Fault Line
Best time to dive
January to December; April to November; October to November
What you might see
- FrogfishLikely
- Ghost pipefishLikely
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- MandarinfishLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- RhinopiasLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Shallow sections only
Safety notes
Strong, sometimes unpredictable currents and upwelling in the Pantar Strait - drift-diving experience and an SMB matter; remote area with limited emergency facilities
Permits & fees
Dives arranged through Alor liveaboards or Kalabahi/Kepa-area resorts; remote area, no separate site permit fee documented
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Kalabahi
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.