You’ll have a great time, but don’t take our word for it…

Renee Calderwood

From the moment of arrival the staff catered to my needs, in many cases anticipating what I might enjoy next.

“My visit was remarkable in every way. From the moment of arrival the staff catered to my needs, in many cases anticipating what I might enjoy next. The diving is amazing, and the crew and boat staff were both welcoming and comfortable. The operation is well run and the staff clearly love their work. All the staff from the gardeners to the boats, room and restaurant behave as though they are owners. Thank you for a wonderful stay. I had such a wonderful time. I can’t wait to return.”

William E. Manrow III

The quality of staff, food and diving are top rate, and I have dived most of the world!

“Everyone has made my stay very exciting. The quality of staff, food and diving are top rate, and I have dived most of the world! Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

Wade and Robyn Hughes

Our sixth visit. With private boat and private guides the diving options are almost unlimited. We’ll be back again.

“Very difficult to find anything at all that could be improved from the standpoint of comfort, service and overall amenity. We feel genuinely at home here. On the diving side – perfect! Our private boat crew and dive guides were extraordinarily friendly and efficient, as always. The entire team are all wonderful ambassadors for the Wakatobi brand. Our sixth visit. With private boat and private guides the diving options are almost unlimited. We’ll be back again.”

Wayne and Pam Osborn

One of the best places on our planet to dive.

“Thank you to all for such an excellent 6^th trip to Wakatobi. Your standards are high, whether it be the guides, boat crew or resort staff. We enjoy the feeling of being part of the family here. Particular thanks to our slipper captain and crew, and to our butler. Also, thanks to our guides. Our sixth visit to Wakatobi and the magic remains. One of the best places on our planet to dive. Congratulations, Wakatobi!”

Kyoko Seto

We particularly appreciated the restaurant staff who made efforts to greet us in Japanese with smiles

“All staff always greeted us with smiles. This was my first time at the resort, and initially we worried about being the only Japanese guests – but meeting the Japanese speaking staff made us feel relieved that we could communicate in the same language.

The dive operation was very efficient and smooth, and despite the weather we enjoyed our dives. In the restaurant, we appreciated the buffet-style where we could choose personal preferences. We were satisfied with the variety and quality of food. We particularly appreciated the restaurant staff who made efforts to greet us in Japanese with smiles, saying ‘Taka-san and Kyoko-san, good morning! Did you enjoy your food?’ Thank you so much. We also very much enjoyed the accommodations. We look forward to a return visit.”

David Cuming and Barbara Hogan

The staff (many locals) went to enormous lengths to make our visit an enjoyable success.

“Very comfortable accommodations. A great variety of delicious foods, imaginatively arranged, made us happy and satisfied. A cheerful atmosphere. Capable staff (well-trained and enthusiastic). The staff (many locals) went to enormous lengths to make our visit an enjoyable success.”

George Pohle

First time on the Pelagian. Second time at the Resort. I can’t wait for my third visit!!

“First time on the Pelagian. Second time at the Resort. I can’t wait for my third visit!!”

Katie Arnoldi

Wakatobi is awesome. It’s perfect.

“Wakatobi is awesome. It’s perfect. Our dive guide was one of the very best things about Wakatobi. He is a great man and wonderful guide!”

Goo Chui Ping

The most unique diving and dining experience EVER!

“Superb work by the Wakatobi team, including the Bali office! The most unique diving and dining experience EVER!”

Simon, Yvonne and Moritz Streit

This is the resort with the highest level of standards we have ever experienced.

“This is the resort with the highest level of standards we have ever experienced. It’s a wonderful resort to chill out, be on vacation and relax, and, combined with the diving and snorkeling, it’s just paradise.”

Cameron and Carol Rose

Underwater grandeur and land-based pampering

“Underwater grandeur and land-based pampering. Exceptional service and fun with all the staff!”

John and Barbara Pratt

A secret gem! Beyond all expectations! Having a private guide definitely made our week very special.

“Everyone was so friendly and helpful, we felt like family. The accommodation was perfect – the view each morning from our villa was breathtaking, and we had everything we needed. The food was absolutely delicious with so many options at each meal, always changing, also beautifully presented – top class! Our dive/snorkel guide was just the best! He showed us so many different things while snorkeling,  always went that extra bit further, diving down to show us corals and marine life we may not have noticed. Having a private guide definitely made our week very special. The reefs are absolutely incredibly beautiful, and we are so glad we have found you.  Thank you to everyone for making our holiday very special. A secret gem! We had an amazing week at Wakatobi. Beyond all expectations! We’ll be back one day soon!”

Bernt Svanberg and Gunbritt Stjernstedt

We love Wakatobi Resort very much. The diving and snorkeling were excellent.

“We love Wakatobi Resort very much. The diving and snorkeling were excellent. Lammanggau tour was very interesting, and the Tomia Market tour even better. It was a pleasure to see the local market and visit a school and hear the students try to speak English and sing for us. We will never forget these two tours!”

Leivdal Family

We had an excellent experience at Wakatobi, both for divers and non-divers.

“We had an excellent experience at Wakatobi, both for divers and non-divers. Food was delicious, served by service-minded staff. Our room was always very clean – never missing anything. Diving was also great; the boats supplied everything we needed. We had an exceptional, very knowledgeable dive guide. He will make us come back – treat him well! Our guest experience rep at the London office was also very helpful – proactive, and he recommended the best solution to us, without overselling.”

Douglas Rigg

The staff in general is fantastic – attentive and congenial, always impressive.

“First – my dive guide was spectacular! Great eyes underwater and a big heart above and below. The staff in general is fantastic – attentive and congenial, always impressive. I also want to compliment the caring style of the dining room staff, all are just wonderful. Thank you so much.”

Sue Janssen

Your facility and staff are super.

“Your facility and staff are super. The bungalows are comfortable and clean. The restaurant staff is courteous and attentive. The food is tasty and interesting. The dive staff is great! Diving is good; the boats are roomy and the land facilities are well organized. The reefs are very healthy and the fish are amazing. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable, responding quickly to accommodate our dive style – slowly, so we can take lot of photos. Thank you all for an enjoyable 9 days. By the way, the taxi service is brilliant!”

Antoine and Melanie Boge

Everything is good here – food, dives, instructors, managers, waitresses, boat team, etc.

“Everything is good here – food, dives, instructors, managers, waitresses, boat team, etc. Thanks for this week, amazing! We hope to come back soon.”

Cheryl Traverse

Wakatobi is a dream 5-star resort with a top-notch dive center.

“Wakatobi is a dream 5-star resort for REAL. Top-notch dive center, great food and unmatched service. Very laid back.”

Michelle Rinaldi

Thank you for the wonderful service. It is truly exceptional.

“Thank you for the wonderful service. It is truly exceptional. Love how friendly all the staff are. We came back for the diving but also the amazing Resort and feel of it. Thank you!”

Anthony S. Lenzo

The staff (front of house and back of house) is world-class. Five star service 24/7.

“The level of service here is unmatched. Attention is paid to every detail. The staff (front of house and back of house) is world-class. Thank you for another excellent experience. Come for the diving, be amazed by the dining! Five star service 24/7.”

Raphaela Joos

Perfect service, amazing staff. Best holiday ever – I’d love to come back.

“Perfect service, amazing staff. The most relaxing holidays ever due to everybody doing his best. Outstanding food, and the eco friendliness of resort is admirable. Best holiday ever – I’d love to come back.”

Hans-Joachim Meyer

Third stay in Wakatobi Resort – again, an amazing time.

“Third stay in Wakatobi Resort – again, an amazing time. Thank you all for the friendly and nice welcome, and support during the last 2 weeks. Dive–eat–sleep at Wakatobi. Will come back for sure.” 

Paloma Sweeney & Jesse Steele

I am overwhelmed with gratitude for our entire experience here, and I can only wish to return one day!

“This experience has been so magical from start to finish. Every day was a new invitation to a colorful underwater feast for the senses! Our dive guide made me feel comfortable underwater and any anxiety floated away. I was so impressed with how many different species our guide was familiar with and the fun facts that he shared with us before and during each dive. The restaurant staff has been so welcoming and we looked forward to seeing their smiling faces each morning. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for our entire experience here and I can only wish to return one day. Thank you, Wakatobi, for the fantastic memories I will hold dear to my heart!” 

Sathian Tejas

Wonderful experience, everything a dive resort can be.

“Wonderful experience, everything a dive resort can be. High quality diving sites, amazing guides making the diving fully educational, fantastic inlet service with dive gear. Very pleasant above water experience as well as great food, very engaged staff, nice company. I re-learned how to dive at Wakatobi. The conservation approach, the engagement with a complete reef ecosystem and the attentive nature of the guides taught me to slow down and enjoy the tiny details.”

Bill and Marina Kendrick

We are coming back next year. Our dive guide was the best we have ever had.”

“We are coming back next year. I’m booking it in the next month or so. This is as good as it gets! Could have easily spent a month here. Our dive guide was the best we have ever had.”

Alison and Mike Tebbutt Villay

Our week here has been very good and up to expectations. The dive staff were brilliant – couldn’t have been more helpful.

“Our week has been very good and up to expectations. The dive staff were brilliant – couldn’t have been more helpful. Also the staff in spa – and everywhere else in Resort were consistently polite, friendly and keen to help improve our holiday. Thank you.“

Richard and Norma Hales

This world-class resort is relaxed elegance at its best.

“This world-class resort is relaxed elegance at its best. Fantastic diving, food and accommodation and with great staff and superb organization – a special place, and we will be back.” 

Krystal Dittus

To say that you exceeded all our expectations is an understatement – you blew us away!

“We’ve been planning this trip for over 2 years and by looking at all the material, our excitement and expectations were very high. To say that you exceeded all our expectations is an understatement – you blew us away! The diving is amazing and the service beyond exceptional. The staff is so friendly, and that they call me by name makes me feel special and at home. All the restaurant staff is friendly and a pleasure to be around. The room is very nice and clean although we didn’t spend much time in it. The dive boats are spacious and the dive teams fulfill your every need. We cannot imagine what more they could do. All this being said, our dive guide exponentially made our experience better. She was fun, friendly and attentive. Her knowledge of the sea life is outstanding, and she was constantly sharing. Many times I would take a picture and she would have written out the name of the fish for me. She is amazing and we will miss her. I also was extremely happy with my camera lessons with your photo pro. Paradise isn’t lost, it can be found at Wakatobi!”

Erin Durbin-Sherber

This place has spoiled me for anywhere else. The service and accommodations are unreal.”

“This place has spoiled me for anywhere else (but I’ll try to soldier on). Really though, the service and accommodations are unreal. Combined with the beautiful setting, this is really a paradise. Thank you to all the staff for their care and hard work.” 

John and Carla Cain

Of all the places we have dived, and all the operations we have dived with, Wakatobi is the best!

“Absolutely wonderful experience! Of all the places we have dived, and all the operations we have dived with, Wakatobi is the best! Above all, our dive guide could not have been better. She made it even greater.”

Pimmy

I have waited a long time to come to Wakatobi and I was greatly pleased. Go to Wakatobi if you can. First class.

“I have waited a long time to come to Wakatobi and I was greatly pleased. The coral is outstanding!!! Guides ­– awesome; food – wonderful; staff – the best. Go to Wakatobi if you can. First class.” 

Cevin and John Larner

The attention to detail was impeccable. Our dive guide really made the stay doubly enjoyable.

“We had a very special few days at Wakatobi. The attention to detail was impeccable. Our dive guide really made the stay doubly enjoyable. Thank you.”

Louise Wieck

A very professional operation on a beautiful site.

“A very professional operation on a beautiful site. The best diving I have seen. I am still a beginning diver and chose to have a private dive guide. She took very good care of me and I learned a lot from her. It was well worth the extra cost in bolstering my confidence and knowledge.”

Debbie and Michael Quinn

If you want an adventure of a lifetime, Wakatobi is the place for you.

“This has been a wonderful experience. The staff is wonderful, food magnificent, and the diving is spectacular. The divemasters point out so many things we would have swam right by. We hope to return some day and see more. Please protect the reef. If you want an adventure of a lifetime, Wakatobi is the place for you. Paradise was invented here!”

Dennis Wagner

I thoroughly enjoyed Wakatobi! Learn, experience and enjoy the diving and Resort wonders.

“I thoroughly enjoyed Wakatobi! I greatly appreciated being met at the Bali airport on arrival and guided through the arrival process. It was pleasing that everyone knows my name. My dive experience with my guide was excellent. The entire team welcomed me and invited me to share fun and fellowship during my stay. The longhouse staff were excellent, friendly and supportive. The camera room was excellent. Care on the dive boats was superb. Dining experience and Jetty Bar were super. Learn, experience and enjoy the diving and Resort wonders. ”
 

Scott Farwick

Fantastic - can’t wait to come back. Staff is unbelievable, incredible.

“Fantastic – can’t wait to come back. The staff is unbelievable, incredible. Grounds are spectacular and spotless.”

Peter and Jamie Bernstein

Fantastic!! The best resort that we have been to, and we have been to many!

“Fantastic!! We’ll be back. The best resort that we have been to, and we have been to many! Facilities, staff, diving and food were all excellent. Can’t suggest improvement. Often one gets tired of “resort” food – not here! Everyday one or more items would get a “Wow”! The level of service in the dining room was second to none! A cookbook would be a SUPER item to sell! Also, Jamie and I really benefited from our 2 days with the photo pro. Fantastic, absolutely the best!! Don’t let the price scare you – it is worth every penny!”

Yong-San Casarez

Our stay at Wakatobi was fantastic. The owners have successfully created a luxury dive resort with a family oriented feel.

“Our stay at Wakatobi was fantastic. The owners have successfully created a luxury dive resort with a family oriented feel. The staff, the dive instructors and the guests all brought such positive energy and everyone had a sincere interest in getting to know each other. Our dive instructors were patient and they offered helpful constructive feedback. Their positive encouragement and guidance in the water has definitely increased our interest in diving. The guides were all very knowledgeable and they took the time to find and point out the different aquatic life during our dives. We couldn’t have asked for better dive instructors/guides. Wakatobi is a truly special place, and I think it is important for guests to have a strong appreciation for the environment and culture to preserve the overall beauty that exists here.”

Wendy Price

Really appreciated the personal attention from all the staff.

“Really appreciated the personal attention from all the staff. Very impressed that all the staff knew our names.  It was unfortunate that ear problems kept Bill from diving at all. (We did have 6 ½ beautiful days of diving on the Pelagian.) and I lost 2 days of diving. However, the concern from the staff was sincere and appreciated. Thank you for the complimentary facial! It helped break up a long, non-diving day. The 3 dives that I went on were wonderful and the guide Kaz was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and showed us some great things. Loved how we were pampered! We never had to worry about rinsing or hanging up our gear. Thank you for everything!”

Barbara Trinkle

The staff was very professional and anticipated every need we could have imagined.

“We had a fantastic visit to the resort. The staff was very professional and anticipated every need we could have imagined. Loved our dive guide, Andrea. I have been on several dives in my life but have never seen the quality of guiding that was provided by Andrea. It was refreshing to have/receive the knowledge that he provided. The restaurant staff was very welcoming and knew everyone’s name, which was a very nice touch. The efficiency of the crew staff was also impressive. What a delight to have all our gear transported on and off the boat. Thanks to all of you for providing a true vacation and diving trip. Making plans to return in 2 years.”

Tim Yuen

A perfect dive vacation.

“World-class diving at your doorstep. Excellent dive team and guides plus great food. A perfect dive vacation.”

Marie Benavente

Absolutely wonderful stay. Perfect in all respects.

“Absolutely wonderful stay. Perfect in all respects. The only thing I can think of as a recommendation would be to have someone on the dive boats help us put on and remove our wetsuits! Our dive guide was excellent. Can’t wait to return.”

David P. Conner

Great place. I will be back.

“Great place. I will be back. Our dive guide was the best on our boat and really took care of all of us in our group. Food was great. Dining staff is very nice. Boat staff helps you all the time – better than lots of other dive operations.”

Theresa Butts

The staff exceeds the definition of superior service. I loved every moment!

“Wonderful vacation all the way around. Wakatobi is God’s wonderland of sea life. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. I will recommend Wakatobi every chance I get. A peace-filled wonderland with an abundance of fish and beautiful coral. The staff exceeds the definition of superior service. I loved every moment!”

Katie MacDonald

I couldn’t have imagined a better diving experience

“Starting with the airport crew in Bali to the dive team, restaurant team, the boat crew, housekeeping, dive shop, massage and management – I’ve never experienced a service organization that literally serves hand and foot every moment. While I’m not used to it, took me a couple days to get comfortable with it, it was a wonderfully relaxing experience to not lift a finger. The entire restaurant staff  knew everyone’s name the first day, anticipated every need, never let a glass sit empty, and were all so friendly and welcoming. My dive guide was wonderful, although I now sound like a broken record – I couldn’t have imagined a better diving experience. Your beautiful ocean aside, he was attentive in and out of the water. Knowledgeable on the wildlife, (anything from above) equipment and would never let me lift a finger. Also want to thank you for the opportunity to tour the Resort and the village. It’s clear that you take your role as a good steward of the environment, the local culture and the people who live here very seriously. I’m grateful to have seen your operation in action and to better understand the positive impact you’ve made on this island. Thank you for everything. When the next opportunity arises, I’ll be back. In the meantime, will share with all my dive community back home.”

Uli Joos

Third time in Wakatobi and once more a perfect time in paradise!

“Our third time in Wakatobi was, as with both other times, a perfect holiday with absolutely nothing to complain about. We’ll definitely come back!”

Lukas Joos

Super service. Absolutely nothing to complain about!

“Super service. Absolutely nothing to complain about! Looking forward to visiting Wakatobi again.”

Michael Jensen

Wakatobi is the best land based dive resort in the world, period!

“Wakatobi is the best land based dive resort in the world, period! The dive team, marine life, boat crews were all fantastic. The food in the restaurant had the perfect variety to suit everyone and it was fresh and authentic. The staff felt like family, very attentive and fun.”

Pam & Ken Roberts

The service level at Wakatobi is unsurpassed.

“The service level at Wakatobi is unsurpassed. From the delightful staff at the restaurant to the hot minted towels between dives, nothing is overlooked. The teams at Wakatobi must be commended on their excellent customer service. The diving was great – Wakatobi had some of the healthiest reefs we had encountered in our 1000+ dives. Our dive guides were knowledgeable and strived to make each dive special. I simply cannot say enough about the staff and the service! Wakatobi offers some of the best diving with incredible reefs in the world. It is capped with outstanding service where your every need is anticipated.”

Clarissa & Soren Hesner

Wakatobi is quite simply one of the world’s best dive resorts.

“Wakatobi is quite simply one of the world’s best dive resorts. The diversity and health of the ecosystem is, of course, the reason divers come, but equally important is the attitude, the kindness, care and attention to every single detail – that is the essence of Wakatobi. This was our second visit, this time with children and grandchildren, and it could not have been a greater success. Our heartfelt thanks to all.”

Lorelei & Bruce Pagano

Wakatobi was highly recommended, but you have exceeded our expectations.

“Wakatobi was highly recommended, but you have exceeded our expectations. Fantastic diving while enjoying the luxury of a beautiful resort with wonderful staff. Thanks to the entire staff!” 

Birgitte Hesner

I have never visited a place where everything was perfect! I felt at home within a few hours.

“I have never visited a place where everything was perfect! The staff was so kind and generous, service minded but with a calmness and smiles, it was all sincere. I felt at home within a few hours. The diving staff was all knowledgeable and professional, kind and fun. Not only did we feel safe with them, we also learned about the beautiful coral and marine life. Wakatobi is the best place we have visited. We are definitely coming back! Lovely staff, great diving, beautiful surroundings, great food, and eco-friendly. Everything is perfect! Thank you so much for the best holiday.”

Osterballe family

Loved everything about this place. We will definitely be back!

“All staff at dive center, restaurant, housekeeping, etc. were wonderful. We will definitely be back! Thank you Wakatobi for making a dream come true!"

Susan Middlebush

An exceptional dive resort.

“An exceptional dive resort. You will be well rewarded if you should make the effort to reach Wakatobi.”

Brian Chapman

If only all resorts were as good as Wakatobi

“If only all resorts were as good as Wakatobi” 

Anne Jones

The most spectacular reefs in the world with world class guides!

“We were very pleased with the service. Our villa was lovely! Our guide was amazing too. Many thanks! The most spectacular reefs in the world with world class guides!”

Tobia Wurmehi

Wakatobi is surely the best place for relaxing dive holidays.

“Wakatobi is surely the best place for relaxing dive holidays. An enormous diversity of fish and other marine species are just waiting to be explored! I am already looking forward to my next stay here. It is impressive how high the level of comfort and luxury can be in such a remote place.”

Davin, Gwen & Elizabeth

Too beautiful to be true!

 “I wish I could keep this place a secret for as long as possible – too beautiful to be true!” 

Veronique & Daniel

“This is paradise for a photographer.”

 “This is our third Wakatobi experience, and this was one just as wonderful as the previous visits. When you ask for anything the staff really does everything to satisfy you – this was true from dive center to restaurant, and everywhere in the resort. Some of the best diving in Indonesia. Very nice coral and plenty of marine life. This is paradise for a photographer.”

Marco, Carlotta & Filippo

A great diving destination!

“A great diving destination! Dive center perfectly organized with extremely attentive staff and crew. Good equipment for rent. Resort services and facilities are excellent, great food and restaurant staff fantastic, efficient, friendly, and courteous. Well done!” 

Minna Ollikainen

Very well organized resort and diving.

“Very well organized resort and diving. Special thanks our dive guide for excellent guidance and organization, boat crew for excellent work; restaurant team for great service and kitchen team for ample and tasty choices for all meals including vegetarian options.”

Paul & Linda Stubbs

Underwater gem with 5 star service, food and accommodation.

“One of the best dive trips we have had. The diving was excellent. The food was divine and accommodation was top notch. The service was unbeatable. We were impressed by our dive guides, with their knowledge of the dive sites and the diving itself. Underwater gem with 5 star service, food and accommodation. We will be back!”

Ken & Janet Sherman

“Come to Wakatobi, a place you will adore.”

 “Come to Wakatobi, a place you will adore. The reefs are very healthy and such fun to explore!”

Shahab Haghnazari & Jamie Gorenberg

The service is top notch, from the dive staff, restaurant staff, to the housekeeping staff.

“The service is top notch, from the dive staff, restaurant staff, to the housekeeping staff. We have been to other high end resorts, and Wakatobi is memorable for the clear emphasis you put on everyone going out of their way to be warm and welcoming. Our dive guide was superb, going above and beyond to make every dive special. She was such an effervescent energy and upbeat attitude. The perfect blend of caution and enthusiasm – and she constantly checked in with us to ask if there was anything we wanted to do differently – always wanting to ensure that our dive experiences were top notch. The restaurant staff always made sure we had everything we wanted at every meal, and the staff would even anticipate our preferences, down to the lime wedges we like with our water. The restaurant is run beautifully.”

Alain & Luisa Baume

Compliments on a very efficient and personal staff

“Compliments on a very efficient and personal staff, who is exceptional in what they do, and all sincerely happy to make your stay enjoyable.”

Maki

It has been a great holiday.

“It has been a great holiday, and I cannot praise the staff’s level of professionalism enough and commitment to the guest experience. The dive guide surpassed many of guides I have employed in the past; the housekeeping staff are brilliant with their unusual touches to the room; and food service staff’s ability to make guests feel at home is stellar!”

Sara Hart

Wakatobi is heaven.

 “Wakatobi is heaven. This is our second visit and we loved coming back to the same friendly staff! Dive guides are fantastic, knowledgeable and attentive.”

Breanne, Luis, and Danielle

This is the best dive resort that we have ever been to.

 “This is the best dive resort that we have ever been to. The diving is outstanding, the staff and guests are lovely, food is delicious, and we would love to return. What an incredible place!”
 

Greg Witherow

The service and accommodation were first class.

“The service and accommodation were first class. Secluded luxury with diving to match.” 

Georges & Max Androtos

That was an experience of a lifetime.

 “That was an experience of a lifetime. The diving is unique, the staff and service strike a perfect balance between luxury & utter simplicity. The food is just right, healthy and not pretentious. An experience not to remember, but to relive. We will be back.”

Pam Valk

The resort, diving and food are the best.

“By far the best dive resort we have ever been to. The resort, diving and food are the best. The staff at Wakatobi goes above and beyond to personalize and meet all our needs. Loved being there and hope to return soon!”

Anders & Susanne Schonbeck

Wakatobi is the best dive resort we ever visited.

 “Wakatobi is the best dive resort we ever visited. The dive sites, staff, accommodation, food and service are all top notch. The staff is fantastic and service level is 100%. The diving has been great and we appreciated the variety of dive sites. Our dive guide was great, we loved her enthusiasm.”

Annette Guilfoyle

Our every wish has been taken care of.

“We could not have dreamt of a more enjoyable holiday. Our every wish has been taken care of. The staff is amazing and made us feel very special. The dive operation ran like clockwork, which is a reflection of the team’s great efforts to accommodate everyone’s needs and wishes, which is no doubt a challenge. Even at full capacity, we retained the privacy, tranquility and outstanding service we have become accustomed to at Wakatobi. The food was perfect with an abundance of high quality fresh choices and lots of variety. As repeat visitors we enjoyed a level of familiarity and trust, which didn’t go unnoticed. Thank you Wakatobi team! We will be back for sure!”

David & Kriss Buchwald

We loved every minute of our vacation!

“We were pleased with the smoothness of your operation! Your staff is friendly, professional and very organized. Our dive guide took great care of us – always wanting to know what he could do to make our diving (and vacation) better. He genuinely seemed to care whether or not we were happy. Not hearing your compressor while it is filling tanks is just another sign of how well thought out your operation is. 

Dining and housekeeping staff were just as wonderful. Our bungalow was sparkling clean (as was the surrounding property) every day. Food was beautifully presented, varied and healthy.

We loved every minute of our vacation! Thank you for making a journey half-way around the world totally worth it!” 

Tiwi & Gusti

“Underwater life is excellent and the hospitality of the staff are brilliant.”

