Dive Review of Wakatobi Dive Resort in
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Wakatobi Dive Resort, Jan, 2014, by L. Mark Carron, FL, US ( Reviewer 5 reports). Report 7620.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling
Overall Rating
Value for $$
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Website indicated camera rental availability but they only had a professional rig at $250 daily rate. I suggested they have an easier to use rental available, but I would just buy one if i ever return because this was the best diving I have ever done in my life. They do provide a free flash drive with good video if you complete the questionnaire at the end of your stay. VIP airport service in Bali allowed us to off load non diving clothes and luggage for storage there to travel light (they give you a $100 resort credit if you are under their weight restriction). This allowed them to add more cargo and supplies to the charter flight. Our suitcases were waiting for us at the Bali airport upon our return. Everything else was also VIP type 5 star which makes the long journey from the USA and expense worthwhile. Don't let the apparent inconvenience of diving the house reef from their tenders keep you from doing this. Due to schedules, wind and chop (sandy conditions) we did it snorkeling and it was spectacular (saw critters we had not seen on our boat dives). We (wife and I are mid 50s baby boomers) spent 3 nights in Bali to get acclimated, and not risk missing flights/connections. and be well rested (self sustaining resort is the only thing on this island). You may think this is a high priced resort, but it is well worth every dollar. We've heard bad reports from other divers who headed elsewhere in the vicinity and region for lower prices, but we would go back tomorrow if it was easier/shorter to get there. Can't wait till we have the time to go back again during a less windy time of year, as the more remote sites were inaccessible during our mid January 5 night stay. There are plenty of closer in sites (and diving was fantastic) with calmer conditions, but when you go on a bucket list trip you really want to "do it all." Staff was incredible and always helpful. One Russian guest was having a few loud cell phone conversations in the dining room (none of us other guests had cell phone service, although the wifi service was a real convenience for me) until I compelled the dining room manager to intercede. Was the BEST diving in the world we have ever done, and it will spoil you for any other spot on the planet.
Websites	Wakatobi Dive Resort
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	Grand Cayman & Cayman Brac, Honduras, Belize, Cozumel, Panama, Costa Rica, Grenadines, Dominica, Thailand, Palau, Australia, BVI, Tonga, Fiji, Bahamas, Tobago, Curacao, Bonaire.
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	windy, cloudy	Seas	choppy, no currents
Water Temp	83-84°F / 28-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility	80-100 Ft/ 24-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	500 psi but never any air constraints since all dives were 60-70 minutes with most of the best action between 20'-50'.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	None	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	N/A
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 Dive Resort in Indonesia/Wakatobi, Sulawesi

Wakatobi Dive Resort, Jan, 2014,

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Dive Review of Wakatobi Dive Resort in
Indonesia/Wakatobi, Sulawesi