Dive sites in Derawan Islands
5–65 m · 32 signature species
6 dive sites in Derawan Islands, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Derawan Islands
Virgin Cocoa →
Descend directly from the private jetty into Kalimantan's fringing reef, where coral slopes meet walls teeming with resident marine life.
Max. depth · 25 m
Kakaban →
Kakaban offers dramatic wall dives, strong currents attracting pelagics, and a rich macro environment on its vibrant coral reefs.
Max. depth · 65 m
Muaras Atoll →
Muaras Atoll offers a genuine frontier dive experience, with steep walls dropping beyond 40 metres and frequent encounters with pelagic species in moderate currents.
Max. depth · 40 m
Nunukan →
Nunukan offers direct access to a vibrant house reef that transitions into a continuous outer wall, providing varied diving from shallow coral gardens to deeper reef encounters.
Max. depth · 28 m
Big Fish Country →
Descend into Big Fish Country, a dynamic channel dive in Kalimantan, where schooling barracudas swirl and sharks patrol the deeper currents.
Nabucco →
Descend into the rich waters of Nabucco, where majestic eagle rays glide alongside hammerhead sharks, offering a captivating tableau of Kalimantan's marine life.
