Diving in Timor-Leste
Source: https://www.timorleste.tl/what-to-do/diving/
Extracted: 2025-06-14
Section: What to Do > Marine & Water Activities > Diving
Overview
Timor-Leste offers world-class diving within the Coral Triangle, featuring pristine and largely unexplored dive sites with exceptional marine biodiversity.
Marine Life
Diverse Underwater Ecosystem
- Abundant hard and soft corals
- Vibrant reef fish populations
- Open water species: tuna, mackerel
- Large marine animals:
- Reef sharks
- Whale sharks
- Manta rays
- Turtles
- Rare dugongs
- Fascinating smaller marine creatures with unique shapes and colors
Dive Sites
Location Highlights
- Northern coast reefs
- Immediately off Dili
- Around Atauro and Jaco Islands
- Site varieties:
- Sheltered fringing reefs
- Dramatic wall diving with underwater cliffs
- Many sites accessible from beaches
Diving Conditions
- Warm tropical waters
- Excellent year-round visibility
- Depth ranges from shallow to deep walls
Diving Operators
Recommended Dive Centers
- Aquatica Dive Resort (Dili)
- Atauro Dive Resort (Atauro)
- Dive Timor Lorasae (Dili)
- Dreamers Dive Academy (Dili)
- Compass Diving (Dili)
Practical Information
- Suitable for novice and experienced divers
- Services offered:
- Shore dives
- Boat dives
- PADI courses
- Overnight dive safaris
Recommended Location
Atauro Island is highlighted as an exceptional diving destination, with multiple dive resorts and easy access from Dili.
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