When I took my PADI Advanced Open water course, the Night dive was a mandatory dive. That has changed because some countries such as Finland don’t get night for months of the year. A night dive the cold waters of England is...
Read moreRussian Roulette and the pufferfish
Yellowbellied pufferfish by Jose Cortez When I first got to Timor Leste one of my first scuba dives was along the beautiful wall at Bobs Rock. On the return leg the current had picked up a bit so we were having to fin against the current, when I...
Read moreThe Legend of Crocodiles in Timor Leste
The people of Timor Leste revere crocodiles, they are classed as sacred as it is believed that Timor Leste was made from a crocodile. Here is the story behind it. Timor Leste was made from a crocodile Once upon a time in a land far far away...
Read moreNitrogen Narcosis
Nitrogen narcosis is sometimes referred to as the “raptures of the deep” used in the scuba diving fraternity. Another common term for a scuba diver suffering this condition is said to be “narked”. What is Nitrogen...
Read moreDugongs – The Mermaids of East Timor
The dugong is a large marine mammals which together with the manatee are part of the order of Sirenia. The sirenians are actually closer related to elephants than any other sea life. The average size they grow to is around 3 metres in length and...
Read moreMuck Dives in Timor Leste.
If you are into underwater macro photography then the muck dives in Timor Leste will tick your bucket list. Here’s what you may be able to spot just 15 minutes away from our Dive centre in Dili. The most popular muck dive site...
Read moreDive Timor Resort
Dive Timor Resort Dive Timor Resort over the last half of this year has updated and renovated a lot of its facilities. With the increase of tourism and small dive groups from around the world. Including, Australia (Queensland, Melbourne, Perth...
Read moreOpen Water Diver to Advanced Open Water diver in three days
Go From Open Water Diver To Advanced Open Water Diver In Three Days The beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters of Timor Leste make it the ideal place improve your diving skills, and go from amateur to expert. The three day...
Read moreINSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE…PADI IDC
DIVE TIMOR LOROSAE INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE (PADI IDC) AND INSTRUCTOR EXAM (IE) become an open water dive instructor Turning the dream into reality There are many different environments that a PADI Instructor will encounter in the course of...
Read morePADI Advanced Open Water Promo
PADI Advance Open Water course promo 300usd only! Dive Timor is currently running a promo for the PADI Advanced Open Water certificate. Not 440usd but a crazy 300usd! Hurry while spots are still available! Just get two of your friends and contact...
Read moreAtauro twin boat Dive Promo
Don’t miss the boat! Dive Atauro Island boat promo! Dive Timor Lorosae currently have a Dive Atauro Island promo. This is only for a limited time before prices official increase to 200 USD. This is for a full day dive trip to Atauro Island...
Read moreNew Boat Engine and Running Gear
Dive Timor’s new boat engine and running gear Dive Timor’s new boat engine! We are happy to announce that our custom built dive boat the “Shanti” has just had its new engine and all running gear installed. The mercury...
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