Samama Channel
Protected Area
Pulau Semama
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Samama Channel offers some of Derawan Islands's richest drift diving.
Samama Channel is a drift dive, best timed to catch the incoming tide. We often see schools of barracuda, bigeye trevally, and the occasional reef shark cruising through the deeper sections. It’s a straightforward ride, good for divers comfortable with current looking for pelagic action.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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