“Underwater life is excellent and the hospitality of the staff are brilliant.”

Sally Camper & Robert Lyons

We could not have asked for a better guide!

“Our guide was warm, friendly, highly knowledgeable, hardworking, safety conscious, attentive, and a genius at finding and identifying coral, fish and critters of all kinds. We could not have asked for a better guide!”

Mark Zahorik

I’ve been diving for 25 years at resorts around the world – Wakatobi is tiptop!

“Even more stunningly beautiful than imagined. The villa we stayed in was breathtaking, and the Pelagian was wonderful! “I’ve been diving for 25 years at resorts around the world – Wakatobi is tiptop!”

Steven Adams

Wakatobi should be the reference for all hotels and resorts.

“I travel a lot for business and pleasure. In terms of client services, if there is a problem Wakatobi should be the reference for all hotels and resorts.”

Erik

It has been an incredible experience I will appreciate forever.

“The service and personal attention at the resort is unmatched anywhere else I’ve been. It has been an incredible experience I will appreciate forever.”

Christine Effland

Thank you all for the personal assistance.

“Thank you all for the personal assistance. All the staff was genuinely interested in making our stay perfect. Hope to come again. Pure paradise, the most friendly, efficient, and accommodating staff I have ever had the pleasure to spend 10 days with. Bravo!”

Kara Nordin

Went above and beyond my dreams.

"Went above and beyond my dreams."

Olga Dauter

Another great vacation in Wakatobi Resort, the whole family enjoyed it.

“A wonderful experience, I would recommend highly to anyone who has not tried valet diving before. The services are outstanding, and the resort is a true paradise. Food had the right amount of variety for everyone to choose something from. Diving was fabulous!”

Brenda Doucette

The dive team was incredible, and dive guides were superb

 “Outstanding diving. Exceptional service. Staff and dive team go well beyond expectations to ensure your trip of a lifetime is all you dreamt it would be. Awesome experience, staff was simply delightful. I am super impressed that everyone took the time and effort to remember our names. No request was regarded as excessive or a bother.”

John and Carmel Greenwood

The diving was awesome and the service from the crew and dive staff was first class

“The diving was awesome and the service from the crew and dive staff was first class.”

Javier Garcia and Carolina Aguilar

The staff will do the impossible to make you comfortable and happy

“The resort is wonderful and the staff is brilliant. The whole experience has been fantastic. Everyone went the extra mile to make it just perfect for us. This has been the best part of our Indonesia trip so far and it’s going to be hard to make it better than this.

It has been by far the best part of our honeymoon. The staff will do the impossible to make you comfortable and happy. The surprise romantic dinner for our honeymoon just as we arrived left us speechless  - 10/10.”

Robert and Denise McCrory

Coral walls and gardens to "dive’ for

“Coral walls and gardens to ‘dive’for”

David and Lauren Roberts

Our divemaster was amazing!

“From the moment we were greeted at the airport in Bali everything has truly been incredible. Our divemaster was amazing! As brand new divers, he was patient with us as we got more comfortable and he made sure we were always ok. His knowledge of the dive sites and fish to look out for was much appreciated and made the dives enjoyable. We cannot praise him enough, he was the best!! Very friendly staff, beautiful bungalow, incredible food, we couldn't ask for more.

As new divers in our mid 20s, we were a little intimidated knowing we would be with very experienced divers. However the resort team, dive staff and our divemaster made us feel at ease from the moment we arrived! With world class diving, beautiful accommodations, incredible food and first class service, Wakatobi Resort is a “must do” for divers and non-divers alike!”

Barbara Fox

The sites were consistently exceptional.

“Diving Operation, divemasters, food service was top notch. Ramon’s staff through and through was incredible. All divemasters and tender drivers were flexible and especially guest aware. The sites were consistently exceptional. Room care, food quality and quantity plus variety remains exceptional. Yusuf is untiring, cheerful, fun and competent. Amazing! Ramon solved an early assignment problem for me with promptness and no drama- my special thanks for that. I’ll be back!”

Ron Lucas

Pelagian and its crew exceeded my expectations

“Once again, Pelagian and its crew exceeded my expectations. This is my third trip and I hope to come again soon.”

Don Anderson

Wakatobi is my favorite dive resort on the planet

“Wakatobi is my favorite dive resort on the planet. I have nothing but positive things to say about it. The staff in the restaurant treats the guests like family, and the food there is just phenomenal, as are the dive masters. The diving is amazing and the dive guides go out of their way to find anything we asked about. The boat crew is great and takes care of everything for you. I just wish I didn't have to leave. Wakatobi Resort is what I envision Eden to be. Perfect in every way!”

Simon Bowen

Incredible diving and service by a sophisticated expert on-board crew. First class!

My second time here this year and it keeps getting better and better! Incredible diving and service by a sophisticated expert on board crew. First class!

Chris & Fenella Moyle

Everyone made us feel welcome, and took care of our every need.

“Our expectations were high, because of our previous time on Pelagian. But with all the changes to staff, the level of service exceeded our expectation. Everyone made us feel welcome, and took care of our every need. They went out of their way to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Thanks for a great time. “

Diane and Robert Grabo

We appreciate the excellent service and hope to return

“This resort exceeded our expectations. Everything was wonderful, the diving, the staff and the food. We appreciate the excellent service and hope to return.”

Jeroen Potjes

extraordinary and creative service

“Seventh visit and still the Wakatobi staff was able to surprise me with extraordinary and creative service.”

Juleigh, Martha and Pam

It gets no better than this with kind, happy wonderful people with no exceptions.

“Paradise found!  This is a magical, incredible and beautiful place.  It gets no better than this with kind, happy wonderful people with no exceptions.”

Berthou family

Another great vacation in Wakatobi Resort, the whole family enjoyed it.

“Another great vacation in Wakatobi Resort, the whole family enjoyed it. Diving was excellent; the staff was very friendly and attentive as usual. The villa was very much appreciated.  Thanks a lot to the whole team.“

Christian and Manja Eichhorn

True paradise and a lifetime experience for all divers

 “True paradise and a lifetime experience for all divers that love excellent macro diving combined with the outstanding service and friendliness of Wakatobi Resort.”

Irina Shestakova and Evgeny Razumov

Everything was excellent.

“Everything was excellent. We would like to thank the Pelagian team for such a wonderful time. We would definitely come back again.”

Stephen & Laura Humes

Pristine reefs filled with healthy marine life – your best asset.

“Pristine reefs filled with healthy marine life – your best asset.

Great staff with strong sense of service

Night talks were informative, entertaining

Good ability to “flex” with requests of guests

Food was excellent”

Diana Elias & Mark Herbst

Fantastic as expected!!!

Fantastic as expected!!!

Michele and Steve Dussault

My husband won’t visit the same place twice – Wakatobi Resort is the exception

“Once again we enjoyed paradise here at Wakatobi. The world is such a big place with so many places to visit. My husband won’t visit the same place twice. Wakatobi Resort is the exception. We will be back again and again.”

Bettina Vissa

Thanks to the dive staff, they made my dreams come true

“I just found a beautiful, quiet little paradise with extremely friendly staff, perfect service, and wonderful natural landscape. The right place for my mind, body and soul to get lost. I hope I will come back again someday.  I enjoyed my first scuba dive after 23 years thanks to the dive staff, they made my dreams come true.”

Mark and Mary Davis

We came for the snorkeling, which is fabulous.

“Great stay here. Everyone was so gracious and pleasant. We came for the snorkeling, which is fabulous. Very impressed with all the staff, both at the resort and on the boats. It starts from the minute you land in Denpasar. A model of excellent service. The food was amazing, very interesting and informative resort tour. We can’t wait to come back.

You have created paradise for snorkelers and divers, the only bad thing is having to leave.”

Dave and Judy Howes

Apart from outstanding diving, Wakatobi has got all the little things right

“Wakatobi rocks!  Aweome diving, awesome facilities, awesome staff. Can’t fault anything, we really enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back. Apart from outstanding diving, Wakatobi has got all the little things right - from the restaurant and the admin staff remembering your name from day 1 to hot face towels at the end of your dive.”

Carol and Lou Helmer

Pelagian and Wakatobi Resort offers the highest service we have ever experienced

“We have traveled all over the world to dive resort and live a boards, Pelagian and Wakatobi Resort offers the highest service we have ever experienced.”

John and Debra Copley

We especially enjoyed our experience with a private guide

“Our first visit and it will not be our last. Everyone made us feel special. What a professional staff,  elegant experience.  The dive operation went very smoothly and the process was extremely well thought out and organized. We especially enjoyed our experience with a private guide. The dives were tailor made to our own diving style and preferences, and we learned a lot.  Attention to detail throughout the resort was much appreciated. The little things make a big difference - umbrellas, flashlights, towel sculptures and sand art all added to the experience.”

Karin Schoeler and Michael Elksnitis

Everyone at Wakatobi went above and beyond our expectations to make our visit here amazing.

 “Everyone at Wakatobi went above and beyond our expectations to make our visit here amazing.  The dive staff and boat crew were extremely attentive ensuring our fun and safety.  The rooms were clean and well cared for and I loved the towel sculptures. The garden staff made sure the grounds were pretty and I love the rack art in the sand.  Thank you to the bird watching guide helping me to find some interesting birds.  The wonderful restaurant staff, who fed us lovely meals and the bartender who kept Mike happy.”

Scott and Nicole Clark

Everything from the diving, the people, accommodation and food have been exceptional.

“This has been an overall amazing experience. Everything from the diving, the people, accommodation and food have been exceptional. We really can’t think of anything that we would change or need here, it is truly perfect.”

Tais B Wakassa and Jin H Yoo

Wakatobi is simply the best resort we have ever stayed at

“Everything is perfect - the organization, cleanliness and diving. Staff are really kind always trying to help, always smiling, they are really friendly and made us feel at home.  It was the first time that a dive guide said “I dive with you, you don't dive with me,” which means the full concern about our pleasure during the dive.

Awesome.  Wakatobi is simply the best resort we have ever stayed at.  We would recommend the resort to everyone who wants a good experience in Indonesia.

Margie Nahas

As a returning guest I found the staff in all areas exceptional in their service.

“As a returning guest I found the staff in all areas exceptional in their service.  All very friendly and welcoming, ready to help or assist you in any way possible.  All dive masters are top quality and the boat crews especially are the best I have ever seen. The food as usual was great as well as the waiting staff.

Third visit to Wakatobi and it is still worth the trip….. two times for my group! The reefs are beautiful and the sea life abundant.  Just awesome.”

Christine and Jake Hales

The diving was fantastic and the food was sooooo good!

“We enjoyed our stay. The diving was fantastic and the food was sooooo good! The dive team was wonderful, I really enjoyed that the equipment and dive suits were taken care of and ready for the next day. It was truly a top-notch operation.”

Clarke and Robin Fincher

A destination to “re-discover” time and time again.

“Just as our previous experience here was, this time also exceeded our expectations.  As 2 time visitors, we knew what to expect and own needs were met. The diving was superb and the dive staff went out  of their way to make our experience one we will never forget.  The food was incredible and the waiting staff never ceased to impress us with their helpfulness and knowledge.

Our second trip to Wakatobi Resort and will not be our last. World class diving and exceptional customer service make this a destination to “re-discover” time and time again.”

Troy Cheek

Our private dive guide was so much fun

“The overall experience continues to amaze me.  Our private dive guide was so much fun that we spent as much time laughing and having fun as we did diving.  The staff across the board, were all exceptional at what they did and in making my vacation relaxing.

After four trips to this beautiful island I find I still want more. It is simply diving and relaxing at its finest. See you all soon my friends.”

Dr. Anna Tryka

I received as good an experience as the divers, thank you for this

“Everything about the resort has been fantastic. I am a snorkeler and appreciated that snorkelers are not treated as 2^nd class. I felt that I received as good an experience as the divers, thank you for this.”

Annette and Lindsay Guilfoyle

We loved the easy access to the dive sites

“We are delighted with our experience here, so much so we have booked to come back for Christmas!  The facilities are fantastic, even down to the fine details such as reading lights and always plenty of fresh towels. The dive set-up was great. We loved the easy access to the dive sites. The dive guides were superb and we were happy and pleased with them all.  Loved the minty towels, the support with our gear and the ability to hire equipment easily. We were impressed that we had our own library in our room, which was excellent. The food and food service was excellent with our every need attended to.

Wakatobi Resort exceeded all our expectations. It is the ultimate land based diving holiday destination, combining pristine and comfortable diving with luxury accommodation.” 

Carl, Joanna and Oliver Willis

More than just a dive resort

"We had a truly wonderful time at Wakatobi Resort. We had high expectations and Wakatobi Resort exceeded them all. More than just a dive resort."

Angela Holstein

Impeccable service, incredible food, a luxury dive operation

"From the moment we arrived at Denpasar airport we knew we were in good hands. 5-star barefoot luxury is what we found with impeccable service, incredible food and a luxury dive operation. The food at the restaurant was beautifully varied and as a vegetarian I was always looked after.  The dive instructors did a fabulous job showing us all the sights with charm.  We have been spoilt every day here and learnt so much and doing the a photography course with the resident pro has introduced a whole new world with the camera…a new beginning."

Angelika Pfeiffer

Beautiful dive sites, excellent food, very helpful people.

"Beautiful dive sites, excellent food, very helpful people."

Paul Jarvis & Heather Hisey

5-star reefs, staff, food and accommodations

"5-star reefs, staff, food and accommodations. We would come every year if we could, and that is through 12 time zones!"

Elizabeth Kennedy

The entire experience was a visual feast

"The entire experience was a visual feast…underwater, spectacular stars at night, and the amazing epicurean display. Well done!"

Jenny & Pushp Birdi

A piece of diving heaven

"A superb experience which has made our holiday.  The diving is excellent, and the staff in the dive center and at the resort, go out of their way to make it special.  A piece of diving heaven."

Jamie Robinson

The island, resort and diving are beautiful!

"I want to thank everyone for making my time here such an enjoyable one and for helping to fulfill all of my requests. The island, resort and diving are beautiful!  Thank you to all the resort and diving staff that worked so hard who make this trip one of a lifetime!"

Ginna Vickory

The thoughtful organization of the resort continued to surprise me

"The entire staff was exceptionally gracious. The thoughtful organization of the resort continued to surprise me – from the smooth loading/unloading of the boats with the nets near the boat ceiling to keep things dry, to the discreet drying racks for wet swimsuits on the bungalow porches."

Jo Edwards

I leave Wakatobi with special memories that I will keep forever.

"To all the staff at Wakatobi, thank you all for a wonderful week. I leave Wakatobi with special memories that I will keep forever. All the staff have done their best to give me a relaxed experience whilst enjoying a sport that can be demanding in many ways. Thank you all for going out of your way to do something to make my day easier, and doing it with a smile. I extend a special thank you to the staff behind the scenes who I never met. I know you work hard to prepare equipment, make floral arrangements, prepare tanks as well as tasty food, to name a few. I didn’t get to meet you but acknowledge your hard work to keep it all going. I look forward to returning one day. "

John Sweeney & Iris Sandlin

Appreciated the small touches

"It was nice to be called by name. Appreciated the small touches such as fish books in the room. All staff was excellent. We particularly appreciated being able to dive with the same dive guide throughout our stay – he was the best dive guide that we have ever had!  He went out of his way to make every dive more special for us.  We will certainly be back!"

Jane and Phil Hetherington

Fantastic service throughout the resort – 5-Star

"Fantastic service throughout the resort – diving, housekeeping and restaurant – 5 star.  The reefs and fish life diversity were fabulous.  Staff amazing – we could not have asked for better dive guides and boat crew – they were all faultless, incredibly well organized and very helpful."

Colin and Sandy Jacka

Wakatobi - the place to be!

“Wakatobi – the place to be! The most beautiful diving with exceptional service always with a smile.”

Jim and Victoria Hepburn

It's guaranteed that you will feel like royalty.

"The service was beyond exceptional and the cuisine was wonderful. I am a vegan and the staff went out of their way to ensure I had a great selection and even supplied vegan sandwiches on the dive boats as snacks. This trip was my 25^th anniversary gift from my husband and on our anniversary the dining staff, and Ozi provided a candlelit dinner on a private beach, with music and an exquisitely set table, and even ensured that my vegan meal was extraordinary. We could not have imagined a more perfect evening. Our sincere thanks to the entire staff for a trip we will never forget. We will be back.

The entire journey was an incredible experience made even more special by the amazing staff. Nikki and Shoko were the ultimate dive experience managers and we loved diving with both of them. They are terrific! From the moment one arrives and is greeted by the very friendly, knowledgeable staff members, until the last wave as they say goodbye to your ferry, it’s guaranteed that your will feel like royalty."

Dr. JillAnne McCarty

The diving exceeds all expectations.

"Thank you for a visit to paradise! Every aspect of our visit was wonderful. Your staff is friendly, attentive and professional. The bungalow was a delight in housekeeping execution. We enjoyed the diving, room atmosphere and delicious cuisine. The diving exceeds all expectations. Thank for you for the cooperation you have instilled with the local population to keep this treasure pristine! Dive team did a great job helping us to see the wonder of this beautiful reef. We look forward to sharing Wakatobi with our children and someday their children."

Dr. Edumund and Jacqueline Guyer

An experience of exquisite charm and adventure not easily encountered anywhere else.

"We thank you for your courteous and reliable service, excellent meals and snacks, attentive and communicative staff, as well as an experience of exquisite charm and adventure not easily encountered anywhere else. I particularly felt a warmth that was universal in the encounters I had with staff. They were supportive of each other and enabled us to make each day memorable. There was an ease and grace in the quiet, efficient procedures they performed, giving us a sense of the community they are a part of locally as well as their place of origin. Our compliments to you all."

Lureen Ferretti

These are some of the most beautiful dives sites in the world. Wakatobi is paradise.

"Every day you wake up listening to the waves gently washing along the shore line, walk through tropical pathways lined with palm trees, and smell tropical flowers. Then you spend your days diving some of the most beautiful dive sites in the world and wrap it up with a drink to watch the incredible sunset. Wakatobi is paradise. I had a great time again!"

Troy Cheek

The entire staff on the Pelagian lived up to and exceeded my lofty expectations.

 "The entire staff on the Pelagian lived up to and exceeded my lofty expectations. This is my first time on the boat and I would highly recommend to any who would ask. Yusuf has some of the most incredible eyes of any dive guide I have ever dove with.  He quickly learned how our group of six work and our dynamics. It was a pleasure diving with him and Komang all week. The food and service was outstanding. Many thanks to Wayan, Komang and the entire staff for the excellent meals. Overall an outstanding job by Yoeri, Nicki and the entire team. Yet another memorable week in Wakatobi!"

David and Gillian Niles

Divemasters were top notch!

“We enjoyed our trip very much! All the staff were very professional and service oriented. Divemasters were top notch! We now have stayed at the resort and the Pelagian, and we will highly tell fellow divers about this wonderful place! Thank you all very much!”

Eric and Lerma Swartz

You made us feel at home. This week was both relaxing and exciting.

“You made us feel at home. This week was both relaxing and exciting. We had a wonderful week on the Pelagian. The diving was excellent and the crew were the best! The divemasters understood each divers individual needs and interests and they always found amazing critters for us on the reef. All the crew were very friendly and the food was great!”

Jim and Susan Moser

everything is well done and well managed

“Wakatobi is a feast – a beautiful way to see many beautiful things. The Pelagian crew definitely has it down to a science – everything is well done and well managed. Thanks to the crew for being such gracious hosts.”

JK Lim and Jeng Jeng Ho

2nd trip here! Pelagian excellent!

We are of course very happy, 2nd trip here! Pelagian excellent!

Richard and Sue Gatenby

We have thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks here.

“We have thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks here. Overall, we had a fabulous time! Thanks to all the crew for excellent food, service and customer care in general. Thanks to everyone in the team at Wakatobi and the Pelagian who made our two weeks here very special. Whale spotting was an unexpected bonus!”

Steven Goh

One of the best dive resorts in the world, if not the very best.

“Always love coming to Wakatobi. One of the best dive resorts in the world, if not the very best.”

Laurie Wright

Pelagian is very nicely appointed + the crew have been excellent.

“This is not the first live-aboard that I have been on, but it has definitely been one of the best. Pelagian is very nicely appointed + the crew have been excellent. Without exception. The food has been non-stop & most enjoyable. I have particularly appreciated having seafood options everyday, and anytime we have requested any variation from the stated menu it has been cheerfully supplied. The diving operation has been very generous in the number of dives offered per day. It has without exception ticked along efficiently, with the minimum effort required by the guests. Even the weather has been kind – despite the rather concerning weather forecast we obtained before leaving NZ. The guests have also been a pleasure. The guests and the weather are two aspects you have no control over, so it is nice when they are as good as well.”

Sarah Bailey

good diving made effortless by superb service of all dive staff

“Super relaxing trip, very comfortable boat. Wonderful crew, lovely food, good diving made effortless by superb service of all dive staff.”

Cecilie Rushton

A great live-aboard!

“A great live-aboard! Food excellent as I remember from last time. “

Mary Delorey and Craig Hansen

The boat was lovely and staff plus crew superlative.

“The boat was lovely and staff plus crew superlative. 

Ann and Bob Brinson

Entire Pelagian staff was excellent! Wonderful service!

“Entire Pelagian staff was excellent! Wonderful service! Food was delicious! Especially enjoyed Indonesian dishes and appreciated kitchens’ efforts to accommodate our needs.”

Carol Lau and Fredrik Moberg

Felt very spoiled on board and in water.

"Very helpful and experienced staff who have made our trip very memorable. Felt very spoiled on board and in water. Food was great and the flexibility to choose outside of the menu was superb. Thank you to everyone. Great job!"

Kathy Krucker

Five star in the middle of remote Indonesia!

“Five star in the middle of remote Indonesia!”

Michael and Kayleen Lewis

Our dive guide Yono was absolutely the best!

"Our dive guide Yono was absolutely the best! His attention to details made our above water and underwater experience fabulous!"

Penelope de Cruz

The pride in their work is shown through their caring attitude

"A fantastic trip. From the service onboard which was absolutely out of this world to Ari our beautiful tender driver. Yusuf is just the kindest soul on board. The attention to detail was just awesome. The food was incredible! All the staff onboard run this boat like clockwork and the pride in their work is shown through their caring attitude and always willingness to help. Thank you very much!

 What an amazing boat and crew. The diving was great, and the team were exceptional. Thank you for taking such good care of me."

Jenny Woodhouse

They go the extra mile to ensure you have the best experience

"The best dive boat I’ve been on. The whole crew did everything they could to enhance the diving experience. From the dive masters to the captain every extra bit of attention to detail was greatly appreciated. Special mention to the stewards, nothing was too trouble. I had a fabulous time and I will definitely be telling everyone about this trip.

They go the extra mile to ensure you have the best experience. All divers should go on the Pelagian and they will not be disappointed. Thank you to all the crew for the one-percenters!"

Robert Boness

Resort staff, amenities and food were superb

"I recommend Wakatobi for all levels of diving and snorkeling. Resort staff, amenities and food were superb."

Allen Weisheit

After being here all my expectations were met and then some!

"I had heard of Wakatobi some 15 years ago. Since that time I have always wanted to make a visit. After being here all my expectations were met and then some! All the staff made this trip one I will never forget."

Steve Weaver

The staff is incredibly attentive and ready to help in any way they can!

"Wakatobi is still one of the best dive destinations in the world. The staff is incredibly attentive and ready to help in any way they can! The food is great, and the diving superb. Special thanks to our dive guides who went above and beyond to make our diving experience memorable. Thanks also to everyone who made my birthday one to remember! I look forward to my next visit."

Kate & Aaron Fromm

We could not have asked for a better or more beautiful vacation

"Our stay was heavenly. The accommodations were beautiful and comfortable. Sitting on the front porch was idyllic. The food was fantastic – always tasty, plentiful and nicely varied. All the needs we expressed were met promptly. Our diving was beautiful and led by 2 amazing and wonderful dive guides. Both guides were incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, attentive and caring. They were able to balance concern for our safety without being overbearing in any way. They were able to find the tiniest creature on the reef and knew a vast amount about the marine life. We could not have asked for a better or more beautiful vacation. Thank you to everyone for all the hard work, which led to such an enjoyable stay! Diving in paradise with top-notch service and accommodations!"

Allan & Jacqui Townsend

The staff looked after us like royalty

"We have had a great time! The staff looked after us like royalty. We were extremely happy with our dive guide’s care and knowledge."

Vicki Holmes and Bill Brannon

From dive staff to wait staff to front office – they could not have been any better

"The organization and infrastructure makes this resort run very smoothly with casual elegance. The attention to detail is evident everywhere, from how the towels are folded to how the ice cream is finished off with a little sprig of mint leaf. Lovely! The staff is attentive but not overbearing. It seems very sincere. From dive staff to wait staff to front office – they could not have been any better. The service is top notch!"

Jill Lessiter

The guides enhanced my dive experiences with their wide knowledge and patience

"I have had a wonderful holiday at Wakatobi. The resort is relaxing and the staff are gracious and helpful. On the dive boats, teamwork is noticeable – I had a problem with my equipment that was spotted by a staff member that I was not even diving with – and it was remedied immediately. My dive experiences have been fabulous. The guides enhanced my dive experiences with their wide knowledge and patience. The “small touches” in the ocean bungalows were much appreciated (such as international plus sockets, reef fish ID books)."

Grace Fan

Resort is magnificent and service is absolutely incomparable

"Best diving I’ve ever done in 26 years of diving! Reef is extraordinarily healthy and so many fish! So many species of corals and marine life. Resort is magnificent and service is absolutely incomparable. Everyone on the team knows our names and continually asks what they can do more to make us happy. This dive trip was on my “bucket list” and I am glad to have checked it off. Hope to return again!"

Douglas & Lavina Clarke

Absolutely amazing and friendly service

"The resort is exclusive in a beautiful location with stunning surroundings. This is a paradise above and below water. The natural beauty hasn’t been tarnished by the development of the resort, which blends nicely into its surroundings. Absolutely amazing and friendly service – nothing is too much hassle, and everyone knows you by name. Our dive guide was perfect for getting us comfortable, confident and qualified."

