FAQ

While we are located on the grounds of Sudamala Resort, Seraya, if you would like to dive with us, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@aquradive.com. We’d be happy to discuss your needs.

Flores, like the rest of Indonesia, has a tropical climate with two seasons – dry and wet. While the temperature may point to an average of 27-28 degrees Celsius, you’ll feel the heat at approximately 35-37 degrees Celsius.

The underwater temperatures range between 26 to 29 degrees Celsius. Some divers are comfortable with 3mm suits, while others prefer 5mm suits, particularly if they are going on three dives. We offer both 3 and 5mm full body wetsuits at the centre to ensure your optimum comfort.

This depends on your provider, but roaming can get very expensive.

Labuan Bajo’s main strip – on Jalan Soekarno-Hatta – as well as some parts of the Komodo National Park (particularly those closest to the village on Komodo Island) have internet access, but coverage elsewhere, including at Sudamala Resort, Seraya, is unstable due to lack of infrastructure in remote locations.

Should you wish to buy a local number, any SIM card by Telkomsel (Kartu Halo, Simpati, Kartu As) seems to provide more coverage around the Labuan Bajo area than other providers. In order to utilize a local SIM card, please ensure your mobile phone is unlocked.

Aqura Dive provides Dive gear & equipment including wet suits, regulators, BCD, fins, masks, weights, tanks including enhancement dive items - available on rental based on request (such as camera & torch). Please contact our instructors for more information at hello@aquradive.com

Aqura Dive offers an exceptional service where we will go out of our way to ensure a memorable dive experience in the world’s most beautiful archipelago. With experienced instructors, brand new speed boats designed for your safety and comfort, and premium quality equipment, we can ensure a safe, undisturbed and enjoyable diving trip.

We are located on Seraya Kecil Island, which is a stunning small island with a beautiful stretch of beach and minimally explored, largely untouched underwater world. While we have discovered many breath-taking diving pockets on our own backyard, the Komodo area is, of course, still famous for its well-known dive sites located within the national park.

Seraya Kecil Island is located in the north of Labuan Bajo – 15-20 minutes trip by speed boat or 45-60 minutes trip by traditional wooden boat away from the main town. Sudamala Resort, Seraya, where Aqura Dive is, is an exclusive, tranquil, serene remote island resort. Suitable for divers, divers-to-be, and non-divers searching for an exotic getaway. The distance from Seraya Resort to the Komodo National Park is further away from Labuan Bajo, which is where most dive centres are located.

• To ensure a maximum level of comfort and attention each guest receives, we have strict limitations.
• For Discover Scuba Diving, one dive instructor is appointed to a maximum of two divers.
• For other courses, one dive instructor is appointed to a maximum of four divers.
• For fun dives, one dive master is appointed to a maximum of four divers.
• For all trips to the Komodo National Park, our minimum number of guests is four people.

Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) is a one-day scuba diving experience for those still contemplating on taking the PADI certification course. It consists of basic theory, key underwater equipment skills, and two dives in nearby, calm dive sites.

For those needing an extra confidence boost, an introduction in the pool is available. For those who are enthusiastic, additional dives could also be requested or could be transitioned into an Open Water Diver course to learn more about the fundamentals of scuba diving, and to be certified to participate in fun dives.

It is a minimum of 3 days.

It is a minimum of 2 days.

10 years old.

Certification/Age Jr. Open Water Jr. Advanced Open Water

• 10-11 Year Olds 12 meters 12 meters
• 12-14 Year Olds 18 meters 21 meters

Maximum depth depends on your personal comfort and certification level. The maximum depth is 12 meters for Discover Scuba Diving; 18 meters for Open Water Diver; 30 meters for Advanced Open Water Diver; and 40 meters for deep diving specialty.

Certain dive sites that are known for strong currents are reserved for experienced divers only, please check our dive sites section to see more details. Divers with less experience can still enjoy the many other dive sites with milder conditions.

Aqura only uses the equipment produced by industry leaders– Apeks regulators, Aqualung BCD, wetsuits, booties, fins, snorkels, and masks. We also offer additional accessories such as sticks, reef hooks, go pros, torches, slates, and dive computers available to rent.

Yes, junior certifications are offered for all levels of training for children from ages 10 to 14.

There isn’t a maximum age for scuba diving. As long as you are healthy and meet all the requirements in PADI’s Health Questionnaire section (See PADI Medical Statement); or has approval from doctors for any health conditions, you are free to enjoy the wonders of scuba diving.

According to PADI recommendations; you must wait for a minimum of 12 hours after conducting one dive, a minimum of 18 hours after conducting multiple dives over one day, and a minimum of 24 hours after conducting multiple dives over multiple days.

It is recommended to wait at least 6 hours before getting massages after scuba diving.

Please check PADI’s Health Questionnaires section to see if you have any of the conditions. If so, please consult with your doctor as you are required to provide a doctor’s approval for scuba diving.

Due to pressure changes, your sinuses will be affected. Our professionals will train you to master equalization skills, to properly equalize your sinuses during descent to help you enjoy your dive.

Yes, reef sharks in the Flores Sea are common. They are beautiful, harmless creatures, and a wonder to witness for any diver. Many divers are eager and feel lucky to be able to see sharks.

We will always try our best to show you the animals you are most interested in. However, due to the unpredictable nature of wild life, Aqura Dive cannot guarantee that guests would be able to observe the wonderful local wild life creatures.

After sunset, while many daytime underwater species go to rest, many others wake up to start their day. You will see different, unique underwater life during the evening.

We start at 8 AM and aim to be back at Sudamala Resort, Seraya by 1.30 PM for half-day trips. And for full-day trips start at 8 AM and return by 3 PM.

Please bring your own change of clothes, sun cream, a hat and any other personal amenities. We will provide towels for you.

We have oxygen and first aid kits, life jackets, surface marking buoy, diving emergency plan, and professional and experienced staff.

In most cases, we will be able to accommodate all kinds of interests. Aqura Dive also offers the hugely popular Discover Scuba Diving course by PADI, which is ideal for those who are curious about breathing underwater but aren’t ready for the certification course.

Please contact us at hello@aquradive.com and we’d be happy to discuss your needs.

Tipping is common in Indonesia and is hugely appreciated by our team.

While the currency exchange fluctuates regularly, as a rule of thumb:
• USD 1 = IDR 13’500 – IDR 14’500
• EUR 1 = IDR 15’000 – IDR 16’000
• AUD/SGD 1 = IDR 10’000 – IDR 11’000.
On behalf of the team, many thanks for your generosity!

While the currency exchange fluctuates regularly, as a rule of thumb:
• USD 1 = IDR 13’500 – IDR 14’500
• EUR 1 = IDR 15’000 – IDR 16’000
• AUD/SGD 1 = IDR 10’000 – IDR 11’000.

Unfortunately, if you do not have a diving license, we cannot extend our services to you. However, Aqura Dive does offer the hugely popular Discover Scuba Diving course by PADI, which is ideal for those who are curious about breathing underwater but aren’t ready for certification courses.

Of course! Please contact us at hello@aquradive.com and we’d be happy to discuss your needs.