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Air Dive Alor

Air Dive Alor

Air Dive Alor
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Alor named to be one of the best islands to dive as it offers world class diving on remote, peaceful island tucked away in the far south-east side of Indonesia, if you want to experience different dives in one area then you chose the right place. We offer land-based diving with the maximum capacity of 8 guests. Our accommodation available in four Bungalows, with the AC and hot water shower. Airport transfer for easier transportation also available upon request. We are happy & flexible to make your own dive & stay package. Contact us for further details.
Alor Island, Indonesia
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Clara B
South Tangerang, Indonesia39 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Solo
I am now awaiting my return flight and wanted to take the time to leave a review. I LOVED my stay with Air dive. They welcomed me into their dive shop with (metaphorical) open arms. I immediately felt like part of the air dive family and was reluctant to leave. Each night we sat and had dinner and we enjoyed chatting and sharing stories/photos/videos from the day.

The diving has been incredible, even with the lack of hammerheads. The coral is absolutely stunning and the night dives gave us many interesting critters including frogfish, octopus and many interesting nudibranchs. On a few of our boat rides pods of dolphins graced us with their exuberant presence, racing along with the boat. I would highly recommend diving here but am also hoping that it remains an undiscovered-by-the-masses spot.

The food, at my request, was not spicy and absolutely delicious. I really appreciated the effort that the bibi (hopefully this word is correct) made to adapt their cooking for me. On the last night they put on a special spread which was all so wonderful.

I really felt that air dive went out of their way to welcome me and make me feel included. They put so many personal touches into their service and are so clearly customer service oriented. I always felt in good hands during the dives, particularly in the stronger currents where I’m more nervous. I will absolutely be back next year and am looking forward to my return visit.
Written 31 October 2020
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Clara, hahaha you've made it! We really like it: the most civilised dive shop! :) Yes, all the Bibi(s) & Crews are really like you, they said you one of the nicest guest they've ever had. Always says & greets "Terima Kasih", "Selamat Pagi" etc etc. Well, you still have unfinished business in Alor. We'll see you next summer! Take care, Clara. Cheers, Maul on behalf of Air Dive.
Written 8 November 2020
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Travels200
53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Had a great experience diving with Air Dive. Acionk is extremely thoughtful and excellent at planning the dives according to the moon and tides, in order to ensure a smooth and safe underwater experience with hardly any current. He goes above and beyond with his service and is always well prepared and on-time. He is rigorous, committed, detail-oriented and consistent.
The food and drinks are always delicious, local and tasty.
Acionk is also a great macro spotter, above all he takes care of your safety and is able to anticipate what you need.
Thank you Acionk for consistently providing a wonderful experience and for being so kind and joyful!
Written 5 August 2020
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Thanks so much for your review! Really appreciate it. Acionk said he humbled to be your guide in Alor. Hopefully we can meet you again someday!
Written 13 August 2020
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fdinata
Jakarta, Indonesia15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
First impression on Air Dive, the compound is very well maintained, accommodation is nice, clean, spacious and if you're a photographer, the room offer nice table and enough socket to charge things. Also, stargazing on the hammock with a glass of sopi is highly recommended.

Another thing that hit it for me is their playlist, hahahahhahhha, keep up the good work with playlist, guys.

And now for the dive itself, they have a dedicated boat, Kanaloa, which can fit up to 8 divers comfortably. The crew works like well oiled machine, pre dive prep is always smooth. Acionk and Maul really understand the sites well and time the dives to almost perfection so that we never encounter the very strong current which Alor is well known for. So, if that's you're concern, these guys are your guy. They are also the kind of guide who plan the dive and actually dive the plan.

Even though it may not be as well known as Komodo, Alor has its own charm. The colorful corals, contour and topography of the sites are majestic. We did not graced by the hammerheads or thresher sharks during our visit but maybe its just a sign to come back next year, hahahha. Even without that the dives are still excellent. My top 3 fav sites: Wolang Cave, Bama Wall and Kelalaka, are must see if you dive to Alor.

Alor has been in my bucket list for the longest time and to finally make it happen is a blessing on its own and to experience Alor with Air Dive team just complete the whole experience to a 5 star rating. 5D4N is just waaaay to short and will definitely come back for longer stay next year. Until then, guys..
Written 6 June 2021
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Whoohoooo.... Thanks so much Frieska for your review, really appreciate it! Our playlist is actually our secret weapon in our operation. When the diving is bad, at least we have good music to cheer the guests up. Haha.. what an excuse. Anyway, we're glad you're happy with the experience in Alor. Of course the sites like Wolang Cave, Bama and Kelalaka are the favourites, but next year we'll bring you to the other favourites. We still have more than 40 dive sites for you. Those eights dive sites, are just the intro. Cheers,
Written 10 June 2021
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Michelle A
Jakarta, Indonesia71 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Friends
When you want to experience Alor underwater to its fullest beauty, do not go anywhere. GO TO AIR DIVE! They will show you the best of Alor underwater even when your trip is for a short time.

