Dive Review of Wakatobi in
Indonesia/Southern Sulawesi Island

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Wakatobi, Jul, 2004, by Suzette and Mark Baker, CA, USA . Report 1387.
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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	Wakatobi has some of the best diving we have experienced. Because of it's location in the Indo-Pacific Ocean and the fact that Wakatobi has been able to enforce strong ecological requirements, the coral is among some of the healthiest in the world. Wakatobi gives a contribution to the local village for every diver at their resort. The fishing and diving is limited, thus helping keep the area pristine. A marine biologist was visiting when we were there, and he confirmed that this is one of the healthiest reefs he has seen, and is encouraged since many of the reefs he's visited throughout the world are dying. Wakatobi's dive operation is one of the best. Their philosophy is that divers are certified and thus capable of diving their own profile. However, they provide experienced instructor-level dive guides to show you an abundance of camouflaged fish and critters. Some of the dive guides even carried magnifying glasses to help point out the pigmy sea horses that we had difficulty seeing with our aging eyes. Accommodations were clean and comfortable, with king-size bed, desk, and internet access. Private bathrooms were basic with toilet and shower. They are continually making improvements and currently plan to build some additional luxury rooms. The 5 star chef prepared scrumptious meals with several main courses, and a separate 5 star pastry chef made several desserts each night! During the planning of our trip, Wakatobi's management was extremely accommodating. They went far above the call of duty in helping us! Due to a family emergency occurring right before our trip, we thought we would have to cancel. However, they worked with us around our planning and helped make it possible for us to come. Wakatobi goes out of their way to accommodate you. It's a long trip, but Wakatobi has built their own airstrip and charters a private plane to fly their guests from Bali to an island a short distance from their resort. From there, they pick you up by boat for a short ride to the resort. It's worth the trip!
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	Cozumel, Honduras, Belize, Little Cayman, Florida, California, Hawaii, Fiji, Bali, Manado and Lembeh Straits in Northern Sulawesi
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, windy, cloudy	Seas	calm, choppy, surge
Water Temp	76-79°F / 24-26°C	Wetsuit Thickness	0
Water Visibility	40-100 Ft/ 12-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Wakatobi allows you dive your own profile. The only restrictions were to dive with a buddy and leave eveything you see undisturbed. No gloves were allowed to discourage touching.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	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/Southern Sulawesi Island

Wakatobi, Jul, 2004,

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Dive Review of Wakatobi in
Indonesia/Southern Sulawesi Island