Diving in Wakatobi

Tukang Besi Archipelago

The area of Wakatobi is fast gaining a reputation as one of the top dive spots around. This small collection of islands in the south east of Sulawesi enjoys some of the healthiest coral fields you are likely to see. The rich water means an abundance of marine life in all its forms.

Although it is simple enough to get to with charter flights from Bali, you still have the remote pioneer-diving feel when enjoying these sites. For fans of Wakatobi diving it is not only that there are so many incredible dive sites within easy reach of the resort, being only a short speedboat ride away, but also that a few fin kicks from the shore lies the best house reef in the world. For serious divers looking for the one of the finest experiences in Indonesia, this could well be the place.

Highlights

House Reef: How could a house reef be one of the highlights of a diving holiday? Well this isn't your average house reef. In fact, it is considered by many dive professionals to be the finest in the world and is a site that guests often visit over and over again, such is its allure. Stroll in to a dive site that seems impossibly entertaining with every reef character you could imagine including seahorses, trevallies, turtles, eagle rays and hard and soft corals galore.

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How to Dive Wakatobi

To dive in Wakatobi you take a charter flight from Bali direct to the liveaboard that operates there. The liveaboard can visit more remote areas not as easily accessible from a resort.

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Diving Season

Wakatobi is best dived between March and December and during July and August, while the water temperature may drop a little along with the visibility this is the best time for big numbers of fish. Temperatures fluctuate between a low of 25°C in August and a high of 30°C in October.

Reef Summary

Great for: Small animals, underwater photography, reef life and health and visibility
Not so great for: Wrecks and non-diving activities
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 15 - 80m
Currents: Gentle
Surface Conditions: Calm
Water Temperature: 26 - 29°C
Experience Level: Beginner - advanced
Number of dive sites: >50
Access: Dive liveaboard
Recommended length of stay: 7 - 11 days

Dive Site Descriptions

For more details on the individual diving sites:

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