Indonesia · Alor Archipelago
The Cathedral (Alor)
Also known as: Motolang
Best time to dive
May to November
What you might see
- Blue-ringed octopusLikely
- FrogfishLikely
- Nurse sharkLikely
- Pygmy seahorseLikely
- SeahorseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - depth and cold-water thermocline conditions unsuitable for snorkeling
Safety notes
Sudden cold thermoclines (thermal shock risk, 5mm-7mm wetsuit recommended), current, overhead/swim-through cave section
Permits & fees
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.