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Derawan Islands

Mantas, turtles, and a stingless jellyfish lake in a remote Coral Triangle corner of Borneo

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 12 sources

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Bakungan dive spot

Bakungan

Reef

Calm atoll macro site

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AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentNo current
Batu Kangan dive spot

Batu Kangan

Reef

Wall-and-net macro dive

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Visibility9.2 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentLight current
Big Fish Country dive spot

Big Fish Country

PinnacleReefWall

Signature current channel

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Visibility25 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
Big Fish Wall dive spot

Big Fish Wall

Wall

Moderate-current wall dive

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Visibility10 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentModerate current
Capri Point dive spot

Capri Point

ReefWall

Boat-access reef wall with coral gardens and macro-rich drop-offs.

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Visibility15 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Coral Mountain Bay dive spot

Coral Mountain Bay

Reef

Derawan reef slope with strong coral cover, nudibranchs, and current fish.

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Visibility12 m
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety