Dive
One of the aspects that truly sets Aloita apart from all other resorts in the area is its focus on diving. Aloita has the only full-fledged dive center in the Mentawais which enables our guests to explore all aspects of diving including scuba, snorkeling, and free diving. Whether you’re interested in just poking around the reefs right out in front of the resort, or you’re interested in swimming with black tips and barracuda 50 meters below the surface, Aloita has something for everyone.
Our location was specifically chosen for its proximity to the best scuba and free diving zones in the Mentawais. No other resort is poised to capitalize on the beauty of the unlimited breathtaking reefs and abundance of sea life in the area. Much of this area has gone undiscovered by the dive world, and you will almost certainly be exploring the depths with only other guests from Aloita. We’ve chartered some amazing spots and seen some amazing sights, such as the stunning topography of The Cathedral and the millions of eels that sway with the tide like tall grass in the wind at Garden Eel Grove. But the best part is that there is still so much more to explore. As some of the first divers to this area, our guests have the potential to look at the charts and discover their own new dive location, and of course be part of history by giving that spot a name of their choosing.
The Aloita Dive Center has everything anyone could need for underwater activities, from the beginning snorkeler to the avid scuba diver. Our professional dive team can offer you courses ranging from the entry level Open Water course to Dive Leader. Or if you’ve never tried scuba diving before, they’d love to take you for your first experience in the calm, crystal clear water of the Mentawais. If you stay with us long enough at the resort, you have the opportunity to go from a completely virgin diver to fully certified by the end of your stay.
Be sure to check out the following pages for more details on how we can bring you an amazing dive experience. Most people come to the Mentawais for the activities above the water. Let us show you the beauty beneath it…
Dive Specials
Aspiring divers can become PADI certified in less than a week with our Open Water Certification courses which includes 5 dives, all instruction and all gear for only $250usd. Also, ask us about how we can take larger groups to virgin reefs where you can revel in the experience of being the first person to ever dive in a pristine location. Contact us for more details.
Weather & Wind Forecast
How will the visibility be for you dives during your stay at Aloita? Check the latest wind and weather forecast for the North Mentawais on Windguru.com.
Fishy Video
It's not uncommon to put the snorkel gear on for an innocent dip to examine the reefs just outside Aloita, and have a zillion fish swim by to check you out. Here's what it looks like, courtesy of Tony and Lieze.
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