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Wakatobi Dive Resort
Tomia Island, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia · Independent · Core Luxury
Lorenz Mader founded Wakatobi in 1995 on the remote island of Onemobaa, off Tomia in Southeast Sulawesi, as a sustainable luxury destination to protect some of the world's most biodiverse coral reefs. The resort pioneered a Collaborative Reef Conservation Program in which fees from guests help pay for the local villages to protect the reefs, and about 37 rooms give divers the house reef at the door.
- 37 rooms
- Opened 1995
- Neighborhood: Waha
About Wakatobi Dive Resort
- Wakatobi Dive Resort was founded in 1995 by Lorenz Mader on the remote island of Onemobaa, with about 37 rooms.
- It was established as a sustainable luxury destination to protect some of the world's most biodiverse coral reefs.
- The resort pioneered a Collaborative Reef Conservation Program.
History
Founded in 1995 by Lorenz Mäder on the remote island of Onemobaa, Wakatobi was established as a sustainable luxury destination to protect some of the world's most biodiverse coral reefs. The resort pioneered a Collaborative Reef Conservation Program, which provides financial support to local villages in exchange for the protection of a 20km stretch of reef. Over the decades, it has evolved from a simple dive lodge into an internationally acclaimed eco-resort that operates its own airstrip and private charter flights.
Experiences
- Kiting Week — Recurring kiting event held since 2014 with daily kiting, accommodation, meals, kite taxi boat support and excursions.
- Kiting at remote kite spots — Kiting over shallow flats, reef and beach breaks reached directly from the resort, including spots few kiters have ridden.
- Downwinders excursions — Excursions to remote beaches, reef flats and pristine downwinders, supported by support boats.
- Diving and snorkeling with private dive guides and dive boats — Guests praise the reef, marine life, dive boats and guides, and a first night dive was arranged for one group.
Amenities
- Private guest air charter from Bali
- Pristine house reef and marine protected area access
- Dedicated 5:1 staff-to-guest service ratio
- Full-service spa and beachfront dining
- Personalized diving and snorkeling programs
- Air-conditioned bungalows and villas with satellite Wi-Fi
- Butler service
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