Dive sites in Timor-Leste
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Diving in Timor-Leste
Dive sites in Timor-Leste include wall locations across Dili Municipality. Each location includes depth, conditions and environment type to help you plan safely.
Use the region and city navigation above to narrow your search, or explore individual site pages for detailed conditions, entry type, skill requirements and nearby alternatives.
FAQ
How do I get to Atauro Island from Dili?
Atauro is approximately 27 km north of Dili. Local ferry services and speedboats make the crossing in 1 to 2.5 hours depending on the vessel. Several dive resorts on Atauro can arrange private boat transfers. There is no airport on the island.
Is Atauro Island really the most biodiverse dive destination in the world?
A Conservation International marine survey recorded an average of 253 reef fish species per site, which was the highest overall diversity of coral fish ever documented per area surveyed globally. The deep waters of the Wetar and Ombai Straits surrounding Atauro create upwelling conditions that support this extraordinary biodiversity.
What cetaceans can I see near Atauro Island?
The deep strait between Atauro and mainland Timor serves as a migration corridor for blue whales, humpback whales, pilot whales, and orcas, particularly between September and December. Year-round, pods of spinner dolphins and bottlenose dolphins frequent the waters. Sightings are often possible from dive boats between dives.