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Alor Tanapi Boutique Dive Resort & Lodge, opened on May 1st, 2023, is situated on the remote island of Alor, in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This boutique dive resort offers an intimate experience with just 8 thoughtfully designed bungalows, providing a relaxed setting for divers who value quality and personal service. Featuring top-tier diving facilities, the resort is purpose-built for world-class diving in Alor, combining understated comfort with seamless operations and access to some of Indonesia’s most exceptional dive sites.
Located on the Bird's Head Peninsula, enjoying open views across Pantar, Pura, and Ternate islands, Alor Tanapi is strategically positioned between the main coastal road and the Pantar Strait. This offers convenient access to various land excursions and over 40 world-class dive sites, all reachable within 30-45 minutes by speedboat. Alor's underwater diversity, long regarded as a hidden gem in the heart of the Coral Triangle, appeals to both seasoned divers and curious explorers alike, boasting excellent visibility, vibrant coral reefs, pelagic encounters, and outstanding muck diving.
The dive center offers SSI-certified diving courses including Enriched Air Nitrox, Snorkeling, and Boat Diving. It is equipped with facilities such as Lockers, WiFi, a Bar, Accommodation, Equipment Rental, a Dive Shop, and Air Fills (Nitrox). Alor Tanapi fosters a stay focused on exceptional diving experiences, recommending a minimum stay of one to two weeks to fully experience the range and quality of Alor diving. The staff speaks multiple languages, including Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian, ensuring smooth communication with international guests.
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The most direct route from overseas is via Bali, Surabaya, or Jakarta, followed by a flight to Kupang, and then a final flight to Alor Mali Airport. Domestic flight schedules can change, so ample travel time is recommended.
For stays under 30 days, many nationalities do not require a visa on arrival. For longer stays, a visa on arrival (extendable once) or a Social Visit visa (extendable up to 6 months) may be necessary. Consult current regulations for your nationality.
Yes, diving insurance is mandatory due to the resort's isolated location and the distance to the nearest hyperbaric chamber in Bali. Evacuation and chamber expenses are not covered by standard medical insurance. DAN insurance is recommended.
Unfortunately, due to the resort's hillside location and the presence of stairs between the dive center and restaurant, the site is not suitable for people with walking disabilities.
Yes, the resort can cater to vegans, vegetarians, and those with food allergies or intolerances. A form is sent out before arrival to gather specific dietary needs and preferences.
Phone signal and 4G internet are generally available at the resort. While 4G hotspot can be shared for light browsing and emails, larger downloads are recommended to be done at home.
The resort's location on a slope, the rocky beach area, and the strong currents in the Pantar Strait make it not ideal for traveling with children.