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The Cathedral

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 29 colaboradores

The Cathedral is a year-round Indonesian dive destination with 12 documented species observations and active community video content.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
BleachingRiskFamily-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Mantarraya, Tortuga verde, Tiburón de arrecife

Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de The Cathedral © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.9 kn
Olas
0.2 m
Agua
28.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (30%)
Now: SE (143°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.95m

Próxima: Baja a las 04:00 (+0.36m)

+1.0 m0 m+0.1 m
▼ 04:00 · +0.36m ▲ 08:00 · +0.43m ▼ 14:00 · +0.28m ▲ 22:00 · +0.75m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.45 · very high Aire PM2.522 · moderate 06:08 18:14
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 7.4 0.3 8 1mm
09-20 7.8 0.26 7 0mm
09-21 8.1 0.32 9 0mm
09-22 6.3 0.3 9 1mm
09-23 7.7 0.16 9 6mm
09-24 7.3 0.12 7 4mm
09-25 4.8 0.14 7 5mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 2.3°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

The Cathedral sits in Indonesian waters as a dive site with steady visitor interest and documented marine activity. The spot supports 12 recorded species observations, giving divers a reliable sense of what to expect underwater. Community members have contributed three videos from the site, offering real footage of conditions and marine encounters. Access and logistics remain straightforward for divers planning a trip. The site is not within a marine protected area, so standard Indonesian dive regulations apply. Local dive operators in the region can arrange trips and provide current site-specific briefings. Current monitoring notes coral bleaching as a watch status, meaning the site warrants attention for coral health. This reflects broader regional trends and doesn't necessarily indicate poor conditions, but divers should be aware of environmental context. Year-round diving is possible here, making The Cathedral accessible across all seasons.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Indonesia: 323 sitios, mantas y microfauna

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

MantarrayaTortuga verdeTiburón de arrecife

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 13600km · ~3128kg · €56

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 12h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive The Cathedral?

The Cathedral is diveable year-round, so planning flexibility is high. Check with local operators for current conditions, as seasonal swells and currents can vary. Community videos and recent trip reports offer the most current water and visibility intel.

What difficulty level is this dive?

Specific difficulty ratings are not documented for The Cathedral. Contact local dive operators or review community video content to assess whether the site matches your experience level. Site-specific briefings from operators will clarify any currents, depths, or hazards.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at The Cathedral. Community videos provide visual evidence of what divers encounter. Ask operators what species are most commonly sighted during your planned visit window.

Do I need permits or special access to dive here?

The Cathedral is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Indonesian diving regulations apply. Operators can advise on any local requirements. Coral bleaching is flagged for monitoring, so stay informed on environmental conditions before booking.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

1 registros · 1 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Physeter macrocephalus

Sperm whale
Mammalia · Physeteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1785
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving the Cathedral

Wild Scuba Indonesia

Dive Site: Cathedral #alor #scubadiving

Scuba Diving and Dogs
💬 3 top comments
  • Gin clear vis... Awesome 👍

    @thomastse6228 · 👍 2
  • Very pretty vid n great Alor vis but where the fish?? That site can be good for fish before or after the wall n the deeper rocks.hmm. i dived that site at least 70time n normally goodfish life .. oh well.

    @KevinMcgovern-c1d · 👍 1
  • Videos are amazing, thanks! What time of the year you were diving? Looks like visibility is stunning!

    @alessandrorossi1716 · 👍 2

Alor's The Cathedral

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wind peaks Feb-Jul-Aug, calmest Nov-Apr-Jun.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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