperatures
Wetsuit advice for Alor, Indonesia 
Almost all year a 3mm wetsuit is sufficient, only the months of June through August are slightly colder and then you can consider a 5mm.
What will you experience on this diving vacation?
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Day 1 & 2 | Trip to Alor
September 23 & 24, 2026 | Trip to Alor
Today the journey to Alor begins. It is a beautiful destination, but also quite remote. As a result, you will spend 2 days on the road to the destination.
The first flight will take you to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Depending on the arrival time, a day hotel is arranged. This is because the domestic flight to Alor leaves at 02:00 at night. This flight takes about 4 hours, so we arrive early in the morning. We fly over the many islands of Indonesia and have a beautiful view of this area.
Day 3 | Arrival in Alor
Sept. 25, 2026 | Arrival in Alor
We land at Mali Airport, Alor’s small airport. Nestled between the hills and the sea, the airport is spectacular in its own right. A transfer is waiting for us, taking us to Moko Alor Dive Resort in about 45 minutes. The resort is a secluded haven and a perfect place for diving. We stay in bungalows with garden views.
Day 4 to 11 | Diving in Alor
September 26 to October 3, 2026 | Diving in Alor
We have 8 diving days this group trip, during which we can dive as much as we want. Each day we make 2 boat dives in the morning and in the afternoon we can do unlimited dives on the house reef.
On this trip, we’ll do a mix of reef diving, wall diving, drift diving and muck diving, allowing you to explore the best of Alor. Around Kalabahi Bay you will find brilliant macro-critters, such as shrimps, coral crabs and all sorts of small sea creatures that you can spot with a keen eye. In Pantar Strait, we dive impressive reef walls and pass larger fish, from barracudas to sharks, often with excellent visibility and sometimes strong currents.
The resort’s house reef is a diving paradise in itself: colorful coral gardens, huge fields of anemones and schools of tropical fish. Here you can also regularly encounter sea turtles, rays and even dolphins. For those lucky enough, whales or mola mola occasionally show up. Each of the more than 60 dive sites in the region has something special to offer, making every dive a new discovery. Alor is known for its pristine underwater world and spectacular biodiversity, and this trip gives you the chance to experience that for yourself.
The daily program is as follows:
- At 07:00 we can go to the restraurant for breakfast before heading out on the water.
- We leave by boat at 08:00 to make 2 dives. Depending on the day’s dive sites, we will have the surface interval on the boat or at the resort.
- Around 1 p.m. we return to the resort after making 2 dives. And we are lucky: lunch is served after the dive so we can sit down immediately
- After lunch we can get back into the water. We have the house reef at our disposal and can dive here as we like. These are dives without a guide, but fortunately we have a group full of dive buddies! The house reef is open until 6 p.m.
- At 7 p.m. dinner will be served and we can chat about everything we saw underwater that day.
- There is also the possibility of night diving, both on the house reef and by boat. These night dives are not standard included in our dive package.
Day 12 | Whale watching: in search of pygmy blue whales
October 4 | Whale watching
We can no longer go diving, but something else special is on the program: whale watching! By boat we will actively search for these impressive animals. If conditions allow and our guides advise, there is even the possibility of snorkeling or freediving next to the whales, which is an absolutely fantastic experience.
We are in the right period in Alor when it comes to whale migration. From June to November, different species of whales pass by, so we have a chance to spot these special, and especially large, animals. We have a good chance to see the pygmy blue whales. after the blue whale, this is the largest animal ever. These whales average 24 meters in length! By comparison, that’s as big as 2 buses – and twice the size of a whale shark.
We also have a good chance of encountering sperm whales. These are the largest predators in the ocean. Many whales are plankton eaters, but this giant prefers giant squid, octopus and rays.
Throughout the year you may also encounter short-finned pilot whales, melon-headed whales, spotted dolphins, spinner dolphins and bottlenose dolphins. And with luck, even a whale shark or orca will show up.
Day 13 & 14 | Return home
October 5 & 6 | Back home
After a special and enjoyable group trip on Alor, it is unfortunately time to say goodbye. Today we will be taken back to the airport and fly back home via Bali, full of beautiful memories and stories of the underwater world we discovered together. We arrive back at our destination airport the next day.
Highlights of this trip
What can you expect from the underwater world in Alor?
Coral diversity & anemones
The reefs around Alor are among the most impressive in Indonesia. Here you will find a huge variety of hard and soft corals, colorful coral gardens and gigantic fields of anemones, one of the largest in the region. The reef is bursting with life: huge schools of fusiliers and anthias, colorful parrotfish shooting among the coral, and rare species such as mandarin fish. The combination of pristine coral and exceptional biodiversity makes every dive a unique experience.
In search of macro life
Alor is a paradise for macro lovers. Especially in Kalabahi Bay and other muck dive sites, you will find a huge variety of small, fascinating creatures: shrimp, coral crabs, mandarin fish, pygmy seahorses and countless nudibranchs. With a keen eye and a camera, you’ll discover hidden wonders here that you won’t find anywhere else. This microcosm of the reef is beautiful for photographers and lovers of fine, unusual marine life, but keep in mind that there is a current on many dives.