Jacques Mayo

It exceeded my expectations

"Everything was amazing. It exceeded my expectations."

Irene Kuntjoro

Service and hospitality of the staff are excellent

"We had a great time here. Service and hospitality of the staff are excellent. Food was super delicious! Especially the desserts & ice cream!"

Alvin Rosenfeld

Drifting along a Wakatobi wall is like non-stop drinking in beauty

"We love Wakatobi. The reefs are in superb condition, the sea life are in excellent health and varied, and are a delight for the eyes. Drifting along a Wakatobi wall is like non-stop drinking in beauty; one astonishing vista replaced by another even more beautiful. And the resort’s service is excellent. Our dive guide dealt with us competently, thoughtfully, completely, and elegantly, with a warmth and a sense of humor. I would enthusiastically recommend our guide to friends and other divers with no reservations."

Anna Menerman

Our stay here at Wakatobi was incredible

"Everyone here is so friendly and eager to help. The setting here is stunning and I really enjoyed watching the incredible sunsets. The villa was perfect and the house keeping staff did a marvelous job. The dive team was amazing, attentive and informative. The reefs were stunning. The food was absolutely delicious. The kitchen staff has been so kind and friendly. Our stay here at Wakatobi was incredible and we will never forget it!"

Peter Dalcher

Everybody is extremely friendly and helpful

"Best dive center I have ever seen. Everybody is extremely friendly and helpful. Thank you for the fantastic holiday!"

Maggie Naylor

Wakatobi is truly a special place – both as a spectacular place to dive but also simply a magical place to stay

"We have had a truly wonderful time at Wakatobi and sincerely hope we can come back again soon. Our instructor was a fabulous teacher, very patient and kind and could not have explained what we needed to do to pass our OWC more clearly. The kitchen/food was amazing and all the service staff made us feel so welcome. The villa was a real treat. We have felt thoroughly spoilt. An enormous thank you to everyone for making our stay such a memorable one. Wakatobi is truly a special place – both as a spectacular place to dive but also simply a magical place to stay."

Camille Zimmerman & Karen Chia

I find it hard to find anything that needs changing!

"From our booking prices to the end of our stay, it has been a great experience. I find it hard to find anything that needs changing! Our snorkeling guide was awesome; he was professional and genuinely passionate about what he does. The reefs were beautiful and rich. We will be back."

Teng Hwee See & Angelina

Kitchen/restaurant crew absolutely delightful and obliging

"Always a wonderful stay and experience here in Wakatobi right from the reception in Bali. Kitchen/restaurant crew absolutely delightful and obliging. Our snorkel guide was great! Thank you so much."

Martina & Irene Fachim

We enjoyed every single minute on this island and hope to come back soon!

"Best experience ever. We got our diving license last year and this resort and experience has set the bar very high. The food and organization is amazing, but the best are the people we have met from the dive staff to restaurant staff. We enjoyed every single minute on this island and hope to come back soon! Never been to a reef as beautiful or a resort with such kind people."

Charles Hauser

The resort has a perfect service for all the activities

"The week passed very quickly and we enjoyed time with the assistance of all the staff. The resort has a perfect service for all the activities and the organization is beyond what we could expect. Many thanks for everybody for their kindness."

Diane Allen

The dive team, F&B staff, housekeeping, and all the other resort staff were exceptional

"Everything was amazing and surpassed expectations. The dive team, F&B staff, housekeeping, and all the other resort staff were exceptional."

Stephen Sell

Awesome staff and awesome diving

"An awesome destination. Awesome staff and awesome diving."

Peter Kennedy

A holiday at Wakatobi at least once in your life is a must-do

"Fantastic holiday experience in a beautiful resort that is probably the best planned and managed resort we have encountered. Management philosophy is thoughtful, considerate and respectful of local people and environment, staff and guests. Attention to detail in making your stay as pleasant, comfortable and enjoyable as possible is absolutely first class. Great holiday experience for divers and non-divers. Many wonderful dive sites and amazing reef life to observe and enjoy in warm, clear waters. A holiday at Wakatobi at least once in your life is a must-do, fantastic experience for divers and non-divers alike."

Scott Cornwell

If you are looking for an experience that will provide a lifetime of memories look no further than Wakatobi

"Our stay at Wakatobi exceeded our high expectations. Wakatobi staff are the most conscientious of guest concerns and needs that I have ever seen. Our snorkel guides were exceptional with their knowledge and experience, and their personalities were outstanding. The attention to detail is hard to find in other resorts. If you are looking for an experience that will provide a lifetime of memories look no further than Wakatobi."

Kelly Steinkamp

The trip of a lifetime. Not only were the reefs spectacular but the hospitality of the staff was outstanding

"We had a spectacular family trip! Not only was the snorkeling spectacular and the reefs healthy and beautiful, but this hospitality was outstanding. Our dive guides were not only knowledgeable and friendly but they went above and beyond to ensure that our experience was enjoyable. The boat crew was also very friendly and helpful. The restaurant staff anticipated our needs perfectly. There is nothing more we could have asked for. The trip of a lifetime. Not only were the reefs spectacular but the hospitality of the staff was outstanding!"

Ethan Daniels

The entire Wakatobi staff goes above and beyond expectations 

"Fantastic overall experience, once again. The entire Wakatobi staff goes above and beyond expectations."

Mick & Julie Dulaney

You will see us again

"Really enjoyable experience from all the staff, excellent food and beautiful diving! You will see us again."

Mathis and Shannon Weatherall

We loved all the people – dive crew, restaurant staff and grounds people 

"We had an amazing time, one we will never forget. Thank you for all the great memories. We will have many wonderful dreams of all the splendid fish and coral. It was our best under water photos ever. Thank you! We loved all the people – dive crew, restaurant staff and grounds people."

Dr. Dennis & Amelia Schmidt

Wakatobi is the gold standard I use to judge by resorts by

"We really enjoyed our return trip to Wakatobi. Things improved in the 6 years between our visits. We always compare our diving to Wakatobi, and it is our gold standard. Wakatobi is the gold standard I use to judge by resorts by. It is the best and keeps getting better."

Gloria Ybarra

The island is a small paradise but what is even better is what is underneath

"We loved the experience. The island is a small paradise but what is even better is what is underneath. The house reef is the most amazing thing we have ever seen! Thanks for taking care of this amazing place! All the staff was very friendly and professional. The dining room staff was also friendly and courteous, always wanting to help. Overall, it was an amazing experience and we loved the owners too! We will try to come back. Thank you for a wonderful stay."

Patricia Yetsenga

Perfect and picturesque

"Diving, staff and service were everything that we could ever have hoped for!"

Ann & Doc Cornwell

I do not want to leave! 

"We have had another wonderful time at Wakatobi. The snorkeling, bungalow, food and service have been perfect! We especially appreciate the outstanding service from all of the restaurant staff, the dive staff, and boat crew, the housekeepers and all the rest of staff who have helped us. Our family will never forget our vacation at Wakatobi."

William “Billybob” Kesler

The service, food, staff and accommodation are all excellent

"Great experience! The service, food, staff and accommodation are all excellent. The resort is clean and extremely well maintained. The attention to detail was so evident, you really thought about all the issues. I shall return!"

Claire Moore

The diving was fantastic and all your staff was very attentive

"Thank you for another wonderful holiday. The diving was fantastic and all your staff was very attentive. I was nervous about traveling with a 19-month-old toddler, but I shouldn’t have worried. Your team looked after my daughter so well. The nanny was excellent at entertaining her at the kids club and she enjoyed all the food. Special thanks to the dive team for continuing to search for the little critters that I wanted to see and then finding them!"

Nicolas Gastaud and Sylvia Low

I was very impressed that the staff knew our names from the first day

"Our stay here was enjoyable. All the staff was extremely attentive, very pleasant all around. This made a big difference in the experience. The site itself is beautiful, and we are pleased to help preserve this corner of the world. I was very impressed that the staff knew our names from the first day. These sort of attention change the perception of Wakatobi from a commercial resort to a bit of a vacation home. Our dive guide supplied us both with the safe way of diving and an enjoyable experience. While it’s hard to say exactly when, I strongly believe we will be back in a 'not so distant' future."

John Estill

Fantastic staff, accommodations, food, and of course diving!

"Our dive guide was particularly professional and helpful. Fantastic staff, accommodations, food, and of course diving! Thank you!"

Steven LaFrance

We are leaving with a rich set of memories about the best diving, and best diving resort anywhere in the world.

"Our dive guide was wonderful and he really added immense value to our diving and overall Wakatobi experience. We would like to thank our dive guide for being so friendly, engaging, informative, helpful, caring and fun. We deeply appreciate all of the ways we were provided with an over-the-top vacation. Our memories of Wakatobi will endure for a lifetime as a place of unique beauty, diverse and unusual marine life, exquisite food, tasteful accommodations, thoughtful and hospitable service and a tranquility-inducing aura. Thank You!!!"

Lance and Patchara Carlson

A must do for your scuba diving bucket list!

"No negative comments at all! What a great experience both above and below the water. Impeccable attention to detail throughout the resort and in all phases of the operations, Wakatobi is truly one of the best! We really enjoyed our dive guide; great eyes, very patient and kind, really a pleasure to dive with. Thanks to the entire kitchen and dining crew for our overly increased size and weight. We will have to work very hard exercising when we get home. Honestly, the food was great! Lastly, thanks to all the staff that have made our week so wonderful!"

Matthew Christensen

I had an absolutely phenomenal time at Wakatobi

"My wife and I had an absolutely phenomenal time at Wakatobi during our 4 days / 3 nights stay. Our dive guide was outstanding; being completely professional yet exuberant yet fun and exciting!!! Everything with diving is spot on and the crew is truly first class. The food and staff were also great and welcoming."

Sarah Molyneux and Duncan Coulson

The Restaurant serves great food and the staff was amazing

"We have really enjoyed our weeks stay here at the resort. Best thing about Wakatobi is that it is easy to get to; with the charter flight from Bali and their excellent service at the airport made it ideal for weeks of holiday. The Restaurant serves great food and the staff was amazing; that is outstanding for a remote dive resort. Well organized dive center, everything ran to plan. The diving was good and we even had some WOW moments during one of our dives, in some of our favorite dive sites here. And what a place for Sunset drinks at the Jetty Bar!"

Richard and Darlene Hull

5 star with barefoot casual feeling. Great staff and great diving too!

"The first time we came here was at 2004, and this is our second time (2016). Great place and people! We will be back again!"

Ricci Schwarzler

Wakatobi spoiled me like Mom used to!

"Wakatobi is Fantastic! We had a lovely time and we were spoiled during our stay here. The dive team was awesome, informative, friendly and caring. I loved the attention to safety. Many thanks to all the staff who continuously helped carry my camera and bags. The restaurant staff was truly attentive and friendly. Dive helpers were so quick to see what we needed and jumped in to help. The resort tour was very interesting; I love the way the resort is helping the locals with power and employment. Nothing more could be done to make our tour enjoyable, it’s perfect! I haven’t even started on the diving! Wakatobi spoiled me like Mom used to! Diving is superb! I am spoilt for choices!"

Rick and Marsha Davis

The best dive vacation we have ever had!

“We combined 1 week on the Pelagian and 1 week at the resort. It was our best vacation ever! Can’t wait to return! The diving and accommodations are superb!!!”

Robert and Katie Carter

This has been a trip of a lifetime and truly a honeymoon to remember

"We could not be more pleased with our Wakatobi experience. The staff, food and accommodations blew us away. The diving and guides were amazing! This has been a trip of a lifetime and truly a honeymoon to remember. Perhaps we will be able to come back for our 5 years anniversary! Thank You!"

Alan Key and Andrea Blount

Great dive team! Extremely professional and knowledgeable

"Great dive team! Extremely professional and knowledgeable. We were very impressed! Our villa was lovely with beautiful pool and outdoor shower. Service at the restaurant was very good! They remembered ours and everyone else’s name and they would always prepare something different for me if requested. The snorkeling was great too, as with the guide. Overall, great stay and excellent staff!"

John DellaSanta and Sherry Reichle

The Pelagian Live-aboard is a diver’s dream come true

"The best dive experience anywhere in the world! The dive guide and crew both at the resort and at the Pelagian Live-aboard is a diver’s dream come true. We absolutely loved our pool at the villa! We will see you again soon! Beginners and advanced divers both should not miss the experience of a lifetime – especially the Pelagian!"

Uli Joos

Every day was another day in paradise!

"This is our second visit to Wakatobi and it felt like the Perfect Holiday. We had a perfect 2 weeks stay this time and every day was another day in paradise!"

Song Lin

Wakatobi’s dive sites and its coral reefs were excellent.

"Wakatobi’s dive sites and its coral reefs were excellent. All the staff was very helpful and we hope to come back soon! Special thanks to our dive guide, he was the best we’ve ever had."

Hans Joachim Meyer

Thank you all for 360 degrees of Happiness!

"This is my second visit to Wakatobi; Come, dive and enjoy the most colorful place I’ve ever seen! Thank you all for 360 degrees of Happiness!"

Clarissa Hesner

Exceeded our expectations, which were high to begin with!

"Spectacular diving experience – wonderfully attentive and knowledgeable dive staff. Great resort staff who managed to remember every guest’s name minutes after our arrival. A very unique experience."

Rick & Dixie Erwin

We marvel at this resort that it runs so smoothly, against seemingly impossible conditions in a place most other dive resorts would fail.

We were absolutely delighted with our stay at Wakatobi. Our villa was lovely, the diving was simply perfect, the staff was attentive, friendly and always helpful. The food was great. We marvel at this resort that it runs so smoothly, against seemingly impossible conditions in a place most other dive resorts would fail. We can’t wait to return! After a sublime week at Wakatobi, we have only one complaint – that we may be so spoiled by its beauty that other dive destinations will pale by comparison”

Jim & Lisa Colhoun

This was a return visit for us and we couldn’t have been more pleased

It all starts with the staff and the customer service, from the Bali airport greeting to the dive experience manager who satisfied our every need and took complete care of us.

Arun Madhok & Anne Riana

Barefoot luxury delivered flawlessly

"The resort was excellent! Staff in all departments were amazing, special thanks to our dive guide, the food & beverage team, the spa therapist, the front office team, and the housekeeping team. We are looking forward to our next visit!"

Martina Marangon & Giacomo Pecorelli

Wakatobi is a paradise where you are always pampered!

The staff is extremely kind and the dive guides are very professional. We admired the spirit of this place, particularly the attention to preserve the reef and the sea life. Dives are fantastic. The world needs lots of other places like Wakatobi. Thank you for your love and respect of the nature. 

Kelly Shields & Angel Calvo

A true paradise! Our second visit was even better than the first.

The staff aboard the Pelagian made us feel so incredibly welcome and the service and food was exceptional. Our stay at villa 2 was amazing. As always the dining experience was fabulous with excellent meals and kind and helpful service. Thank you for an amazing time again at wonderful Wakatobi. We can’t wait to come back.

Abbe Binstock

All the little details – water, hot drinks, towels, food – made it so relaxing.

"My stay here was wonderful. The staff at the resort were extremely nice and attentive. My room was always immaculate and I loved it. The boat crew and dive staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. All the little details – water, hot drinks, towels, food – made it so relaxing."

Martina Joachim

The great crew, great diving, and the service were the best I ever had

"After one week on Pelagian and four days at the resort, I am certain that the great crew, great diving, and the service were the best I ever had. Thank you, I hope to return some day"

Nikki & Tracie Boutwell

Accommodations, food, staff and overall environment make Wakatobi a "MUST SEE"

"Our time at Wakatobi was truly amazing. Every single dive was a treat as well as the little details that followed. Accommodations, food, staff and overall environment make Wakatobi a “MUST SEE”"

Eva and Jari Oinas

Excellent resort with splendid staff who were very personal and service-minded, Excellent food.

"We had a dive guide who was a true lover of diving and he loved to share it with the guests. He knew a lot both about the animals and corals underwater but also the history about the place. He was a very interesting person to know."

Chris Landry

The level of service and attention to detail is the best I have ever experienced at a dive resort

"The level of service and attention to detail is the best I have ever experienced at a dive resort. The variety and taste of all the food served each meal was fantastic – exceeded my expectations. The entire team working at the restaurant is exceptional. The dive operation is very organized, prompt and focused on the customer. The knowledge and level of expertise, across a diverse and highly intelligent group of guides, is the best I have seen."

Clay & Beth Eveleigh

We really enjoyed our honeymoon at Wakatobi

The staff are all so friendly and helpful – they always have a smile on their faces. Everyday the food in the restaurant was amazing, it’s so good to have a variety everyday and we enjoyed trying the local food. The restaurant staff are awesome from day 1 by knowing our names and making us feel welcome. The private dinner by the beach was a lovely experience. The whole diving experience was incredible, coral coverage and the volume of marine life is truly a sight to see.

Ken Hares & Jo Arnett

Many thanks for another great stay. Everything was wonderful

"We appreciate the assistance Ken was given with the tanks very much. We hope to be able to return."

Dave Riley

Amazing variety of dive sites and creatures to see.

"I recommend one week on the Pelagian and one week at the resort."

Wade & Robyn Hughes

We feel like part of an extended family when we are here

"Another sensational experience and stay at Wakatobi with privilege of enjoying Villa 2. Wakatobi continues to provide excellent care and service. All staff are fantastic and continues provide friendly attention. We feel like part of an extended family when we are here. Chefs are terrific. We really look forward to returning for our 6th stay"

Wayne & Pam Osborn

After 250 dives at Wakatobi, each new dive is still a treasure of discovery and many new images to shoot

"Thank you to our many friends at Wakatobi for another wonderful experience on our 5th visit here. The private boat was a great way to get the photographs we wanted. The villa was a very special experience and relaxing in the pool was a great way to watch the sunset."

Pam Tatreau

It is easy to see why Wakatobi is a divers paradise

"Wakatobi has an extraordinary staff of employees. Each seems dedicated to making our stay the very best. Thank you to the dive team, diving service, housekeeping, ground keepers, and transfer team."

Dagmar & Burkhard Brinkmann

Great dive sites for corals and smaller creatures.

"Our dive guide was super – very experienced and attentive. She showed us all we asked for. The dive crew was also very attentive. We had great fun! Rooms are very clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We loved the restaurant and the great food. Great variety of dishes were very tasty"

Hamish & Michele Petrie

The Wakatobi team does their best to optimize the customers’ enjoyment both underwater and at the resort.

"Wakatobi remains an excellent example of customer service where all of their team does their best to optimize the customers’ enjoyment both underwater and at the resort."

Michael Thatcher

An incredible resort. Exceeded my wildest expectations.

"The gorgeous setting and the amazing diving would set Wakatobi apart alone – but the service of the staff and crew and the dive team puts it way over the top. I’ve traveled extensively and have enjoyed many five star facilities but the service at Wakatobi is beyond any I’ve experienced anywhere else."

Simon Bowen

This experience was worth every penny

"Brilliant resort and dive sites. Staff were awesome. Dive operation was awesome. My guide was awesome. Such a great guide with a happy nature, and a great critter spotter as well. She was a pleasure to be around, and an asset to the dive center. Food was to die for every day and night. Extremely high standards across the board. Rooms were always clean and meticulous. I will certainly be back"

Mark & Connie Wilson

The staff everywhere was always there to help and make our stay enjoyable.

"This has been a great 2 weeks at the resort and on the Pelagian. Everything is very well orchestrated and planned. Our dive guide was as good as they get. He was attentive to our needs and desires and was very skilled at finding even the tiniest creatures. We felt totally at ease and comfortable with him as our leader. The staff everywhere was always there to help and make our stay enjoyable. Wonder people making our stay perfect. We will miss everyone and hope to return one day!”

Myra Wisotzky

The high points were staff, staff, staff and staff! They were all kind, friendly, skilled, attentive, professional and warm.

"I would love to be staying another week instead of leaving this morning. Wakatobi is truly wonderful and special. The high points were staff, staff, staff and staff! They were all kind, friendly, skilled, attentive, professional and warm. The bungalow, the grounds and all the facilities were gorgeous and well thought out; Private and yet part of a “community”. Kudos to the chef and all the other people that supports the variety of delicious meals and snacks. Really appreciated the resort tour – it provided me with an even bigger appreciation of what goes behind the scenes, making the resort work so well."

Diana Jez & Jim Young

It’s true, it’s the best dive resort in Asia

"Our stay at Wakatobi far exceeded our expectations. The diving was world class, the accommodation is well planned, charming and very comfortable. The meals were memorable, a good variety of fresh food was served up at every meal. We loved the appetizers that were offered to us at each lunch and dinner over and above the main meals. The romantic dinner served to us on the beach to celebrate Jim’s birthday was very special. The attention to details is incredible but the warm attentive staff pushed our experience over the top! Thanks Wakatobi!"

Tim Phillipps

Your dive guide is a legend

"I took a photo course and wish I had done this years ago – it was fun, practical and had me shooting photos like a pro by the end of the course – the staff is knowledgeable, and his attitude and sense of fun were infectious."

Sam & Kevin Imobersteg

The hospitality, our room, the staff and the food and the stunning location left nothing to be desired.

"We enjoyed the diving as well as our time on the island. The hospitality, our room, the staff and the food and the stunning location left nothing to be desired. Thank you so much!"

Irene & Felix Schier

Wonderful staff, personalized diving, and tasty food

"Flawless operation in the heart of the Banda Sea! Wonderful staff, personalized diving, and tasty food."

Stu McDonald & Marcey Bailey

Stop searching for your next dive vacation. Wakatobi is it.

"Fantastic experience. The personal touch was noticeable. Diving service was excellent, boat crews and dive guides were all top notch. Stop searching for your next dive vacation. Wakatobi is it. Easy, relaxing, worry free!"

Margherita de Sanctis

It was definitely a stay in paradise.

"Thank you so much for the fantastic stay in Wakatobi, it was definitely a stay in paradise. I have to say that the staff was amazing. They were so helpful, so kind and so respectful. Also the crew that helped us get to Wakatobi was so organized, helpful and kind. When I entered my bungalow for the first time I was really shocked by the effort and care that the staff had put into making the room look inviting, beautiful and comforting. The boat trips were some of the best tours ever; we saw so many amazing corals and fish, the dive staff were so nice, and always made sure we were alright. The diving was one of the best and most fun I have ever experienced. The food was incredible and the chefs and waiters were amazing."

John & Kate Koh

Our fifth time here and it keeps surprising us!

"The diving was so good, with great dive guides. We saw a lot of new creatures and the diving experience was something new. The food was great, as always. Spa massages were excellent. The service and attention to detail are impeccable. Thank you for a wonderful trip! Paradise has a name – it is Wakatobi! Great diving, lovely team and fantastic food!”

Lui Kwan Wo & Kadir Lim

Seeing ten turtles and the elusive frogfish all on one morning are things we will remember for a long time!

"We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The entire staff made us feel right at home, with their smiling faces and friendly approach, from the welcoming crew at the airport to the Jetty, the restaurant, and to the dive team. A special thanks to our dive guide whose professionalism, knowledge and care made our short 2 stay truly exceptional. Seeing ten turtles and the elusive frogfish all on one morning are things we will remember for a long time!"

Dennis & Sarah Wagner

The attention to detail is impeccable

"We were in Wakatobi in 2011 and were excited to be able to return to the resort. From spa/boutique, housekeeping, maintenance, food/beverage service, the dive crew and dive guides were courteous and anticipated our needs. The attention to detail is impeccable."

Debbie D’Adamo & Jerry McCaughey

We come back because of the wonderful diving along with great service

"This was our third visit to Wakatobi. We come back because of the wonderful diving along with great service from the food staff and dive team. This year we were especially happy with our fantastic dive guides. They were all extremely helpful and diligent about finding small things to photograph. Great eyes!"

Ledean Paden

My dive guide was outstanding, taking each dive very serious, and finding critters that kept me interested for 58 dives!

"The above and extra things he did made the vacation top notch." 

Karoline Hassold

Wakatobi is a beautiful and natural looking resort

"Wakatobi is a beautiful and natural looking resort. Nature and luxury combined. Loved my stay on this remote and beautiful island. The service in the resort and on the boat was outstanding"

Fritz & Magdalena Liechti

Everything was perfect

"Thank you for the great holiday. All staff are so nice and friendly. We will come back again to Wakatobi. We had a great holiday at Wakatobi. Everything was perfect. Thanks to all the Wakatobi team"

Sarah & Tommy Evans

Service and Hospitality like a fine 5 star hotel

"Everyone was wonderful. Service and Hospitality like a fine 5 star hotel. Excellent food."

Francesco de Ferrari

Everything was set up to make us feel spoiled in an eco-friendly way.

"Arrived in Wakatobi with 5 young children. We stayed in one of the villas and absolutely loved it. It is a true paradise. All the staff were always attentive to our every need. Everything was set up to make us feel spoiled in an eco-friendly way. The fact that the nature is spectacular, the sea and the diving is also breathtaking, especially for the corals and extensive specimen of reef life. Wakatobi is not the easiest place to get to, but the trip is very much worth it! Great job to all! All your efforts to preserve this little piece of paradise are very appreciated."

Gunnel Andersson

It amazes me that almost everybody seemed to know my name!

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my visit at Wakatobi. The staff is extraordinary, friendly and attentive. It amazes me that almost everybody seemed to know my name! The housekeeping and the restaurant is excellent. And everybody involved in diving and snorkeling were also extraordinary." 

Sandra Doty

Best live-aboard I have ever been on – excellent diving without sacrificing comfort at all!

"We had been to the resort twice before but not on the Pelagian. It was a wonderful experience. Our cabin was great and the food was excellent. Great diving – the staff was very attentive. Loved the peppermint oil hot towel after the dives! I also loved the limited number of dives. Best live-aboard I have ever been on – excellent diving without sacrificing comfort at all. Superb staff and food! Will do again"

Beth Bruton

Food was excellent and wait staff were very friendly

"I especially appreciate the fish books in the room. I used this everyday. Also appreciated good light in the bathroom. Food was excellent and wait staff were very friendly. Reception staff were also excellent."

