Turtle Bay Maratua
Protected Area
Pulau Sangalaki
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Turtle Bay Maratua offers some of Derawan Islands's richest reef diving.
Turtle Bay, off Maratua, is exactly what it sounds like. We’ve done this dive many times as a relaxed afternoon or check-out dive, and it rarely disappoints on the turtle front. The reef here is a gentle slope down to 22 metres, covered in a mix of hard and soft corals. You’ll find green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles almost guaranteed, often just cruising by or resting on the coral bommies. Visibility is generally good, and with negligible current, it’s a perfect spot for newer divers to just slow down and spend some quality time with the local shelled residents.
Typical Turtle Bay Maratua Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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