Our rates and what is included in your trip

Experience Wakatobi your way

Everyone's notion of a dream Wakatobi vacation differs. Our pricing allows you to decide
which components are important to you, and that's what you buy.

Simply select your Resort and/or Pelagian Yacht accommodation choices from our Vacation
Packages; decide on your package duration and choose your flight dates; Add in the activity
package you desire (typically, the number of activity days will be one day fewer than the
overall number of nights of your stay (for example, a ten-night stay will have nine days of
diving / snorkeling).

Everything was perfect, the abundance and diversity of the reefs, the laid back elegance, the
food was sublime and the staff could not be friendlier or more pleasant the best! Nan
Goldstein

All prices are in US Dollars

Wakatobi Dive Resort

*Villa stays include:

Butler (Private Resort Experience Manager)

Private Guide (Private Dive/Snorkel Experience manager)
One Fluo experience or test drive of Seacam/Canon 5D UW setup for two dives

All categories include:

Delicious and varied gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with care
to cater to special diets
VIP greeting & assistance upon your arrival in Bali
Your resort accommodation
Free WiFi high speed internet access via satellite
In-room amenities such as minibar, coffee pot, towels, hair dryer and safe
24 hours tea / coffee / hot chocolate / drinking water, and daily snacks
Aromatherapy bath products in all rooms
Optional Village Tour on last day

Per person per night Twin share Save up to

Palm Bungalow $290 $79

Ocean Bungalow $380 $103
One bedroom villa* $605 $165
Two-bedroom villa* $845 $230
Child & teen pricing >

Two-bedroom villa, additional adult: $320

For single occupancy rates please download our price list (pdf).

Pelagian Luxury Dive Yacht

All categories include:

Delicious and varied gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with care to cater to
special diets
VIP greeting & assistance upon your arrival in Bali
Your chosen accommodation on Pelagian
In-room amenities such as towels and hair dryer
 24 hours tea / coffee / hot chocolate / drinking water, and daily snacks
Aromatherapy bath products in all cabins
Optional Village Tour on last day

Per person per night Twin share Save up to

Standard Cabin $315 $86

Deluxe Cabin $360 $98
Superluxe Cabin $440 $120
Master Suite $520 $142
Child & teen pricing >

For single occupancy rates please download our price list (pdf).

Pelagian is available for charters. Please inquire with our office for details.

Activity packages
Activity packages include:

Resort:

3 x 70 minute guided boat dives / snorkels a day, on world-class protected reefs, and
unlimited shore diving with shore-supervision, and taxi boat cover
House reef tender boat taxi service. (choose when and where you want to dive our
famous house reef)

Pelagian:

4 x 70 minute guided dives / snorkels from twin-engine tenders

Both:

Snacks, drinks and towels provided on the boats

Full porterage for dive / snorkel gear / cameras
Dive valet for rinsing and drying gear
A substantial contribution to the award winning conservation program
 Per person, per day

Diving $195
Snorkeling $145
Private Dive/Snorkel Experience Manager (4 days min)* $225
Child & teen pricing >

*PD/SEM package is in addition to your diving /snorkeling package

Private Air Charter (transfer from Bali to Wakatobi)

Private air charter includes:

Round trip direct flight from Bali to Wakatobis private airstrip

Full international luggage allowance, with resort credits available for travelling light
Pre-flight VIP lounge access
In-flight snack and hot/cold non-alcoholic beverages
Transfer from airport to resort by boat
Assistance with all check-in luggage right through to your room/cabin

Per person, two way

Resort/Pelagian guests (subsidized price) varies between $540 -$810

see details here
Non-guests (subject to availability) $1,135
Child & teen pricing >

Flight prices on any given date are subject to change in accordance with demand
Individual charter is possible, subject to aircraft availability. From US$18,500 per flight.

All prices listed are for pre-booked, advanced paid services.

Prices for services booked and paid at the resort may differ.
Be at ease with our friendly personalised
service
Our friendly, personalised service will ensure that you have a relaxing and enriching
experience in Wakatobi no matter how you spend your time. From the senior management
down, youll find that our staff have a genuine concern that your stay with us leaves you with
fond memories of Wakatobi. Attentive but unobtrusive, our staff will enable you to settle in
and enjoy the holiday of a lifetime.

