What a Wakatobi dive trip actually costs

Indonesia · trip-cost estimates · 10 nights
Estimated subtotal
$1,000 – $1,125

Per person for 10 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $1,075. Transfers, meals and any unpriced extras are additional.

💰 Cost breakdown (per person)

Round-trip flightvaries by home airport — we watch fares from yours~$450
Hotel × 10 nights~$17/night typical · $10–$22/night range$100–$220
Diving (3 days, 2-tank)checked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$390
Gearchecked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$70
Estimated subtotal
$1,000 – $1,12510 nights, per person

Transfers & hotel pickup

Airport travel and getting to the dive boat are separate costs. These are published policies, not confirmed reservations.

Airport to accommodation

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Accommodation to diving

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🐠 Best time to go

Prime months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec.

Plankton blooms draw large pelagics and big-animal encounters; cooler water (77–79°F) and slightly reduced viz are the trade-off.

Wet season but still diveable; ~82°F water and ~100ft viz year-round (no rivers = no sediment); quieter crowds, lower rates.

Peak season: 82–86°F water, 30–130ft+ visibility, calm seas, dense reef fish schools and peak macro/critter diversity.

🤿 The diving

Wakatobi offers both shore and boat/panga diving across 50+ sites in Indonesia's third-largest marine park, with 942 fish species, 750 coral species, 82–86°F water, and 20–50 m (66–164 ft) visibility; suits beginners to advanced.

Also known for: Ikan Bakar Parape — local spicy grilled fish with parape seasoning

⭐ Top-rated dive shops

Tomia Fun Dive★★★★★ (83)
Ollo Scuba Wakatobi★★★★★ (15)
Wakatobi Dive Trip★★★★★ (14)
Sulawesi Dive Trek★★★★★ (12)

🥾 When you're not diving

Snorkeling the House Reef — Wade in and explore the coral-rich shallows without tanks or boats.

Traditional Bajo Village Visit — Meet the sea-nomad Bajo people and see their stilt houses and fishing culture.

Wakatobi National Park Beach Walks — Stroll remote white-sand beaches inside one of the world's top marine parks.

Local Seafood Dining — Eat freshly caught fish and shellfish prepared in simple Sulawesi style.

Birdwatching in the Forest Interior — Spot endemic Sulawesi species including kingfishers and rare forest birds.

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