WAKATOBI

The area of Wakatobi is

fast gaining a reputation

as one of the top dive

spots around. This small

collection of islands in the

south east of Sulawesi

enjoys some of the

healthiest coral fields you

are likely to see. The rich

waters mean an

abundance of marine life

in all its forms and the

area is now regularly

visited by liveaboards.

Wakatobi is a collection of small islands in the Banda

Sea, south east of the mainland of Sulawesi. The main

islands of WAngi, KAledupa, TOmea, BInongki have

some superb reefs that are supported and protected by

the local communities. Jacques Cousteau was

sufficiently moved to claim this area as possibly the

finest dive site in the world.

With very little in the way of infrastructure in this

remote part of the world, you'll enjoy the peace

and solitude that this paradise archipelago

provides. You can relax on the sun deck, chatting

about the days diving, content in the knowledge

that you are far from marauding hordes of tourists.

Wakatobi is one of the newest and most exciting

diving destinations in Indonesia, winning

extraordinary praise from its visitors both for

outstanding and accessible diving and the quality

of service they receive from the dive operation.

Although it is simple enough to get to with charter flights from

Bali, you still have the remote pioneer-diving feel when

enjoying these sites. For fans of Wakatobi diving it is not only

that there are so many incredible dive sites within easy reach of

the resort, being only a short speedboat ride away, but also that a

few fin kicks from the shore lies the best house reef in the world.

For serious divers looking for the one of the finest diving

experiences in Indonesia, this could well be the place.

Wakatobi Diving Season

March to December is the season for scuba diving in Wakatobi. This applies to both the resort vacations and to liveaboard safaris. July and August bring rich plankton blooms and their attendant big marine animals, but also cooler water and lower visibility.

The water temperature varies quite a bit here. This is

a quick guide: October maximum of 30°C, the latter

half of August minimum of 25°C, March until May the

temperature averages 28°C, June, July and

September are between 26 to 27°C, October 28 to

30°C November to March averages 28°C. In other

words for 99% of the year, the temperature ranges

between 26 - 29°C.

Wakatobi Reef BasicsGreat for: Small animals, underwater

photography, reef life and health and visibility

Not so great for: Wrecks and non-diving

activities

Depth: 5 - >40m

Visibility: 15 - 80m

Currents: Gentle

Surface Conditions: CalmWater Temperature: 26 - 29°C

Experience Level: Beginner - advanced

Number of dive sites: >50

Distance: 1,020 km north east of Bali (2½ hours)

Access: Wakatobi liveaboards

Recommended length of stay: 7 - 11 days

ClimateJanuary and February normally sees the wet season here.

Located just south of the equator, Wakatobi has an even, tropical climate with temperatures around 32°C all year

round.

We recommend visiting from March to December - it's the

Wakatobi high season (most busy around April/May and

September/November) during which the diving is consistently

good. November to April is the best time for spotting pilot whales. During the first and last months of the season you may

find yourself in a refreshing shower but this does not greatly

affect the diving. In the summer months the surface tends to

be a little choppier due to coral spawning which is evidence

that there are things going on beneath the waves.

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