Ian Bowers

The staff went out of their way to be helpful and the food was excellent

"A very enjoyable trip. The dive masters were friendly and helpful. Kudos to our dive guide, I really appreciated her attitude and knowledge. And the tender boat driver was great too. The staff went out of their way to be helpful and the food was excellent."

Sandra & Elmer Doty

Best food and most comfortable accommodations in Indonesia!

"We love the changes to Villa 2! This will be the requested villa from now on. As usual, the food was top notch, the service was wonderful and all are helpful. We will be back!"

Jim and Debbie Driggers

The best land-based dive resort I’ve ever been to!

"The Wakatobi crew was great, very helpful and accommodating. Our dive guide was great at spotting things and he handled foursome of divers well. He was also helpful on the boat, getting us out of the water. The restaurant staff was very good and flexible in satisfying the vegetarians in our group. Land staff kept our room clean, well supplied and comfortable. Wakatobi is the best land-based dive resort I’ve ever been to! And I’ve been at resorts in Roatan, Mexico, Bonaire, and the Philippines. The staff here is very attentive and helpful"

Linda Muth

Overall a fantastic resort!

"I had a fantastic time. The diving is truly amazing and it’s great to see such a healthy reef system. The boat crew was great and our dive guide was absolutely fantastic. The food was very good, restaurant staff was professional and friendly and always greeted me by name. The bungalow was very nice and comfortable. All around a fantastic resort! I am very happy that I was able to be here."

Beth and Brian Johnson

Endless sites to see!

"We had a great stay. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Endless sites to see and we also enjoyed the food!"

Howard and Jayne Aron

As always – fantastic!

"How do you select a world class dive resort? Pristine dive sites Great location with ease of access Knowledgeable dive guides Incredible accommodation Great food Fantastic staff Wakatobi ticks all the boxes!”

Rick Heydel

#1 dive resort in the world!

"My 4th trip to Wakatobi, and in my opinion the #1 dive resort in the world! How do you improve on excellence? Wakatobi continues to do so. After the first trip in 2003, I could not think of one complaint or suggestion for improvement. NOW Wakatobi is even better – improved bungalows, food, and service. It was nice to see some old “friends.” All give great service with a smile, and know your name after 1 day. Dive operation is phenomenal, from top to bottom. My dive guide was one of the best dive guides I have ever had. I have sung Wakatobi’s praises since my first trip and will continue to do so! Definitely is a “bucket list” trip for any avid dive traveler"

Alicia D. Keshishian

Very pleased with everything! Dive experience exceeded my dreams.

"Loved how thoroughly thought out everything is. Loved the tasteful ease and aesthetic without being too slick. Loved the uniforms throughout the facility. Loved the cheerful staff - helpful and delightful. Phenomenal attention to detail, my dive guide was fantastic. Loved the design of the property, the food was fantastic. Very pleased with everything. Dive experience exceeded my dreams. Thank you!“

Jill and Bill McMillan

Everything about this week has been exceptional

"Everything about this week has been exceptional - logistics being met at the airport, transfers, greetings, villa; the dive staff and organisation; restaurant and meals all excellent; all staff are pleasant and polite. All makes toward a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Thank you to everyone."

Silvija Stewart

It was a wonderful experience. Thank you so much.

I could not praise Wakatobi Resort, the staff, the corals and the dive sites more highly. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you so much.

Kylie Stewart

I cannot give enough praise as to how this resort is run and managed

"The staff and everyone who contributes to this wonderful resort have really made our stay a memorable one. I cannot give enough praise as to how this resort is run and managed. The rooms are lovely, the beds very comfortable, the staff are excellent and I love the ethos of this place. And of course the snorkeling, corals and fish have been out of this world, I definitely hope to come back. Wonderful resort, wonderful staff, fantastic snorkeling and an unforgettable experience! I hope to be back soon. Thank you to everyone for making my holiday amazing."

Talitha Appenzeller & Lonnie Castelli

BEST. DIVE. TRIP. EVER!

"What a perfect experience! From the time we arrived, the execution of our dive trip was carried out flawlessly. The Cabanas are top notch! The food is fabulous in presentation, variety and quality. The staff is absolutely delightful. Our dive guide was a joy and we had such a great time diving. The attention to detail is evident at Wakatobi. And the commitment the resort has made to the local community and the preservation of the reefs is a model for all dive resorts worldwide."

Brent McCurdy

A barefoot five star resort, a must for avid divers

"The food and service was exceptional. The dive and support staff was very attentive. Our stay was beyond expectations and we hope to return with friends"

Ivani Ciunar

The underwater scene is amazing

"What a beautiful place to spend our holiday time. The underwater scene is amazing; we hope it will stay this pristine. We will come back again with our family"

Ken and Gill Bryan

The snorkeling is simply fabulous

"You don't have to be a diver to enjoy this site. The snorkeling is simply fabulous as are the people who run the resort. All of them have a genuine desire to please."

Sze Thai Liew

Diving in Wakatobi is a luxurious and a relaxing experience

The attention to details in all aspects is vivid and extremely well done. The preparedness and the staff is one of the best in the world, giving it a rustic but luxurious, relaxing place to enjoy. My dive guide has done tremendously well at improving my dive skills. The kitchen staff and services are also noteworthy. The food is fantastic. The chef will prepare special requests when you ask for it. All in all, it's a great vacation.

Alan and Mary Lewis

It was excellent throughout

The food is outstanding and always different. The bungalow is a joy. All the dive crew is really helpful and knowledgeable and I always felt safe. What a wonderful service at the resort.

Robin and Tim Kirkpatrick

The resort continues to amaze us. The people and the experience simply do not get old

"The resort continues to amaze us. The people and the experience simply do not get old. Although we have dived most of Wakatobi sites many times, each dive is fresh and exciting. The staff of the resort provides a feeling of comfort that is beyond compare. The 12 weeks we have spent at the resort during the past four years has made us realize that Wakatobi is extraordinarily special and, in fact, is our home away from home. After 35 years of diving, and four visits to this incredible resort, we’ve decided to make Wakatobi an annual destination."

Márcia Massironi

You have made everything with love

"Thanks to all the staff for the warm and kind welcome, for the efficiency, the professionalism and for making such a pleasant atmosphere for us. You have made everything with love, Thank you very much!"

Walmyr Buzatto

A fantastic resort in all aspects

"The staff is very kind, attentive and helpful. They have fascinating dive sites too. A true paradise I highly recommend!"

Marcia Veras

Sensational staff and service

"I had a very nice experience overall. Good food, great diving and what a sensational service! If you want to be pampered, this is the place to be!"

Luiza Piovesana

Very good service

"The service is very good. The front desk is very helpful. The restaurant crew is especially polite in knowing our names and some words in our native language. The room is very clean and the dive guides are all great. The boat crew is very helpful; they took good care of the dive equipment."

Harumi Asahida

A wonderful place with the best service ever!

"Not just a stunning location, the service here is outstanding from all of the staff. We were welcomed at the restaurant by our names and they even took the effort to learn our native language and preferences, everything was great! The best place ever! The food and accommodation is Top Notch. Great service in a marvelous beach resort!"

Gary and Jennifer Brown

The people and the service made all the difference

"Everything was great! The people and the service made all the difference. Thanks for always checking on our needs and ensuring we had a great time."

Nazira Mahayri

Paradise has a name, the name is WAKATOBI!

"I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, for all the memorable moments spent here at Wakatobi. Special thanks to my dive guide, who really helped me enjoy all of my dives and to see all these wonders underwater. I congratulate Wakatobi for their wonderful work: preserving the fauna and flora. Also for their substantial effort helping the local communities. I hope this will last for many generations to come. Thank you very much; I will try to come back as soon as possible. Big hugs to everyone!"

Yumica Asahara

This is Paradise!

The Dive Team, Restaurant Team, Housekeeping Team; All were fantastic! I Love Wakatobi. This is Paradise!

Adriana Forlin and Eduardo Cruz

The attentiveness of the staff was incredible

"We loved all the wonderful days with amazing dives we have spent here in Wakatobi. The attentiveness of the staff was incredible. We plan to come back soon for more dives and to enjoy this paradise. You have to come, to really know Wakatobi and have the most beautiful and unforgettable dives here at Wakatobi.”

Helene and Philippe Seray

Wakatobi is truly a paradise on land and underwater

"We had an amazing stay at Wakatobi. All the staff called us by our names and was always smiling; they made us feel like we are part of the family. The diving experience was extraordinary. The dive guide would always asked for our expectations, delivered what we asked for, and then would ask for our feedback when we are back on the boat. The boat team were great as well, they are always there to help with a big smile, from taking the BCDs off in the water, to providing hot towels and fruits, taking great care of our cameras, and even finding a lost GoPro! Unbelievable! We were impressed. I took a 2-day photography class, which I really enjoyed. I am very proud of my underwater pictures! At the restaurant, we were always welcomed with a large smile and a few words in our native language. Everyone was so nice and helpful. The food was Amazing and we ate too much. Everything looked so good we could not resist! Our room always looked great. Our cloths were even folded when we came back. Also, our travel from the airport to Wakatobi Resort could not have been made smoother. All these personal attentions made our stay here unforgettable. Well-done Wakatobi! We will never forget our amazing week here and we will come back. Thank You for Everything. We will always remember our Amazing Week here, family atmosphere, with over the top customer service. We highly recommend it."

Itamar Machado

Wakatobi is a beautiful place for diving

"It was a pleasurable stay. Wakatobi is a beautiful place for diving. The dive guides, crew and staff were all excellent. I am very satisfied and thanks to everyone for that"

Thomas Bain

Our dive guide was superior

"It was a perfect experience, even when it rained. Our dive guide was superior."

Peter & Pernilla Sandwall

We have been impressed with virtually all aspects of the resort

"The staff at the resort has been exceptional; they have been very friendly and welcoming and have gone out of their way to make sure that we have had all the help and service that we could wish for. The dive operation is very well organized! During our time here the set-up of each dive has been without fault, from planning, all the way to handling the equipment on the boat. Good boats, good boat crews and an exceptional dive guide!"

Cindy & Leroux Neethling

Every moment of every day was fantastic! Thank you to each person here working together for a truly memorable experience

"Every moment of every day was fantastic! Thank you to each person here working together for a truly memorable experience. Exquisite food, especially considering Wakatobi’s remote location – well done Chef and team. All staff super friendly and efficient, they learn to know your name on day one and address you by it all the time – hard to learn but nice to experience. Resort and dive team attention to detail, scissors in room, hot face towel after dive. Great job to everyone."

The Stanczak Family

It is a magical place for diving and a fantastic way to share precious time with our family in luxurious comfort

We had the best dive guide we've ever had, we were truly spoiled with service, with the awesome combo of patience, positive attitude and fantastic knowledge of the creatures of the deep. The dining staff was exceptional, always being greatly attentive. The boatmen are so hardworking as is the whole dive centre staff. The front house staff is lovely as well and housekeeping so thoughtful from towel “animals” to putting down screens when it rained. We asked our kids what vacation they wanted to revisit before moving from Asia and all 3 teens answered “Wakatobi” in unison. It is a magical place for diving and a fantastic way to share precious time with our family in luxurious comfort. We did also appreciate the eco-aspect of the luggage policy. It made us more mindful of the potential impact of more clothing and shoes (shoes; so unnecessary). We did like that housekeeping also did not remove our towels that we hung up to reuse. That rarely happens, keep going down the eco path!"

Tally & Bill Wegner

We had a fantastic stay. Food, beverage, diving and service were great

We had a fantastic stay. Food, beverage, diving and service were great. The F&B team was amazing and we had a fantastic dive guide."

Jay & Rene Ruston

Love the resort and the diving. Villa 2 is beautiful! We love having the pool.

"Love the resort and the diving. Villa 2 is beautiful! We love having the pool. The food in the restaurant is excellent and our dive guide was fantastic – all the staff was very friendly and helpful!"

Paul Moliken

Friendliness, beauty, amenities and housekeeping all rate at 110 out of 100!!

"The house reef is extraordinarily beautiful. My guides were all wonderful, unfortunately I can’t dive but the snorkeling went very well. Be prepared to gain weight on the phenomenal world class kitchen."

Jane Jin & Björn Mellgard

Swiss perfection from A-Z

"The food and service were very good, and staff very polite, attentive and friendly. The diving has been great and everything around the diving is well organized. As good as it gets"

Christine Yew

Wonderful place for diving

"Wonderful place for diving – the service around the resort in general and diving experience were outstanding with very friendly and helpful staff."

Liz & Christina Vilmar

The 4 to 1 divers to dive guide ratio were excellent and made this very special. I felt the staff was willing and able to meet my needs.

"We truly appreciate the full service from the entire dive team. The 4 to 1 divers to dive guide ratio were excellent and made this very special. I felt the staff was willing and able to meet my needs. The boat crew service that handled our gear (set up, break down, load, unload and rinse) and the boat crew that helped us in and out of the water were fantastic. The people at the front desk were super friendly and helpful. We missed the tour of the resort so we were told “no problem” and got a private tour. The restaurant staff was very friendly and never made me feel guilty about eating 3 or more deserts each meal! We had a fantastic dive guide; always feeling very safe and our need were all met attentively."

Monika Klug

We are huge fans and will return next year.

"We are huge fans and will return next year. However would only want to recommend to people who will treat the resort, the reefs and nature and people with respect. Thank you very much, this is THE best place and see you again soon. Great staff."

Davin & Gwen Lim

Wakatobi has always been able to deliver world-class service and hospitality

Thank you for a wonderful family vacation experience. Diving is excellent – the boat crew makes our life much easier! The coral reefs and marine life are beautiful, we are spoilt again! Our daughter is attached to the teacher; she speaks good English and is passionate and understanding towards children. I personally like the fact that she is a Montessori certified teacher. Thank you to the kitchen staff for the amazing food and for organizing my birthday cake. We will definitely visit you again!"

"We have so many great things to say; the staff is amazingly kind, very personal. The rooms are so clean with cute towel designs every day, and the food is excellent, of a high quality with both Asian and Western influences. The...

The staff is amazingly kind, very personal.

"We have so many great things to say; the staff is amazingly kind, very personal. The rooms are so clean with cute towel designs every day, and the food is excellent, of a high quality with both Asian and Western influences. The 4 to 1 ratio with dive guides is great and everyone has been very friendly and helpful, so accommodating."

Sue Myers

A wonderful week! I learned how to snorkel – a new life opened

"A wonderful week! I learned how to snorkel – a new life opened. The staff is wonderful with my guide being the best teacher I’ve ever seen – and I’m a teacher too! Everything was clean, the food was delicious and the staff is so friendly and caring."

Marjorie Simon

The food was wonderful, as were all the staff

"The food was wonderful, as were all the staff, especially the boat and dive staff who were so helpful."

Wendy Simon & Robert Irwin

The snorkeling is fantastic, the staff is so friendly and helpful and the food is divine.

Loved, loved, loved my stay at Wakatobi. The snorkeling is fantastic, the staff is so friendly and helpful and the food is divine. We loved the healthy food and sinful deserts! Thank you so much for taking such good care of my snorkel group, the guides were terrific!! I can’t wait to come back next year!

Gregory & Barbara Nelson

The service staff were very attentive, so pleasant and friendly

"The abundance of fish was amazing! The service staff and servers were very attentive, so pleasant and friendly, and the food was excellent. The dive and snorkeling staff were very knowledgeable and accommodating. We enjoyed the many "special" touches throughout, the peppermint scented towels on the boat along with the different assortment of drinks and snacks and the creative towel creations in our room every day."

William Burkhardt

Everything from top to bottom was fantastic

Everything from top to bottom was fantastic. Step out of reality and into paradise. Lovely escape, elegant but never pretentious, exquisitely designed and eco-friendly.

Eve Ringel

To bear witness to beauty, to do no harm, may all beings be free!

"I have never been treated with such love and kindness and it is genuine. It has surpassed all my expectations in every way. Kudos to you for creating such beauty in every aspect of your endeavor. I can only imagine the hours and years of work, thought and energy you have put into creating Wakatobi."

Mike & Chrissie Cooke

It’s the reefs, the people, the food, the facilities – all first class

"It's the reefs, the people, the food, the facilities – all first class. Everything you'd expect from one of the world's top dive resorts. Where else can you see mating squid and then ask to see cuttlefish and your dive guide obliges on that very dive!"

Vickram Paliwal

Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful

"The food and service were superb, and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. The dive team were excellent, thanks in particular to my dive guide!"

Julie & Steve Herbert

Wakatobi is the dive holiday for you if all you want to worry about is enjoying the beautiful reefs

"The logistics were seamless – from the rep’s information to clear departure instructions. The villa was beautiful, a comfortable room with gorgeous views. The service was impeccable with great attention to detail. In particular we were impressed with F&B, it was so nice not to have to worry about anything. The diving was of course spectacular! As new divers we were very appreciative of our experienced guide. It is a well thought out resort and we are happy to have been a part of something that helps save the treasures that are tropical reefs. It is also nice to see how Wakatobi have worked with the local community to give something positive back to the islanders. We are looking forward to a smooth trip back as well orchestrated by the Wakatobi resort and Bali teams."

Bob Steinhoff

Outstanding fish and coral diving

"A high end resort, I appreciate the upgraded facilities since my last visit. The dive guides and all staff did an excellent job looking after us, overall a very pleasant experience."

Jasmin Fritschi and Roger Bender

High class live-aboard. Very spacious rooms and comfortable bathroom

"High class live-aboard. Very spacious rooms and comfortable bathroom. Top service of all crew members, delicious food, convenient photo room and good variety of dive spots. We enjoyed the time, Thank you!"

Russell Whayman

The entire crew that we had a direct contact with were very helpful and very pleasant.

"We enjoyed our stay on-board. The entire crew that we had a direct contact with were very helpful and very pleasant. The entire experience was well organized from food to diving. Most dive sites were great."

Ron Lucas

The Pelagian is an excellent dive yacht with a great crew

"The Pelagian is an excellent dive yacht with a great crew – knowledgeable, customer service oriented and helpful. I came for the muck diving and was not disappointed. I recommend this trip for anyone who enjoys a mixture of diving. To the crew : Thanks for everything!"

David Shields and Blossum Gilmour

The level of service exceeded our expectations and the diving was some of the best coral dives we have ever seen

"The staff are all very professional and friendly. From gardeners, room staff, restaurant and dive guides, all were friendly, helpful and able to assist. Everyone knew our names from day one. Generally the level of service exceeded our expectations and the diving was excellent. We had an amazing guide, we really enjoyed the diving and learnt so much we didn’t know about fish."

Margaret Morris

This is the standard other dive resorts need to aspire to

"This is the standard other dive resorts need to aspire to"

Trever Tang

We are very impressed with the management and cooperation with locals protecting the marine life

"It has been a wonderful experience. We are very impressed with the management and cooperation with locals protecting the marine life, the dive center runs like a well oiled machine. Everybody is super friendly and helpful. All in all I would most certainly recommend Wakatobi to my diving and snorkeling buddies."

Anne Kenney

Having very limited diving experience I now feel like a scuba diver and my confidence has increased 100%

"Our private guide was fantastic. Having very limited diving experience I now feel like a scuba diver and my confidence has increased 100%. All staff are fantastic and to be addressed by name personally just increases the experience tenfold."

David Stirling

Best live-aboard experience I’ve had. Boat & crew superb!

Best live-aboard experience I’ve had. Boat & crew superb. Magic pier 10 /10 – you just are 100% absorbed in the opera of nightlife. Special thanks to my dive guides, their enthusiasm is so clear. Super, knowledgeable dive guides with 100% enthusiasm – says it all!

Margrith Tomaschett

Whether above or underwater, Wakatobi is the scale for all dive resorts.

“Whether above or underwater, Wakatobi is the scale for all dive resorts.”

Jean & Elissa Remmer and Marvin Rosenbloom

Overall, a 5 Star Operation! All staff made an effort to know your name and your specific likes and dislikes.

"From the moment we arrived, in the middle of the night in Denpasar, until our departure, we have felt well cared for with every wish and needs so well taken care of. The Diving was exceptional with very professional and highly capable crews. The Dive Guides were extraordinary. Our stay was delightful. We appreciated the well-maintained facilities, hot showers, AC, and prompt housekeeping. All the staff was wonderful and friendly, with lots of attention to details. Food and Beverages were definitely a highlight with beautiful settings for the Bar. Lots of varieties in the Restaurant; for vegetarian; non-vegetarian, healthy choices and also “decadent” ones (referring to desserts). Great chef and super wait staff."

Ron and Janel Carlisle

The Pelagian live-aboard was the best dive experience ever

"Best diving and best boat I have been on. On a 1 – 10 scale, I would give a 14. Our dive guide was amazing above and below the water. Absolutely the best service imaginable." 

Paul Schmieder

A luxurious experience…first class all the way

"The cruise directors are as wonderful as before, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Our tender boat driver is excellent, and our dive guide was good at finding the little creatures. Our servers, are wonderful, cabin was plush and comfortable. Nice to return to Wakatobi and though this was my first time on Pelagian, it will not be my last."

Mark Haynes

This what a live-aboard should be. Great people, great food, great vessel, great diving.

"This is my second visit to Wakatobi, my first on the Pelagian. This what a live-aboard should be. Great people, great food, great vessel, great diving. The cruise directors and all the rest of the crew are amazing. I’ve always heard that you get what you pay for, on the Pelagian you get more. Thanks for a great week of diving on the Pelagian and on the resort."

Erica Jones

I will be back soon, truly a magical place to dive

"This is my second time at Wakatobi and just as enjoyable as the first time. It is a special feeling that the staff remembers you when you return. The whole Wakatobi experience is enjoyable; the staff is amazing and cannot do enough for you. Wakatobi does an amazing job at preserving the reefs and it is a testament to the Wakatobi philosophy. I cannot say enough good things about Wakatobi and I feel fortunate to be able to visit. I will be back soon, truly a magical place to dive. Special thanks to the dive crew, I had a great time and Wakatobi is lucky to have staff that is so passionate about diving and Wakatobi."

John & Emily Dalton

Best coral reefs I’ve ever seen with an amazing variety of sea life

"Fantastic diving. Everyone went above and beyond to help us with anything and everything. The food is exquisite, excellent variety and the vegetables are great! Love the creative pumpkin dishes – maybe a Wakatobi cookbook would be a best seller! Well done to our dives guides. They went above and beyond helping us with gear problems, photo glitches and taking us on excellent dives finding so many amazing creatures I took hours going through the photos. The staff was helpful and courteous, friendly and attentive, you have a great crew! The boat crew was also on the ball and very professional."

John & Eileen Siminger

The diving is spectacular with healthy reefs, copious fish life and lots of little things to discover on every dive.

“This is our third visit to Wakatobi and your resort continues to deliver everything (and more) that we expect from a quality dive resort. The diving is spectacular with healthy reefs, copious fish life and lots of little things to discover on every dive. Your dive guides are so knowledgeable about reef like it makes every dive not only enjoyable but educational as well. Your friendly and helpful staff, your immaculate grounds, your attention to detail, customer service makes this vacation a dream! Special notice goes to your staff – from groundskeepers to kitchen staff, front desk, housekeeping, administration, dive staff and boat crew. Each and every one of them went above and beyond to make our stay the best! Well done to you all!”

Jack Denz

The highest level of service from both the dive team and resort staff

"The highest level of service from both the dive team and resort staff, they are all to be commended. A privilege to commune with nature whilst being pampered by professionals in an idyllic environment."

Martina Birkner

Everybody is so nice and welcoming

"It was a wonderful experience for snorkelers! Everybody is so nice and welcoming, it’s just like a dream island. For single snorkelers the island is great, impossible to top!"

Ron Carlisle

The dive operation is outstanding, both boat crew and dive guides are top notch

"The dive operation is outstanding, both boat crew and dive guides are top notch. The restaurant is 5 star, with great food and service, as well as the boutique and front office, always there to help. The massage therapists were also awesome."

Sandy Meyers

The customer service is the best I have experienced anywhere

"Thank you for a wonderful dive vacation. The customer service is the best I have experienced anywhere, the food was great and the diving was well organized.  The dive masters are very professional and very nice.  Keep up the good work on taking care of the reefs. I think they are in very good hands."

Molly Burke

Pure paradise

"Lovely resort with very friendly helpful staff. The diving was great and wonderful to see such healthy vibrant reefs."

Penelope Haughwout

A level of service that is unmatched

"Best diving I have ever experienced and a level of service that is unmatched. This was a trip of a lifetime for me. All staff was exceptional with our dive guide being amazing. You will fall in love with the people and the fish here."

Siegfried Keidel

Great service and great food and great dive spots

"I was 100% satisfied – great service and great food and great dive spots."

Alice & Christian Schmid

We had a wonderful stay in your paradise, the memories will stay in our hearts.

"Thank you – we had a wonderful stay in your paradise. Everyone made our holiday unforgettable – we will come back. We were very well taken care of during our diving and snorkeling experiences so that all we could do was enjoy the beauty of Wakatobi’s unique underwater world. The memories will stay in our hearts."

Bettina Schmidberger & Wayne Stobie

We enjoyed your hospitality, our accommodation, food and diving

We would like to thank all staff and the entire team at Wakatobi for an unforgettable experience. We enjoyed your hospitality, our accommodation, food and diving. Wakatobi lives up to it’s reputation of being a 5 star dive resort and I will actively continue to recommend it. The food is outstanding, sumptuous and delicious, the service is fantastic, and the diving is exceptional thanks to a fantastic and knowledgeable dive crew. We hope to be back one day!

Masafumi & Noriko Ishizaki

Our dive guide did an excellent job and we were glad to see all the critters we wanted to see

"Thank you very much for the great care and service all around the clock. We truly appreciate it. All the staff were very friendly and hardworking. Our dive guide did an excellent job and we were glad to see all the critters we wanted to see. We are looking forward to come back and will surely recommend Wakatobi to our friends."

Scot Shapiro

Had a wonderful time diving and eating, keep up the excellent standards.

Had a wonderful time diving and eating, keep up the excellent standards. Diving is sensational – dive guides do a great job as well as the rest of the staff. Well worth the expense, the food in the restaurant is a treat.

