



Dive In
Timor Leste
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The Academy
Aside form diving in Timor Leste we offer a full range of Dive Training (Recreational & Technical), First Aid & Marine Ecosystems programs.
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DDA Workshop
Our Equipment Maintenance, Cylinder Inspection facility & Pure Air Filling station. All you need for a safe dive in Timor Leste.
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The Kraken Boutique
Diving and more at your service. Certified distributors and dealer of prestigious brands like Bauer, Shearwater, XS.Scuba amongst others.
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Dreamers Dive
Let us tailor a trip that fits your needs. From Snorkeling, Whale Watching or diving in Timor Leste; our experienced guides are here to help.
More Than Just Diving in Timor Leste
At Dreamers Dive Academy we’re a whole lot more than just diving and training: We’re involved in Marine Research and Conservation activities through various programs with the local communities and partners, in order to build up the profile of Timor Leste/East Timor as a premiere eco-tourism hub. After all, our world is in more need of alternative business models that see beyond personal gains but rather find more integral and sustainable systems.

Dreamers Dive Academy takes conservation very personally, and allocate most of our resources earned from our business to introduce the young leaders of this beautiful country to their ocean in the hopes of creating a much needed emotional connection.

Whale watching trips have been evolving and improving in the past few years thanks to the pioneering work by local dive operators. With the mighty Blue Whale becoming an icon and a great reason for Timor Leste to start looking at the tourism sector in order to diversify its economy.
Introducing you to Timor Leste
One dive at a time.
What We Do
We Dive for fun… we Dive for training… we Dive for science… we Dive for conservation… we Dive for you…
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Our Beautiful Location
Located within the coral triangle, Timor Leste is home to a stunning reef system. Most noteworthy is the extensive biodiversity of marine life plus unique unspoiled corals and it is all just metres off the shore making it an ideal place for snorkelers, free divers and scuba divers alike. The substantial length of the reef along the main (north) coastline, in close proximity to the capital city of Dili, means there are many sites to choose from and plenty of potential to explore new places along the way.
Aside from the main island’s coast there is also exceptional wall diving off of Atauro Island. With Beloi reef holding current record on fish biodiversity per site in the world! and is worth highlighting that Timor Leste contains an incredible diversity of cetaceans as well, with at least 30 species known to live or transit through these waters including the mighty Blue Whales migrating between the months of September and December.
You can find out more on Timor Tourism website.
Welcome to
Dreamers Dive Academy Timor
Currently the only SDI.TDI Dive centre in Timor Leste
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Your Dive Crew

Ivan Samra
Course Director - Mexican - Pro Since 2008

Ivan Samra
Course Director - Mexican - Pro Since 2008
As soon as he became of age he pursued his dream to become a Cave Diver and explore the underground river systems of the peninsula of Yucatan. Soon after he became a scuba diving instructor and started to travel the world; diving all over South East Asia and specializing in live aboard management.
After a decade in the industry, following his urge to explore new places he found East Timor as his new home in early 2016. Ivan has a particularly strong dedication as a tehcnical diving instructor, underwater photographer and as a scuba technician. He continues to take training in this areas and looks forward to share his learning with others. Nudibranchs lover, tech enthusiast and dive equipment freak

Kate Barker
Course Director - British - Pro Since 2011

Kate Barker
Course Director - British - Pro Since 2011
After getting her degree she decided to leave the idea of a conventional job (and the cold) behind to become a diving instructor and travel.
She has experience diving all around the world, from the cold waters of Mediterranean to the Red Sea, Central America, Caribbean, South East Asia and of course Mexico where she completed her Dive Master course while taking a gap year from university. After graduation she decided to become a Dive Instructor and started working on liveaboards in Thailand. .
An expert in plenty of marine creatures she has fallen in love with the reefs and underwater life here in Timor Leste; not to mention all the Whales and Dolphins! Kate is an enthusiastic Course Director, Cave diver and an exceedingly great cook! No joke! Some of our guest dive with us just to try some of her recipes, specializing on some vegan delights and delicious cakes.

Melky
First Timorese Dive Instructor - Pro Since 2019

Melky
First Timorese Dive Instructor - Pro Since 2019
A long way for this young man coming from a village far from the sea. His first encounter with diving industry was while he used to work as security at a Dive Center looking at divers going in and out of the water, wondering what would it be like until a dive instructor offered to teach him how to dive and soon after with the bird of Dreamers Dive Academy Timor he managed to find a path to pursue this dream
One step at the time, learning different specialties, mastering his English and working daily in the industry. A hard working man with a big smile. A dive guide that loves to go hunting for cool critters.

Te Aquila
Assistant Instructor - Timorese - Pro Since 2021

Te Aquila
Assistant Instructor - Timorese - Pro Since 2021
During the early days of Dreamers Dive Academy Timor, Te Aquila met the team through beach clean ups and other activities with local activist. It was from one of these groups that she got selected on a special program where they got sponsored to learn how to dive. And as soon as she started diving he heart connected with the Ocean in a all new level.
Couple of years latter after participating in some activities with the company while studying she joined the team to help with the management of the office but it quickly became apparent that her true talents laid in the water and mentoring others.
Currently the first Timorese female to reach the level of Assistant Instructor and working hard to become a dive instructor! Second for the country and a first for Timorese woman! A role model no doubt.

Kayla
Dive Instructor - American - Pro Since 2018

Kayla
Dive Instructor - American - Pro Since 2018
Completing her open water course in a rock quarry in North Carolina shows her dedication! She continued to dive during vacations in tropical places before finally making it to Timor Leste. During her time here, in the Peace Corps, she completed her advanced and rescue courses as well as becoming fluent in Tetum and local culture!
Finally, deciding to come back to pursue her diving career. From the first moment she showed her natural talent as a diver and her wonderful bubbliness with people. After completing the DM course with us we were only to happy to offer her a position within the company. Today she is an experienced instructor and Cave Diver having spent some time during the pandemic working in Mexico.