VIP treatment of course

From the moment you touch down in Bali you will find that we are on-hand to take the strain
while you relax. Our VIP welcome will assist you from immigration through baggage
reclaim. And if you decide to take a Bali stopover, why not engage our concierge service to
make all the arrangements for an enjoyable and fascinating few days before or after your
Wakatobi trip.
Relax, youre in Wakatobi
And once in the resort, the pampering continues for both resort and diving services, we
want to remove any impediment no matter how small, in order to allow you to just relax and
chill, and truly appreciate the beauty that is Wakatobi.

icariously Yours
Published March 22, 2016 in RESORT

Enjoy a virtual perfect day at Wakatobi

Our guests often describe their time at Wakatobi in superlatives and glowing terms. No
description or photo can fully capture the adventure and magic that is Wakatobi. But you can
enjoy a tantalizing taste of what awaits by joining us for a virtual slice of life at the resort. So
relax, follow along and let your mind wander while we help you visualize one perfect day at
Wakatobi.
Barefoot beginnings

Sunrise greets you on the deck of your waterfront Villa. Breakfast arrives as your significant
other joins you, and the aroma of coffee and fresh baked goods lures your best friends from
the Villas second bedroom. Soon, the four of you are enjoying a savory and scenic start to
the day. The meal includes fresh fruit and traditional western favorites, but you decide to be a
bit more adventurous, and dig into an Indonesian rice noodle and egg stir-fry accompanied by
shrimp krupuk.

Many guests enjoy having breakfast delivered to their villa or bungalow for a scenic and
relaxing start to the day. Photo by Walt Stearns

Equally inviting as breakfast on your deck or patio are morning strolls along Wakatobis
beach. Photo by Didi Lotze
After packing day bags, your group walks down the beach to the dive center at the
Longhouse. Here, you get some final pointers on the Cannon 5D Mark III / Seacam housing
package that is a complimentary addition to your villa booking. With this high-end camera
system and the help of your private dive guide, whose services are also included with the
villa package, you hope to take your underwater imaging to a new level. Your groups dive
gear is already loaded aboard the Wakatobi I. The four of you will have this spacious vessel
all to yourselves, with captain, crew and dive guide on the ready to go whenever and
wherever you desire.

Taking a private boat for a day or more is the best thing since sliced bread, says guests
Wade and Robyn Hughes. Photo by Walt Stearns

Diving Blade

With a private dive boat at your disposal, and a full day ahead, this is a perfect opportunity to
visit one of the most storied sites in the Wakatobi region. The boat ride to the underwater
formation known as Blade takes a bit longer, but time passes quickly as you glide over
iridescent blue waters. Conditions look perfect for wide-angle images. Soon, you are giant
striding overboard and following your guide toward the crest of a tall, thin seamount that
rises close to the surface. Your group drops down one side of this coral-encrusted rampart,
but you stay shallow and tilt your camera lens downward. The viewfinder shows both sides of
this slim formation, with the divers creating a visual frame of reference that puts the
magnitude of this unique formation into perspective.
Magnificas wall leads to a small sandy bay, and beautiful soft coral gardens, with a plethora
of macro subjects along the way. A small central ridge is covered in sea whips, fans, soft
corals and sponges. Photo by Norbert Probst

Drifting down the face of the reef at a depth of 80 feet, you are glad you stuck with the wide
lens. Schools of snappers, skip jacks and barracudas flow by, and the early afternoon sun
strikes the face of the reef directly, illuminating its intricate details. Later, when you ascend
towards the sun-lit shallows, you capture swirling flurries of anthias atop groves of table
corals. Luck is with you, and just as you run across a pair of mating cuttlefish, your
significant other swims into view. With calculated stealth, you set up for a shot youve
always wanted to master: a close-focus wide angle masterpiece that puts the cuttlefish in the
foreground, with a diver framed just behind, and the reef scape stretching off into infinity.

Mid afternoon once again finds you rested and ready for yet another dive. This time, you will
focus on the small stuff, and there are few sites better for this like Waitii Ridge. A leisurely
drift brings you to a seamount covered in staghorn and potato corals. This is a target-rich
environment for your macro pursuits. Saron shrimp, mantis shrimp, banded pipefish, leaf
fish, stonefish and other species that would be considered rare at most sites are found here
regularly. Profusions of anthias and damselfish dance among the corals, and you discover a
banded sea snakes foraging in a shadowed recess.

