What a Alor dive trip actually costs

Indonesia · whole-trip pricing · 10 nights
The honest all-in number
$1,175 – $1,175

Per person for 10 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $1,175. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.

💰 Cost breakdown (per person)

Round-trip flightvaries by home airport — we watch fares from yours~$450
Hotel × 10 nights~$27/night typical · $27–$27/night range$270–$270
Diving (3 days, 2-tank)checked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$390
Gearchecked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$70
Realistic all-in
$1,175 – $1,17510 nights, per person

🐠 Best time to go

Prime months: Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Oct · Nov.

Strongest currents of the year fuel intense pelagic action—hammerheads, threshers, mola mola—best dived on full/new moon for maximum marine life.

Dry season onset: visibility climbs to 30–130ft+, warm 77–82°F water, calm seas, and peak manta & pelagic activity as currents build.

Peak dry season with 130ft+ visibility; blue whale and sperm whale sightings reported in June–July alongside schools of hammerheads and barracuda.

🤿 The diving

Alor delivers boat-access drift diving through the Pantar Strait with strong currents, Mola mola encounters (Jul–Sep), dense anemone fields, muck critters, and visibility hitting 130ft (130 ft) in the dry season.

Also known for: Ikan bakar — freshly grilled fish at the Kalabahi waterfront

⭐ Top-rated dive shops

Nautika Dive Alor - Dive Resort★★★★★ (233)
Dive In Alor★★★★★ (19)
Air Dive Alor★★★★★ (104)
Alor Divers - Beach Resort - Alor Archipelago - Indonesia★★★★★ (101)

🥾 When you're not diving

Traditional Village Visits — Meet Abui and Kabola people in hilltop villages with animist traditions still intact.

Alor Archipelago Market Days — Browse local rotating markets where villagers trade fresh produce and handmade goods.

Traditional Ikat Weaving — Watch women hand-weave intricate ikat textiles using natural dyes and backstrap looms.

Moko Bronze Drum Viewing — See ancient bronze drums used as bride price currency, unique to Alor's local culture.

Hiking to Alor's Interior Hills — Trek forested hillsides for panoramic views of the volcanic islands and coastal bays.

🔔 How to get it for less

The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Alor fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.

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Estimates from StokedFare's live price data; actual costs vary by dates, choices, and availability — always confirm at booking. StokedFare is not a travel agency. · Home · All costs · Deals caught