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going solo at wakatobi
Women’s solo travel is now the fastest-growing segment of the vacation market. In April of 2024, Coral Shaw joined these growing ranks when she packed her bags for Wakatobi. “It was my first experience as a solo traveler in the Indo-Pacific region,” she says. “Wakatobi is a snorkeler’s dream come true, and one of the […]
wakatobi named a world's top snorkeling destination
Two sources dedicated to snorkeling have collaborated to create a listing of the top 10 snorkeling resorts in the world. Snorkeling Report and Resort Snorkeller rated more than 360 snorkeling resorts, based on criteria including the location of the resort on the beach, the initial “wow” factor, clarity of the water, the diversity and overall […]
snorkeling on the wakatobi house reef
“The Wakatobi House Reef is a snorkeler’s dream!” This statement by Robin Densten and Freg Vogler, Jr. who visited the resort in April of 2024, is just one of the many guest comments giving top marks to the exceptional snorkeling opportunities found on Wakatobi’s shallow reefs. “We have traveled all over the world – French […]
happy hour snorkeling at wakatobi
Wakatobi’s iconic Jetty Bar is a favorite place to gather and enjoy a libation while watching the sun sink towards the horizon. But there’s another reason why some guests show up there in the late afternoon. It turns out that the end of the jetty is also the perfect starting point for a different type […]
a kick in the grass
Unique discoveries await those who snorkel into the seagrass beds at Wakatobi Resort The reefs around Wakatobi Resort are ideal for snorkelers, as coral formations at many sites rise to within a meter or less of the surface. Dive boats provide daily access to dozens of these sites, but unique adventures can be found much […]
one thousand hours under the sea
This article was reprinted with permission from Photo Review Quarterly. It was first published in Photo Review Magazine March-May 2023 Issue 95. We would like to thank the publication and the author for doing such a nice profile on a Wakatobi regular who has returned more than a dozen times over the years. Snorkelling for […]
wakatobi's shallow water paradise
Wakatobi is known as one of the world’s premier dive destinations. But as a growing number of guests have discovered, you don’t need to don SCUBA gear to experience the magic of the surrounding reefs. That’s because many of the same sites that wow divers are equally delightful when explored at snorkeling depths. The appeal […]
wakatobi's shallow water freedom
Wakatobi Resort draws divers from around the world. They come to experience some of the most pristine and bio-diverse coral reef environments on the planet and enjoy exemplary services amid the comforts of a boutique beach resort. But many guests who make their way to this remote and scenic corner of Indonesia never don a […]
shooting in the shallows
At Wakatobi Resort, photographers find opportunities close to the surface Wakatobi Resort is a favorite with photographers, and serious underwater shooters from around the world come to document the diverse array of marine life found on our dive sites. Most don scuba gear and can spend hours each day searching for the perfect subject. But […]