An evening to remember

Its late afternoon when you step back aboard, and youve logged more than four hours of
bottom time today. After a freshwater rinse, a clean towel and a refreshing snack, you put a
question to the group: want to do one more? The answer is an enthusiastic yes, and as the
sun sinks toward the horizon, the boat is moved a short distance to the site known as Dunia
Baru. Here, shallow depths and typically mild or non-existent currents create ideal conditions
for night diving. Your group takes the plunge just after sunset, the beams of their dive lights
cutting across the gathering darkness like underwater light sabers. It doesnt take long to meet
some of the local residents. Snake eels are out and about, and your light glints off the
incandescent eyes of a mantis shrimp, out from its borrow and on the prowl. A stationary
crocodilefish ignores, even when you get close enough to capture the details of its intricate
eye lappets. Other prizes that appear out of the darkness include a Spanish dancer, several flat
worms and a collection of saron shrimp.

Dunia Barus mild conditions make for some great night dives and opportunities to capture
images of the local residents such as this crocodilefish. Photo by Steve Miller

Its full dark when you surface, but the ride back to the resort is short. No need to fuss with
the dive gear, as the crew will have it rinsed and ready for you again tomorrow. Its tempting
to head to the media center and begin downloading todays amazing images, but that can
wait. Instead, you stroll back to the villa for a relaxing session in the Asian spa-style shower.
By the time you are dry, the resort staff has prepared the table for dinner on the deck. Seated
next to the water, refreshed by a soft sea breeze, you raise a glass and toast to what will
surely be remembered as one of the best days of your life.
Dinner at your villa or bungalow, or perhaps on the beach, can be the perfect way to end a
perfect day at Wakatobi. Photo by Marco Fierli

We hope you have enjoyed this break from the everyday. For some, its been a pleasant recap
of visits past; for others, a tantalizing hint of what awaits. For all of us, its a reminder of
what a special place Wakatobi is, and we hope you will join us there soon to turn your dream
days into reality.

What are you waiting for? Isnt it time to experience the joys of Wakatobi? Contact our office
at office@wakatobi.com or complete a quick trip inquiry at wakatobi.com. A guest
experience representative will be in touch with you to answer any questions and provide
information about your next dream dive vacation.

Learn about Pelagian liveaboard dive yacht here.

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The Villa Life

Published March 25, 2015 in Accommodations, Amenities, RESORT

New additions and private dive services make a stay at Wakatobis Villas better than ever
Cloistered at the far end of the beach, the Wakatobi Villas provide guests with an extra
degree of privacy and spaciousness, along with magnificent waterfront views and additional
personalized services. For Mike and Gina Leisten, a stay at Villa One proved to be the perfect
setting for a very special occasion.

Villa one has two private bedrooms with full shower rooms, large deck areas, a courtyard,
and a plunge pool with stunning ocean views and an excellent vantage point for enjoying
Wakatobis brilliant sunsets. Photo by Didi Lotze

Wakatobis Villas are nestled at the north end of the resort. Guests enjoy privacy, exquisite
views, step down to the beach or at high tide right to Wakatobis clear, warm waters. Photo
by Didi Lotze
The perfect choice for a special occasion

I am sitting on the porch of this exact Villa as I read this post! We fly back to Bali
tomorrow, then onto home from there. Wakatobi has been the best vacation we have ever
had. This was the comment Gina Leisten was inspired to add to a facebook post as she sat
enjoying the sunset on the last evening of her December vacation. The post she was reading
was from Wakatobi dive resort, and it showed a view from the very same villa where she and
Mike, her husband of 25 years, were staying.

We wanted our anniversary trip to be memorable and several members of our diving group
had already chosen Wakatobi, so it was the perfect way to combine the anniversary
celebration and a dive trip with good friends. Mike Leistein

The couple had come to Wakatobi in the company of friends to celebrate their 25th wedding
anniversary. The group had first enjoyed a cruise on Pelagian dive yacht, followed by ten
days at the resort. We made an excellent choice of Wakatobi for this special occasion. We
wanted our anniversary trip to be memorable and several members of our diving group had
already chosen Wakatobi, so it was the perfect way to combine the anniversary celebration
and a dive trip with good friends, Gina said. While this destination was a long way from
home for us, it was worth it; we also upgraded to the master suite on the yacht and one of the
villas with a swimming pool. Now Im afraid were ruined for any other vacation, nowhere
else will compare!

