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Indonesia Diving Trip Package: Derawan Island, East Kalimantan

The Derawan islands have stole some of the spotlight in the diving world.  It’s a spot just East of Borneo, with a coastline of white sands, tall palms and stilt houses. Consisting of 31 islands to be exact, the Derawan Islands are mostly known for Derawan itself, Sangalaki and Kakaban. The islands are blessed with tropical warmth and pristine seas, filled with spectacular marine life that offers some of Indonesia’s best and little-known diving packages. It’s also known as Indonesia’s largest nesting site of the endangered green turtle, where over 15,000 females come to the archipelago annually to lay their eggs on the beaches.   
Diving in Derawan islands offers an endless universe of marine life and an equally diverse coral reef, as well as walls, caves, lagoons and a jellyfish lake you can explore. Check out these highlights around the Derawan Islands.

Sangalaki

This area is known for the large population of turtles and manta rays you can see feeding here all year round. You can also visit the turtle nursery run by the local government. As a bonus, whale sharks are a common sight on the coast of the island.

Kakaban

Kakaban is known for its non-stinging jellyfish lake located in the center of the island that has been there for centuries. On the outer ring of the Kakaban island, you’ll find a wide diversity of corals, magnificent caves and pelagics. Barracuda Point is also known for visits from large tuna, sharks and schools of barracuda.

Panjang & Derawan Island

For those of you who love to micro dive, you’ll enjoy the fantastic marine life in this macro heaven. Filled with the weirdest and most wonderful species, including Satomi pygmies, ghost pipefish, sea dragons, blue ring octopus and tiger shrimps. 
The islands of Derawan are some of the most exotic and untouched diving sites around. Already looking forward to checking out the islands for yourself? Contact Alpha World Diving for some of the best packages and diving deals you won’t forget.

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