Dive Review of Wakatobi in
Indonesia/Southeast Sulawesi

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Wakatobi, Jun, 2005, by Mel McCombie/Harris Friedberg, CT, United States ( Sr. Contributor 27 reports with 17 Helpful votes). Report 1790.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	This was our second trip to Wakatobi (the first was Oct. 2001) and the resort has made welcome improvements, as we knew the brilliant owner, Lorenz Mader, would accomplish in the most environmentally responsible fashion. Each cottage and room now has airco; internet service (for a small fee); and the water in the taps and shower is clear, clean desalinated water (a change from the groundwater of the past). Diving here is legendary, so I probably don't need to say much other than yes, it's all true: perfect coral and benthic cover; critters galore (a macro nut heaven); fabulous staff; and the front yard dive remains one of the best in the world. The food has improved and we enjoyed more fresh veggies than we expected (in the past, the remoteness of the resort meant rather limited foods). The only real complaint I heard was that the food was not Indonesian enough--but then, I also heard American divers say how glad they were that the food was so international. The kitchen staff was more than happy to accomodate special requests (like mine for spicy sambals). We will return to Wakatobi. It may be the best diving in the world.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	all over
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, windy, dry	Seas	calm, choppy, surge, currents
Water Temp	78-82°F / 26-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness	7
Water Visibility	40-100 Ft/ 12-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	you can dive any way you like; Nitrox is also available
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
Dolphins	1 or 2	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of Wakatobi in Indonesia/Southeast Sulawesi

Wakatobi, Jun, 2005,

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Dive Review of Wakatobi in
Indonesia/Southeast Sulawesi