Pelagian dive yacht passes the villas on a cruise out to Binongko, Kaledupa, Wangi Wangi
and Buton islands for diving on the regions outer reefs and muck sites. Photo by Wakatobi
Dive Resort
The villas extended decks with lounges over the water are favorite spots for enjoying
morning coffee or evening libations. Many guests op to have breakfast or other meals served
on the deck. Photo by Didi Lotze

Complementary upgrades included with a villa stay

The waterfront views from rooms and porches are reason enough for many guests to opt for
one of Wakatobis premium villas. But they have additional incentives to choose these
spacious, secluded accommodations. Villa stays also include the complementary services of a
Private Dive / Snorkel Experience Manager (PDEM). These skilled guides are the
cornerstone of the resorts private diving program, and their goal is to provide the ultimate in
personalized resort dive experiences. Soon after checking into a villa, guests have a chance to
get to know their private snorkel/dive experience manager. Having a private dive guide was
a great advantage, in particular because we wanted to film certain tough to find critters. We
also truly had a lot of fun with Komang! said Gina.

This is just the beginning, as the PDEM will be there on every dive to act as a private
assistant and guide, help with equipment or cameras if need be, and provide an appropriate
level of guidance for those who may need help with buoyancy control or underwater
navigation. In addition, PDEMs serve as a dive buddy and spotter for more accomplished
divers and photographers. The guides know every detail of the reef, and are experts at finding
and pointing out the numerous small and rare creatures that make their home in Wakatobis
waters. This was an important feature for the Leistens and friends: With our group of 15,
we felt we had plenty of dive guides. Paula, Sonia, Dollar, Bowo, Jacob, Koman, Ismael,
Misu, and Gregor were all wonderful. We had so much fun with all of them, said Mike.
Before diving or snorkeling begins, guests and private guide get together, enjoy a cool drink
and discuss everything from personal comfort and experience levels to snorkeling or diving
goals and any special itineraries or expectations the guest has. Based on this conversation, the
manager will create a custom itinerary. Photo by Didi Lotze

PDEMs are experts at finding and pointing out the multitude of rare and tiny creatures on
Wakatobis reefs. Photo by Walt Stearns
Some of the rarest finds include Wakatobis darlings, pygmy seahorses. With the help of
their guide the Leistens found a pregnant male and were able to obtain video of it. Photo by
Richard Smith

As far as having a private guide, Komang had a great eye for spotting pygmies and other
treasures on the reefs, and we felt we got the best experience because of this, said Gina. We
even got photos of a pregnant male pygmy seahorse, and one of our pictures has two
seahorses. Mike got video of the pregnant male moving from branch to branch, and it looks
surreal. We will never, ever, forget this experience.

Added space and amenities enhance the experience

Other complementary upgrades provided with a Villa stay, which guests can opt for, include
the opportunity to use a professional-level Cannon camera and Seacam housing system for
two dives, or to enjoy a complimentary Fluo dive or Fluo snorkel. This unique form of night
diving uses special underwater lights and mask filters to reveal the hidden fluorescent
qualities of corals and fish life. To participate in the fluo program, guests must have
appropriate night diving skills.

Complementary private guide service isnt the only added value for guests in the villas.
Interiors have been updated with decor that maintains an emphasis on the native woods and
rock of the structures. In addition, the plunge pools located on the seaside decks of Villas one
and two have been enhanced and enlarged.

We hosted a party by the pool for our entire dive group of 15, plus all of the dive guides,
said Mike.

Because of the resorts perch on a low rock ledge that lies just to the north of the beach,
taking a dip is as easy as walking down a short set of private steps to immerse in the clear
water. The villas large decks and porches are favorite places to enjoy morning coffee, or take
in a magnificent sunset, while additional indoor and outdoor seating areas can turn villas into
centers for social gatherings. This is particularly true for Villa One, as Mike and Gina can
attest. We hosted a party at our villa by the pool, Mike said. We invited our entire dive
group of 15, and all of our dive guides. We wanted to show our appreciation for all of their
patience, and hard work. All of these dive guides had the perfect amount of professionalism,
marine intelligence, fun spiritedness, and great customer service, he said. The large deck and
pool at Villa One provides ample space for socializing. The Leistens also appreciated the
vistas and the spaciousness of their villa. The view as you walk through the front gate is
absolutely stunning, we admired it daily and the deck offered both shade and sun. Of course
the pool was a wonderful respite for relaxation after diving and snorkeling, said Gina.

