Wakatobi Dive Resort offers unlimited world-class reef diving and comfortable accommodations to passionate divers and their families.

Wakatobi Discovery

Wangi-wangi (Wakatobi Island) - Wakatobi may seem like a mere speck on a map but in reality, Indonesia is a long swathe of islands cutting through the waters. Wakatobi sits on the edge of the Banda Sea and whilst you can opt to stay shorebased, there is no better way to really get to know the area that from the comfort of a liveaboard. The Wakatobi Discovery sets down at only the crème de la crème of the region’s dive sites to ensure you see nothing but pristine perfection underwater.

Departing from the Wakatobi Resort and check dive dispatched with, the Wakatobi Discovery makes a giant loop through the neighbouring islands and waterways. Kick you feet up and cruise the islands of Tomia, Kaledupa, Binongko, Hoga, Wanci and Buton. These exotic sounding stop offs offer the most varied and thrilling diving on reef tops of an unparalleled quality. Escape from everyday life on Alice in Wonderlands reef or take time to explore the Fish Market. Gone with the Wind is a long sweeping drift dive that lives up to its name whereas Cheeky Beach is named after the local children who like to spy on divers in the shallows. Magic Pier will not disappoint while Wanji Sea Mount is dripping in lush soft corals. The exact route changes to get to the seasonal highlights but as you splash into one mysterious site after another, you can be sure that this is as close to dive heaven as you will ever find.

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The Banda Sea is a divers playground. The reefs benefit from a glut of nutrients that are pushed through the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The opulent coral reefs that spring up to feast on this are home to some of the most wonderful and exclusive marine critters you will find. Whilst black and white tip sharks are the largest predators, turtles and rays compete for the top spots. Sea snakes and blue ribbon eels slink along the reef whereas the eagle eyed will find spotted garden eels and napoleon snake eels. Lion fish, pipefish, cornets and triggers are the middleweights and hiding behind them are frogfish, scorpion fish, pygmy seahorses, mantis shrimp… and of course nudibranchs in every shape and colour. Even on the occasional muck dive, there is no lack of life underwater to marvel at.

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The Wakatobi Discovery makes for an idea liveaboard for any diver although we suggest a minimum of 30 dives and advanced certification. The Wakatobi philosophy puts the environment and conservation at the core so good buoyancy skills are vital. Fish lovers will be right at home on any of the stunning reefs and photographers are spoiled for choice. Experienced rebreather divers are also welcome on the Wakatobi Discovery.

The Wakatobi Discovery will make you fall in love with diving all over again. And with the added comfort and luxury of the liveaboard, it simply does not get any better. Underwater, there is such a wealth of bio diversity that there is never a dull moment. Come discover Wakatobi for yourself.

Source : http://www.scubatravel.com/itineraries/liveaboards/indonesia/WD/WakatobiDiscovery.html

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Scuba Diving at Wakatobi ISLAND

Wangi-wangi (Wakatobi Island) - Wakatobi resort includes into archipelago that have 4 large islands with an area of approximately 821 Km2 among Island-Wangi Wangi, Tomia, Binongko or people trying to Wakatobi Islands. And at 1997 become the Iron Wind Islands National Park with an area 1,390,000 ha.

This island group have a natural island that is still original, fresh sea water, coral reefs and caves beneath the sea each other near one another, which is very interesting for lovers of nature and the true fans Special Interest tourism as scuba diving or tour in the land, such as browsing the Cave (Caving). This area is one area that most beautiful marine park in the world, which invites the diver to get an incredible journey.

Diving can be done at any time, but time is best done in April and December because of the weather sunny. Conditions can be good coral found at a depth of 6 – 30 m with a temperature of 27 to 28 Degrees Celsius, while diving and snorkeling also available glaa bottom boat and snorkeling equipment

To reach this area, can be achieved by: Ship fast more than 4 hours of Buton and Kendari to continue with: Quick Ship of Bau-Bau less than 5 -6 hours; of Bau-Bau to Lasalimu with four-wheel vehicle for 2 hours ago connect with the ship during the 2 – to 3 hours Wanci which is a gate to enter the area from Wakatobi Wanci, with a speedboat ride can choose the objects of tourism Hoga Island, Onemboa or other areas.

Source : http://www.hamzahmaru.com/scuba-diving-at-wakatobi-island/

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Wakatobi, Sulawesi southeast islands

Wangi-wangi (Wakatobi Island) - The name Wakatobi is derived from the names of the main islands that form the archipelago: Wangiwangi Island, Kaledupa, Tomea, and Binongko. The group is part of a larger group called the Tukangbesi Islands. The archipelago, located in the biodiverse hotspot known as Wallacea, was made famous by its namesake dive operation and community development project, the Wakatobi Dive Resort. An award-winning resort and environment protection company, this progressive operation has single-handedly brought this area to the top of the diving congnoscenti's wishlists worldwide. 

This place has many unique things.A beautiful view from the wakatobi sea with huge international class dive spots, has made wakatobi are famous as one of the best dive spot in the world. Even though it is far away from the busy life dan from many modern facilities, the diver can still feel comfortable and satisfied during their activities in dive resort which located surround the sea.

Besides the sea, wakatobi land is also interesting to visit. We can fill up our day by visiting a lakein Kaledupa Island, the best fertile in the area. Uniquely, the water in the lake is from the sea, and also become a house for a group of small shrimps. Also spare your time to Benteng Patua, which is located in Tomia Island or visit the kahiyangan Pinnacle to sea the Ocean ornamented by a group of small island. The existance of gypsy community alias Orang Bajo is also complete the wealth of Wakatobi that should be preserved.

Source : http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/txpalu/2/1212887640/tpod.html

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