New Beginnings At Wakatobi

Published December 17, 2024

In November of 2024, Wakatobi guest Bruce Wilford captured a special moment taking place on the sands of the resort’s Turtle Beach. It started with a ripple in the sand. A tiny head emerged, the sand churned, and a coin-sized hatchling crawled into the sunlight. Within short order, it was followed by siblings who somehow […]

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The Beach Makers

Published November 11, 2024

A closer look at one of the most valuable but oft-overlooked fish on Wakatobi’s reefs, the parrotfish. Of the thousands of species of marine life you may encounter at Wakatobi, none are more ubiquitous than the parrotfish. In fact, these relatives of the wrasses are among the most abundant and widespread species found on tropical […]

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Wakatobi’s Turtle Beach Bungalows

Published November 11, 2024

Wakatobi’s Turtle Beach Bungalows combine stunning beach and ocean views with extra elbow room, and a beautiful stretch of beach to enjoy. If you’ve ever said “I need my space,” then Wakatobi’s newest bungalows are for you. Set amidst the palms and other foliage on their namesake beach, Turtle Beach Bungalows are a jumbo-sized take […]

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Wakatobi is For the Birds

Published October 24, 2024

Breakfasts at Wakatobi are served with a side of bird songs. Avian chirps and twitters carried on soft sea breezes create a relaxing mealtime ambiance, while guests seated on the restaurant’s patio can watch the island’s feathered residents flit from tree to tree. And for some, birdwatching is more than a mealtime diversion. Guest Sharon […]

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The Pelagian Difference

Published October 15, 2024

To expand their diving horizons and take in a greater area of the Wakatobi Regency, guests of Wakatobi Resort can board the dive yacht Pelagian for week-long cruises that take in offshore reefs and pinnacles, walls, coral atolls, and the exceptional muck diving sites of Pasarwajo Bay on Buton Island. As you might expect from […]

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Insider’s Insights On The Pelagian

Published October 4, 2024

“Pristine reefs bursting with life and a team which is literally the best we have ever experienced.” “Best run live-aboard I have ever been on.” “The crew was brilliant, attentive to every detail, and focused on making sure everything was perfect.”  These are just a sampling of the hundreds of accolades guests have bestowed on […]

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Can Reef Conservation Be Both Enjoyable And Profitable?

Published September 16, 2024

At Wakatobi, we are always thanking our guests for coming to enjoy this special place as it creates the magic that makes our ongoing reef conservation efforts a reality. “The more you know, the more you notice,” says our in-house marine biologist Julia Mellers. “And what better place to learn about reef biodiversity and custodianship […]

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Getting The Shot At Wakatobi

Published September 11, 2024

Wakatobi recently welcomed Dive Photo Guide’s Field Editors Anita Verde and Peter Marshall to the resort. Images created by this award-winning husband-and-wife team are often featured in publications such as Asian Diver, Scuba Diver, Asian Geographic, BBC Travel, Underwater Photography Magazine, Oceanographic Magazine, and Fodor’s Travel. After spending ten days exploring and documenting the reefs […]

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Coming of Age

Published September 3, 2024

On the reefs of Wakatobi, age can bring dramatic changes. The waters around Wakatobi Resort are home to numerous juvenile fish species that display intricate patterns and vivid hues. These brightly-colored residents of the reef provide fish watchers with hours of enjoyment as they seek to identify a particular species based on shape, coloration, and […]

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Carnival on the Reef

Published August 18, 2024

At Wakatobi, it’s easy to get caught up in the show. Remember the excitement when the carnival came to town? The midway envelops you in a blurring parade of festive colors and frenetic activity. Show-stopping beauties steal the limelight, roving bands of juveniles flit in and out of the crowd, and there are plenty of […]

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