Per-seat price to join one of the resort's daily dive boats as a snorkeller. Snorkel gear hire at the resort.
Join one of the three daily dive boat departures (8:30am, 11:30am, or 2:30pm) as a snorkeller. Explore Atauro's world-class reefs from the surface. Snorkel gear rental available at the resort for $10/day.
Atauro is 25km north of Dili, accessible by ferry or light aircraft.
Public ferry
Tuesday to Sunday (no Monday)
Leaves Dili 08:00 · Leaves Atauro 15:00
Berlin Nakroma ~2 hrs 15 min · MV Success ~3 hours
Dili port: Porto Dili, Farol (Berlin Nakroma) · Kolmera, Dili (MV Success)
Fares $4 to $5 one way. Tickets are sold for cash at the port on the day, so arrive early.
MAF light aircraft
Monday 07:30, Wednesday 10:00 and Friday 16:30 · $80 one-way
Flights back from Atauro leave Monday 08:10, Wednesday 10:40 and Friday 17:10.
About 20 minutes from Dili. Book directly with MAF Timor-Leste, and reserve early because seats are limited.
Private boat
$70-$75 per person one way
Run by the lodges (Compass, Atauro Dive Resort, Beloi Beach Hotel). A private charter starts at about $200 an hour. Arrange it when you book.
No ferry sails on Monday, in either direction.
The boat back from Atauro reaches Dili in the early evening, too late for a same-day flight to Darwin. Plan your last night in Dili.
Based in Atauro Dive Resort, Beloi
Book online up to 36 hours before the start (Dili time).
How late you can bookConfirmed as soon as you book. We hold your card and charge it later.
Every booking on Rezerva is backed by our guest protection guarantee.
Full refund if the operator cannot confirm your booking dates.
Cancel up to 48 hours before the experience for a full refund.
Pay by Visa or Mastercard online, or in cash or by card at the Rezerva shop in Dili. You won't be charged until the operator confirms.
Veronika Agafonova
4 months ago
We love this place so much💚💚💚 Good people passionate about ocean run this place💙We stayed here for 5 days and went snorkeling with the blue 🐳 whales two times! This is fantastic experience! We are beyond grateful for Atauro Dive Resort making our dreams come true🙏 Also we enjoyed food here very much, lots of vegetarian food and fish, it was delicious. Atmosphere is calm and relaxed, good vibes only! We will definitely stay here again!
Becky Jaeger
3 weeks ago
The room accommodation was very nice and comfortable despite no a/c. The staff was super polite and professional. Amy made sure we were enjoying ourselves and had what we needed. Saw some amazing fish and the clams were absolutely gorgeous.
kate cooper-jensen
3 months ago
What a gem! From the lonely ocean front bungalows to the delicious family style meals we enjoyed every minute. We made 18 amazing scuba dives at the reefs with the highest level of biodiversity in the world. The staff is amazing above and below the waves. I can't wait to return!
Brian Heatherich
5 months ago
Had a great experience here with both the lodge and the diving.. The lodge, although basic, as was expected, was sufficient and we had everything we needed for a good nights sleep, even a roster to let us know morning was on its way, but not continue. The diving was next level and had some really unique dives. Jango the main dive master was flexible and happy to go with the flow with 2 experienced divers being guided around. The owners have also managed to build a nice environment and team to make our stay enjoyable and dinners were always nice. Thanks team. Would recommend and will return for some world class diving.
Lizzie Smith
5 months ago
Fabulous /world class / mind blowing diving, well maintained equipment, friendly staff. Recommend prioritising the morning dives and snorkel or relax in the afternoon, unless you take a bike or tuk tuk. Vollker the owner was a character and a half, really liked him. Local dive guide was the best. No frills beach huts 🛖 and good breakfast. The diving just a short swim off the house reef is sublime.
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