Robert & Lisbeth Hart

The entire staff cares for you like you are long lost family

"Once again we have enjoyed our stay here at Wakatobi. The resort looks even better than when we were last here and the kitchen continues to spoil us. The dive guides and boat crew were again superlative, they take such good care of the diving guests. Thank you to the housekeeping crew who kept creating order from our daily chaos. From the top down everyone was friendly and helpful, including the transfer staff at the airport."

Andreas Wieschhoff

Top diving, Top Location and Top Food

"Fantastic and excellent resort. Top diving, Top Location and Top Food."

Chris Hardham

The dive staff is amazing and gives great service

"The dive staff is amazing and gives great service, everyone of them was very happy. The boat crew worked hard to make sure everything was perfect. The F&B crew also worked very hard to please us and all had great people skills. The appetizers and the Indonesian food station at the restaurant were always very tasty."

Christina & Rory Lavery

Our family felt very welcomed by all the staff

"I will be happy to take promotional materials to the US Embassy Community Activities Office, we have an active group of divers. Our family felt very welcomed by all the staff. The kids loved the Kids Club staff and the waiters who made origami animals and remembered which superhero they were pretending to be that day."

Gail and Jim Collins

Thank you for an enjoyable and memorable stay

"We traveled to Wakatobi after recommendations from fellow expats living in Jakarta. To us, as with many couples it is important to offer a unique experience outside of diving. The rich diversity of accessible reef life is good for snorkelers, so I didn’t feel left behind. A guide was a bonus, we have not had the luxury of that for snorkelers before. Your staff is sincere in seeking feedback and routinely offers to make our stay better. Their English is remarkably good, they remember guests’ names and greet everyone warmly. The buffet at each meal offered variety and we were satisfied with the menu selections"

Ann & Greg Ralph

Exceeded our high expectations

“Our third visit has exceeded our high expectations with great diving and great hospitality.”

Sylvia, Alexander, Vincent & Leonard Jahn

Fantastic vacation close to paradise

We enjoyed a fantastic week here at Wakatobi – the overall service level is unsurpassed. The diving was spectacular – the staff extremely friendly and helpful and our dive instructor was marvelous, very passionate, patient and highly knowledgeable so all of us could truly enjoy every dive. The quality, variety and presentation of the food was excellent and the F & B staff is amazing! 

Rob Palmer & Jude Clarke

Visiting again after 8 years, it was great to see that all of the changes were for the better. A great holiday.

"The attitude of all staff was incredibly positive. Restaurant and Kids’ Club staff made our daughter very welcome and resulted in a teary farewell. It was good to have the option of specifying a non-photography dive group, we had a great dive guide."

Graham Casden & Klara Fejer

A true paradise, where the service is exceptional, the diving remarkable and the scenery unparalleled.

"A true paradise, where the service is exceptional, the diving remarkable and the scenery unparalleled. We will be back.”

Daniel Thomas

Everything is outstanding!

“Everything is outstanding. Beautiful corals, unusual creatures, excellent guides and a wonderful variety of food.”

Glenise Buckley

Most wonderful resort and dive sites to be seen

"The resort staff, including dive team, boat, dining and housekeeping are all fantastic. The service has been amazing. Everyone is so friendly and helpful to ensure we all have a great holiday experience. Our dive guide has been the best we’ve ever had on all trips, we now appreciate the macro world due to his dedication and efforts both under the water and above."

Debbie Kaldunski

It truly is paradise!

"The diving is incredible, the staff is amazing, the food is great, the island is beautiful, it truly is paradise!"

Sylvia MacKinnon

Thank you for a perfect vacation

"World class diving at a world class resort."

David Merrilees

The diving is sublime

"The diving is sublime, matched only by the coconut sorbet!”

Susan Thrasher

There is a good system for the entire dive operation

"Dive guide is excellent and there is a good system for the entire dive operation. Food service is very nice with a very good choice of food at each meal."

Jeffrey Loschin

I came for the diving and got pampered while at Wakatobi

"Exceptional dive staff! The kitchen and wait staff are so superb, I believe I gained weight. The rooms and grounds are clean and neat, I will return and tell everyone about my wonderful experience. I came for the diving and got pampered while here."

Drew & Taylor Simon

Best service of any dive resort, anywhere in the world!

"I have enjoyed every minute of our time at Wakatobi – best vacation ever! I give huge credit to the quality and friendliness of the Wakatobi staff, whether in the restaurant, dive shop, dive boat or front desk, we really could not ask for more. The grounds are beautifully maintained, a pleasure to walk through. The restaurant selection is wonderfully diverse with many healthy options and I love the small portions, they make it easy to experiment, with little waste and less likely to overeat."

Lori Oakes

Incredible experience

Incredible experience. The staff was outstanding, so many of them went out of their way to make me feel welcome. They felt like family. I will be back.

Jim Beale

If you are looking for a 5 star resort with beautiful grounds, comfortable bungalows, exceptional food, a top of the class dive operation and a fabulous undersea world to explore, Wakatobi is the place!

"I had a wonderful stay at Wakatobi. Thanks to your great /helpful staff for taking such good care of me while I have been here. If you are looking for a 5 star resort with beautiful grounds, comfortable bungalows, exceptional food, a top of the class dive operation and a fabulous undersea world to explore, Wakatobi is the place!"

Sanna Malveholm & Martin Linden

Perfect place for macro photography!

"Fantastic diving, especially for macro. Super friendly and welcoming staff, we’ve had a great time while staying at Wakatobi. Perfect place for macro photography! Amazing food and people, a must visit for passionate divers."

George & Carolyn Horne

Paradise Island where you barely have to lift a finger

"Excellent resort and service second to none, in particular dive and boat staff. Waiting staff was also excellent, and we had the best massages ever at the spa. Pristine reefs and plenty of fish and critters are so good to see. Food is excellent and plenty of choices. Overall it has been such a pleasure to be at such a well-managed resort where every need is attended to so well. It was also great to be met at Bali and helped through the arrivals and departure procedures, and the lounge was great. We will be recommending Wakatobi Dive Resort to everyone! Paradise Island where you barely have to lift a finger – great diving on pristine reefs – very highly recommended."

Andi & Esthi Scholer

We look forward to being your guests for a fourth time.

"It was a dream come true for us to again be spoiled in Waka paradise, to relax and dive. You're doing a great job, it is well organized and terrific how the local people have contributed to our wellbeing – just paradise! Thank you very much for everything and we look forward to being your guests for a fourth time."

Eduardo Cano

All the staff at the resort were very kind, and we've had a wonderful stay at Wakatobi

"Many thanks for receiving our request for a Spanish speaking guide, our guide was fantastic. All the staff at the resort were very kind, and we've had a wonderful stay at Wakatobi. Thanks to everyone, especially our guide." 

Amy and Doug Procarione

The fish life is amazing! Muck diving was a new entertaining experience

"The fish life is amazing! Muck diving was a new entertaining experience. The tender boat driver was awesome, he always made us laugh and was right there whenever we came to the surface. The food was fabulous, the cook and our stewards kept us well fed! Doug is going to miss his ‘end of dive’ hot cocoa! Thank you to all the boat crew for everything!"

Ian and Robyn Jacobson

Pleased with the service, diving convenience and systematic approach

"As a returning guest, we have been further pleased with the service, diving convenience and systematic approach. We will certainly be back and hope we can share with our family next time. The strengths you have are location, professionalism and service, these make the experience an ultimate enjoyment. We look forward to future contact and on-going relationships."

Lisbeth Kauz & Jean Paul Egger

Wakatobi – first choice for passionate and experienced snorkelers

"As passionate snorkelers we appreciate that we have NOT been handled as secondary guests and that we got the same service as the divers. The customer support in the whole resort is very attentive and personal and we felt most welcome from the moment we arrived. The food is delicious and varied, the bungalow well equipped with the power plug station and fish ID books very useful."

Jim and Erin Brockus

The crew do a fantastic job!

"The stewards, tender drivers and all the behind the scenes crew do a fantastic job! The cruise directors are perfect hosts! Enthusiasm, knowledge and a love of diving."

Arun Vajpey

The Pelagian is a fine boat with great, friendly + helpful crew

"The cruise directors are superb guides. I was very pleased with their enthusiastic guiding. The cabins are roomy, clean and well appointed. The dive sites are well chosen and very rewarding and the food is of very good quality."

Jessica and Peter Wendel

The service on the boat, in the restaurant and the spa was excellent

"All in all we had a very nice and relaxed week at Wakatobi. The service on the boat, in the restaurant and the spa was excellent. We would recommend the resort to our friends."

Andy Ernst and Maggie Steiner

The dive sites are magnificent!

"We enjoyed our stay here very much, it is a wonderful spot and the dive sites are magnificent. Dive guides and helpers on the boat are of top level. Overall we enjoyed our stay here and we shall speak highly about this place once we are home."

Candace Pratt

We love the resort!

"The villas, the diving and the staff are outstanding!"

Jürgen Oechsler

Wakatobi is for us an “all over piece of art”

"The healthy reefs in a unique blaze of color, the knowledgeable dive guides as well as the friendly atmosphere and great cuisine. We’ll come back."

Russell and Lenora Babb

The staff are so friendly and service is excellent, we’re so glad we chose Wakatobi

"Overall an outstanding experience. The staff are so friendly and service is excellent, we’re so glad we chose Wakatobi. The bungalow is beautiful and comfortable and housekeeping staff is excellent. The snorkel guide is exceptional and the service on the dive boat is fantastic."

Geoff & Sue Walsh

Pristine underwater conditions

"Great diving experience! Awesome staff and pristine underwater conditions."

Mauro Croci and Phyllis Mangold

Exceptionally good service!

"The service (dive and resort) is exceptionally good and or a very high standard."

Ee Ming Lim and Olivia See

Nice spacious rooms and a beautiful outdoor shower

"Overall well organized, staff are very friendly and helpful, the pool is a good size, with nice spacious rooms and a beautiful outdoor shower."

Peter Dollard and Merle Westbrook

The complete package of food, diving and accommodations of exceptional quality

“The complete package of food, diving and accommodations of exceptional quality. We highly recommend this operation.”

Katie and Chuck Arnoldi

We enjoyed every minute of our stay

"This is an outstanding resort with exceptional service, a beautiful room and fantastic food. Our dive guide was fantastic and we enjoyed every minute of our stay."

Louise Millmore and Stephen Perrin

Dive staff was faultless and made our dives exciting and memorable.

"All staff without exception have been professional whilst still friendly and helpful. Dive staff was faultless and made our dives exciting and memorable."

Walter Schnell

The Fluo diving experience was spectacular, nobody should miss it

"I enjoyed the bungalow and the food. The Fluo diving experience was spectacular, nobody should miss it - it opened up a whole new world to me. To dive again through the healthy and unique Wakatobi underwater world is just a privilege."

Ralf and Karin Gugelmann

Thanks so much to all the wonderful people who made our holiday just perfect!

"Not only to the nice restaurant and diving staff but also to the people who care for the lovely garden, were folding the toilet paper, took care of our diving equipment, closed the curtains and made the circles in the sand! We appreciate that you take care of the stunning reefs, the turtles and the pygmy seahorses."

Patrick and Marie-Jeanne Menta

All we can say is Wakatobi is a wonderful place to pass your holidays. Come and judge for yourself.

"This was our 4^th visit to Wakatobi which I think says enough about how we feel about this wonderful place.  We were happy to see that since our 1^st visit in 2008, some of the same staff members were still here, showing that not only guests are treated as if they were special but staff members are also looked after.  It is good to see everyday how kind and friendly staff are, always eager to help and do anything to please the guests.  For sure, we will be back.  Thank you and all your staff for this more than pleasant stay."

Ralph and Joan Kahn

Garden of Eden underneath and paradise above

"Had a wonderful time. Everything was 5 star from service, food, diving and rooms. We hope to return someday."

Dennis and Paula Pearce

A very personal service on an island paradise, fabulous!

"The bungalows are very spacious and pleasant, all in working order which is so often overlooked in other hotels. The foot shower outside is much appreciated and the outdoor shower is lovely. The safe and fridge is also appreciated. The staff are all extremely well trained, helpful and polite; so refreshing. The food was of a high standard, plentiful and good variety and staff are always willing to make changes to menu if required. There is tasteful music in the background too. The diving was very well organized, excellent guides and boats – spoils us for ever!"

Stephen Jones

I can find no fault with any aspects of the resort

"Love the resort, I came to kite surf and had a great time. I can find no fault with any aspects of the resort – thank you."

Sharon Blythe

A MUST DO experience!

"Food and service is fantastic. The owner’s families around us is a real treat – created a homely casual atmosphere."

Jim McLennan

Pelagian is our 7th live-aboard and I have to say it is the best yet.

"Pelagian is our 7^th live-aboard and I have to say it is the best yet. Thanks to all of the crew who worked to make our trip so memorable especially my snorkeling guides who took time to sort some problems which arose inevitably after we had not dived for over a year. Thank you all and best wishes for the future."

Margit McLennan

On the Pelagian everybody gets treated like a queen and a king on an underwater castle, surrounded by a wonderful fish life.

"Thank you so much for a wonderful time on board. The cruise directors are so caring and look after everybody in great details. The food was first class and always delicious. Thank you for providing me with my own guide. He did a great job helping me with my buoyancy and photography. I loved the variety of underwater creatures. On the Pelagian everybody gets treated like a queen and a king on an underwater castle, surrounded by a wonderful fish life. I loved it!"

Vanessa Robertson

Top notch operation!

"Crew & vessel were excellent, service was outstanding. Reef and diving was world class! Look forward to returning and will recommend to others. Our dive guide has bionic vision when spotting sea life."

Raija Pohjola and Karsten Boden

This was the best boat diving we ever had

"This was the best boat diving we ever had. Excellent service with the best muck dive we had. Very experienced dive instructors and extremely helpful. We had a great time."

Katie and Chuck Arnoldi

This was an outstanding trip. We loved every minute.

"This was an outstanding trip. We loved every minute. Every single staff member bent over backwards to make us happy and are. The cruise directors were wonderful hosts and guides. We were practically impressed by the stewards. Thank you for a wonderful vacation. The food was perfect!"

Sharon and Dave Blythe

The enthusiasm for taking care of the guests is fabulous!

"It has been fantastic! The crew and the dive guides are very attentive. Thank you so much for taking care of us. The enthusiasm for taking care of the guests is fabulous!"

Ian Parkin and Leanne Russell

Overall, a 6 star experience

"Great diving off Pelagian, one of the most luxurious live-aboards we have been on. Excellent quality of food and choice. The crew are fantastic group of people, they always went above and beyond, friendly and very professional. Overall, a 6 star experience"

Leigh Hartshorn

Wonderful stay! Amazing staff!

"Wonderful stay! Amazing staff. Diving was fun! Food was first rate. We had an amazing time – thank you for making my birthday trip so enjoyable!"

Willi & Michaela Wächter

We were thrilled by the friendliness and professionalism of the staff

"We are always careful when we read many euphoric comments but Wakatobi meets it all.  We were thrilled by the friendliness and professionalism of the staff – great service from the beginning at the airport in Bali, previously during booking and the care and attention snorkelers are given at Wakatobi."

Tony & Karen Haggarty

Heaven on an island

"What a wonderful resort, beautiful surroundings, great food and the staff are amazing.  The most relaxing holiday ever.  Thank you all for the experience."

Nataliya Volosnyk

My holiday was amazing!

"I couldn’t wish for any better. Thank you for making this place so special.  My holiday was amazing."

T. Marshall Manson

All in all 5 stars!

"A fantastic and unique location with some of the best dive sites we’ve ever experienced.  The sites are great at 25 metres, 15 metres and 5 metres, so perfect for any kind of preference.  The service and support was downright luxurious.  Equipment was cleaned, moved and assembled much better than I would have done myself.  The bungalows are very comfortable and well designed.  Food was excellent, especially when you consider the remoteness of the location."

George & Teressa Kohn

Words cannot describe the level of excellence you will feel

"You have to come and experience it for yourself.  Six star service, food, diving etc.  The dining room staff is and was beyond my expectations and we enjoyed every day there."

"The dive sites are very colorful with so many fish to see and photograph – you will see more colorful fish here than any other place.  The private dive service was exceptional and our guides went out of their way to find and point out unique things.  They always kept an eye on us for safety and made sure we were having a fabulous adventure."

Jinky Dinorog & Bill Sharp

I wish we could stay longer

"We have never been to a resort where service is top notch, food is fantastic and the dive operation is spotless at the same time.  Restaurant staff are very accommodating and there is a great music selection at night.  The dive guides are very knowledgeable.  I wish we could stay longer."

Libby Owen-Edmunds

This is paradise

"The service was amazing with so many staff. The food was excellent. The corals were amazing - the best we’ve ever seen in the world. Our snorkeling guide was the best I’ve ever had who was pro-active in showing and informing us on what fish we were seeing. The location was perfect especially if you dive or snorkel."

N. Sivananthan

It is beyond beautiful!

"I must say the promotional pictures don’t do justice to Wakatobi. It is beyond beautiful. The reefs, corals and marine life are extraordinary. If I didn’t see it for myself, I would not imagine that this place really exists. The resort, service, food and staff are par excellence. Every little detail is looked and everyone is so friendly and eager to make your stay as fantastic as possible. Wakatobi is a true hidden paradise."

Jonathan & Natalya de Lance-Holmes

Great attention to detail in all service aspects

"We found Wakatobi to be a delightful setting and an excellent diving experience with great attention to detail in all service aspects. It was really welcoming, friendly and genuine with a really nice combination of informality and luxury. The food was always beautifully presented with a wide variety of food to suit most tastes. Our kids were very well looked after. The villa with its swimming pool was an immediate hit with our children. It was particularly helpful to be met by a Wakatobi representative on arrival in Denpasar. The organization of travel has great value."

Walter & Anna Schnüriger

Luxurious holiday in the middle of fantastic coral reefs

"We enjoyed our stay very much. I cannot imagine a better place for luxurious holidays in the middle of fantastic coral reefs.  There are excellent snorkeling opportunities, wonderful surroundings and a very good hotel.  Very good staff from the owners down to the garden helpers."

Margherita, Arianna & Enrico Sereno

We had two beautiful weeks

"We’d like to say thank you to everyone. We had two beautiful weeks. The diving center is among the most organized that we have been to from all over the world. All the staff was fantastic. The restaurant was very good and we ate really well. The restaurant staff is very polite and the front desk and reception staff was impeccable. Thanks a million."

Nicholas Myers

An unforgettable stay

"All the staff from the Bali team to the resort staff was lovely, friendly and warm. Our dive guide was very special; extremely knowledgeable, friendly and funny who made our dives relaxed and interesting. The restaurant staff was fantastic. They remembered what we liked and made us feel at home. The boat and diving team made everything so easy. The housekeeping staff went above and beyond their duties. The resort itself is beautiful and well maintained. I’d like to thank everyone for a fantastic holiday."

David & Alison Karlin

World-class diving and unpretentious luxury

"We had an outstanding holiday. We both feel completely refreshed. Wakatobi’s attention to detail and the staff attitude in doing everything they can do to make things perfect for us really shows. We appreciated the combination of world-class diving and unpretentious luxury"

Holly Myers

An amazing holiday!

"I had an amazing holiday! The diving was fantastic and it couldn’t have been more comfortable or easy. The food was fresh and delicious as well as varied. My accommodation was very comfortable."

Philippe Decressac

Excellent food and high quality service

"Wakatobi was very good and welcoming with excellent food, high quality service, very good organization for diving and outstanding service on the boat."

Olivier Morel

Everything was very well organized

"The food was excellent and the staff was very pleasant and polite. The rooms were very clean and comfortable"

Fabio Piombo

Excellent cuisine and good services

"Wakatobi is unique. I’ve never seen so many species of sea creatures in such little space. The Wakatobi staff is nice with excellent cuisine and good services. We hope to see you again soon."

Jeff Pentland

Stunning diving combined with outstanding, gracious service

"The stunning diving combined with outstanding, gracious service gave my family and I a more wonderful holiday than I could have imagined. We’re already planning our next visit. The dive team members were caring and attentive. We arrived as novice divers and felt like we were always in good hands. We learned a lot, developed our diving skills and have a renewed and deeper appreciation for Wakatobi’s (and the world’s) reefs. Our dive guides were incredibly patient teachers who were able to spot the tiniest creatures for us to see. The restaurant staff graciously anticipated our every need. We were impressed by the commitment to preserve the reefs with the collaboration of the local communities. It is an innovative and effective model."

Paolo Erbetta & Rosanna Sattanino

The service is of high level everywhere, not just the dive center

"The private dive guide service with private boat is a good idea and the diving center organization is Number 1. Overall, an excellent holiday with special thanks to our dive guide who satisfied our every desire and need. The service is of high level everywhere, not just the dive center. A respectable diver cannot miss Wakatobi”

Mike Fassler

Great service. Really enjoyed the experience

"Great service. Really enjoyed the experience. I have about a thousand dives from around the world and Wakatobi is in the top 3!"

John J Duggan

The Pelagian is a must do with a follow on the resort

"I have been there several times and never disappointed with either the diving or service. The Pelagian is a must do with a follow on the resort."

Ana Martin

Luxury diving at its best

"Loved the steaming hot wash cloths after each dive. The food was awesome, the cruise directors were excellent as divers, their enthusiasm is contagious. The tender boat driver was great! The entire crew bends over backwards for you. Luxury diving at its best."

Lee and Debbie Larson

Pelagian is the best, forget the rest. Best live-aboard on earth!

"Boat and crew were fantastic! This was our sixth live-aboard trip. The other five pale in comparison with the Pelagian. The kitchen / stateroom staff were top notch in every way. The tender driver was friendly and very attentive to diver’s need, The cruise directors are the replete management team. No detail is too small for them. They could easily manage any of the worlds largest hotels / resort without a hitch. Our dive guide's skills at locating hard to see underwater creatures is second to none. She sees things nearly microscopic and difficult for anyone else’s naked eye to see. She is very passionate about diving and it shows in every dive. They always go the extra mile to ensure passengers are satisfied and beyond. Many many live-aboards throughout the world, Pelagian is the best, forget the rest. Best live-aboard on earth!"

Becky and Gary Englebright

Great staff and outstanding dive guides

"Great staff and outstanding dive guides. The cruise directors did an outstanding job of taking care of us and showing us all of the cool stuff to see. Wish we could stay longer and I look forward to coming back."

Olivier and Véronique Morel

Very good organization, very good service

"Very good organization, very good service, the cruise directors seem very happy and they give a very good atmosphere on the boat. Every staff member is kind and efficient. Super clean."

Sara Moore & Cindy Jones

Wakatobi lived up to its reputation and exceeded it!

"Wakatobi is the best run facility I have ever seen. The staff on the boat and land provided unbelievable service. Wakatobi lived up to its reputation and exceeded it. We cannot tell you how much we enjoyed the trip, we felt like family here with the smiles and personal greetings everywhere. The diving was fantastic and the crew were there to help and provide additional assistance when needed, always with a smile and asking what else they could do for us. The VIP service with the phone was the 'piece de resistance'. We look forward to the next visit to Wakatobi."

Veit Hegenbarth

We would change nothing

"Wakatobi provided an extremely good overall package. We would change nothing."

Riza Wahjudi

Fantastic! Brilliant! Magnificent!

"The staff were super friendly and helpful. The resort and dive sites were second to none. You don not want to go back to the real world after spending time in this piece of heaven. The teamwork and knowledge of the staff was unquestionable- Wakatobi is not only a 5-Star resort but also a warm family environment."

Carol & Roy Bagattini

Absolutely beautiful!

"The diving was superb - easy to access and absolutely beautiful!"

Sandy & Suzy Lamont

Exceeded our expectations in every way!

"Our 11-day experience at Wakatobi far exceeded our expectations in every way. We can only say thank you for the incredible effort given to our comfort and we hope to return as soon as possible."

Kurt vom Scheidt

Slice of paradise

"This is the place for immediate and prolonged relaxation. It is impossible to experience stress in this slice of paradise."

John Miller

Unquestionably superb!

"Some of the best reefs in the world. Their dive operation is unquestionably superb."

Hedwig Bostl-Scheuringer & Sabine Plank

Memorable stay at Wakatobi

"Thanks a lot to the whole team who made our family’s stay at Wakatobi memorable! The diving, snorkeling and accommodation - not to forget the food was fantastic."

Nicole Syz

The food is amazing!

"Come to Wakatobi if you want to see all the treasures you have never seen before. The food is amazing! I love this place and I will come back for sure!"

Shannon & Melissa Schwenn

It is everything we hoped it would be!

"Great Boat! Very comfortable. Staff was excellent and always helpful. Food and kitchen staff are great as well. The cruise directors are enjoyable hosts, their passion for diving and Wakatobi shines! The dive tenders provide a quick entry and are very comfortable with little effort to get in and out. The boat is well laid out, providing excellent storage for gear."

Hakan Bohlin and Charlotte Bohlin

Very comfortable ship, amazing food. But the best of all is the Crew!

"Thank you for a perfect week! Very comfortable ship, amazing food. But the best of all is the Crew! We have heard good things about Pelagian but it was not true, it was Better!!!"

Akiko and Monty MacKenzie

All the crew are nice and friendly, everything is organized

"Thank you for making our stay wonderful and enjoyable. I cannot say how much we were impressed with your work to let us have a fun time. All the crew are nice and friendly, everything is organized. Very good food all the time! What a wonderful team! Thank you everyone!"

Pascal Lipsky

Amazing service all around the Pelagian

"We had a great week! Unique dives with experienced and flexible instructors. Amazing service all around the Pelagian. 5-star food, experienced vessel crew with memorable views of dolphins thanks to them. Attention to detail was second to none. First live-aboard experience, but doubt it gets better than this. Hope to see you again"

Peter Beerli and Irene Guess

All in all it was super awesome!!!

"We spent a heavenly week on the Pelagian. The staff was always friendly and helpful in every way. The cabin was clean, comfortable and nicely furnitured. The diving was just fantastic! The food was delicious and beautifully presented.  All in all it was super awesome!!!"

Barbara Fox

Pelagian, a light and magic experience!

"I had the best dive guide in the world and the whole crew was wonderful. A light and magic experience – the reason to dive. Amazing!"

