MARATUA ISLAND

Maratua island is a part of derawan Archipelago which located in Berau regent east Kalimantan province of Indonesia. it was one of the largest island of the Derawan Archipelago. It almost 70KM from the mainland the visibility is usually incredible and it is common for it to be in the 40-60m range. Lately more tourist visit this island ever since regular charter flight have been operated.

Diving in maratua

 Maratua Island offers vertical walls dives with pristine coral, strong currents are only suitable for very experienced divers and lots of pelagics .It was one of the  best spot dive in maratua. You  may see  grey reef sharks, leopard sharks ,white tip reef sharks, hammerheads and even thresher sharks! Rays are also common here, especially eagle rays, devil rays and giant stingrays. Schooling barracuda, snapper, dogtooth tuna, spanish mackerel, jackfish, and surgeonfish are some other species you may encounter

DIVE SITE AT MARATUA

1 Big Fish Country

Big Fish Country is located between the islands of Maratua and Nabucco, where the stronger currents bring the big fish in to play. Many pelagic creatures like Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, Tuna and Mackerel roam this channel together with schools of Barracuda, White Tip Sharks, and even the occasional Hammerhead. This dive spot has deep waters and strong currents, and is therefore reserved for advanced divers only. 

2 Turtle Traffic

Turtle Traffic is one of the most popular dive spots, and true to its name, it is filled with Green Sea Turtles. Hundreds of turtles frequent this portion of the ocean, gliding gracefully about in search of food. The island is also a nesting ground where Green Turtles return each year to lay their eggs, hence resulting in Maratua sometimes named the "Turtle Capital of Indonesia"

3 Fuselier Paradise.