Dive Review of wakatobi in
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wakatobi, Nov, 2002, by David Blatt, co, usa . Report 300.
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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	The most amazing thing about wakatobi is the reef. It is the most pristine and diverse reef that I have ever experienced. From one dive to the next you never know what type of creature you will encounter. Dive sites at some places begin and end with sand or rubble with no more reef to be found. At wakatobi you don't know where one dive site ends and another begins. The most amazing part is the house reef. A few kicks away from the shore and over the wall and you are in paradise. I shot 8 hours of video in 46 dives during my stay. Including a half hour of mandarin fish doing their thing. If you can stay in the grand bungalos you have a little more space and your own bathroom. In the longhouse you share a bathroom with the other guests and the rooms are a little smaller but still more than comfortable. The food was more than abundant as well as very tasty. This is not a luxury resort, but it offers all the amenities that are needed or can be expected in such a remote diving location. If its luxury you are looking for go to some where like hawaii, but do not expect anywhere near the amazing underwater sights you will get at wakatobi. Wakatobi is for people who love the underwater realm and all it has to offer. If you are looking for a dive vacation and not an afternoon around the pool with cabana towel service Wakatobi is a place that should not be missed. It takes some time to get there but it is worth the trip. And while you are in Indonesia do some sight seeing on Bali. The Balinese people are some of the friendliest and peace loving people I have met in all my travels. The land is so beautiful and don't forget your wallet because the crafts availible in Ubud are amazing and very inexpensive. The people realy need your tourist dollars now because they rely on it for most of their income. They were victims of the bombing as well and are not the ones responsible. I never felt anything other than safe the entire time I was in Indonesia. So if you get the chance do not miss this destination.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	papua new guinea, fiji, galapagos, thailand, cozumel, hawaii,
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	80-85°F / 27-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	30-100 Ft/ 9-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	don't get bent
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		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	The resort has a large camera room with plenty of space. Bringing an extra power strip can come in handy if many phtographers are on the trip.

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Dive Review of wakatobi in Indonesia/sulawesi

wakatobi, Nov, 2002,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

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Dive Review of wakatobi in
Indonesia/sulawesi