Michael & Hilda Gibson

This was the absolute best dive resort we have ever been to

"Everyone from room service to management seemed genuinely concerned with excellence and our personal well being. People went out of their way to learn our names, our interests and often asked us what else they could do to improve our stay. The dive operation was top notch! The staff was ready for all contingencies and accommodated all our needs. The dive guides were incredible! They found so many things to show us during the dives. Thank you!"

Dale and Karen Wallace

We are overwhelmed by the diving, accommodation, staff and the food

"Extraordinary resort! We are overwhelmed by the diving, accommodation, staff and the food. I do not think I have ever taken such a relaxing trip. The attention to detail and attention to your guests is outstanding. I hope that one day we can return to your beautiful paradise. When you google dive resort, Wakatobi Dive Resort should be the only hit. Best of everything for the diving experience!"

Dan Merges

As close to perfection as you can achieve in this life

"I had an amazingly great experience here. As close to perfection as you can achieve in this life. A special thanks to the boat crew and our dive experience manager for the outstanding service. I am already trying to figure out how soon I can return. I expected an extraordinary experience and Wakatobi exceeded my expectations in every way. I will definitely be returning."

Dave Adkins

The staff was very pleasant, courteous and helpful

"Overall a wonderful experience! The staff was very pleasant, courteous and helpful. The accommodation was beautiful, boats well run, diving spectacular and the food was amazing. The cake for the 4th of July was above and beyond. Thank you."

Stephan Morey and Hilda Lopez

The best dive resort we have been to in all regards

"We were surprised by the high quality of every aspect of our stay given the distance Wakatobi dive resort is from anywhere. Food was excellent! The staff on the resort could not be better and the boat crews and guides were superior. We cannot wait to come back! The best dive resort we have been to in all regards."

Brigitte Streller & Roland Hatzenbichler

It was a perfect vacation.

"The staff was extremely friendly and the food was excellent."

Cindy Booke

The diving was incredible

"The diving was incredible and the friendships forged are unforgettable!"

Paul Severs

The diving was great and the food was excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. The diving was great and the food was excellent and varied. The staff were friendly and professional."

David Berman

Wakatobi was an amazing experience

"The dive guides were wonderful. I really appreciated their knowledge of the reef life. The staff were very friendly from the groundskeepers to the boat crew- never an unhappy face! The food was amazing! - I loved the Sambal! Wakatobi was an amazing experience. Every detail is taken care of including the airport greeting and assistance. The resort is committed to reef stewardship and engages in ethical collaboration with the local population. The valet dive service coupled with the gourmet dining and comfortable accommodation make for a memorable vacation!"

Pascal Lipsky & Family

A superb family holiday!

"Wakatobi is an outstanding dive resort offering ultimate relaxation and a stunning location. The diving instructors were exceptional, friendly and competent. The diving was very well organized. The local staff were charming and the food was healthy and original."

Jeff Smith & Kelly Piacente

Wakatobi is a wonderful resort with terrific diving

"The food was top notch. The children's program was great. Our daughter was both well looked after and entertained. The service from both the hotel and dive staff was also wonderful. Our dive guides were walking encyclopedias and took great care of us. We loved pretty much everything about the experience and our stay."

Vicki & Joel Sarver

Everyone was so nice and very helpful!

"We really enjoyed our dive vacation here! Everyone was so nice and very helpful! Our dive guide was the best we ever had. When pointing out the animals it was also written down on slates. We would highly recommend this place and hope to return someday in the future. Thank you for helping us have a great vacation!"

Bonnie Vance

The best diving and dive resort in the world!

"I had a wonderful time! This was my third time here and I plan on coming back. The food was excellent and there was a lot of it. The restaurant staff were very attentive. The housekeeping staff are always cleaning the room. The dive guides point out lots of stuff. The spa was very relaxing. I had three massages and a facial. The gift shop had lots to choose from."

Evelyn Ho and Andrew Lai

Superb food and service

"Superb food and service. The whole team did an excellent job especially our dive guide. I like their energy and enthusiasm, no complaints. Excellent service from beginning until the end. Good pre-dive briefing, good variety of dive sites"

Walter Mears

All our needs and wishes were met promptly and completely

"Wakatobi is a beautiful resort with an amazing reef system. The staff, both onshore and afloat are well-trained, exceptionally helpful and always cheerful and courteous. The accommodation is clean and comfortable, and the beds are especially comfortable."

Bob & Penny Buist

The coral was exceptional!

"Thank you for an enjoyable and relaxing week! The dive guides were excellent. The coral was exceptional and we were lucky to see Pygmy Seahorses."

Jeffrey B Mitton

Fluo-diving will expand your perception of reef communities

"Wakatobi Dive Resort offers fluo-dives which reveal the fluorescent colors and patterns of corals, anemones and fishes. The reefs are spectacular in sunlight but a different reef appears when filters reveal only fluorescence. Anemones glow deep red, feather stars glow yellow or orange and lizard fish emanate a ghostly light."

Michael Grant

Excellent food, superb diving and very gracious hosts!

"This was my third trip to Wakatobi. It offers excellent food, superb diving and very gracious hosts. I recommend Wakatobi without reservation."

Claire Faggioli & Daniel Sternberg

We had a wonderful time!

"The diving was superb, the food was excellent but the incredible staff was the true highlight. Thank you so much for our lovely stay - we hope to return soon!"

Barbara Fox

Superlative!

"Everyone I met was incredible and I especially enjoyed my photography workshop. I will return!"

Robert and Cassandra McConville

5 star food, 5 star diving, 5 star staff! Pure Luxury!

Top class food both on resort and Pelagian. Super professional dive guides. Warm and attentive service throughout resort the crew made every dive super special, as well as educational and fun. Our dive guides were always around to give advice, help and general good conversation. Everyone was always super polite, pleasant and friendly. Shall definitely recommend to friends and hopefully returning very soon!

Cindy Belcher

I do not want to leave! 

”The snorkeling was awesome and everyone from the dive crew, cleaning staff, restaurant staff and chef was outstanding. The snorkel guide was great and did a wonderful job. Normally snorkelers are not treated as well as divers but not here! It is not just for divers and I do not want to leave!“

Dongdong Gao

Better than in most of the 5 star resorts I have visited

“I received the best service in Wakatobi, even better than in most of the 5 star resorts I have visited. Underwater is amazing, super professional dive staff – the dive guide took good care of me and showed me a lot of marine life. As a lone traveler you never feel lonely at Wakatobi – you make so many new friends. The room service and food is also of a high standard, you will get what you want. Thanks to all the staff at Wakatobi!“

Galina and Slava Mareev

Superb

“The restaurant team was excellent and the food was superb. The spa service was also good.”

Gerald and Sharon Schmidt

Wakatobi needs to be on every diver’s wishlist.

“The dive team did an excellent job of taking care of our needs. Our dive guide was very good, we really enjoyed diving with him and he was excellent at finding a variety of marine life. He was always asking what he could do to improve our stay at the resort and our diving experience and made sure everyone in the dive group had the opportunity to see the creatures he found. The whole dive operation is run very smoothly. The resort staff were very attentive to our needs and we enjoyed the food very much. Gerry really enjoyed the fantastic birthday cake. This was our 3rd trip to Wakatobi and it gets better each time. The reefs are pristine and marine life abundant. We saw more on our first dive and on the house reef than you would in a week in the Caribbean. Wakatobi needs to be on every diver’s wishlist.“

Junio Melo and Gnana Araujo

Everyone made us feel like we were at home 

“This was our second time at Wakatobi and we were treated like old friends! Everyone made us feel like we were at home. The food and dives were great but the staff are the best part of the resort.”

M Lynn Crawford

The house reef is unbelievable

“From the very beginning of our visit this has been an amazing vacation. The house reef is unbelievable, I have never seen such variety of corals and fish. You can tell that everyone at Wakatobi takes pride in keeping the reef pristine. The accommodation was great, every staff member is smiling and pleasant and the restaurant is like a vacation itself. The food is fabulous, beautifully presented and tastes good! Thank you all for a wonderful time. The most beautiful underwater reef – like swimming in a fish bowl.“

Nan Goldstein

If this isn’t paradise, I do not know what is

“Everything was perfect. If this isn’t paradise, I do not know what is. The diving is incredible, the grounds feel like a botanical garden, the rooms are comfortable and private, the ocean breezes, the lull of the waves, the food – every meal was absolutely wonderful, every person on staff is friendly, accommodating and a pleasure. This was a very special trip for me, a mother daughter trip, and it is a trip I will treasure forever. Thank you! Everything was perfect, the abundance and diversity of the reefs, the laid back elegance, the food was sublime and the staff could not be friendlier or more pleasant – the best!“

Ronald and Diane Cook

Our 4th visit to Wakatobi and we will be back!

“The level of attention to appearance and functionality is great. From the dining, bungalows and public washrooms, all are well planned and executed. Such a pleasure! The dive guide was very good, patient, able to find lots of small things, catered to our requests and interests and attentive to safety which we appreciated. No matter who we spoke with they were helpful, responsive and courteous. Great client service and always with a smile. We could not have wished for anything better. Thank you so much! Our 4th visit to Wakatobi and it is better every time we come. The diving is amazing and the dive guides and crew are the best! The dining is wonderful – food and service! We will be back!“

Vickey and Will Sare

A great vacation!

“Thanks to all for making this a great vacation! We had many wonderful dives with our guides, consummate professionals and lovely people as well. The restaurant staff was effective and attentive without being intrusive. The food was wonderful and our room was always neat and clean. Above all, the reef itself was nothing short of magnificent and we are glad you are all here taking care of it. We look forward to a return visit someday. Magnificent reef, engaging and professional dive team, lovely accommodation and wonderful food – Thank you Wakatobi for a great vacation!“

Lori Ginal

The best live-aboard experience ever!

"Fabulous trip! Thank you so much for making this the best live-aboard experience ever! I will be ruined now for all future trips as I doubt my expectations will be met now that you have set the bar so high."

Michelle Scamahorn

My expectations for great service were far exceeded

"My expectations for great service were far exceeded. Our cabin was fantastic (huge) and the food! Oh the food!! Diving with the cruise directors was also excellent. They are wonderful critter hunters. Loved the minty towels – having my gear cared for – nothing else will ever meet the standard you set!"

Alexandra Streamer

The diving and service were superb

"Everyone, and I mean everyone from the stewards to the tender drivers were absolutely terrific. All consistently inquired as to how they could improve my experience. I have no complaints. The diving and service were superb. The Pelagian is heaven for a week!"

David and Natasha Ansell

The diving quality is first class, we very much enjoyed it

"The Master suite was very comfortable. The cruise directors were excellent hosts and very good and knowledgeable dive masters. The crew were friendly, quiet and unobtrusive. Excellent menu, very pleased with kitchen staff, good choice of drinks, the coffee machine was very nice.  The diving quality is first class, we very much enjoyed it. Diving from tenders was easy. Will definitely recommend to others."

Phillip Chong and Suzanna Cowling

Very comfortable dive live-aboard with fantastic guides and crew

"Very comfortable dive live-aboard with fantastic guides and crew who made our stay enjoyable. Beautiful array of marine life and corals around Wakatobi dive sites"

Bob Mallin

Most professional dive professionals ever!

"Outstanding experience, excellent service. Best most professional dive professionals ever!"

Susan Cooper-Smith & M. Scott Smith

Supreme Outstanding Service

“The food was superb, I believe the chef could open a restaurant in any major city and do quite well. All of the pampering was first rate, the restaurant and housekeeping staff were outstanding. They learned our preferences, so after asking for something once, we never had to ask again, it became part of their standard service to us. Valet diving could not be beaten, the dive guides could point out and identify marine critters, big and small. Dive safety was upheld to the highest level, dive briefings were excellent and the dive guides always looked after their group. Small group size also added to high safety standards and the boats were good. S.O.S. : Supreme Outstanding Service. The only thing we did not like about Wakatobi was leaving!“

Warren Pritchard

Always with the guest in mind

“A great resort, well run and always with the guest in mind. The diving is great, but what takes it to another level is the dive operation, the knowledgeable dive guides, the small groups and the professionalism and friendliness of the entire crew. I am just sorry my stay here was so short. If you are a diver and you can get there, go to Wakatobi.“

Uli Joos

An outstanding experience

“All crew and staff members were so dedicated to improve our diving. This was an outstanding experience which I will repeat for sure.”

Daniela Masciadri and Manuela Pfenninger

A perfect holiday

“The resort is very beautiful! The staff are very friendly and helpful, everything is organized perfectly. Dive guides are very competent and friendly and they looked after us very well, making us feel very safe. The staff on the dive boats are very friendly, helpful and funny! The equipments are in good condition, and the food was excellent, with new specialties every day. It was a perfect holiday, and could not have been better!“

Martine and Bernard Elhaik

Everything was exceptional!

“Everything was exceptional! Our dive guide was so nice and we hope to come back soon and dive again with him. The best place to live and dive.”

Mark McDonald

Another fantastic holiday!

“Another fantastic holiday! The Pelagian was amazing and very luxurious. Our bungalow at the resort was excellent and we really enjoyed the outside shower. The restaurant staff were as attentive as the last time we came, it is really nice that they know our names from day 1. Fantastic experience and some of the best diving we have ever done, we are coming back for a third time!“

Katrin Sohns

One of the most beautiful locations

“I had great service when booking and it was an amazing location with beautiful bungalows. The diving was great, with beautiful diving spots and very well organized, great diving service. The food was amazing and the staff very friendly. I have lived in Indonesia for more than 5 years and this must be one of the most beautiful locations I have been to.”

Hans-Joachim Meyer

Wakatobi has exceeded my expectations

“The two weeks on the Pelagian and at the resort have been indescribable for me. The team, the service, dive staff, boat crew and the friendly chefs were sensational. I was looking forward to this holiday and it has exceeded my expectations.“

Eduardo Morais dos Santos

Keep up the good work

“Wakatobi is one of the best trips I have done and the boat crew was good and very helpful. The restaurant and the staff was amazing, congratulations and keep up the good work!“

Detlev and Sabine Sohns

One of the few paradises in this world

“An ideal hideaway, well organized, excellent food and wonderful scenery. The staff are friendly and well qualified, and very personal and open minded. One of the few paradises in this world, well organized and maintained.“

Ann & Doc Cornwell

We have never been so spoiled before!

“Everything we experienced at Wakatobi was fabulous!! All the staff were so helpful and thoughtful, from knowing our names upon introduction, to the bed turn down, gardening etc. We have never stayed in a resort that spoils everyone and just wish you were closer to the United States. We have never been so spoiled before!”

Astrid und Dieter Steininger

Snorkelers were given the same treatment as divers

“We were very pleased that snorkelers were given the same treatment as divers. We have never seen this before and our snorkel guide was very attentive and showed us everything. Our rooms were always well cleaned and the kitchen was just a dream. The food was well prepared with perfect portion sizes and the pastries were as good as at home. All the staff were extremely nice, friendly and accommodating.”

Bernhard & Karin Fischer

There is nothing left to improve 

“We had a great time, thank you all! Everything was perfect and there is nothing left to improve. For sure, we will visit Wakatobi again!”

Claude and Henri Durand

This level of hospitality is hard to find

“Diving has been the main objective of our trips to many different parts of the world for more than 15 years and we think that Wakatobi should be used as a model. During the trip we experienced perfection in the combination between looking after the marine environment and providing access to it for divers. The dive team and dive guide looked after every detail – this level of hospitality is hard to find. The restaurant and the variety and quality of food was perfect. Our stay will remain with us like a beautiful memory.”

Cory Streisinger

Thanks for a great time!

“Beautiful snorkeling, and the staff was super friendly, helpful and professional. Great food and very comfortable bungalow. Thanks for a great time!”

Mike Hess and Hak Wong

The resort offers more than we could dream of

“Everything was perfect – what a way to visit paradise! The resort offers more than we could dream of. The staff are well trained and every detail is addressed. Thank you for making this a very special vacation.”

Pamela Martin

One of the most relaxing places on earth

“It was wonderful to finally visit Wakatobi and meet the most pleasant and professional staff I have come across. You have a beautiful island with beautiful people, thank you for inviting me for the week. I hope my story in Ocean Geographic lives up to the experience – I will do my best. One of the most relaxing places on earth – above and below the water.“

Corinne Brodbeck

Wakatobi Dive Resort is rare and unique 

“For us Wakatobi Dive Resort is rare and unique. We experienced a natural heaven that the family owners have carefully and mindfully established to blend and merge into the Lamanggau community and surrounding environment. We were fascinated and impressed at how all guests, staff and neighbors are managed with a feeling of happiness at the resort. Every part of Wakatobi is regularly maintained to the highest standards and that made us feel cared for from the moment we checked in until we left. The food was gourmet quality and the variety endless. We look forward to our next holiday at Wakatobi to experience more of the peace and tranquility that is on offer in this luxurious, yet very casual resort. Wakatobi relaxes and charms you while attending to your every need with understated luxury. We will be back.“

Woody & Lyn Savage

Friendly staff with personalized service

“Great food, wonderful service and friendly staff with personalized service. For snorkelers the house reef is beautiful and filled with very friendly fish. The water depth and currents make it possible for snorkelers to see a lot of fish and coral. Our last snorkel at Turkey Beach where we drifted back to the resort was the best. Without a doubt, the food at Wakatobi is the best resort food we have ever had! And the dining room service was perfect.“

Angie and Mark McDonald

The most luxurious dive boat we have ever been on

"We cannot find fault with any aspect of our week on board the Pelagian (other than the food is so fantastic that my wet suit is now a little tighter than it was at the start of the week!!!). All the crew and dive guides were really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, they have worked hard. The cabin was amazing – the most luxurious dive boat we have ever been on! The food was absolutely delicious. We have been spoiled. Thank you. Oh, and the diving was fantastic."

Wayne Flockhart

Brilliant holiday!

"Over the past 10 years I have been on a number of live-aboard dive holidays and I can say by far the Pelagian boat and staff has been the best. The level of service from the moment you are met at the airport and throughout the complete trip is first class. The cruise directors run an excellent operation, with the fine details. Our dive guide's excitement to every dive, both before and after is amazing. The diving from the Pelagian is made very easy with the excellent crew. The food.....the food....again is amazing. Nothing is too much trouble for any member of the staff and I would highly recommend the Pelagian to anyone. Thank you for a brilliant holiday"

Mike and Kristy Barnes

Our time on the Pelagian has been super and relaxing

"This has been a wonderful holiday and the time on the Pelagian has been super and relaxing. The cruise directors have been great hosts, they made sure that everything ran smoothly and our every wish was catered for. The crew on board have all been absolutely first class and nothing has been too much trouble. The chef has surpassed all expectations in terms of the quality and variety of all the meals. It has been fantastic to dive with dive guides who have so much enthusiasm and knowledge of the dive sites and their inhabitants. Shelly has made each and every dive a real pleasure and a huge amount of fun. Everything on board has run smoothly and been well organized. Just right!"

Ivan and Anja Lemmens

Everything was perfect

"Best live-aboard ever! Very nice crew, Michelin star food (you can order what you like), great diving. Everything was perfect"

Nancy Callahan

Efficiency, Excellence, Exceptional!

"No criticism, only praise and high praise for all aspects. The staff were professional, happy, helpful, always ready to go beyond. The food was truly excellent (even if too much) loved every meal. Impressive boat quality, everything has been thought about and prepared for with careful detail."

Yvette and Douglas Singer

Super staff and dive guides

"Our dive guide was so very passionate it is a pleasure to be with her underwater. We loved our time at Wakatobi and Pelagian."

Eric & Jacquelyn Luertzing

Fantastic staff, food and accommodations

"Fantastic staff, food and accommodations. This was our 2^nd trip to Wakatobi and 1^st trip on the Pelagian. Kudos to all the crew"

Eric Libby

A blissful vacation / dive experience

"The boat was every bit as nice as I had been led to believe. The staff were great. I can’t think of anything they did that was not above and beyond expectations."

Uli Joos

Very beautiful dive spots, excellent and extremely professional dive guides

"This trip is an emotional and visual overload. The most impressive trip I ever did. Very beautiful dive spots, excellent and extremely professional guidance, very good explanations, very friendly and supportive crew, excellent food. I will definitely book once more!"

Hans-Joachim Meyer

The best vacation time I have ever had

"This Pelagian cruise is the best vacation time I have ever had. The team, the food, the diving places and very professional guidance from the dive instructors was perfect. This trip is the highlight of my life!"

David and Leslie Howell

The service was top notch and everyone appeared to be genuinely friendly

"We have been on several live-aboards in Australia and the Caribbean, and this has definitely exceeded our expectations. In the hospitality, you don’t have to look quite too hard to see some people that aren’t happy or don’t take pride in their work, this was certainly not the case on the Pelagian. The service was top notch and everyone appeared to be genuinely friendly and went over the top for the guests at every opportunity. All the time, the crew seemed to be cleaning something or caring for the guests. The dive sites were wonderful and all the dive guides were great at spotting interesting fish and creatures. The attentiveness between the dives was spectacular as well. Hot drinks, hot towels, hot showers on deck and hot snacks provided a level of service we have not experienced before. Even behind the scenes, we would notice great pride in the product being offered. Paying attention to the little things like straightening out the place-mats on the table, vacuuming the rug every day, adding mint smell to the hot towels between dives, custom breakfasts and menu options for lunch and dinner all added up to a wonderful experience."

Elena Ruleva and Aleksandr Galittckov

Professional crew, Magnificent diving!

"We very much liked the yacht. Friendly crew, dive guides, tasty food, purity, care of everyone. We are very happy with the stay on the Pelagian yacht."

Masatoshi and Kaoru Nakanishi

The Pelagian have both good food and good diving which exceeded our expectations

"Our first time on a live-aboard, so we were worried about getting seasick, but it was no problem at all. Our stay was very comfortable and we enjoyed it very much. Very nice diving plus very nice food. There aren’t many places like this, the Pelagian have both good food and good diving which exceeded our expectations. We didn’t skip any dives. Hot shower after the dives was very good. We saw 2 different kind of pygmys. Thank you very much. We recommend Pelagian. Diving, Food, Shower, Bed, everything is fantastic!"

Arthur Ginsberg & Caroline Clarke-Ginsberg

This place is outstanding

“This is truly a lovely and restful place. Your attention to detail and the cheery, generous professionalism of all staff we interacted with creates, via grace and selflessness, peace. Both old world and high-tech, sanctuary and activity-haven. This place is outstanding!“

Chuck Hopf

The kind of service you can expect from Wakatobi

“Get some soup at the buffet and forget your soup spoon – it may get to the table before you do. That is the kind of service you can expect from Wakatobi!”

Cindy & Steve Moore

Wakatobi is the best

“The diving at Wakatobi is outstanding, that is well known. But an equally important characteristic is the world class customer service seen in every member of staff. Wakatobi can teach customer service to any service industry, and any organization. They make you feel at home on the first day, and it gets better every day after that. There are so many places we want to visit, but we keep coming back to Wakatobi because it is the best.”

Cliff & Judy Fischer

Perfect honeymoon for a dive loving couple

“We would love to encourage our friends to visit Wakatobi and would love to bring our family here one day! Our honeymoon could not have been more perfect for a dive loving couple! The staff really made us feel special from day one.”

Doris & Thomas Hoffmann

A perfect diving vacation of a high quality standard.

“We had a very nice and comfortable stay here at Wakatobi. We enjoyed the food and the many choices for lunch and dinner. The diving was arranged perfectly, and we enjoyed the different dive sites with the dive guide being an excellent spotter. A perfect diving vacation of a high quality standard.”

Federico Marmori & Amy Fasola

A pleasant surprise 

“The food is really good, with quality exceeding our expectations considering where the resort is located. The resort staff including the dive staff were all really friendly. Being called by our names the first day we arrived was definitely a pleasant surprise, and the bungalow was very good.”

Inge Puchta

A beautiful place with fantastic diving and perfect service

“What a beautiful place with fantastic diving and perfect service all the time. I know I will come back!“

Maisa & Olli Itkonen

A stress free holiday, the best ever! 

“Our expectations were high before coming but Wakatobi has succeeded in exceeding them! We enjoyed the high quality of the dive center, restaurant and housekeeping and very happy with our beach bungalow which was quiet and had a lovely view. The reefs are in good condition and there is plenty to see, the dive guide was excellent and we had a good laugh with him. Everything was well organized and you can see some thought has been given into how things work the best way. The food was delicious, a joy for both mouth and eyes, and we enjoyed the meals every day. The staff at Wakatobi is excellent, they remember our names! We did not wear shoes during our stay, it was a stress free holiday, the best ever! If you appreciate excellent marine life in a tranquil atmosphere, impeccable service on board and in the restaurant, five star food three times a day, try Wakatobi. It might be the right place, for us it certainly is.“

James Foley

A great experience

“I was here 10 years ago and I am pleased to say the resort is still excellent and more so! The food which was always very good is now more like a five star restaurant. This was a great experience and I will be back before another 10 years pass!“

Jill Andersson & Anneli Lindberg

We are super pleased and absolutely loved our stay here

“Great service and great staff both on land and on the boat. The food is to die for! Overall we are super pleased and we absolutely loved our stay here.”

Jim Berryhill

A marvelous experience to match the amazing marine environment 

“This is an extremely well run establishment. The entire staff is to be commended for exemplary service, with the dive staff being professional, educational and efficient, and the front desk being kind, helpful and attentive. All reflect well upon the organization. The dining staff is marvelous, with everyone being cheerful, jocular and congenial. All considered, this has been a marvelous experience to match the amazing marine environment.”

Linda & Paul Katz

We loved everything about Wakatobi!

“We loved everything about Wakatobi! The folks who work here are very genuine people who like what they do for a living – the happiness of everyone at Wakatobi shines through! We will be sadly leaving Wakatobi but will be planning a return trip in the near future.”

Lizzy McAninch

The ideal place for an adventurous, yet luxurious vacation

“Wakatobi is the ideal place for an adventurous, yet luxurious vacation on a pristine coral reef. The accommodations were outstanding, staff friendly and professional, and diving superb. There are many options when it comes to dive travel, but I am sure I will make my way back to Wakatobi in the future. Thank you so much for everything.”

