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[finGrabber]

The Denver Post featured an article on Wakatobi in todays paper. Now I want to go more than ever. In reviewing the Wakatobi web site for 2007 it seems that most of the dates are waitlisted.

Does SD have any intention of doing a trip here? If so it seems it would require advanced planning. This place is definitely on my list now and the sooner the better. If SD isn't planning a trip here in 2007 then I'll start checking with the LDSs. Would love an update on SDs plans for Wakatobi.

Kamala and I have talked about doing a trip to either Palau or Wakatobi or a back to back trip this coming spring; I'll find out the latest update and let you know

we can also set up a trip for you as Wakatobi Dive Resort is one of SD's partners

[rkymtwy]

Kim, Thanks for the response. I'll wait to see what you all come up with. If SD is considering planning a trip to these locations, I'll be excited to see that one. Wakatobi looks incredible!

[Diversitea]

ent] I was at Wakatobi in April of this year, and it is ALL that the reports say it is, and more. It was altogether the best run resort I have ever experienced, from the dive staff to the 4 star dedicated Pastry Chef, to the Dive boat team. Our Dive boat was 60 feet long and there were only 11- 12 divers on it - and the engine room has glass windows surrounding it - I swear - you could eat off the surfaces in there - the staff all excel at what they do. The people were really amazing - and best yet - they serve Diversitea!!!

Oh, by the way - the diving is incredible - dive time minimums are 70 (yes seventy) minutes and since they offer everything from Aluminum 60's to Steel 120's everyone can stay down that long - they also offer Nitrox... the camera room is amazing and very spacious as well.

Dives start deep and at about 25 minutes, you come up to the top of the amazingly colourful reef and can stay for another 50 plus minutes! The dive guides know where all the good stuff is, and they share information among themselves as to where the frogfish is hanging out, and where thepygmy seahorses are...

There are no big critters but the life and macro is stunning! I attached a couple of pictures - they don't do the reefs justice!

MV Manthiri in the Maldives was my favorite dive destination before I experienced Wakatobi - now they're tied and only because of the Mantas and Whale Sharks (and Manthiri crew)!

We even had a couple who came from the UK just to snorkel! The reeftops are that pristine!

All these shots were taken with a point and shoot Canon SD 550!

[fbp]

Kewl...
Glad to here the Time of Year is good as I'm finally booked (before there was an interest here) in Apr/May 07, so looking forward to it..

Wasn't sure of the weather... so good to know it's all good then..
thanx..

[secretsea18]

Kewl...
Glad to here the Time of Year is good as I'm finally booked (before there was an interest here) in Apr/May 07, so looking forward to it..

Wasn't sure of the weather... so good to know it's all good then..
thanx..

Was there in end of May 2003. Water is kind of cold ... about 74-75 degrees. Recommend a 5mm wetsuit, as you will be in the water a lot, and it is easy to chill with that many hours of bottom time.

Robin

[Buzo Guero]

Hmm...looks incredible!

[Sqbagal]

Ugh! You're killin' me! Now I can't think about anything else.... Fiji, March 2015.........Wakatobi, November-ish?? 2015?? OOHHH How about NYE?

[Buzo Guero]

First things first, my friend! />

We have a TON of diving to do before we even consider this one. Truk, Galapagos, Fiji, etc., etc., etc. />

I just HAD to have a look into the possible future. />

[Sqbagal]

I know......I'm just easily excited, especially when it comes to .....*sigh*...