Wakatobi is blessed with more than 43 mapped and named dive sites all within a short distance of the main resort.
Below is a matrix of Wakatobi Dive Sites with information on dive site type (terrain), recommended diving skill level,
rating for snorkeling, rating for technical diving and best range for viewing marine life.
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| # |
Dive Site Name |
Type of Terrain | Minimum Skill Level |
Snorkeling | Tech Diving |
Best Marine Life |
| 0 |
The House Reef |
Steep Slope/Wall/Overhangs |
Intermediate to Advanced ¹ |
*****! | *** | 0-40 m |
| 1 |
Turkey Beach |
Steep Slope/Wall/Overhangs |
Beginner |
**** | *** | 0-30 m |
| 2 |
Conchita |
Ridges/Sandy Bays |
Intermediate |
*** | ***** | 0-50 m |
| 3 |
The Zoo |
Slope/Sandy Bays |
Beginner |
*** | *** | 0-30 m |
| 4 |
Barracuda |
Slope |
Beginner |
** | *** | 0-30 m |
| 5 |
Liabale |
Steep Slope/Wall/Overhangs |
Intermediate |
** | ***** | 0-70 m |
| 6 |
Malabea |
Steep Slope/Wall |
Intermediate |
*** | **** | 0-40 m |
| 7 |
Teluk Maya |
Slope/Sandy Bay/Deep Overhang |
Beginner |
** | **** | 0-60 m |
| 8 |
Trailblazer |
Ridge/Steep Slope/Wall |
Intermediate |
- | **** | 6-50 m |
| 9 |
Tanjung Lintea |
Slope/Shallow Coral Garden/Deep sandy Bay |
Intermediate |
*** | *** | 0-40 m |
| 10 |
Pockets |
Wall/Slope/changing currents |
Intermediate |
*** | ** | 0-20 m |
| 11 |
Fan 38 East |
Steep Slope/Wall |
Intermediate |
*** | **** | 3-60 m |
| 12 |
Fan 38 West |
Steep Slope/Wall |
Intermediate |
*** | **** | 3-60 m |
| 13 |
Spiral Corner |
Steep Slope/shallow Garden/Sandy Bay |
Beginner |
*** | ***** | 2-40 m |
| 14 |
Magnifica |
Steep Slope/Wall |
Intermediate |
**** | *****! | 0-80 m |
| 15 |
Cornucopia |
Steep Slope/Wall |
Advanced |
*** | ***** | 0-55 m |
| 16 |
Batfish Wall |
Wall with Crevasses |
Beginner |
*** | ***** | 0-40 m |
| 17 |
Fan Garden |
Steep Slope/Wall |
Beginner |
*** | ***** | 0-60 m |
| 18 |
Starship |
Ridges and Walls |
Beginner |
*** | ***** | 0-60 m |
| 19 |
Galaxy |
Steep Slope/Wall |
Beginner |
*** | **** | 0-60 m |
| 20 |
Pinki's Wall |
Wall |
Beginner |
**** | ***** | 0-60 m |
| 21 |
Black Forest |
Wall/Steep Slope |
Beginner |
*** | ***** | 0-80 m |
| 22 |
Lorenzs Delight |
Wall |
Intermediate |
***** | **** | 0-50 m |
| 23 |
Pastel Reef |
Steep Slope/Wall |
Intermediate |
***** | **** | 0-35 m |
| 24 |
Inkas Palette |
Slope/Deep Overhangs |
Beginner |
*** | *** | 0-40 m |
| 25 |
Brian&146;s Choice |
Slope |
Beginner |
*** | *** | 0-45 m |
| 26 |
Channel |
Channel/Steep Slope/Current |
Advanced |
- | **** | 6-45 m |
| 27 |
Tanjung Patok |
Channel/Steep Slope/Current |
Intermediate |
**** | **** | 0-55 m |
| 28 |
Dunia Baru |
Slope/Garden/Sandy bottom |
Beginner |
* | * | 3-25 m |
| 29 |
Waitii Ridge |
Ridge |
Intermediate |
* | ** | 4-30 m |
| 30 |
Table Coral City |
Seamount |
Beginner |
*****² | *** | 0-30 m |
| 31 |
Teluk Waitii |
Ridge |
Beginner |
* | **** | 3-40 m |
| 32 |
Koilo-Soha Beach |
Steep Slope/Wall |
Beginner |
*** | - | 0-20 m |
| 33 |
Roma |
Seamount/Gardens/Slopes |
Beginner |
***** | ** | 0-25 m |
| 34 |
Mari Mabuk |
Seamount/Gardens/Slopes |
Beginner |
***** | ** | 0-25 m |
| 35 |
Gunung Waha |
Ridge |
Advanced |
- | **** | 6-50 m |
| 36 |
Ali Reef |
Seamount |
Advanced |
- | **** | 0-55 m |
| 37 |
Eel Valley |
Seamount |
Advanced |
- | **** | 6-45 m |
| 38 |
Waha Top |
Seamount |
Advanced |
* | **** | 0-40 m |
| 39 |
Kulati |
Seamount |
Beginner |
*** | - | 5-25 m |
| 40 |
Blade |
Connected Seamounts/Ridges/Walls/Sandy Bottoms |
Intermediate |
** | **** | 3-55 m |
| 41 |
Coral Hill |
Seamount/ Steep Slope/Wall |
Intermediate |
** | **** | 0-45 m |
| 42 |
Pintu Timur |
Steep Slope/Wall |
Intermediate |
** | ** | 0-25 m |
| 43 |
Mermaid |
Steep Slope/Wall |
Intermediate |
** | **** | 0-55 m |
¹ depends on currents
²Rating at high tide
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