Diving in Derawan Islands

Explore 70 dive sites in Derawan Islands, Indonesia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Marine Life in Derawan Islands

Home to 124 recorded species including 73 reef fish, 38 hard corals, 6 seagrass & algae, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 clams & mussels, 1 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Derawan Islands

Derawan Islands has 26 beginner, 9 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Marine Protected Areas in Derawan Islands

  • Pulau Maratua-Karang Muaras - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • Pulau Semama - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pulau Sangalaki - Wildlife Sanctuary (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • TAMAN PESISIR DAN TAMAN PULAU KECIL KEPULAUAN DERAWAN DAN PERAIRAN SEKITARNYA - Coastal and Small Island Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KKP3K-17 Kab. Berau - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KKP3K-12 Kab. Kutai Timur - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KKM-02 Kab. Kota Bontang - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KK Perairan Sungai Bebatu - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KK Tanjung Palas Timur - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)

Getting to Derawan Islands - Nearest Airports

  • Kalimarau Airport (BEJ), Tanjung Redeb - Borneo Island - 127 km away, approx 153 min travel time
  • Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), Balikpapan - 421 km away, approx 474 min travel time
  • Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB (TRK), Tarakan - 174 km away, approx 205 min travel time

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