The Leistens and friends enjoyed many a sunset while relaxing in the pool at Villa One.
Photo by Gina Leisten

Isnt it time to treat yourself to a holiday at Wakatobi? Contact us at office@wakatobi.com or

complete a quick trip inquiry at wakatobi.com. A guest experience representative will be in
touch with you to answer any questions about your next dream vacation.

Wakatobi Villa with complimentary privilege package

Our one and two bedroom villas offer the best of Wakatobi. Set on a low ledge just above the
beach, at the northern end of the resort, they offer the ultimate in privacy and spacious
comfort, complemented by unobstructed views of the ocean and Wakatobis spectacular
sunsets.

See the Wakatobi Villas image gallery here

Wakatobi's Villas step down to the beach and pristine waters. Two bed villas have two
bedrooms each with full baths, pool & large deck, outdoor spa shower, and more.

And our villa guests enjoy a complementary privilege package:

Butler (Private Resort Experience Manager) for a resort experience on a par with the best in
the world.
Private Guide (Private Dive Experience Manager) personalized dives to deliver unique and
memorable underwater experiences.
plus 1 Fluo Experience (see marine life in a whole new light literally!) or Test Drive a
Seacam / Canon 5D UW setup for 2 dives a pro camera set-
up for you to enjoy, with guidance/instruction if you would like.

The Ultimate: guide price

US$845 person, per night

Two-Bedroom Villa Twin-sharing, see whats included

US$605 person, per night

One-Bedroom Villa Twin-sharing, see whats included

Main inclusions
 Butler (Private Resort Experience Manager)
Private Guide (Private Dive Experience Manager)
plus 1 Fluo Experience or Test Drive of Seacam / Canon 5D UW
setup for 2 dives

Private Beach Front

Access to Priority Diving Services (small group 1:4)
Access to private Concierge services for trip preparation
Varied gourmet meals and snacks throughout the stay
Personalized Service and Support without equal (ratio 5 staff : 1 guest)
NO additional surcharges (e.g. for fuel, luggage, park entry fees, meals etc)

See more on our rates and whats included in your trip

Wakatobi is an exclusive resort, with just 15 Ocean Bungalows, 9 Palm Bungalows and 4
Villas. Accommodations are within easy walking distance of all amenities and all are just a
short distance from the beach and the ocean.

All accommodation packages include:

VIP greeting and assistance upon your arrival in Bali, Indonesia

All meals (delicious and highly varied multi-course chef prepared meals and snacks)
A traditional village tour
A reef protection and community development contribution
Internet access via satellite
In-room aromatherapy soaps and lotion
In-room amenities such as minibar, coffee pot, towels, hair dryer and safe
Afternoon turn-down service and daily housekeeping
Remoteness from the rest of the world, free of city lights, noise and traffic
Tailored treatments to leave you relaxed
and rejuvenated
Why not soak up a sumptuous spa on your stay at Wakatobi? East and West come together at
Wakatobis spa, which blends the best of Indonesian and European traditions. Our original
custom-blended oils and aromatherapies complement personalized massage and a variety of
other treatments. With a caring heart and a pair of well-trained hands, our skilled therapists
will ease your aches or stresses and leave you relaxed and rejuvenated.
Relaxing massage and body treatments
We have a number of massage treatments available including Balinese massage, Aloe Vera
Balinese Recovery, Hot Stones Essence, Revitalisation, Aromatherapy, Tension relief and
Foot indulgence. Treatments range in duration from 45 to 90 minutes.

Body treatments include Facials (Natural Refresher, Traditional, Scrub, Naturally Indonesian,
Exotic Almond & Honey, Soybean & Yoghurt Splash, Classic Manicure and Classic
Pedicure). Treatments are around one hour in duration.

Beauty treatments
We offer two Island Packages specialised beauty treatments: Ultimate Indulgence (170
minutes) choice of scrub, aromatherapy massage and your choice of facial or foot
indulgence; and Stress Recovery (150 minutes) a Balinese or Revitalisation massage
followed by your choice of facial.

