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The Indo-Pacific region is considered a biodiversity hot spot, benefiting from the currents and nutrients transported between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. No other place in the world has the colors, the corals and the creatures in such variety and vast numbers.Within that area, the Wakatobi region is near the epicentre of coral reef biodiversity. The area is teeming with hundreds, if not thousands of different fish species. For instance, Les Kaufman, Professor of Biology at the Boston University Marine Program & Centre for Ecology and Conservation Biology, counted 301 fish species on a 100 minute dive at Wakatobi Dive Resort's house reef in 2004. The hundreds of kilometres of reef structure in the Wakatobi National Marine Park provide every imaginable marine animal, including whales, dolphins, sharks, rays, tunas, barracudas, marlin and more. For photographers, this means wide-angle, normal and macro opportunities abound.
The Pelagian liveaboard is the perfect compliment to the wonders below. The two regions that the Pelagian will cruise both offer exciting and different diving possibilities.

For the macro photographer and for those who appreciate pristine, unexplored, undisturbed reefs, the Wakatobi region is the perfect match. On the cruise, you'll see an incredible variety of hard and soft corals, fish and invertebrates of the healthy reefs in the Wakatobi region. There are literally hundreds of world class dive sites -- many still unexplored.For those wanting to see large pelagics, sweeping currents, and and incredible array of marine life of all sizes, the Komodo Islands cruises are your match. The cool, nutrient-rich waters that flow around the islands feed a seemingly unending variety of creatures. Expect to see sharks, manta rays, schooling jacks and an unmatched variety of small critters, soft soft coral, gorgonians, and sea fans. With either voyage, you'll enjoy the comforts of the world-renown Pelagian will take you there in five-star style.

The seasons in the Wakatobi area

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Generally speaking we have two peak seasons: one between April and June and one between September and November. That said, conditions vary from week to week and from year to year. It's great to experience Wakatobi year round.
| January - March | March - June | July - August | September | October - December | Air Temperatures | Rain |

January into March
Beginning in January and up till the middle of March cloud coverage is a bit higher than otherwise and we are, during a week or so, likely to at least experience some tropical showers - still, the weather is good enough for you to have a great time diving and enjoying yourself in the resort. December and January have offered some of the most spectacular conditions over the past few years with warm water, mirror flat seas and great light and visibility. If you do get to experience a warm tropical thunderstorm and the dramatically lit evening skies you're sure to treasure the special charm that it offers. Wakatobi being one of the driest areas in Indonesia, there is still plenty of sunshine in any given period and diving is enjoyable even with a bit of rain. Another advantage: as these months are considered part of wet season in other parts of Indonesia or Malaysia – the secret is less well known and even over the year-end holiday season, Wakatobi is rarely full. The great diving, relaxed atmosphere the full staff out to please fewer guest make this period a great way to escape winter.

March into June
Between March and into June, conditions calm down and the visibility and conditions pick up. The glass calm seas throughout May and June mean that conditions are amongst the very best of the year, with the best visibility, often reaching 45 meters.

July and August
July and August sees a slight increase in wind, and the sea ripples somewhat, visibility is still likely to impress, and due to the macro nature of the diving in Wakatobi, most of our divers are so focused on the reef just inches from their faces, they wouldn't notice if the visibility behind them stretched out for miles. The weather in these months is a little cooler than months either side making it a great time to visit for those who prefer to sleep without using an A/C at night (book a Beach Bungalow on the south beach).

September
Starting in September, conditions return to those seen in May and June.

October to December
October and November are comparable to May and June, but as we progress in to November and December the humidity increases and while you're likely to see mirror-calm waters the topside temperature is also higher than, let's say, in the summer.

Water Temperatures
On the water temperature front, the warmest water in Wakatobi is found in the upper water layer during mid to late October, when temps may reach a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). The coolest time falls in the latter half of August with a minimum temperature of 25 degrees (77 degrees Fahrenheit).

From the start of the season in March until May, the temperature averages 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 degrees Fahrenheit) June averages 27 C (80.6 F), July 26 C (78.8 F), September is between 26 to 27 C (78 - 81 F), October 28 to 30 C (82 - 86 F). From November until to March the temperature averages 28 C (82.4 F).

Air Temperatures
For 99% of the year, the temperature ranges between 26 - 29 degrees Celsius. (78.8 - 84.2 Fahrenheit).

Rainfall
The annual rain falls are four times lower than the Indonesian average. Wakatobi is one of the most arid regions in Indonesia and the air humidity is mostly only about 65 to 75%.

Pelagian diving liveaboard

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