Turtle Town
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 Town offers some of Derawan Islands's richest diving.
Turtle Town, just off Derawan Island, is exactly what it sounds like: a reliable spot for turtle encounters. We've seen green sea turtles and hawksbills here, often just cruising the sandy bottom or resting under small coral bommies. It's a relaxed dive, good for beginners or those who just want to spend some time observing these gentle giants. Expect a relatively shallow profile and mild currents on most days.
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