The Alor Archipelago
Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 50 logged dives and experience in currents
Duration
10 nights
Skill level
Advanced
Overview
Abundant marine life
Pristine reefs
Suitable for all divers
Macro critters
Shark sightings
The Alor Archipelago is renowned for dramatic underwater landscapes and exceptional biodiversity. Black volcanic sand slopes reveal rare and unusual macro life, while nutrient-rich currents running through the Pantar Strait support thriving coral reefs, steep walls and submerged pinnacles where sharks, turtles and rays are frequently encountered. West of Alor, the lesser-visited Solor Archipelago introduces a different character to the journey. Here, productive channels, seamounts and exposed reefs attract schooling fish and pelagic species, while sheltered sites reveal colourful coral growth and thriving reef communities. The contrast between Solor’s current-swept passages and Alor’s volcanic terrain creates a richly varied liveaboard itinerary that showcases the full spectrum of diving in this remote corner of East Nusa Tenggara.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Transfer between the domestic airport or local hotel and the harbour on embarkation and disembarkation days
- Full board accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- Drinking water, tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- Up to 4 dives daily
- 11 Litre (80 cu ft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights and weight belt
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine Park & Port Fees
- Fuel Surcharge
- Flights
- Obligatory surcharges
- Additional transfers
- Equipment hire
- Nitrox
- Beer, cocktails, wine & spirits
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
The Solor and Alor archipelagos lie within the Lesser Sunda Islands of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia – a vast island chain stretching eastwards from Bali and Lombok through Komodo and Flores to Alor and Timor.
The Solor Archipelago comprises three principal islands, namely Solor, Adonara and Lembata, located off the eastern end of Flores. Further east, the Alor Archipelago is centred around the larger islands of Pantar and Alor, together with numerous smaller offshore islets and reefs.
This 10-night liveaboard itinerary traces a dramatic route from Maumere to Kalabahi, linking the Flores Sea with the Savu Sea via the nutrient-rich channels between Lembata, Pantar and Alor. The journey offers exceptional diversity, from world-class muck diving and rugged volcanic slopes to vibrant reefs, walls, caves and offshore pinnacles. Around 70 km north of Lembata lies Komba Island, also known as Gunung Batu Tara, an active volcano whose steep underwater topography and exposed position create exciting conditions and strong pelagic potential. Seasonal conditions around Alor may even bring the possibility of mola mola (ocean sunfish), and on rare occasions, passing orcas.
On a typical day, we offer up to 4 day dives; 3 day dives and a fourth sunset or night dive, where possible. The diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3
- Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4, where possible
- Dinner
The itinerary outlined above is an example only and may be subject to change depending on local regulations, guests’ experience, flight schedules*, weather and logistics and is at the Captain’s discretion. Adverse weather and sea conditions can affect the Alor Archipelago itinerary and play a part in determining which dive sites are included on each trip.
*Please be advised that domestic flights in Indonesia are often subject to delays, schedule changes and cancellations which can result in missed connections and arrival after the liveaboard has departed. We strongly recommend that you make arrangements to arrive at the embarkation location the day before your itinerary’s start date. Please refer to the Indonesia Travel FAQs, or contact our reservations team for further advice.
Accommodation
9.22
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
Surcharge
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
No
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Extras
Master Liveaboards offers a range of services to make your Alor Archipelago trip even more enjoyable. Marine Park & Port fees, Rental equipment, Nitrox and courses can now be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking your liveaboard.
Per person | |
|---|---|
Marine Park and Port Fees | |
Komodo – 7 nights | 180 USD* |
Komodo – 10 nights | 230 USD* |
Raja Ampat – 7 nights | 215 USD* |
Raja Ampat – 10 nights | 245 USD* |
Misool, Halmahera & Lembeh | 260 USD* |
Alor Archipelago | 130 USD* |
Banda Sea | 200 USD* |
Fuel Surcharge | |
*All surcharges, including marine, park and port fees, are subject to change at any time, and without notice.
The applicable marine park fees for your itinerary will be added to your onboard extras to be paid on the boat before disembarkation.
Equipment | 6 nights | 7 nights | 10 nights | 12 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full equipment set* | 200 USD | 240 USD | 360 USD | 440 USD |
BCD | 75 USD | 90 USD | 135 USD | 165 USD |
Regulators | 75 USD | 90 USD | 135 USD | 165 USD |
Wetsuit | 50 USD | 60 USD | 90 USD | 110 USD |
Fins | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD |
Boots | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD |
Mask & Snorkel | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD |
Dive Computer | 75 USD | 90 USD | 135 USD | 165 USD |
UW Torch/ Flashlight | 50 USD | 60 USD | 90 USD | 110 USD |
*Full equipment set includes Wetsuit, BCD, Regulators, Mask, Snorkel, Boots, Fins, Weights and Weight belt. Additional charges apply for dive computer and torch rental.
All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.
6 nights | 7 nights | 10 nights | 12 nights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nitrox | 80 USD | 100 USD | 130 USD | 150 USD |
Additional 11 L (AL80) Aluminium cylinder | 35 USD | 42 USD | 63 USD | 77 USD |
13 Litre (AL100) Aluminium cylinder | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD |
All cylinders must be requested in advance to ensure availability.
Availability of large cylinders is limited and not guaranteed. Please contact our reservations team to check and pre-book.
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI Advanced Open Water | 250 USD |
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) | 100 USD |
PADI Deep Diver Speciality | 200 USD |
Other PADI Specialities | Please enquire* |
Please note: The course prices listed above do not include course materials or certification registration. You can register for online learning for PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI EANx (Nitrox) here. For other courses, please contact our reservations team. While completing AOWC onboard is possible, we need a minimum of 3 students to run the course. If there are less students, a private guide will be required.
Bar Services | Price |
|---|---|
Local beer (per can) | 3 USD |
Cocktails (per glass) | 8 USD |
Spirits (single shot) | from 6 USD |
Spirits (bottle) | from 120 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | from 45 USD |
Corkage & handling fee* | 20 USD |
Other Services | Price |
|---|---|
Laundry (per bag) | 25 USD |
Indo Master merchandise | Prices vary |
Wi-Fi Internet access | |
Single device | 50 USD |
Additional device (per person) | 15 USD |
*Should you wish to bring alcohol onboard with you, a corkage fee will be charged per bottle, or per 6 cans of beer/breezers.
On-board pricing is subject to change without notice. While we try to keep information as up to date as possible, please be aware that, although unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
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