Colorful coral reef scene with marine life in West Papua, Indonesia's underwater world.
Indonesia · Tomia, Wakatobi

Malabea East

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Possible on shallow reef top

Safety notes

Overhangs, canyons and crevasses at depth; watch depth and buoyancy near swim-throughs

Permits & fees

No separate government marine-park ticket for divers; part of Wakatobi's private no-fishing reserve, costs covered by resort fees

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.

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