Maul and Acong managed all dives excellently. They arranged the site selection so you won't get hit by current too many times, and you have your money's worth when diving in those sites.

You also don't need to worry about equipments. They provide equipments for rent, all maintained to its best.

The rooms are also very comfortable, with real beds, real linens, plump pillows and very spacious. The water pressure is a problem but it is to be expected in an area where you have to buy water. They also provide laundry service with reasonable price.

The food cooked by Bibi and her crew are always mouthwateringly delicious, and are samples of the local cuisine. Skip the chicken and beef, ask for fish. They will cook you fresh fish, be it a soup, grilled, fried or steamed. And try Bibi's delicious sambal cabe hijau! She also sells some of these sambal for you to bring home.

Air Dive provides excellent service and leaves you with good memories of Alor underwater.
Written 30 May 2021
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Thanks so much Ci Michelle for your humble review. Really appreciate it! We hope we can welcome you back in near future. Cheers,
Written 3 June 2021
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atika saraswati
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
I came to Alor to enjoy well known world class underwater dive site. Luckily, i met air dive team as my company. Undeniably amazing underwater dive site should be enjoyed with passionate, professional and knowledgable buddy and so far airdive is perfectly matched for diving and exploring hidden gem, Alor.

Diving and staying with them leave beautiful footprints at my heart. I adore how acionk, maul, irwan, iba, matt, bibi, captain and all airdive family members treat their guest not just as a guest but their long awaited friend who came to visit them. Naturally skillfull on costumer service, they made me feel secured and pleased along my journey. They creatively create memorable moments for me, not just underwater but also during staying with them.

And, the best impression is they are not just running diving business but also deeply concerns with nature conservation and local community empowerment.

Akui!

No doubt to return, again.
Written 23 October 2021
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Thanks Atika for the review! Really appreciate your comment. Hope we can dive together again someday in near future!
Written 6 December 2021
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Abigail A
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Solo
I have never written a review for a place before, but Air Dive has left such an impression on me that I simply have to.

Overall experience
Stayed for 8d/7n, I had the most amazing time that leaving felt incredibly difficult.

It's not just a place to stay, it's a family. From the boat crew, the bibis, the guides to the owners, everyone clearly loves their job. You can absolutely see how much the owners genuinely love & enjoy running the place and going out diving everyday. It's an atmosphere that's difficult to replicate. It's a dive center clearly born out of love, and certainly not one purely made & run as a money machine.

The accommodation
The rooms are spacious & clean with AC & hot water. The food was always delicious & the bibis can cater to all sorts of dietary restrictions. Cannot ask for more, really.

The diving
Walls & overhangs aplenty! Macro? Current junkie? Chill drift? Muck diving? Alor's got 53 dive sites and counting, covering all levels of divers. Air Dive is also very good at catering to all sorts of divers. I had 20 dives and not a single one was bad. Even the check dive was amazing & colourful!

Taking a course
The abundance of walls & overhangs got me curious wanting to go deeper, so I decided to take a deep specialty course. Maul (the instructor) is clearly passionate about diving & instructing. Very generous with knowledge as well. Had a great experience (& heaps of fun) going down to 40m in some of the dive sites.

Cons
I guess it's far & the journey is long. But is it really a cons? Don't a lot of us dive to escape from the real world above water? I personally think this is more of a selling point.

The island & Alor Kecil
Just as beautiful & wonderful as the underwater part. Still fairly untouched by tourism & commercialisation. Friendly faces eveywhere. Market visit & morning walks are a must.
Written 21 August 2021
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If we need to pick one of our guest (student) that left a special place in our mind (and heart haha), it’s easy to recall your name. There are many good divers out there, but those who have curiosity are rare. Thanks for taking an “impulsive” course with me, remember Deep Diving is only for a fool, but a fool who always thirst with new experience & exploration, distinct from others.
Written 15 September 2021
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Eazeryanda
Cibubur, Jawa Barat, Indonesia12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Finally, I can meet my old friend again after 3 years in Air Dive!!

We had the best time ever diving with Air Dive for 5 days. Everything worked like a well oiled machine and seemed effortless because all the staff loved what they do and truly wanted to give each diver the best experience ever- this is rear to find as it’s a lot of work and these guys are diving every day.

