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Dive Timor Lorosae

Dili's longest-running dive operator (since 2000): PADI courses, north-coast shore dives, Atauro boat trips and guest rooms.

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Dive Timor Lorosae (DTL, also known as Dive Timor) is a dive centre in Dili, operating since 2000. The official tourism site describes it as Dili’s longest-running dive operator, and the centre says it is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center.

What it offers

  • PADI courses: Discover Scuba, Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response, Divemaster, Instructor and specialty courses, including technical diving
  • Guided dives: shore dives along the north coast of the main island and boat dives to Atauro Island, plus night dives
  • Snorkelling and whale watching trips in season (see whale and dolphin watching)
  • Equipment rental and dive insurance
  • Accommodation: guest rooms, a guest house and studio apartments, and a restaurant

In 2026 the centre said it was renovating: the accommodation work is finished and the dive-centre work was under way. Prices are not published; contact the centre for current rates.

Contact

Other dive operators in Dili include Aquatica Dive Resort and Dreamers Dive Academy. For an overview, see diving operators in Timor-Leste.

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