Diving Timor-Leste

Diving Timor-Leste is often described as the final frontier of the Coral Triangle.

A raw and at times spectacular underwater wilderness that remains largely untouched. Nestled at is in the heart of the Indonesian Throughflow – the world’s largest movement of water – this young nation sits at a critical maritime crossroads.

Here, the deep, nutrient-rich basins of the Banda and Savu Seas converge, creating a marine environment of quite amazing biodiversity and constant surprise.

For the adventurous traveler, scuba diving in Timor Leste offers a rare combination of accessibility and isolation. Just a short drive from the capital, Dili, you can experience excellent muck diving and vibrant coastal reefs directly from the shore.

Yet, a boat ride up the Ombai Strait brings you to the legendary walls of Atauro Island.