Indonesia · Lintea Island, Wakatobi

Teluk Maya

Also known as: Maya Bay

Best time to dive

January to December; April to November

What you might see

  • Eagle rayPossible
  • Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
  • FrogfishLikely
  • Ghost pipefishLikely
  • Grey reef sharkPossible
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Y

Safety notes

Depth range to 60m tempts overextension - stay within certification limits; occasional surge near the overhang

Permits & fees

No separate national-park ticket found for Wakatobi Dive Resort guests; conservation contribution is bundled into resort package pricing via the Collaborative Reef Conservation Program - verify current amount locally

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Wakatobi Dive Resort

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.