Wakatobi & Buton
Mandatory Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent with a minimum of 50 logged dives; Nitrox certification and experience in strong currents recommended.
Duration
7 nights
Skill level
Advanced
Overview
Abundant marine life
Experienced divers
Turtles
Healthy reef systems
Reef Sharks
This 7-night Indonesia liveaboard itinerary showcases the vibrant coral reefs of Wakatobi National Park together with the lesser-visited reefs surrounding Buton Island. Located in Southeast Sulawesi, the Wakatobi Islands are internationally recognised for exceptional coral diversity and remarkably healthy reef ecosystems. Recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Wakatobi is celebrated for its coral-covered reef slopes and walls densely layered with hard corals, sponges and sea fans, supporting thriving reef communities and dense schools of tropical fish. Along the coastline of Buton and its surrounding islands, divers discover quieter reefs with coral gardens, reef slopes and occasional exposed sites where schooling fish and passing pelagic species may appear. Together these areas reveal a rewarding combination of protected coral ecosystems and rarely visited dive sites in Southeast Sulawesi.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Transfer from Kendari Airport to the harbour on embarkation day
- Transfer from Indo Master to Bau Bau Airport on disembarkation day
- Full board accommodation (based on shared occupancy)
- Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- Up to 4 dives daily
- 11 litre (80 cuft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and SMB
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine Park & Port Fees
- Fuel Surcharge
- Flights
- Obligatory surcharges
- Additional transfers
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Beer, cocktails, wine & spirits
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
This 7-night liveaboard itinerary explores the protected reefs of Wakatobi National Park before continuing west toward the islands and coastal reefs surrounding Buton Island
Starting from Kendari in Southeast Sulawesi, the itinerary route incorporates some of Indonesia’s most celebrated coral reef habitats with quieter diving areas rarely visited by liveaboards.
Wakatobi Islands
Part of the Wakatobi Islands, the reefs surrounding Wangi-Wangi Island and Tomia Island are among the most renowned in Southeast Sulawesi. Protected within Wakatobi National Park, dives here often feature vibrant coral formations, reef slopes and walls supporting abundant reef fish life including fusiliers, snappers and anthias, alongside regular encounters with turtles and reef sharks
Buton Island
West of the Wakatobi Islands, diving continues around the islands and reefs surrounding Buton Island, including areas near Pasarwajo and the smaller islands further south such as Siompu Island. These reefs are far less visited than those within Wakatobi National Park, and dives often explore coral slopes, reef walls and fringing reefs where schooling fish gather and oceanic currents occasionally bring pelagic visitors..
On a typical day we offer up to 4 day dives; 3 day dives and a fourth sunset or night dive. The diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3
- Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4, where possible
- Dinner
The itinerary and diving areas outlined above are an example only and may be subject to change depending on local regulations, guests’ experience, and logistics, and is at the Captain’s discretion. Adverse weather and sea conditions can affect the Wakatobi itinerary, which involves some long-distance cruising.
Domestic flights in Indonesia are often subject to delays, schedule changes and cancellations which can result in missed connections and arrival after the liveaboard has departed. We strongly recommend that you make arrangements to arrive at your itinerary’s start location the day before the embarkation date. Please refer to the Indonesia Travel FAQs, or contact our reservations team for further advice.
Accommodation
9.22
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
Surcharge
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
No
Prepare to embark on an amazing diving adventure aboard Indo Master. Built in 2022, our 47-metre liveaboard is handcrafted from ironwood and teak on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, with nine air-conditioned en-suite cabins hosting a maximum of 18 guests – built by divers, for divers, to explore the very best of Indonesian waters.
Indo Master’s spacious dive deck is one of the roomiest you will come across, with dedicated camera and video stations and separate rinse tanks that make her a top choice for underwater photographers. Two high-powered Zodiacs ferry divers to and from the sites, while the air-conditioned saloon, cocktail bar and sundeck give you the perfect place to relax between dives.
Extras
Master Liveaboards offers a range of services to make your stay in Komodo National Park even more enjoyable. Rental equipment, Nitrox and courses can be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking your liveaboard.
Itinerary | Per Person |
|---|---|
Komodo National Park (7 nights) | 180 USD* |
Komodo National Park (10 nights) | 230 USD* |
Raja Ampat (7 nights) | 215 USD* |
Raja Ampat (10 nights) | 245 USD* |
Banda Sea | 200 USD* |
Banda Sea & Misool | 260 USD* |
Misool, Halmahera & Lembeh | 260 USD* |
Lembeh & Halmahera | 150 USD* |
Lembeh & Sangihe | 150 USD* |
Alor Archipelago | 150 USD* |
Southern Forgotten Islands | 150 USD* |
Wakatobi | 150 USD* |
Fuel Surcharge | |
*All surcharges, including marine, park and port fees, are subject to change at any time, and without notice.
The applicable marine park fees for your itinerary will be added to your onboard extras to be paid on the boat before disembarkation.
Equipment | 6 nights | 7 nights | 10 nights | 12 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full equipment set* | 200 USD | 240 USD | 360 USD | 440 USD |
BCD | 75 USD | 90 USD | 135 USD | 165 USD |
Regulators | 75 USD | 90 USD | 135 USD | 165 USD |
Wetsuit | 50 USD | 60 USD | 90 USD | 110 USD |
Fins | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD |
Boots | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD |
Mask & Snorkel | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD |
Dive Computer | 75 USD | 90 USD | 135 USD | 165 USD |
UW Torch/ Flashlight | 50 USD | 60 USD | 90 USD | 110 USD |
*Full equipment set includes Wetsuit, BCD, Regulators, Mask, Snorkel, Boots, Fins, Weights and Weight belt. Additional charges apply for dive computer and torch rental.
All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.
6 nights | 7 nights | 10 nights | 12 nights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nitrox | 80 USD | 100 USD | 130 USD | 150 USD |
Additional 11 L (AL80) Aluminium cylinder | 35 USD | 42 USD | 63 USD | 77 USD |
13 Litre (AL100) Aluminium cylinder | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD |
All cylinders must be requested in advance to ensure availability.
Availability of large cylinders is limited and not guaranteed. Please contact our reservations team to check and pre-book.
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI Advanced Open Water | 250 USD |
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) | 100 USD |
PADI Deep Diver Speciality | 200 USD |
Other PADI Specialities | Please enquire* |
Please note: The course prices listed above do not include course materials or certification registration. You can register for online learning for PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI EANx (Nitrox) here. For other courses, please contact our reservations team. While completing AOWC onboard is possible, we need a minimum of 3 students to run the course. If there are less students, a private guide will be required.
Bar Services | Price |
|---|---|
Local beer (per can) | 3 USD |
Cocktails (per glass) | 8 USD |
Spirits (single shot) | from 6 USD |
Spirits (bottle) | from 120 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | from 45 USD |
Other Services | Price |
|---|---|
Laundry (per bag) | 25 USD |
Indo Master merchandise | Prices vary |
Wi-Fi Internet access | |
Single device | 50 USD |
Additional device (per person) | 15 USD |
On-board pricing is subject to change without notice. While we try to keep information as up to date as possible, please be aware that, although unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
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