The adventure begins only a few steps from a white, powdery Indonesian beach, where a lush drop-off stretches along several beautiful dive and snorkel sites. The reef is home to a variety of marine life, including lionfish, clownfish, rays, batfish, schooling jacks, turtles and multiple species of pygmy seahorse. It's a magnificent sight, with brilliant soft corals, oversized gorgonians, vibrant sponges and delicate tunicates in every hue, creating an exquisite tapestry of color and texture. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of mating mandarin fish!
Join Shedd Aquarium's Vice President of Animal Care, Andrew Pulver, on a journey to Wakatobi Dive Resort and explore a pristine and abundant tropical coral reef with one of the world's most proactive eco-tourism resorts as your home base.
Ways to Register
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Space on this trip is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the online booking form and mention Shedd Aquarium to reserve your spot.
Limited Capacity
Space is limited to our specified group allotment, and this Shedd Adventure will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dates
May 1 - 9, 2025
Cost
Starting from $6,950 per person
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Highlights
Experience an unlimited dive package and catch the stunning beauty of Wakatobi’s reefs at sunrise, midday and sunset, by shore or boat.
Witness extraordinary wildlife from the world’s epicenter of coral reef biodiversity, with breathtaking vistas of pristine coral reefs, a multitude of colorful reef fishes and rare and unusual animals.
Learn from Shedd's Vice President of Animal Care, Andrew Pulver, about Shedd's award-winning coral conservation through innovative projects like our thermal tolerance work in coral reefs.
Enjoy the tranquility of a remote island setting, free from crowds and cities, with no other divers for at least 100 miles around you.
Above the waves, enjoy activities such as volleyball, badminton, leisurely board games, kayak tours to the mangroves, kiteboarding and stand-up paddle boarding.
Rejuvenate your senses with a Balinese massage at the spa and indulge in a relaxing facial after a manicure, leaving you feeling completely pampered.