Acionk and Maul was our dive guides for the time and they were amazing! Making an effort on every single dive to look for interesting things to point out to the group although he has seen it a million times- thanks so much Acionk and Maul can’t wait to dive with Air Dive again. I hope next month, but my bro will take over maybe.

The diving was spectacular and they tried they best to take us to different sites every day. My top 5 were The Arch, Bama Wall, Munaseli and Bakalang Jetty.

Also, we encountered with lots of sharks (including Threser Shark, Grey Shark without Hammerheads but fine), eagle ray, turtle, rhinopias, and many more!

The meals on the main lounge was provided by The Bibis from Air Dive, and I can't say which one better, diving or meals in Air Dive. Both were SPECTACULAR!

Words fail to say what a great time we had, underwater we dive, people we met, place we sleep, meals we ate, coffee we drink makes us promise to come again next year.

I wish you all the best for the future and can’t wait to return again.

5 stars all the way! Thanks soooooo much bros!!

eaz
Written 5 October 2022
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Finally the old friend of us, the famous, the one and only, the @backpackerinfo paid his visit to Alor! Thanks for the friendship and our partnership will be get even better next year! Cheers,
Written 29 November 2022
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dewo s
Jakarta, Indonesia17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Solo
Sidemount ready! Various bc: Razor, Apeks, X deep, Hollis, everything you need, they have it.
Best “boutique” dive center / resort if i can say, (without pool and spa) in Alor. You can try different kind of gear if you have small/regular fin size: Apeks Rk3, seawing nova, Avanti Quattro plus and much more!

Dont worry about gear, safety is their priority. Very well maintained!

Room is clean, what i like is there are many wall sockets! No need to worry about electrical gear. There are also have air con and water heater!
Bathroom use fresh water, not brackish at all.

Telkomsel 4G connection is quite acceptable. I do my remote desktop connection to my office, and stream 1080p youtube without buffering.

Dive site is beyond expectation, but beware of the current. If you pay attention to dive guides, everything will go well. The owners whose also dive guides: Acionk and Maul is very knowledgeable in macro, current, and espescially safety procedure. Be note: They always on time,7.30 dive, don’t be late!

Boat is very clean and well maintained. They always bring emergency oxygen, extra weight and mask.

The food is delicious, Bibi is a good cook, we have no problem with the food at all.

Couples of dolphins near the air dive shore (if you are lucky)
If you read till this end: what we saw during our trip are: Pygmy blue whale, whale shark, blacktip, skeleton shrimp, sea apple, pygmy sea horse, shark egg and much more. Let me quote from Air Dive Alor: “You don’t find them, they will find you”
Written 29 March 2022
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Dewo Sriwijaya, the Side Mount Padawan! Thanks so much for your review, really appreciate it every details you wrote down here. Lastly, the force is strong with you as THEY always finds you. Cheers,
Written 6 April 2022
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Eunike Kartini
Bali, Indonesia4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
It was a cloudy day after the rain when we had our check dive on the first day, but hey we were welcomed by the incredible Oceanic Manta. I immediately believe that the rest of the dives for the next 3 days will be awesome.

We had some of the best and healthy food everyday made by The Bibis (they also serve red rice!), the room where we stay is clean (love the ornament hanging up on the wall-The Alor's Ikat) and the location is also great...you can watch some dolphins in front of the dive resort every morning.

Diving with Air Dive is not only about having some fun underwater but also learn about some new things (macro photography, name of some of nudibranch, even how to set up my BCD :D).

Still have some of wishlists such as Wolang Cave, Kal's Dream and Batu Mandi, hope i can join another trip next year *fingers crossed.
Written 1 December 2022
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Yes, be surprised by the experience here. Thanks so much for your visit and your humble review. We're glad that you enjoyed stay with us!
Written 5 August 2023
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Katarina Ningtyas
Jakarta, Indonesia17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Friends
My favorite place so far! I feel so lucky to find this dive center. Their services are 5-star class for me, they are not only give a safe and comfortable trip for us but also give us the sense of community with the people there, it is like an extension of a family.

Grateful to meet kak maul and kak acionk who are so passionate and patience to guide us, they always humbly answered to all our questions and make it into fun discussions, there always new insights everyday

I am 1000% satisfied with all the experiences that I got here, very fun, safe and educating. It is like all in one package : great hospitality and beautiful dive sites, truly mind blown.

I really can't wait to be back, the land feels like home with heaven's beneath it
Written 9 October 2022
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Badai Katarina, as like your name. Hope your trip to Alor as badai as you expected. Surely we glad that you can finally visit, and enjoyed your dive & stay with us. Cheers.
Written 29 November 2022
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