Updated: May 2026
Our Network of Partners & Affiliations
Wakatobi Liveaboard Voyages, a division of Juara Holding Group, believes in the power of collaboration. Our ability to deliver seamless, world-class luxury experiences in a remote destination like Wakatobi depends on a network of trusted, best-in-class partners. Each partner is carefully selected to align with our values of safety, quality, and sustainability. We are proud to be officially licensed by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) and to work with the following organizations.
Regulatory & Industry Bodies
- Kementerian Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif (Kemenparekraf): As a fully licensed Indonesian tour operator (SIUP-PARIWISATA), we operate in full compliance with national tourism regulations, ensuring financial and legal accountability.
- ASITA (Association of The Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies): Our membership in ASITA signifies our commitment to professional ethics and industry best practices within Indonesia’s travel sector.
- Balai Taman Nasional Wakatobi (Wakatobi National Park Authority): We work in close cooperation with the park authority to ensure all our voyages comply with conservation rules, permit requirements, and visitor guidelines.
- IATA (International Air Transport Association): Through our parent company, we maintain accreditation, allowing us to ticket and manage complex international and domestic flight itineraries seamlessly.
Conservation Partners
- WWF Indonesia: We support and draw upon the critical research conducted by WWF Indonesia in the Coral Triangle, incorporating their findings into our guest education and sustainability guidelines.
- The Nature Conservancy, Indonesia Program: We champion TNC’s community-based conservation models in the region, believing that empowering local communities is the key to long-term marine protection.
- Yayasan Konservasi Laut (YKL) Indonesia: We partner with local NGOs like YKL on specific projects, such as coral reef monitoring and community outreach programs within the Wakatobi archipelago.
Aviation & Hospitality Partners
- Garuda Indonesia: As Indonesia’s flag carrier, we prioritize Garuda Indonesia for its reliability and service standards for flights into key hubs like Makassar (UPG) and connecting flights to Wangi-Wangi (WNI).
- Luxury Hotel Groups (Pre/Post-Voyage Stays): For clients wishing to extend their Indonesian journey, we partner with premier properties known for their exceptional service, including Aman Resorts (Amanwana), Nihi Sumba, and Four Seasons Resorts Bali.
- Private Aviation Services: For the ultimate in privacy and convenience, we coordinate with leading private jet charter services operating out of Jakarta’s Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) and Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).
Diving & Safety Affiliations
- PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors): We ensure our partner vessels’ dive operations are affiliated with PADI and that their guides hold professional-level PADI certifications, guaranteeing the highest standards of dive training and safety.
- DAN (Divers Alert Network): We strongly recommend DAN membership to all our clients and ensure our partner vessels have emergency protocols aligned with DAN’s safety recommendations.
Our network is a reflection of our commitment to excellence. By aligning with these respected organizations, we ensure that every aspect of your Wakatobi liveaboard journey is managed with professionalism, safety, and a deep respect for Indonesia’s natural and cultural heritage.
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