Amenities to enhance your Wakatobi trip

The Longhouse is the location for a number of amenities which will enhance your Wakatobi
experience, including the Library, the Media Room, our Boutique and gift shop, and
the Longhouse lounge.

Browse for a while in the Library

The library, which is located in the Longhouse, is a relaxing space where you can sit in air-
conditioned comfort and read, books (which you may also borrow) from the library shelves.
Books cover fish identification and marine life as well as broader geographic topics and
fiction.

Take in a marine wildlife show in the Media Room

The media room is the venue for the popular marine wildlife shows which are held regularly
in the evenings, It is equipped with with rowed-seating as well as digital projector and sound
system.
Souvenirs, gifts and essentials
Wakatobi has a fully stocked boutique and gift shop in the resort. Here you will find a wide
selection of T-shirts, polo shirts, shorts, casual clothing, silver jewellery, hats and other logo
wear. We also have some diving accessories, local souvenirs, postcards and a selection of
personal items that you might need while staying at the resort. Come in and browse when you
wish to take a break from diving.

Relax over a drink in the Longhouse lounge

The Longhouse Lounge is a shaded open air area with comfortable seating and a cooling
breeze. A range of hot drinks as well as cookies are available self-service as well as soft and
alcoholic drinks from the drinks menu upon request. Freshly prepared snacks are served here
in the afternoon.

Tips dan cara diving / selam bagi yang masih pemula adalah
sebagai berikut ini. Namun sebelum itu perlu diketahui apakah itu diving / selam. Pengertiannya
yaitu seatu kegiatan di dalam air dapat berupa olahraga, penelitian, pekerjaan atau sekedar fun dan
hunting foto.

Alat Dasar Penyelam

Agar anda dapat melakuka penyelaman anda harus menggunakan alat bantu yang bernama SCUBA
(Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) yang jika diartikan kurang lebihnya peralatan
untuk bernafas dalam air. Beberapa peralatan Scuba diantaranya:
1. Tabung = digunakan untuk menyimpan udara
2. Regulator = Selang untuk menyalurkan dari tabung ke mulut
3. Oktopus = Berguna untuk menyembungkan dari selang regulator ke mulut (digigit)
4. Deep gauges = Alat pengukur kedalaman
5. Presure gauges = Alat untuk mengukur tekanan / kapasitas udara dalam tabung
6. BCD = Alat berbentuk rompi yang berguna untuk menempelkan tabung ke badan kita
7. Weight belt = Alat yang berupa besi dan sabuk untuk menambah berat kita supaya dapat
tenggelam
8. Wetsuit = Berupa baju selam yang menutupi rapat tubuh kita
9. Masker = Untuk melihat dalam air
10. Fin = Alat bantu yang sering disebut kaki katak

Alat bantu tambahan diving:

1. Dive comp = Alat otomatis mengatur dive time, kedalaman, suhu, agar tidak terkena penyakit
penyelaman
2. Pisau selam = Membantu meotong dalam air
3. Senter = Penerangan saat night dive atau penyelaman gelap
4. Sarung tangan = Berguna untuk melindungi tangan, karena sering memegang untuk kesimbangan
tubuh
5. Hook = Alat untuk menutupi muka untuk pelindung serangan biota laut
6. Sempritan = Digunakan untuk memanggil kapal / teman ketia sudah berada di permukaan

Cara Dasar Penyelaman untuk Pemula

Penyelam pemula memang merasakan yang ernah saya rasakan dulu, takut, senang, grogi, antara
bisa dan tidak, malu-malu tapi mau. maka dari itu untuk memperkuat keinginan anda belajar tentang
penyelaman perdana perlu diperhatikan beberapa teknik pengendalian diri berikut ini:

1. Tenang dan Yakin

Tenang dan yakin: Anda harus yakin bahwa anda bisa melakukannya, karena segala prosedur dan
peralatan yang telah anda gunakan sudah terbukti aman untuk semua orang yang mengikutinya.
Tenang adalah sikap yang paling utama dalam penyelaman perdana, anda tidak perlu khawatir jika
terjadi apa2 didalam karena pastinya anda tidak akan dan jangan melakukan penyelaman sendiri
(never dive alone). Ada teman / buddy yang selalu menemani anda, pastikan buddy anda yang sudah
mahir dan memiliki sertifikat membawa orang. Dalam keadaan apapun usahakan merasa tenang,
karena dengan tenang maka anda lebih mudah berfikir dan bergerak di dalam air.

