Five days at Sangalaki, Maratua, and Kakaban.
Our flagship Derawan route. Twelve guests max. Up to 18 dives across three islands — manta cleaning, walls, jellyfish lake snorkel, turtle nesting beach. Inclusive. (See Derawan Islands for context.)
The minimum that justifies the journey to Berau.
Getting to Derawan from Bali takes one full day of transit (Bali → Balikpapan → Berau → speedboat to Maratua). Three-day packages spend most of that day-1 traveling. By the time you’re settled, the trip is half over.
Five days gives you four full diving days — three at the headline sites (Manta Point, Big Fish Country, Kakaban Lake) plus one for repeats and night dives at Maratua. Returning home with the experience compounded, not rushed.
Day-by-day route.
| Day | Location | Diving + activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berau → Maratua | Speedboat transfer 14:00. Check dive at Maratua house reef. Welcome dinner. |
| 2 | Maratua + Kakaban | 3 dives Big Fish Country (barracuda tornados). Kakaban jellyfish lake afternoon snorkel. |
| 3 | Sangalaki | Manta Point morning + afternoon (4 dives). Turtle nesting beach walk at sunset. |
| 4 | Sangalaki → Maratua | 2 dives Sangalaki west wall. Crossing back to Maratua. Night dive cave. |
| 5 | Maratua → Berau | Morning dive Maratua Reef Garden. Speedboat departure 12:00. |
15-18 dives total over 4 diving days. Captain’s discretion based on conditions and guest certifications.
Single per-person rate. Two cabin tiers.
| Cabin | Per person, twin | Single supplement |
|---|---|---|
| Lower deck (4 cabins, ensuite) | $1,840 | +$360 |
| Upper deck (4 cabins, queen bed, view) | $2,420 | +$480 |
Included: All 4 nights aboard, all meals (Indonesian + Western), tanks + weights, dives with guide (DM ratio 1:6), transfers Berau↔Maratua, marine park fees, jellyfish lake permit. Excluded: Flights to Berau (BEJ; $80-$150 from Balikpapan), gear rental ($120/trip), travel insurance.
Lock in your departure
Departures every 8 days March-November. We hold cabins 7 days while you finalize. Send your dates and tier preference.