Whale watching
An experience where you realize how small you yourself actually are, that’s what an encounter with a pygmy blue whale entails. These 24-meter-long giants migrate past Alor, giving us the chance to spot these whales. Sperm whales also migrate during this period, they are slightly smaller at 16 meters, but just as impressive. A day of whale watching is an absolutely special experience. There is also the chance to see groups of dolphins playing or curious short-finned pilot whales.
The accommodation
The stay and surroundings
Moko Alor Dive Resort
Moko Alor Dive Resort is located on Alor Island, in a quiet part of the Alor archipelago. The nearest village is about a 30-minute drive away, allowing you to unwind here while still having everything at hand: a diving school, a restaurant, a swimming pool and comfortable bungalows.
The bungalows are spacious and stylishly decorated, with spacious bedrooms, a balcony or terrace, a smart TV with Netflix and Wi-Fi. The semi-open bathroom with hot water shower offers a unique and refreshing experience after a day of diving.
The open-air restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy your meals overlooking the beach, ocean and spectacular sunsets. The menu consists of freshly caught fish, fruits and vegetables from local fishermen, farmers and the resort’s own garden. Special dietary needs are gladly accommodated, making every meal a celebration.
The resort has its own PADI dive school, where diving is more than an activity: it is a passion shared by the experienced and dedicated dive team. The certified instructors and guides know the local waters like the back of their hand and ensure that every dive is safe, educational and unforgettable.
The dive center has modern facilities and diving equipment and there is a spacious classroom, where you can charge and safely store your dive cameras.
Travel costs
What is included
This dive vacation to Alor is available from US$ 4.193 per person based on two people in one room. The diving trip can be expanded as desired. A number of things are included by default in this travel package.
Prices are subject to price changes, increases or changing exchange rates. Flights are always based on the cheapest possible booking class.
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Included in this diving trip, from US$ 4.193 p.p.
- 10 nights in a double room
- Accommodation on full board basis
- Dive package with 16 boat dives & unlimited dives on the house reef
- Half-day trip whale watching
- Return transfers
- 12% Government taxes & 11% service charge
- VZR & Administration fee
Excluding
- Flight to Alor from US$ 1.677 p.p.
- Visa to Indonesia
✈︎ The quoted (international) flight prices are indicative prices and based on departures from Europe. However, we can arrange flights from any location worldwide. Booking your own flights is of course also possible.
Optional
- Night dive
- Nitrox ($9 per tank)
- Diving equipment including computer ($36 per day)
If you rent for more than 7 days, you get a 20% discount. Prices quoted do not include 11% service charge.
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Frequently asked questions about this group tour
Group trip
This depends on each group trip we do, but the maximum group size for this trip is 8 participants.
You can certainly participate on your own! Most participants of our group tours come solo. This also makes it so much fun, you get to know people right away and have dive buddies right away. Joining the group trip as a couple is, of course, also allowed.
Yes, we create a group app in advance so participants can get to know each other and receive practical info.
Basically, you share a room with someone of the same sex; the price of the trip is based on this. Would you rather have your own room? This is also possible. If so, please indicate this on the application, and we can give you the adjusted price for this right away.
Yes, Robbert is group leader for this trip. He is not the dive guide for the trip, these are the dive guides who work at the diving school.
There may be additional costs if you want to rent diving equipment, drink alcohol, etc., for example. It is listed under “included in this trip” what is included in the group trip.
Due to the type of dives that will be made on this group trip, we will make the trip with divers who are at least Advanced Open Water certified and have at least 50 logged dives.
The group trip often includes a day trip or activity. In this group trip, for example, on the last day you will go in search of the whales. Want to do another activity? You can. Do discuss this with the group leader so that everyone is aware. And who knows, maybe someone will want to go with you!
Diving in Alor
We do 2 boat dives daily in the morning and can do unlimited dives on the house reef in the afternoon. The dives are a mix of different types of dives: drift dives, reef dives, wall dives and macro dives.
We recommend being at least Advanced certified with at least 50 logged dives. The current here can be very strong, so it is good to have experience in that area.
Dives are made with quite a bit of current, making it not necessarily the best or easiest destination for underwater photographers.
This depends on the dive site. Most dive sites are nearby and no more than 20 minutes boat ride away.
You can basically make unlimited dives: we make 2 boat dives in the morning and in the afternoon you can dive on the house reef. Of course, unlimited does mean that you have to stay within your own limits.
Yes, it is possible to make night dives. Night dives are organized both on the house reef and from the boat. Night dives are not included in the dive package and it is not possible to do an unguided night dive on the house reef.
Yes, Moko Alor is one of the few places on Alor where you can dive from a fantastic house reef.
Yes, PADI diving courses are offered.
The diving school is at the resort.
Diving equipment
Both tanks are available
Yes, you can dive with nitrox. The cost is about $9 per tank (Rp 150,000).
Yes, you can rent full diving equipment (including computer) for $36 per day. If you stay more than 7 days, you get 20% off the price. Keep in mind that this price does not include the 11% service charge.
In addition, it is a good idea to specify when booking what equipment you need and in what size. This way the diving school can make sure that everything is there at the right time.
Accommodation / Resort
Yes, there is air conditioning in the rooms.
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and the restaurant.
Yes, you can go here for all meals.
Yes, there is a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the sea.
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