Marisol Garza

Staff seem to anticipate your every need

“The staff and resort are amazing – this is by far my favorite dive resort. The food is fabulous and I will definitely miss the wonderful desserts. I visited Wakatobi 8 years ago and have seen incredible improvements in the service. I love the fact that all the staff (diving and resort) seem to anticipate your every need. I do not recall that level of service on my last visit, and back then I thought it was very good! I also want to thank the dive staff for the care they give to the reef.“

Mary Mac Manus & Jeremy Vogler

Amazing hospitality all around

“We have had a beautiful time here with our children and we have particularly enjoyed the diving and the friendliness of the staff. The most beautiful coral in the world. Beautiful and safe diving for our two eleven year olds with amazing hospitality all around. We will definitely come back!”

Niels & Susanne Hasse

A very good place to dive

“Many thanks to the whole crew, who have perfect organization, are friendly and always supportive. We will recommend Wakatobi if we meet any other divers, it is a very good place to dive.”

Roni Beer

A truly wonderful experience

“All your staff are very friendly and welcoming, although I traveled by myself, I never felt alone. The dive sites were amazing and your guides very professional, informative and reassuring, all of whom went out of their way to make sure I had a good experience. The restaurant staff are also very helpful and unfortunately on their recommendations I ate far too much! The whole experience has been wonderful, from the early days of booking the holiday right down to where I go next in Bali. Just get up and be in the right place at the right time, the rest is done for you! A truly wonderful experience. Many thanks and hopefully see you again in the future!"

Samson Au & Mitchell Yeung

Good food and very friendly staff

“Good food and very friendly staff. The daily diving was well organized with very good equipment and diving support.”

Sara Soulier

Private dining experience was beautiful and memorable

“The resort is well maintained, and the staff are helpful, funny and extremely lovely! The diving staff is knowledgeable and professional, and my guide was the best dive guide I have ever had on dive trips. I was very impressed with the expertise, demeanor, good eye, and accommodating service, and all the boat crew were very helpful. Kitchen and dining staff are very friendly and helpful, they even knew all our names which is a special touch. The food options and quality was great and the private dining experience was beautiful and memorable, with again, great service.”

Stefan Gabriel

I leave Wakatobi with a big smile and a few tears

“I leave Wakatobi with a big smile and a few tears because your staff is really, really nice, and it feels like leaving friends. I spent an excellent 10 days here and after 2 days I had no idea what day of the week it was! Thank you.”

Su-Mae Khoo & Brian McDairmant

The quality and service which can only be described as superb

“We had heard and read reviews about the food at Wakatobi but nothing prepared us for the quality and service which can only be described as superb. The beach bungalow was absolutely lovely and we only wish we had more time during busy dive days to just sit and enjoy the setting. A rare gem in Indonesia – other dive operations have much to learn from Wakatobi. Thank you!”

Wade Hughes

Our third visit, and we are already planning our next trip

“Again a superb dive location, with exemplary service in all spheres. Great to come back to great dive locations, variety of species and ease of diving. Our third visit, and we are already planning our next trip.”

Wayne & Pam Osborn

Our third trip and another excellent experience

“Our third trip and another excellent experience of the famed Wakatobi walls. Fabulous photographic opportunities with first rate attention from the staff. We have been fortunate enough to have the same dive guide on all trips and consider him a close friend. Nothing is too much trouble. The standard of service on the boats and in the resort is outstanding. Wakatobi feels like a second home.”

Detlev and Barbel Partu

Super service and organization

"Super service and organization, friendly staff. Good food! Nice dives! Many thanks to all the people on board!"

Brigitte Whiteside

5 star all the way!

"The crew was absolutely great, very friendly & helpful. The food was very tasty with a nice variety and very good quality. Congratulations to the chef! The diving was excellent, be it service before and after; on the tender, the briefings and evening presentations. I have rarely seen someone like our dive guide who had such enthusiasm. 5 star all the way."

Sylvia Rubli

Perfectly organized dive yacht

"Perfectly organized dive yacht. It’s a great pleasure to be so spoiled in every way; excellent food and attention to detail, extremely friendly and helpful crew, lots of space; much appreciated the diving and our dive guide who was great. The Cruise Directors were also wonderful. The trip could not have been better. In short : It was just wonderful! Thank you all very much."

Edith Oppenheimer

Beautiful boat and the diving was incredible

"Fantastic week on the Pelagian. What a great crew, beautiful boat and the diving was incredible. Thank you, I will be back!"

Joseph and Michelle Fung

The Pelagian experience was phenomenal!

"All the staff were extremely attentive and made every moment of our vacation perfect. The rooms are very spacious and the whole boat very comfortable. The dive locations were awe inspiring with the diversity of the fish and corals. Thank you to our dive guides for finding the smallest of sea creatures and for taking care of us during the night dive, with their utmost care and attention. Both chefs did a wonderful job serving truly 5 star cuisine while we sailed in the middle of the ocean. The snapper was delicious and also the chicken and beef! Thank you for the noodles every morning too! The tender boat driver was great before and after each of our dives helping us with our equipment and always asking if we enjoyed our dives! So happy with the amazing dive location scouting he did and happy he has the site named after him!"

Linda Katz

All staff was only Perfect!

All staff was only Perfect! Catered to our every need. Fun, smart, and as a snorkeler my guide made my trip even more perfect if that is possible! I lost all my fears of snorkeling because my guide helped me and encouraged me. I hope to return to Pelagian someday soon or 2 years. I hope to see the crew again. Thank you all for the wonderful trip!

Owen Fielding

A class above! - Fantastic week on Pelagian

"Many thanks to the Cruise Directors and the Pelagian team for a fantastic week. Kathy and I actually muck diving now!! Food and accommodation are fantastic also!"

Chrisanda Button & Rickie Stern

Beautifully appointed boat, excellent cuisine, attentive service

"We were very pleasantly surprised to enjoy 2 days of good muck diving as well as some lovely walls and reefs. We appreciated the fact that back to back guests enjoyed four good dives on transfer day. Thank you for helping me don my gear in the water. We’ll probably be back"

Volker and Petra Haas

Great experience, very friendly staff, all of them!

"Great experience, very friendly staff, all of them! Beautiful reefs. Really good place for diving and the service on the Pelagian was excellent! We will come back for the 5th time, we promise!”

Carole Anderson

Have never experienced such a high standard of food at a dive resort

“Staff were very professional and friendly with everyone remembering your name and preferences. The food and accommodation are first rate, I have never experienced such a high standard of food while at a dive resort. The reefs are beautiful and the water generally clear. The dive guides are helpful and good at spotting the macro critters. Overall, a very relaxing holiday in a beautiful resort with great staff.”

Carol Roedder & Eric Ault

World class service – World class diving

“We returned and brought my brother and his wife. That says it all, we love this place and love the fish book being in the room. World class service – World class diving. So many wonderful sites!”

Carola Nilsson & Ben Wrede

Truly amazing

“Greatest variation of coral and fish we ever experienced – truly amazing!”

Craig & Denise Cipolla

There is a warmth and welcome by all staff without exception

“Wakatobi is truly exceptional in the level of catering, friendliness and valet services. The fact everyone knows and greets you by name is very special, and there is a warmth and welcome by all staff without exception. Our Divemaster is fabulous, attentive, informative and very intelligent. He skillfully adapts to your desire, style and speed of diving, and safety is paramount. His professionalism exceeds any experience in our 10+ years of diving all over the world! Both dive guide and the boat crew anticipate your needs and are readily present but not intrusive. The chef is spectacular with each dish delicately prepared in small servings and replenished when needed. This is not a grub line as most other dive resorts produce with the dishes being unique, flavorful innovative and versatile. We love the new bathrooms, with bungalows being very comfortable, truly excellent and we will be back! Five star diving and service in a remote paradise! Exceptional food and pampering make for a memorable holiday.”

Francesco Cavallaro

A slice of paradise – A balm for tired souls

“Definitely the best corals I have ever seen and the variety of fish is astounding – I will come back soon with an underwater camera! The people here are also the friendliest and most accommodating, the combination of over and underwater made this a trip to remember for a long, long time. The most pristine reef I have never seen! A slice of paradise – A balm for tired souls."

Kenneth & Edna Brubaker

One of the best dive trips ever

“One of the best dive trips ever (we have been diving since 1983)! The dive operation is excellent. All dive staff and boat crew are very helpful and knowledgeable, and our dive guide was excellent. The restaurant staff is also very helpful and courteous with the cuisine being excellent. The accommodation is very good, everything was clean and good quality. We hope to return in 2016.”

Lillard & Pamela Brown

Excellent service throughout the resort

“Thank you for the excellent service throughout the resort. Everyone was especially friendly and helpful. Your island is beautiful and the diving was one of our best experiences.”

Loyd & Linda Shantz

We had a wonderful 2 weeks here 

“We had a wonderful 2 weeks here. Your employees are all such hard workers and we felt well cared for from the gentlemen who met us on arrival at Denpasar until we left. The dive/boat staff were really great, as was the land based staff. The food was excellent, and we really enjoyed the creative salads, fresh fish, sushi, and variety of fruits and deserts. We really liked our dive guide, we just had to say it! We were blown away by the beauty of the corals, sponges, creatures and fish here.”

Marty Aronson

First class five star dive resort

“Great visibility with very professional staff at a perfect remote location. First class five star dive resort.”

Monika & Max Cascone

The staff are what make Wakatobi a great resort

“All staff, boat, dive, kitchen and maintenance are superb – it is incredible that everyone knows our names on the first day. Food is very good, and the rooms are very nice – we really like the outdoor shower. We had a great dive guide, with a very thorough greeting upon arrival and making sure we were settled, and very enthusiastic and always asking how our dives could be improved. The staff are what make Wakatobi a great resort – we have never experienced such attention to detail and true service with a smile at any other resort.”

Phia Sherry

Just as incredible as I remember from 2012

“This place is just as incredible as I remember from 2012! I cannot stress enough how friendly and helpful everyone is and I learned so much from my photo class.”

Richard & Wendy Pearce

Excellent teamwork and good value for money

“Service all round is first class, with excellent teamwork and good value for money. The staff have been friendly, attentive and requests have been dealt with extremely efficiently.”

Stephanie & Vincenzo Apuzzo

The experience was again the top of the top

“We came last year with two of our friends, and came back this year with four of them. The experience was again the top of the top with all staff being friendly, patient and helpful. We stayed two weeks and the food was fantastic with a lot of variety. The diving was great, pristine reefs from top to bottom, again the boat crew were full of care and friendly. Our dive guide from last year and this year was fantastic, and a major pull for us to come back again and bring more friends.”

Yu Yi Wong & Shu Mei Yap

Cannot stop raving to my friends about this amazing place

“This is one of the greatest diving trips I have been on so far. From the dive sites, service, villa and food, the standard has been impeccable. This has been a simply fantastic and tremendously enjoyable trip. It is perfect and I cannot stop raving to my friends about this amazing place. Simply memorable!”

Briana Jones

We very much appreciated all of the staff

“We very much appreciated all of the staff, dive guides and boat crew, as well as the restaurant staff – all were exceptionally friendly.”

Gilles Nebel

The service has surpassed our expectations completely

“We had a wonderful stay at Wakatobi, an outstanding diving area with little to compare to it. The service has surpassed our expectations completely, and after an overdose of kindness, we will feel weird when we return to Switzerland.”

John & Fairbourne Frye

Highest compliments to the staff

“First of all highest compliments to the staff who helped arrange our arrival and answered all my questions with so much information, and helped guide us through customs and to our Bali stopover hotel. Once we arrived we were continually surprised, pleasantly, at how well the resort is organized. As for the diving, you run such a well-organized and professional operation, the boats are the perfect size, the equipment is good quality and the details of preparation, logistics and customer service are all well taken care of. It is obvious how much goes on behind the scenes to put it all together, and many thanks to our dive guide for her guidance and knowledge. Many thanks also to the restaurant staff who were all ready with a friendly welcome at every meal, and the food was excellent.”

Scott Friedman

A five star experience all around

“Superb diving and an excellent selection of delicious and healthy foods at every meal. The accommodations and facilities were comfortable, stylish and well maintained. But most of all the staff are friendly, helpful, hard-working and eager to please, making it a five star experience all around. This was our second visit to Wakatobi and we are already planning a third.”

Suzanne Frey

An outstanding stay! – Everything I expected and more

“An outstanding stay! It was everything I expected and more. From the Bali arrangements to the travel to Wakatobi, and the room was fantastic. I was so impressed with how everyone knew my name on the first day, this is a five star experience for divers. All the dive guides and boat staff were great. It is rare a brochure or website live up to reality but Wakatobi is everything it seems and more.”

Ingrid Kvale

Stunning luxury resort

“Stunning luxury resort, the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The dive guides are highly knowledgeable and experienced. Thank you for a wonderful stay, I look forward to coming back soon. Thank you to all the staff for their hospitality!” 

Mazuin Ismail and Izma Idris

Everything ticks like clockwork

”Staff at the long house and boutique were very helpful and always smiling, always suggesting daily activities you can do. Restaurant staff friendly and attentive, great food and selection. The dive team had great team work, friendly, always smiling very good at spotting different sea creatures, very disciplined and knowledgeable too. They know how to make us happy, confident and dive safely. Everything ticks like clockwork, a hard thing to achieve indeed.Dedicated staff, good system, great managers are among things that made us have a really great time. We will come back soon!“ 

Mel Zimowski

Wakatobi is a magical place

”I have had a wonderful time during my stay at Wakatobi. In many ways Wakatobi is a magical place, the diving is fantastic with many diverse and exotic types of sea life on nearly pristine reefs. The resort is both sophisticated and tasteful, from the architecture to the cuisine and everything in between. The resort staff do everything they can to make your stay truly exceptional and make you feel like a highly valued guest every moment of your stay. As I reflect on all the thoughts I have had during my visit to Wakatobi, perhaps the one that best summarizes the experience is : This must be how those who can afford to vacation anywhere would want to spend their diving holiday.“

Christine Byrer

I will suggest and recommend Wakatobi to dive friends

“I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff are all wonderful! I loved my hot stone massage and the boutique is well stocked! The shampoo and conditioner provided was awesome and smells very nice. Love the tapas style food spread. I will suggest and recommend Wakatobi to dive friends, I like that you post maps and printout all of the dive sites.”

Chris & Owen Hancock

We had amazing service from start to finish 

“We had amazing service from start to finish, from being greeted at Denpasar, with arrangements for luggage etc to the arrival at Wakatobi. The food is magnificent as is the service in the restaurant, with prices for drinks and purchases in the boutique very reasonable. The dive team and boat crew were very professional, and Blade would have to be the best dive site we have ever experienced! We loved the daily towel sculptures on our bed, and thanks for the San Miguel!”

Matt & Christhol Swanson

The best food and diving to be had, and service with a smile

“A very welcoming resort, with good work by all to make it an enjoyable stay. The best food and diving to be had, and service with a smile.”

Tim and Robin Kirkpartick

The magic of Wakatobi should be experienced by all divers

”Our third visit to Wakatobi finds the resort better than ever. The dive staff and crew remain professional and top notch. The guides are beyond compare showing us Wakatobi’s hidden treasures dive after dive. Food and beverage service was outstanding and the food was actually better than last year. The staff are as friendly and efficient as ever! After diving many places in the world during the past 35 years, Wakatobi is our clear favorite! The magic of the diving and the resort itself should be experienced by all divers.“

Tom Flaherty and Morag Blazey

Dived all over the world and this is the best we have seen!

”The dive operation is well thought out, our dive guide was excellent and knowledgeable, he made our trip! The boat crew could not be more helpful, all together a lovely team. We have dived all over the world and this is the best dive operation we have seen! The food is exceptional as is the team, everyone knowing our name was a welcoming gesture on our first day and throughout. The gardeners and security are also always polite.“

Irina Shestakova and Evgeny Razumov

Everything was perfect

“Everything was perfect, awesome dive sites! Professional dive masters, delicious food and caring friendly staff. Thank you and we will definitely come again.”

Cathy and Alan Bourne

Wonderful, welcoming and wish we did not have to say farewell

“We had a wonderful stay. We cannot praise all the staff enough. They were welcoming, kind, friendly and attended to all our needs in a no fuss and efficient manner. We were amazed at how good the food in the restaurant was, great variety, delicious and very well presented. The staff were all lovely and kind, again attending to our every need. The dive team was great very well organized and they have thought of everything, hot peppermint towel in between dives, cakes cookies and sandwiches were on the boat if we were feeling hungry after a dive, also hot drinks and cold water are all provided and greatly appreciated. I had a wonderful time snorkeling with my guide who had so much knowledge which he was willing to share with me and he taught me a lot. I also did my open water course there at the resort and the instructor I was provided with was kind, caring, patient and professional which was great to get me through the course. Wonderful, welcoming and wish we did not have to say farewell. A true island paradise.”

Karla and Adam Tyrrell

Our Dive Guide made every dive amazing

“Our Dive Guide was a fun, interesting, knowledgeable and highly skilled professional. He made us feel safe and comfortable if we felt nervous and made every dive amazing. The food is great and everyone makes you feel very special. That goes from all the staff, and the owners should be very proud of their excellent customer service provided at the resort. We found all things amazing at Wakatobi, from the reefs and dive guides, to the restaurant and food which all made for a very special stay and we can’t wait until we can come back to your beautiful resort again.” 

Malcolm Royal

Wakatobi is exceptional – passion in everything that happens here

”Wakatobi is exceptional, there is passion in everything that happens here. The staff are phenomenal, service is of the highest standard and nothing is too much to ask of them. We would like to return again sometime in the future. The quality of the reefs is to be commended, the diving staff are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The chef and his team produce meals which made you look forward to every meal. The freshness of the produce is incredible considering the remoteness of the resort. Wakatobi is definitely our kind of place, it is the staff that makes it what it is.“

Anna Maria de Freitas and Dave Pass

Thank you for another memorable visit

“Thank you for another memorable visit. We can’t wait to come back again. We appreciated all the little improvements that the resort has made since our last visit two years ago as we know how much hard work and effort goes into creating such an amazing guest experience. Every member of the resort team from the dive guides to the gardeners are genuinely happy with their job and happy to help a guest in any way to improve their experience and that says a lot!”

Janice, Murray and Mary-Kate Fain

Worth flying half way around the world!

“The diving was fabulous. Healthiest reefs we have ever seen and abundant with sea life. Lots of animals and corals to see and photograph. The dive guides were the best, they were patient, gracious and informative. Murray took a 3 day photography course and the photography was amazing. The boats were roomy and well designed. The quality and variety of the food was excellent. The staff serving and bartending were most enjoyable. Our bungalows were nicely decorated, roomy and the outdoor showers were a highlight. Worth flying half way around the world!”

Joseph Luk and Moira Moser

A fantastic experience for snorkelers…

“Thank you all for a magical holiday. The snorkeling was fantastic and the guides were terrific. All the staff were great! It is an amazing place. Wakatobi is a fantastic experience for snorkelers as well, the best we have ever found!” 

Charmaine Jeffees

A perfect location for a new, nervous diver

“Thank you so much to your amazing staff there at Wakatobi resort. The professionalism of the dive team made for an incredible dive experience for my 6-year old and 9-year old boys and two nervous adults. Also a big thank you to the boat crew for looking after us as well and keeping a watchful eye on the two little boys. A big thank you to the restaurant team, who anticipated our every need and want. Two fussy boys who only want rice and pasta and the team ensured they were catered for. A perfect location for a new, nervous diver the expertise of the dive team and their gentle encouragement made for an incredible experience.”

Nollie Pretorius

Thank you Wakatobi we had a wonderful time!

”Thank you Wakatobi we had a wonderful time! Accommodation, food, staff and dive guides are first class The diving is WOW fantastic! The combination of excellent dive boats and their crew, the knowledge of the dive guides, beautiful underwater scenery and fantastic dive sites makes Wakatobi resort an absolute winner. An absolute divers paradise, perfect setting, well organized, great staff and amazing diving!“ 

David Klaus

Could not have asked for a better dive guide or dive experience

”The diving at Wakatobi is amazing. The volume and variety of sea life is incredible. This is one of the healthiest and diverse reef system I have ever dove, but what really makes the stay as pleasurable and memorable was the staff and the amazing customer service. Everyone knew my name and went out of their way to make sure every need was met. The hotel and restaurant staff were friendly and attentive.

The boat crew were experienced and took care of everything, so all you need to do is show up and dive. Our dive guide was exceptional and went out of his way to tailor the dives to our wants. He made sure to point out sea life we never would have seen and also point out interesting things to take pictures of. He asked on every dive if we wanted to do anything differently and made sure to customize the dives to our needs. We could not have asked for a better dive guide or dive experience.

The facilities are excellent and the food was always very good. My only complaint is now I am forever going to compare future dive trips to this one.“

Meylan Stampfli

Second best place in the world, next to paradise!

“Great vacation in a natural environment extremely well preserved and enhanced. All is calm, classy and with quality here. The staff are very friendly and they listen to your requests. Their assistance and support are excellent. The food is a feast for the palate and the eye, a moment of excellence every time. The new year’s eve party was at the height of everything else. Second best place in the world next to paradise! Very kind and well-trained staff to make what you wish a reality, beautiful environment on land as in the sea, refined cooking!” 

Rosa, Francis, Ally and Aidan Feeney

Our experience was amazing – first-class all the way

“Our experience was amazing – first-class all the way. The place is charming and beautiful. The food was very good with a variety of choices. The restaurant staff was always polite and accommodating. The dive crew was number 1. Superb and very calming and knowledgeable. Our dive guide made our experience here a good one. Overall: I would definitely come back and send my friends here.” 

The Jenkins family

Thank you for the wonderful experience at Wakatobi

“Thank you for the wonderful experience at Wakatobi. Breathtaking reefs and fantastic service both above and underwater! A memorable way to start our 2015 new year!” 

Daniel and Lilian Waldispuehl

All the staff are extremely helpful and very friendly

“It was all fantastic. All the staff are extremely helpful and very friendly, we immediately felt like home. Food was excellent and special requests were received immediately. Bungalows are set in perfect conditions, plus prefect room service. The diving at various places was very nice and we had a superb guide on our side. Thank you for a wonderful time at Wakatobi.”

Ines and Roy Hitchman

In a class of its own

“Wakatobi is what we call in German language a Gesamtkunstwerk – in a class of its own.”

Chris Dransfield and Dixie Dean

Diving, food, accommodation: superb

“Everything has been superb; the diving, the food, staff and accommodation. Many places claim to be environmentally friendly, but at Wakatobi the hard work of protecting our seas and reefs is evident on every dive!” 

Fred, Sherill and Alec Carden

What a perfect place for a first dive experience!

“Our dive guide was great, personable, assuring, knowledgeable and providing support as needed. Resort was comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable. The staff were warm, friendly and made us welcome. The food was lovely. We had a spectacular new year’s celebration, beats last year on the beach in Bali by a long shot! From the moment we stepped off the plane in Wangi-wangi we were very well taken care of. What a perfect place for a first dive experience! Great instruction and amazing reef!” 

Cathy, Lindsay, Nicole and Connor Sanford

Exceeded our expectations – and we have high expectations!

“Exceeded our expectations – and we have high expectations! The food, service, diving and accommodations were outstanding! The dive guides speak a variety of languages to accommodate just about everyone! Pertaining to our experience, ask for nearly impossible and they will find a way to make it happen, everyone works hard to make you comfortable!”

Dave Koehler and Michaela Jaeger

Amazing experience, we will be back for sure!

“Amazing experience, we will be back for sure! The whole crew was outstanding and the cruise directors just rocks! Thanks a million!”

The Foreman Family

All our requests were met with pleasant smiles and efficiency

“Thank you for an amazing experience! The reservation experience, Bali days and throughout our stay in Wakatobi could not have been smoother. All our requests were met with pleasant smiles and efficiency. The dive sites for macro and coral could not be beaten. Our dive guides were professional and top notch, they couldn’t do enough for us.”

Bob and Beth Hart

Superb dive sites with great ease of access & knowledgeable guides

“I have been a diver for over 40 years. The Wakatobi dive experience offers superb dive sites with great ease of access as well as knowledgeable guides. When combined with luxury accommodations and fine dining, this resort rises to the top. Every single staff member was warm, cordial and helpful. We would all love to return! As a marine biologist I appreciate the protective and instructive stance the dive guides take with their guests. This will preserve the reefs for future divers and have long-term benefits for the local community.”

Cindi Jinneman and Will Shelton

Wakatobi team provided us a world-class experience

“The staff are incredible! The ability to remember each guests name by the first day is special. The level of service and safety is amazing. During a night dive on the house reef I saw a boat crew watching from the dock, run and lift a rope so a diver would not catch on his valve. The food and beverage team, the boat crew, housekeepers, gardeners and management all worked together to provide us a world-class experience.”

Don Anderson

Wakatobi and the Pelagian, nothing else comes close!

“I have been diving for over 15 years and have been to dive resorts all over the world. I am often asked to name my favorite resort or live-aboard. It is often a hard question to answer since I have been to so many. Now the question has an easy answer, Wakatobi and the Pelagian, nothing else comes close! My only constructive comment is that the resort is even better than advertised. I thought that the resort boats would just take guests out on the house reef. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that they took us to sites that were comparable to the ones visited on the Pelagian. The resort, food, staff and facilities are outstanding. I hope to be back soon. If you are even a little bit interested in diving and want to experience heaven, go to Wakatobi, it is the best there is!”

Gabi Poepperl and Klaus Tatsch

The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful

“This is our second stay here. The organization is perfect, including reservation for a stopover in Bali, airport transfers etc. The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful.” 

Madelene, John and Jessica Ramstrom

The best vacation of our lives. Can’t wait to come back!

“Thank you so much for an incredible vacation. From the second we arrived the service has been amazing. We are impressed of the way you have managed to make everything perfect in the details. So many beautiful views, decorations and moments. We really cannot come up with anything that has been bad. Our dive guides were great! Calm, knowledgeable and very friendly. The restaurant staff is also truly amazing, everyone we met! In every detail Wakatobi resort managed to give us the best vacation of our lives. We can’t wait to come back!”

