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Snorkeling and Freediving Highlights
of East Kalimantan

The most seasoned and well travelled of When you are not snorkeling or free
snorkelers will find it almost impossible diving in the ocean, the Jellyfish Lake on
not to be impressed by the abundant Kakaban Island is a unique highlight which
snorkeling and freediving opportunities should not be missed out on.
which present themselves in the Sangalaki
Archipelago. Snorkeling here really is a Snorkeling and freediving in the Sangalaki
case of “all creatures great and small”. Archipelago combines beautifully calm
The manta ray sites are as equally as coral gardens with more challenging sites
spectacular for snorkelers as they are for so there is something for all levels here
divers, with manta rays frequently spotted including beginners and children.
at or breaching the surface – and they are
often inquisitive of visitors. The region is not on the main tourist
track which means that snorkeling is
The sloping reefs and drop offs are ideal an exclusive experience, often without
for freedivers with always plenty to see another boat in sight. If you want to kick
including passing pelagics and schools of back, relax and enjoy a remote tropical
fish. island paradise then East Kalimantan
should be on your bucket list.

DIVE CENTERS IN
KALIMANTAN

BoRNEo DIVING (SSI) ExTRA DIVERS – NABUCCo ISLAND RESoRT
Address : Derawan Island - Berau (PADI)
East Kalimantan 77381 Address : PT. International Nabucco Resort,
Phone : +62 811 536 363 Maratua Island, Berau, East Kalimantan
Email : borneodiving.dc@gmail.com Phone : +62 812 540 3452
Website : www.borneo-diving.com Email : nabucco@extradivers.org
Website : www.extradivers-worldwide.com
SCUBA JUNKIE SANGALAKI (PADI)
Address : RT 05 Derawan Island, Berau, TASIK DIVERS DERAWAN (PADI)
East Kalimantan Address : RT III Derawan Island, Berau,
Phone : +62 813 3895 6239 East Kalimantan
Email : scubajunkiesangalaki@gmail.com Phone : -
Website : www.scubajunkiesangalaki.com Email : info@derawandivelodge.com
Website : www.tasikdivers.com