Starship
Located just a short 20-minute drive from Wakatobi Resort in Indonesia, Starship Dive Site offers an incredible underwater experience. This pristine dive spot gets its name from the renowned research vessel, Starship, which once circled the globe and explored these very waters. Divers are treated to mesmerizing wall dives adorned with numerous holes and small overhangs, creating a unique environment teeming with captivating marine life.
Underwater explorers at Starship Dive Site can marvel at the enchanting diversity of Nudibranchs from the Chromodoris family, accompanied by a vibrant array of coral fish species. Crinoids often host Zanzibar shrimp, while anemones house playful clownfish and their partner shrimp. The site's underwater terrain offers endless opportunities for discovery and exploration.
With a maximum depth of 21 meters and impressive visibility reaching 16 meters, Starship Dive Site accommodates divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Its convenient location near Waha in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia provides easy access to this remarkable dive spot.
Experience the wonders of Starship Dive Site, where an awe-inspiring underwater world awaits. Book your dive adventure today and immerse yourself in the beauty of Indonesia's aquatic treasure.
Underwater explorers at Starship Dive Site can marvel at the enchanting diversity of Nudibranchs from the Chromodoris family, accompanied by a vibrant array of coral fish species. Crinoids often host Zanzibar shrimp, while anemones house playful clownfish and their partner shrimp. The site's underwater terrain offers endless opportunities for discovery and exploration.
With a maximum depth of 21 meters and impressive visibility reaching 16 meters, Starship Dive Site accommodates divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Its convenient location near Waha in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia provides easy access to this remarkable dive spot.
Experience the wonders of Starship Dive Site, where an awe-inspiring underwater world awaits. Book your dive adventure today and immerse yourself in the beauty of Indonesia's aquatic treasure.
Diving Conditions Score for Starship
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Starship
Depth
21m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Starship
Wave Height
1.2m
Wind Speed
32.8 m/s
Water Temp
28°C
Visibility
8.22km
Cloud Cover
91%
Wave Period
5.45s
Air Temperature
26.4°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Starship
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Dive Score Chart for Starship
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.2223999999999995/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.1m, Wind 33.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.689666666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Starship: 06:00
Sunset at Starship: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Starship are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
7:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.1m (5.15s), Wind: 33.8 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.1m (5.15s), Wind: 33.6 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.2m, Wind: 32.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for StarshipAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Starship
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Starship
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Starship
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Starship
Water Temp
20.6°C / 69.1°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Starship
Starship follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.6°C) and December the coldest (16.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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