Overview:
Description
The Derawan Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Derawan) are in the province of East Kalimantan in Indonesia. They consist of 31 islands, most well known among these are the islands of Derawan, Maratua, Sangalaki and Kakaban. There are also numerous submerged reefs and islets. They are located in the Sulawesi Sea, on the coastal shelf of East Kalimantan (2°17′N - 118°13′E). The islands are part of the Berau Regency.
Prerequisite
Zero logs are allowed
What you get
5D4N Up to 8 dives
Objects under water
Located in a biodiversity hotspot, the Derawan Islands feature 872 species of reef fishes, 507 species of coral,
and invertebrates, including protected species (5 giants clam species, 2 sea turtles, coconut crab, etc.). Some of
the islands harbor the heavily exploited turtle eggs and yet the largest green turtle nesting site in Indonesia.
Derawan Islands have at least two ponds contain stingless jellyfish, one in Kakaban Island and the other in Maratua
Island with Haji Buang Pond. Kakaban is more famous than the second which is also more difficult to access. The pond
in Kakaban consists of millions of jellyfish, ranging from the small ones to the large ones, twice as big as an adult's
palm.
Itinerary
Standard itinerary are applied, modifications are available upon request
Price
Contact Us: Saca A. Roif (+62 811 10 6565)
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