May Lum

All-in-all, a 6-star experience

“Great dive sites! Our dive guide was very conscientious in looking out for our needs, he was very patient and helpful with our numerous queries. He is a star! The restaurant staff were wonderful and outstanding. We felt very well taken care of. The food was excellent! All-in-all, a 6-star experience.”

Ibrahim Al-Obaidli

A wonderful diving holiday… it will be kept in my memory for years

“I had a wonderful diving holiday with Pelagian, it will be kept in my memory for years. I experienced the Wakatobi resort in September 2011 and enjoyed it, the dive trip on the Pelagian Live-aboard is totally a different experience. I am the organizer of this trip for my group. After my previous experience at the Wakatobi resort, the dive team are well organized and the diving spots are amazing. The hospitality is excellent! I hope that I can come back to Wakatobi in the near future!”

Chris and Nella Moyle

Live-aboard experience so wonderful that is unlikely to be surpassed!

“Thank you to the Pelagian team for making our first live-aboard experience so wonderful and one that is unlikely to be surpassed! We had great diving, great crew, great service, attention to detail and great dining! Thank you.”

Matthew Styles

Wakatobi = Awesome!

“Wakatobi is the best place to go diving, Wakatobi is also awesome! No shoes needed. At 12 meters/40 feet, there is lots to see!”

Dominic Gaillard and Vera Quast

Just fantastic, do not change anything! We really loved Pelagian

“Just fantastic, do not change anything! We really loved Pelagian. The famous Swiss discipline to organize everything is very much appreciated: It works, it is safe and it is most efficient with no unnecessary stress.”

Stephanie and Natalie Rico

We had a great experience we will never forget!

“The crew was fantastic, they read every wish from your face. The food was great, the dive spots were fantastic! We thought that after Palau and Sipadan no more dive spots could surprise us and get us enthusiastic again but this trip was showing us the opposite. The explanation about the marine life and the fishes by our dive guides were just so well done and we get very curious and excited to do the dives. Our dive guides did this trip in a very professional and safety way, also in a funny sporty way. We had a great experience we will never forget!”

John Hess

Food was outstanding and the chef was very flexible

“Outstanding trip on board Pelagian! Love that I can have dinner any time I want it – the food was outstanding and the chef was very flexible.”

Monty Hettich

First class! 5 stars!

“What a crew of professionals! Awesome diving! The food was superb! First class! 5 stars!”

Paul Glanville

This has been the best dive experience of my life in every aspect!

“Wow! Well, again Wow! My second time on Pelagian. Everything was wonderful, everything! Thank you for the best: Service, care, diving, organization, sea life quantity, diversity and beauty, wonderful staff and food! This has been the best dive experience of my life in every aspect!”

Dominic Gaillard and Vera Quast

Perfect mix of Indonesian friendliness and Swiss efficiency

“Perfect mix of Indonesian friendliness and Swiss efficiency. The front desk does a great job by answering all requests immediately and delivering solutions. The room service is fast, clean and very discreet. High quality massages at affordable prices. An amazing choice and quality of food and beverages, I will be on a diet back home. There were great choices of good quality products in the boutique. Excellent overall organization from dive guide to support staff, dive sites are well chosen. The boat crew were helpful and friendly. The Pelagian was fantastic! The new year’s party mirrored the spirit of Wakatobi, we really enjoyed it!”

Catherine and Marian Massey

Paradise on Earth!

“We had the most incredible time at Wakatobi for the second year in a row. The Wakatobi boat crew captain and our dive guides made sure we had the best diving experience anyone could ask for. Cannot wait to see everyone again in December 2015! Paradise on Earth!”

Anette and Peter Ramstrom

Wonderful diving, exclusive services on all levels

“Wakatobi Dive Resort is better than it is described on the website; wonderful diving, exclusive services on all levels from the start in Bali until you are leaving Wakatobi and the Eco thinking is a reality at Wakatobi. The only negative thing is that five days was too short!”

Ed Sweeney and Lea Blohm

Fabulous diving in the lap of luxury

“Pelagian was an incredible experience! Fabulous diving in the lap of luxury. Lots of wonderful memories and photos.”

Mandy Fan

Pelagian – we had awesome dives every single time!

“The dive guides and the crew were all super helpful with everything!! From the diving to the meals, the daily activities, they were always around to give a hand. The arrangements for diving in calm waters during such challenging weather was excellent – we had awesome dives every single time! The chef was amazing throughout with delicious dishes / breads / soups / salads with absolutely no repeats! We enjoyed every meal and the portion was just right! The room was always clean and tidy. The towels after each dive were superb! Our dive guide and tender boat driver were awesome on every dive!”

Eileen Heaston

Immerse yourself in the dream!

“I have dreamed about Wakatobi for several years and dreams do come true. This dream truly was bigger than I ever imagined. Wakatobi has warmed my body with sun and tropical waters. It has filled my heart with the welcoming spirit and attentiveness of the staff in all areas of the resort. It has challenged my mind to learn a few Bahasa words. It has filled my senses with wonderful tastes and beautiful sights. My diving experience was amazing, our guide was great, he goes beyond just pointing out critters, he would locate something special and then ask a question on his slate such as which is not coral, show me or how many do you see. These challenges were very fun. Wakatobi is top notch on all levels: diving, accommodations, food, staff. It has been a dream fulfilled. Immerse yourself in the dream!” 

Monty Mackenzie

Without a doubt, the finest dive resort I have ever stayed at

“Without a doubt, the finest dive resort I have ever stayed at. The dive sites are pristine and teeming with wonderful and weird aquatic life. Excellent food and a good wine list! Friendly courteous and helpful staff; the resort grounds are very well gardened and the Villas well thought out and attractive. Our dive guide was broadly knowledgeable (not just fish names), very courteous and kind, and he made our dive experience as good as it could be. We were most fortunate to have him as our guide. He also helped us become better divers (and photographers). He is probably the best guide we have ever dived with!” 

Don Anderson

The Pelagian is the absolute pinnacle amongst live-aboards

“I have done a lot of live-aboard diving in the past 15 years all over the world and the Pelagian is hands-down the nicest live-aboard I have ever been on. We stayed in the least spacious of the five guest cabins and it was the best I have ever been in. The quality of the food; the knowledge and friendliness of the crew were also among the top ever. The Pelagian is the absolute pinnacle amongst live-aboards, the only problem is that any other live-aboard I try will just be 2nd rate!”

Marilyn and Terry Thomas

Unmatched service by all the staff, catering to your every need

“Overall it was a wonderful experience. The dive guides and snorkel guides were excellent, the bungalows are great. The staff are very attentive and any requests were taken care of immediately. The food was so wonderful, the reefs and fish were fantastic. A delightful resort, a fantastic diving and snorkeling experience, unmatched service by all the staff, catering to your every need.” 

Claudia and Florian Rudolf-Miklau

The Pelagian is the best live-aboard we have ever been on

“We felt safe and convenient on board, the dive briefing was instructive and the tender driver was very helpful. All the dive guides showed us animals we would never have seen and detected. The food was too good! The stewards performed a 1st class service, the room was always clean and tidy. The Pelagian is the best live-aboard we have ever been on. The reefs around Wakatobi are comparable to the best places we have seen in Indonesia. We can strongly recommend to share this experience!”

Claudia and Florian Rudolf-Miklau

A wonderful holiday on board the Pelagian and at the resort

“We had a wonderful holiday on board the Pelagian and at the resort. We felt safe, perfectly serviced and treated friendly at any time. We would especially like to point out the wonderful staff at the restaurant and the outstanding cuisine. Diving was also well organised and safe, dive guides were very helpful.” 

Rhyne Cannon

Thanks to my patient and kind dive guides

“I conquered the fear of wall diving with the patience and kindness of my dive guides. Without them I would have only dove the non-wall dives and missed out so much. The boat crew took special care of me by carrying my tank and making sure all the buckles were fixed. We are planning another trip for next Christmas!”

Jennifer Johns

A beautiful relaxing resort

“A beautiful relaxing resort, extremely friendly and helpful staff and delicious food!”

Tim Robjohns

Outstanding dive guide and boat crew

Outstanding dive guide, boat crew could not have been more helpful. The bar staff was incredible, made us feel very at home, remembering our names was a nice touch.

Paul Janelle

If only we could stay longer!

“The food was excellent, the staff was perfect and the diving was breathless; the guides were fun and professional. It was our second time at Wakatobi and once again we loved it! If only we could stay longer!”

Gordon Kwan

Great place to dive with delicious food and warm friendly service

“My stay at the resort was just as nice as my stay on the Pelagian Live-aboard. Friendly servers in the restaurant, and the chef is wonderful, he created different tasty appetizers daily. My dive guide was also professional and a very good spotter, showing us creatures so tiny that we could not have found ourselves. Wakatobi is a great place for diving with delicious food, quiet beaches and warm friendly service.” 

Yuko Sumiyoshi

All the staff were friendly, warm and attentive all the time

“All the staff were friendly, warm and attentive all the time. I had a very nice holiday at Wakatobi. The food was high quality, I was looking forward to every meal. I really enjoyed the 70 minutes of diving and also was able to relax.”

Jesse Oeni and Debi Lin

A truly exceptional experience!

“A truly exceptional experience! Every aspect of our stay, from the airport transit to our dives, food and accommodation has been so well taken care of. Everyone knows you by name here and always strives to engage you just to make your stay a little more comfortable. Thank you!” 

Jackie Campbell and Bob Partridge

You cannot help but be infected with a joy of life from a stay here

“A wonderful experience, but what makes it really special is your staff. They are all without exception excellent at their job, friendly, helpful and attentive. From the moment we stepped of the plane in Bali to our return trip, we were treated as a valued guest and friend. Without exception all of the team (from the gardeners, chamber maids, boat crew, kitchen staff, dive team and front of house) have been a delight. You cannot help but be infected with a joy of life from a stay here. Very happy memories is a strong desire to return!”

Ed Sweeney and Lea Blohm

Wakatobi & Pelagian: Paradise!

“Five days on Pelagian was heavenly, Wakatobi resort is paradise!”

Fuzuki Ito

Very happy to have spent my holiday at Wakatobi

“It was very very fun. The corals were great, the staff were very kind and friendly. The food was very delicious – it was amazing! I am very happy to have spent my holiday at Wakatobi.”

Sara Hart

I have enjoyed every moment

“I arrived in paradise with a diver’s worst nightmare: a head cold. I already have a hard time clearing my ears when I am healthy, my dive guide saved my vacation. He offered to be my snorkel guide and for my entire trip it was like I had my very own encyclopedia! He was just wonderful, I have enjoyed every moment.

The F&B team worked so hard to remember my name, it made me feel so special and not just another guest out of many.

I love the fact that the staff care so much about protecting the environment. My dive guide always actively picked up litter and coral damaging debris during our snorkels! Kudos to him. Even while being plagued with a head cold, Wakatobi’s knowledgeable dive staff did not let it stop me from having the best vacation ever. Our dive guide is the most knowledgeable dive and snorkel guide. He and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to make this vacation my best yet!” 

Chris and Nella Moyle

Thanks all the staff for making our holiday at Wakatobi so special

“We would like to thank all the staff for making our holiday at Wakatobi so special. Especially the chef in the kitchen for looking after Chris as I am such a fussy eater. Also, our dive guide was extremely knowledgeable and found all those special creatures that make diving at Wakatobi so special.”

Julie Carducci

Super fantastic time! Loved the great service and beautiful diving

“Super fantastic time! Loved the great service and beautiful diving. Every meal was scrumptious too. I am so glad we had a chance to stay here with my family. So well run!”

Michelle Carducci

Beautiful, splendid, delicious and delightful

“Beautiful, splendid, delicious and delightful. The staff rocks! I love Wakatobi! The beach, the people, the food and the drinks!” 

Richard Munk

Everything possible to ensure that we enjoyed our stay

“Excellent off-the-beaten-path dive sites with well preserved and protected reefs that everyone in the dive operation works very hard to preserve as pristine as possible. Everything was very efficient and welcoming. Food was excellent with a wide variety of choices. The staff was more than willing to do everything possible to ensure that we enjoyed our stay. Bali staff worked tirelessly to recover lost luggage and get it to the resort as quickly as possible. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Divers are pampered on the boat.” 

Charlie Makray

Most highly trained staff I have ever encountered

“Most highly trained staff I have ever encountered on my many travels. Congratulations, the food was excellent. The dive staff were efficient, attentive and fun to be with. Our dive guide was outstanding and we really enjoyed having him as a guide.” 

Richard Manners and Family

Outstanding and incomparable level of service

“We loved the whole experience here, the diving is excellent! However, what makes Wakatobi different is the level and quality of service. The staff are extraordinary, they remember our names from day 1, they addressed any problems we had immediately. The dive guides were great and showed us the best on every dive. We spent most of our week with our dive guide and we cannot say enough about how special she made our experience. Each dive was exciting. She helped our daughter find the best undersea life for her pictures. It is a given that the diving in Wakatobi is excellent. What makes Wakatobi unique and worth a trip from anywhere is the outstanding and incomparable level of service.”

Jan Jumonville & Michele Derise

The whole experience was worth every route we traveled!

”Second trip and it just keeps getting better, same reefs - totally different marine life. See you in two years! We are scared to try somewhere different for fear it will not measure up to the Wakatobi standards. Thank you for preserving paradise. Our dive guide was amazing! The whole experience was worth every route we traveled! The standard of diving for these Cajun ladies!“

Yumiko Nojima

 

Pelagian is the best diving boat ever

”All the crew were very kind and very nice, the atmosphere was very good. The Pelagian is the best diving boat ever, very beautiful and the food was excellent! Thank you!”

John Dooner

Overall: excellent!

“Guest relations are superb. The dive staff are very safety conscious and very knowledgeable about the marine life. Overall: excellent!”

Margrith Tomaschett

Perfect from A - Z!

“The food is excellent and the staff is absolutely professional and kind. The dive guides know and see every creature underwater. The sea is excellent. The massages are superb, it was a dream holiday. We are looking forward to our next stay in November 2015 when we will be on the Pelagian. Perfect from A - Z!”

Linda Chatwin and Ken Wehr

We feel renewed and refreshed, thank you!

“Have had a wonderful holiday and an amazing diving experience. The dive team were fantastic and we were able to really relax and just enjoy ourselves. The educational input provided by our dive guide was very much appreciated, I know so much more now about not only the reef, but photography and my diving in general. Thank you! Tolerance, patience and helpfulness pervaded the boat. With my sinus issues I especially appreciated two little touches of the eucalyptus hot face cloths, the very clean smelling towels on the boat and the hot drinks and snacks. The staff helping you with the gear were faultless. A really great team.

The accommodation was great and it was all that we needed. The food was good with the hospitality staff being outstanding, meeting our needs without unduly fussing about their conversation with us, interesting and enjoyable. We do hope to return. It is heartening to see what you are doing for reef conservation, please continue in your good work. We feel renewed and refreshed, thank you!” 

Guillermo Enrich Serra

Wakatobi is a resort to come back to, despite being so far away

“Excellent in all respects, Wakatobi is a resort to come back to despite being so far away. Great and friendly service, clean and nicely equipped bedrooms and great villas. Congratulations on the diving, there is barely any place in the world with such well taken care of reefs, and you have a wonderful diving team.” 

Martha Edge and Rich Morrissey

Wakatobi is an exceptional getaway island

“Thanks for all the exceptional service! You can tell that everything has been well thought out for your guests’ pleasure. Diving was great. Wakatobi is an exceptional getaway island with pristine reefs and tons of fish. The service is awesome with top-notch food. A great place for an idyllic honeymoon or holiday!”

Glen and Jodie Bowley

Sets the benchmark for dive resorts around the world

“With every trip we book we hope our greatest expectations are met. Wakatobi has exceeded them in every way. From the time of booking we have experienced professional and attentive service from all. Our dive guide has been fantastic and has gone out of her way to make sure we had the best dive experience possible. My advice is to continue to do what you are doing and to set the benchmark for dive resorts around the world. If this is not the best place in the world to stay and dive, I cannot wait for someone to show me better!” 

Michael and Stacey Deese

Definitely the best trip we have ever taken; can’t wait to come back

”We had the best time at Wakatobi this week! The staff is absolutely amazing! Our dive guides were so helpful, patient (we are new to diving) and made our trip one we will never forget. Their ability to find the tiniest creature on the reef still amazes me. They made us feel so much more comfortable in the water and showed us things we never would have seen on our own! The restaurant team were very attentive, we could not have asked for better service. This was definitely the best trip we have ever taken and cannot wait to come back to dive again. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing experience with us!“ 

Sandra Maksys

Our honeymoon became very special

“Dear Wakatobi staff! Thank you to everyone for being so friendly and nice! Our honeymoon became very special. An absolutely lovely place to stay with warm and friendly people, high quality diving and good guides. Thank you!”

Jeff Pritchard and Arianna Karam

The service was absolutely exceptional

The service was absolutely exceptional at Wakatobi from the restaurant to the dive staff. The crew on the boat were absolutely amazing and very attentive. Our dive guides made our dives exceptional and fantastic, they pointed out everything we wanted to see and more! 

Tom and Donna Pannke

A precious gift for making each guest feel unique and special

“On our fourth trip to Wakatobi we feel like the staff is family. The upgrades are beautiful. You all have a precious gift for making each guest feel unique and special. We return time and again because of your incredible service and hospitality. 70 minutes for each dive is never enough. A visual cornucopia at every site. From diving to dining, Wakatobi is the best. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. World-class experience in the best place to dive!” 

Deborah Leenutaphong

A photographer’s dream!

“Some of the best diving in the region. Healthy marine ecosystems and plenty of marine life, a photographer’s dream!”

Stephanie Soh

Divers paradise! Such a wonderful dive experience!

We enjoyed our dives at Wakatobi. Special mention to the boat crew and especially our dive guide who is fantastic at spotting the small things, we have never seen so many types of pygmy seahorses in our dives. Divers paradise! Such a wonderful dive experience! 

Sean and Paula Schneyer

Amazing staff, great dive crew, the food is fantastic!

“Amazing staff, great dive crew, the food is fantastic! Our dive guide was fabulous! The size of dive groups is impressive even when not booking a private dive guide!” 

Taylor Hicks and Christie Lynam

Great attention to detail!

“Great attention to detail! The staff were very accommodating to all of our needs. Cannot say enough about the amazing dive staff and boat crew at Wakatobi. We love that they take care of everything for you and have all of your gear ready to go for you! The diving was the best we have ever experienced. Thanks to everyone for making this such a remarkable vacation!”

Luis Ernst and Denise von Burg

A must for divers and snorkelers!

“The staff are very friendly, the restaurant is very good and the wine options were great. The dive center is well organised and the reefs were in good condition. Great house reef service with taxi boat cover. Our bungalow was very clean and well maintained. A must for divers and snorkelers!”

Olivier Fabre

Our dive guide was the best

“A great resort with pristine reefs, super friendly staff and incredible food. Our dive guide was the best!” 

John Murray and Ke Hu

In summary - outstanding

“Overall, the stay at Wakatobi was a wonderfully relaxing holiday. Accommodations are comfortable, food was excellent, service was faultless. In summary - outstanding dive resort, it was a great vacation. Thanks!”

James and Katharine Beech

Once seen never forgotten, you will want to return again and again!

“Really loved our return visit to Wakatobi and everyone looked after us really well. We enjoyed staying in our bungalow and it was in such a lovely position. Food and restaurant staff are as good as ever. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back. A unique diving experience - once seen never forgotten, you will want to return again and again!”

Mike and Felicity Pulman

Loved the snorkeling sites

“Loved the snorkeling sites and appreciated the care of the diving staff. We really enjoyed our stay here.”

Carol and Glenn Cushman

We are so happy we came!

”The corals, fish and everything on the reefs were gorgeous, the guides were extremely helpful and kind. Everyone went out of their way to help us. Because we are in our late 70s, we were a bit uneasy about this trip, but we are so happy we came! We are especially grateful to our dive guides and also to the resort manager for his help with identifying birds and plants. The plants around the resort are lovely and we really enjoyed the flowers in the shower room. The food was delectable, especially the Indonesian specialties and the fish. The waiters were wonderful!“ 

Kim and Jay Goldman

It is going to be hard to leave this place! A slice of heaven.

“Everything and everyone has made this an incredible trip to remember. Smiling faces, fantastic food, super accommodations, professional staff - nothing forgotten! It is going to be hard to leave this place! A slice of heaven.” 

Marco and Carla Zolin-Meyer

Truly an awesome experience!

Great dive sites, the resort is well laid out and immaculately kept! Restaurant service was awesome, the management was skilled, efficient and friendly - truly an awesome experience! The guides are very knowledgeable about habitat and creatures! Our dive guide spotted every fish, shrimp, lobster no matter how far away or well hidden. Wakatobi is a place to remember! 

Paul Hardwick

The variety of fish is amazing!

“The diving is very good, the staff are very helpful. The reefs are healthy and the variety of fish is amazing!” 

John and Denise Frontczak

Impressed by the entire Wakatobi experience

“The service was exceptional, we were very impressed by the organization and process of the entire Wakatobi experience. The dive guides were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. This is the first place I have ever had someone accompany me while snorkeling and that really added to my experience. Plus I tried SCUBA for the first time which I have been refusing for 30+ years. Wonderful experience! The food was outstanding and the staff were helpful and responsive to every whim. An exceptional experience in every way. Wakatobi is a quality dive resort with an amazing level of efficiency. The Pelagian live-aboard is a dream vacation. We will be back! Thanks.” 

Kathy Bruch

Nowhere else is the comfort of the diver considered so thoroughly

“I have been to many dive resorts. Not only does the reefs at Wakatobi outshine all others, but nowhere else is the comfort of the diver considered so thoroughly. The small groups per dive guide is key. Our dive guide was a perfect guide and an attentive friend, as was our second guide who escorted other guests on our boat but reached out to us as well (And they both gave outstanding presentations in the media room!).

I always carry tissues on a dive boat, this boat was the first in 20 years to have tissues available! I greatly appreciated the little sandwiches available as well; I never eat much breakfast before a dive in the event of sea sickness. The boat crew anticipated every need. Too many dive boats stress the macho: How deep do you go, how fast can you fin, etc. As a result I have seen women particularly turned off by the experience. Wakatobi is the first place to ask: What can we do to make your dive experience better? Wow! Too many operators behave as if they are doing you a favor - at Wakatobi everyone behaves as though it is their honor and pleasure to serve you. Thank you for creating this incredible experience. Thanks to all the staff for the superb service!”

Nita Howells and Family

Staff + service = brilliant!

“Thank you so very much for a wonderful holiday experience. No complaints, staff + service = brilliant! Fantastic diving experience and the customer service was brilliant. Can’t wait to plan a return trip!”

James and Kathy Beech

Has surpassed all our expectations at every level

“Our return visit to Wakatobi – specifically to dive from Pelagian, has surpassed all our expectations at every level. It could not have been better. Total excellence – from all the crew, standard of food (top notch!), very knowledgeable and friendly dive guides who have a hawk like ability to spot the tiniest of critters to the whole ease of the transfers. We appreciated the informative presentations, which helped to further enhance our experience. One efficient and smooth operation. Thank you! Wherever in the world you have dived before, it has not prepared you for the diving experience that is Wakatobi! Dive it once, you will want to come back! We did!”

Leonard and Kristi Tyminski

Our dive guide was outstanding!

“The staff were very competent (Resort and Pelagian). Food at the resort and on the Pelagian was very good and the choices were more than adequate. House keeping and restaurant staff are very good and other employees are friendly and helpful. Our dive guide was outstanding!” 

Howie O’Brien

 

Great crew and service

“Wonderful trip! Great crew and service, nice variety of diving. Thank you!”

Linda Johnson

My second visit to Wakatobi, it is magical and beautiful all over again

“This is my second visit to Wakatobi. It is magical and beautiful all over again. All the staff from dive guides to gardeners, boat crews to dining / food servers are warm, welcoming, attentive and do their very best to make sure each persons stay is comfortable. I love that the staff learns my name, my food preferences and my diving style. All staff are accommodating and my stay ends up being unique and personalized. A/C in the room is nice as is the coffee and tea. The library is great, short evening presentations are welcome. Good for Wakatobi for creating the turtle farm. I applaud you for your sustainability and conservation efforts and for your care of the reef. Your relationship with the local village and the benefits to both the resort / reef system and the village is a model system. I hope that I can return!” 

Dianne Brox and Malcolm Young

 

Eating, sleeping and diving all exemplary

“Good service above and below water. Eating, sleeping and diving all exemplary. The crew always has a smile and all work constantly to keep everything moving well.”

Daniel Kmiecik

This experience confirms why we came half way around the world

“This experience just confirms why we came half way around the world to dive. This resort could make it just for the dive sites, but the Wakatobi team has made it a dive experience that excels above the water. The incredible attention to detail, from the mosaic stair cases to the water, the sculpted sand pathways, intriguing night lighting and amazing inventive food and design. One does not get to the top by falling there and behind every success is a ladder that instills a sense of teamwork, pride and the vision of something great. Wakatobi shares a page from the Ritz Carlton philosophy, the answer is yes, what is your question? The staff are attentive, caring and just plain superb. If there can be a diving afterlife, Wakatobi is it!” 

Doug and Cindy Joyce

Staff were friendly and attended to every need

We really enjoyed our stay here, the dive and snorkel staff were informative, the food at the restaurant was amazing, all other staff were friendly and attended to every need and we loved the towel origami models each day, nice touch!

Wendy Noritake

The best run live-aboard I have been on

“Thank you for the wonderful experience! The best run live-aboard I have been on. Excellent service, delicious food, the staff always do their best in accommodating everyone’s wishes.”

Jan Jumonville & Michele Derise

Pelagian was heaven!

“Excellent service, great diving, knowledgeable guides – a must for any serious diver. Our first trip to Wakatobi resort was paradise, but the Pelagian adventure was heaven!” 

Cherie Schnabel

A top of the line live-aboard!

“A top of the line live-aboard! Expert staff – a very well run live-aboard with visible mutual respect among the crew! I have never seen such pristine reef and so many fishes! The reefs are packed with life – a must see destination for a diver!”