Diving with Wakatobi in
Indonesia/Southern Sulawesi Island

 Cozumel, Honduras, Belize, Little Cayman, Florida, California, Hawaii,
Fiji, Bali, Manado and Lembeh Straits in Northern Sulawesi 

Dive Conditions

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.   

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Overall Rating

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!