2. Melakukan Prosdur Entry yang Benar:

Entry atau proses masuk ke air adalah proses dimana anda akan merasa sangat takut dan senang.
Proses ini gampang-gampang susah, anda dapat melakukannya dengan beberapa cara yaitu
memasang SCUBA dive di air atau melompat sambil sudah menggunakan Scuba di tubuh anda. Cara
yang rekomended adalah memasang alat scuba di air segali masih pemula.

3. Ikuti Petunjuk yang di Berikan Insturktur

Seperti yang saya singgung diatas, anda pastinya akan dibantu oleh dive master sebagai pelatih
anda. Ikutilah segala petunjuk dan aktifitas diving, Biasanya anda akan di brifing terlebih dahulu
sebelum anda masuk ke dalam air. Lakukanlah sebaik dan setaat mungki agar anda dapat belajar
tahap demi tahap sehingga mendapatkan kenyamanan dalam penyelaman.
4. Lakukan Pergerakan Tubuh yang Benar
Posisi badan akan sangat mempengaruhi penyelaman / bouyency / daya apung kita dalam air. Buat
badan anda senyaman mungkin untuk melakukan pergerakan, tidak perlu terburu-buru karena tidak
ada yang perlu diselesaikan dalam penyelaman pemula. Lakukan juga pergerakan tangan / kaki
secara benar supaya dapat menghasilkan tenaga yang kuat dan tidak cepat capek.

Lakukan pergerakan sesimpel mungkin jangan yang aneh2. Biasanya anda akan disuruh berhenti dan
mengecek segala peralatan setelah berada di perairan (kolam/laut).

5. Ekualising Saat Turun

Ekualising adalah tindakan menyesuaikan tekanan dalam kuping dengan bagian luar tubuh. Cara
yang di bisa digunakan yaitu dengan menutup lubang hidung kemudian keluarkan udara lehat
hidung dengan tangan masih memencet hidung anda. Atau bisa juga anda menelan ludah (ini
biasanya dilakukan oleh yang sudah profesional) Untuk waktu ekualising lakukanlah sesering
mungkin / jangan sampai terasa sakit baru anda ekualising. Sebisa mungkin jika anda masuk setiap 1
meter lakukanlah ekualising semkipun kuping anda tidak merasa sakit / tertekan.

6. Jangan Merasa Takut dan Nikmati

Kegiata diving ini termasuk kegiatan yang mahal, jadi jika anda tidak dapat menikmati maka percuma
saja anda membuang uang banyak untuk hal yang tidak anda nikmati. Selain itu memang kegiatan
selam merupakan kegiatan yang menurut saya sangat nikmat dan nyaman karena berada dalam air
dengan waktu yang cukup serta melihat pemandangan terumbu karang, ikan, biota lain secara
langsung adalah pengalaman paling menarik dalam hidup.

7. Lulus Uji Sertifikasi

Sebelum melakukan penyelaman seharusnya anda lulus ujian sertifikasi selam dapat dilakukan di
PADI, CMAS, aau lainnya. disana anda akan mendapatkan pelajaran dan tekni secara dasar dan
penting untuk cara penyelaman.

Berikut ini adalah tips cara menyelam bag pemula. Intinya adalah harus tenang cika terjadi trouble
dan nikmati pengalaman menyelam anda sebaik mungkin. Semoga ini dapat menjadi referensi yang
baik positif bagi anda.

Asal dilakukan dengan teknik yang benar serta mengikuti prosedur yang telah ditetapkan, menyelam
adalah olahraga yang tergolong aman. Firman Adiyaksa, instructor trainer dari Diving Ocean
Adventures membagi beberapa teknik menyelam yang perlu Anda ketahui berikut ini.

Menjernihkan masker. Teknik ini bersifat mendasar dan wajib dikuasai oleh semua penyelam.
Lakukan ini: Hirup udara dalam-dalam lewat mulut, lalu sesaat sebelum mengeluarkan napas lewat
hidung, buka sedikit bagian bawah masker agar air yang terperangkap di dalamnya dapat terdorong
keluar. Tekanan udara dalam masker akan mencegah lebih banyak air yang masuk.

