1000 km east of Bali Southeast Sulawesi Indonesia

A dive experience that will enthrall and endure

Wakatobi was created with the vision to deliver the ultimate dive experience and was established following an extensive search to identify the perfect location for a dive resort in terms of geography, climate, oceanic topography and marine biodiversity. To ensure its future we then created one of the world’s largest privately protected marine reserves. That gives you some idea of the extent to which we will go and the attention to detail that goes into every aspect of the Wakatobi experience.
Having identified the premier location, we developed a resort that, despite its remote position, offers a plenitude of facilities and comforts to make a dive trip, and all that surrounds it, an experience that you will cherish.

Tranquil, remote, exclusive, yet readily accessible

Located in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia (Southeast Asia) Wakatobi is easily accessed from New Zealand and Australia. Many airlines offer flights to one of the major cities in Asia with transfer on to Denpasar, Bali which is the gateway (and most amazingly beautiful stopover on the way) to Wakatobi.
You will enjoy the tranquility and secluded location of Wakatobi; no traffic noise, no pollution, no other divers for at least 100 miles. Although we are far off the beaten track, our private charter flight will transport you from Bali to our purpose-built airstrip in less than three hours, followed by a short boat ride to our resort and your vacation will truly begin.

Marine life, SCUBA, Snorkeling, Private Dive/Snorkel Guides, Underwater Photography

Unlimited diving on pristine, protected coral reefs for all divers be they open-circuit, technical or rebreather. Wakatobi is an ideal place for snorkelers. The house reef and many dive sites have beautiful shallows on the coral tops. The photo opportunities here are stupendous and we offer support and equipment of a level that satisfies the many pros who visit us. You can enjoy Wakatobi 365 days a year. There is no period or season unsuitable for diving or snorkeling, and we have skipped only 4 dives in the last 10 years.

"“Wakatobi continues to impress. This is my 8th visit and there are visible improvements in service delivery and general quality of the whole experience every single time. It was another perfect holiday.”- Simon Bowen(Jan 2024)

Dive further afield

Opinions vary over which offers the best experience – resort or liveaboard dive yacht? Of course, they are both very different experiences and each has its specific attractions. At Wakatobi you can experience the best of both worlds by adding a cruise aboard our luxury dive yacht, Pelagian, to your resort stay. This luxuriously appointed 36-meter private yacht carries a maximum of ten guests to create a private yacht experience, and ventures farther afield in the Wakatobi archipelago and the southern shores of Buton Island.

Booking & trip enquiry

Find out more with a no-obligation enquiry. We tailor packages to the individual requirements of each guest; if you could kindly provide us with the information requested below, one of our Guest Experience Consultants will contact you to discuss your trip and prepare a detailed proposal.
https://www.wakatobi.com/prices-booking/booking-trip-enquiry/