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

The resort staff made us feel like family. Great food and amazing marine life. What a wonderful experience.

“Wakatobi and Pelagian are clearly 5-star facilities. Dive sites were good and the reefs were generally in excellent condition. I found the Indonesian staff, without fault.”

On behalf of the entire Steenbergen family, we would like to thank the Wakatobi team. To our dive masters:  you two are the best dive guides we have ever had. Thank you for taking excellent care of us and being so patient. We have incredible dives and it was all because of you. To the boat crew: your consistent service with a smile was infectious. Thank you for all your work and care. To the dining staff: your service, attentiveness, food, jokes and care were exceptional. We could not have enjoyed our meals more. So, compliments to you all. To our housekeeping staff:  your dedication was equally perfect! We had an amazing time and we will be coming back.

“We really appreciated our divemaster’s for choosing sites that took into account both our age and diving preferences. We enjoyed a good mix of dives, and we have gained an appreciation for muck diving! It is our PERFECT holiday destination, and as such we have booked to come again next year.”

“What a spectacular place. A piece of heaven that we will most certainly return to. We have had an exceptional time at Wakatobi. every aspect from the diving, snorkeling, service and food has been superb. What has made it extra special and in a league of its own is the small personal touches. Thank you to the entire team – restaurant staff, dive crew, management for making our stay so wonderful. Keep up the amazing work and congratulations on creating an unforgettable experience for all your guests. We cannot wait to be back!”

“Our knowledgeable and experienced guide found great critters for macro photography and was helpful to all divers. Great prep before the dive. Food was excellent. Great variety and plenty of choices. The portions were good for sampling lots of desserts. Loved the variety of music in the dining hall. Great relaxing atmosphere.  Thanks to all who put in the extra effort for a “300 dives’ cake for Jane. Housekeeping was excellent and we enjoyed seeing what “towel art” was in store each day.”

“Pelagian runs like a well-oiled machine in every respect. It is a comfortable and well-appointed little ship ideally suited for diving while also providing relaxing and shady places for non-divers. Food and catering of an excellent standard, expert and conscientious dive guides, extremely skilled boat handling, attentive stewards doing a marvelous job. It all made for a thoroughly enjoyable week.”

“My entire family would like to thank you for your hospitality and kindness. We had a very happy and welcoming stay. We could only visit for 5 days and did not have the chance to explore everything, but we hope to come back one day.”

“A big thanks to all staff, we have enjoyed Wakatobi so much! we will certainly return and tell our diving friends about this truly memorable experience. You won’t find any better dive spots anywhere in the world and the hospitality and the fantastic food three times a day is simply too good to be true. None of us want to leave, we love Wakatobi!”

“Our dive master was extremely helpful throughout our trip. He helped us find lots of pygmy seahorses and was welcoming and accommodating. The restaurant staff was equally welcoming, offering us the most delicious food. A special thanks for personalized baking a birthday cake. We could not have continued our tradition here without your help. To the people behind the scenes that we did not get to meet, we love all the effort and dedication you put into making our stay memorable.”

Totally exceeded our expectations. Everything is hyper-organized and executed like it is no big deal, from food to well-fitting fins.  The food variety was excellent for vegans and vegetarians. And the kitchen team’s attitude and service were awesome, from the chef to the servers. Perhaps the best vegan experience we have ever had as a family. We felt welcome and almost celebrated instead of feeling like a burden. The little touches were truly appreciated – regular delivery of oat milk,  water taxi, well-organized snorkel boxes, hot tea in mugs. Thank you.

An excellent week in Wakatobi with top diving team, pristine reefs, a very nice room, excellent food and a great staff. We will certainly return.

“This was our fourth visit, and it’s obvious why we keep coming back. Everything here is fantastic, the staff are friendly, helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you to all the restaurant and kitchen staff for providing such great gluten-free options for me. The room is always clean, the towel art is a hit and the decorations for our anniversary were lovely. As for the diving, 5 stars is an understatement. All the dive support & boat staff are helpful and friendly. It’s the easiest lazy diving ever. The sites were good, and our guide was good at finding plenty of interesting critters, even a pygmy seahorse or three. If you’ve not visited Wakatobi yet, add it to your “must dive” list. If you have, then like us you’ll be planning your next visit.”

“Another unforgettable experience at Wakatobi. It just keeps getting better each time. The reef is spectacular and very healthy, food is the best it has ever been, and the service is second to none. Vegetarian options were very much appreciated. First-time visit to the SPA – the best massage I ever had. The wildlife never ceases to impress! We especially loved seeing the eagle rays, pygmies and huge puffer fish. Thank you and love holidaying here. Will look to book our fifth visit in the next year.”

“Wakatobi Dive Resort is outstanding in every respect, I highly recommend it.”