Per person for 10 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $1,075. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
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.
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
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.
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Wakatobi fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.