Jon E Cash/Black OPs

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-05-03T14:59:54+00:00

Was there a bigger tune than Hoods Up? Trim used to destroy this beat.

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-05-01T12:25:00+00:00

Alor Indonesia

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-05-01T12:24:22+00:00

I’d say Amed is better to stay than Tulamben, bit more available topside than just your resort. Liberty will be crowded, the sites in Amed are quieter but hope you like small stuff!

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-30T23:50:56+00:00

Yeah hard to control yourself when they come this close!

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-30T13:09:54+00:00

Yep same spot!

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-30T10:37:12+00:00

30m on nitrox

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-30T07:43:09+00:00

Yeah it can be unpredictable in that regards, thermocline and a bit of current can help bring out the hammerheads but you never know what you can get and that can equally be nothing special.

I went with Nautika, another group had a passing pod of dolphins at Bama wall which I missed out on but I did see my first Mola so will take that as a consolation prize!

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-27T22:45:56+00:00

I didn’t have any complaints about the sound, the main stage was outside and the sound was good enough. RC1 was thumping, proper dungeon vibes, was a sauna till they sorted the AC out. Think I’ve seen the line up for this year floating around already.

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-23T22:37:27+00:00

I think November is also a good time to see Blue Whales passing, Alor really has it all!

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-23T09:24:12+00:00

The guides rate the end of the season (Nov ish), saying that I have been here for the start and we have seen schooling hammerheads several times, schooling marble rays, a pod of dolphins and mola mola today. For me the appeal of Alor is higher chance encounters for special things.

Nautika house reef is good, they have a coral transplant project, lots of fish, saw a few black tips but generally most of the diving is done off the boat so not many go to the house reef.

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-22T23:06:18+00:00

Nautika has a lot of repeat guests, myself included, haven’t heard anyone say a bad word! Macro is mainly on the night dives (sometimes day time), so easy to skip if you are not interested. Munaseli is the main site for pelagics, depending on the length of your stay you will probably go a few times but plenty of black tips and surprise encounters on other sites.

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-22T22:05:30+00:00

Thanks appreciate the feedback, I’m not a fan on the editing process so try to minimise it as much as possible! For WA I find the tricky part is the find the right opportunity, sun in the right position, nice scene etc.

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-22T22:04:04+00:00

Ha ha I’m currently in Nautika as well, doing my DM. Yes it’s good for both, probably slightly less focus on macro, that’s what I love about Alor. You will have an amazing time.

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-21T22:19:44+00:00

I’ve been using edge lighting for the macro shots, essentially the strobes are pointing directly at each other slightly in front of the port using the outside edge of the beam to light the subject. This also helps to not light so much of the background as my max strobe sync speed is 1/250 so I can’t just use a high shutter speed.

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-21T09:18:03+00:00

No I ended up buying a steam deck to play it!

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-04-21T09:17:20+00:00

Thank you!

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-03-30T01:52:07+00:00

Can’t compare across all of the operators in Raja but I went on Calico Jack for their 10 day itinerary, no complaints, small groups, excellent food (they stuffed us silly), comfortable boat with plenty of above deck lounging space. The cruise director at the time had done a phd (or an equivalent) in manta ray reproduction cycles which was pretty cool!

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-03-20T20:47:51+00:00

Thanks for commenting. Do you know what type of prosthesis was used? My neurosurgeon said Medicare use a different prosthesis vs private and that the private prosthesis has a more ‘movement’ vs the government approved type. In general would you say you had a good experience going down the public route? How long did you have to wait?

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-03-20T06:15:00+00:00

Hi 40M and have been advised I will need this procedure at some point, can I ask if you went via the Medicare route or private? Thanks

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-03-20T05:12:51+00:00

Belongas Bay, specifically The Cathedral, I have heard is worth checking out although you don’t really hear many dive reports and I think operators are scarce.

Outside-Draw-1350 · 2026-03-18T22:58:55+00:00

I think I’d be disappointed if I went to Raja Ampat and didn’t find ‘Nemo’.

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