Regulator clearing. Ada kalanya regulator selang mengalami kebocoran air. Untuk menghadapinya,
ada dua cara yang bisa Anda terapkan. Pertama, menekan tombol purge untuk mengeluarkan air
secara otomatis dari regulator. Bila tombol tersebut bermasalah, Anda bisa melakukan cara klasik:
Tiup regulator sekencang mungkin hingga airnya keluar. Lalu, bernapas sewajarnya untuk melihat
apakah masih ada air yang tersisa. Lakukan terus hingga regulator steril dari air.
Regulator retrieval/recovery. Ketika menyelam, ada kemungkinan mouthpiece akan terlepas karena
beberapa hal, misalnya terkena kaki teman. Jangan panik! Ada dua cara yang bisa Anda lakukan.
Pertama, dengan cara menyapu atau sweeping. Ulurkan tangan ke depan, lalu buat gerakan
menyapu ke samping paha hingga ke belakang (seperti membuat gerakan setengah lingkaran ke
samping) hingga selang regulator akan tersapu oleh lengan. Cara kedua, posisi tangan di depan, lalu
gerakkan menuju ke pundak belakang hingga Anda menemukan sambungan regulator dengan
tabung. Telusuri hingga ke ujung regulator yaitu mouthpiece.

Teknik naik ke permukaan. Naik kembali ke permukaan membutuhkan teknik tersendiri (ascent
technique) disertai prosedur yang ketat untuk menghindari risiko cedera. Hal utama yang harus
diperhatikan adalah kecepatan naik yang aman ke permukaan, yaitu 9 m per menit. Bernapaslah
secara normal jangan ditahan agar tidak menyebabkan emboli udara di paru-paru. Lalu,
berhentilah di safety stop, yaitu di kedalaman 5m selama 3-5 menit. Pastikan keadaan di permukaan
aman sebelum kembali melanjutkan berenang. Sesampainya di permukaan, segera isi udara di rompi
apung atau Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) untuk mengapung.

Teknik berenang. Serupa dengan snorkeling, teknik berenang (swimming technique) ketika
menyelam juga mengandalkan daya dorong dari kaki. Tangan hanya berfungsi untuk melakukan
manuver di dalam air. Tip: Perhatikan ritme goyangan kaki Anda, jangan terlalu kencang karena
dapat menguras tenaga lebih cepat dan menyebabkan kram.

No matter which side you venture on the dive site Blade youre on a wall, as this pinnacle is
reminiscent of the Great Wall of China, but far taller. Photo by Walt Stearns

Dropping down onto the outer face of the seamount, you find more wide-angle opportunities,
as the near-vertical slope is covered in a tangled profusion of red whip corals and sea fans,
some growing to spans of six feet or more. Moving deeper, you encounter a collection of
large, photo-worthy barrel sponges. At a depth of 60 feet, the far end of the formation meets a
connecting ridge. A mild current pushes you along, and soon you encounter a second
seamount rising from the ridge, running parallel to the first, and equally tall and thin. From
pre-dive briefings, you know there are three more of these formations on the ridge, creating a
profile that resembles the serrated blade of a giant knife.

At a resort thats known for fine dining, you expect more than cold sandwiches for a mid-day
meal, and you are certainly not disappointed.

Back on board, you come to the unanimous conclusion that one dive at Blade is not enough.
On the second dive, you spend more time exploring the middle depths of each formation, and
discover an intricate network of ledges and pockets. By the time your air gauges are edging
towards reserve, its time for a well-earned lunch. At a resort thats known for fine dining,
you expect more than cold sandwiches for a mid-day meal, and you are certainly not
disappointed. An appetizer of fresh tuna is followed by a hearty curry, and finished with
fresh-baked treats.

Private boats include meals and snacks freshly prepared by Wakatobis chefs. Theres plenty
of room on the boats to enjoy the spread. Of course, special requests or requirements are
welcome. Photo by Walt Stearns

Afternoon delights

The day is only half over, and you dive computers show plenty of bottom time remaining.
The captain heads for the expansive Sawa reef system, and the site known as Magnifica. You
consider switching to a macro lens, but decide the small stuff can wait. This time, a giant
stride lands you adjacent to a small, stony plateau perched on a jutting corner of the reef wall.
From depths of less than ten feet, the terrain drops steeply away to depths of more than 200
feet.