The Guide

Is this trip for you?

Activity type

Scuba

Trip format

Fun Dive

No course on this one — come certified and dive.

Famous marine life

TurtlesBarracudaManta raysGolden jellyfish

Best season

March – October — Maratua's calmest, clearest window.

Suitable for

Advanced-certified scuba divers — 8 dives over 3 days

Group size

Maximum 14 divers

Limited to 14 divers — kept small for a personal trip.

Difficulty

Intermediate — wall diving at a real pace. Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) required.

Minimum certification required

Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)

Only divers with an Advanced certification (or equivalent from other training agencies) are eligible to join this trip due to the dive conditions.

Why people book this one

World-class Wall Diving
Giant Green Sea Turtles
Barracuda Tornado
Manta Parade
Jellyfish Lake
Healthy Coral Reefs

The plan

Day 1
Arrive at Berau, transfer to Maratua.
Day 2
3 scuba dives.
Day 3
3 scuba dives.
Day 4
2 scuba dives, free afternoon.
Day 5
Return to Berau.

Dive sites and itinerary may vary depending on weather, sea conditions, tides, and dive guide discretion.

🏝 Stay

4 nights on Maratua — Manta, Barracuda or Ocean View Villa

🍽 Meals

All meals included — daily breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner, with Asian, Western & Indonesian cuisine

🚤 Transport

Boat transfers included; flights not included

Room options

Manta Villa — RM5,800/pax
Barracuda Villa — RM6,350/pax
Ocean View Villa — RM7,200/pax

Included

4 nights accommodation
Daily breakfast
Lunch
Afternoon tea
Dinner
A selection of Asian, Western & Indonesian cuisine
Daily scuba diving
Dive guide
Tanks & weights
Boat transfers
Complimentary Wi-Fi

Not included

International flights
Dive equipment rental
Dive insurance
Personal expenses
Tips

Before you go

Passport valid for at least 6 months at travel date
Check your equipment with your instructor early — buy or rent missing items in time
Book a pre-trip pool session to refresh your skills
Buy flights only after we share the recommended schedule
Travel / dive insurance is highly recommended

Deposit & cancellation policy

RM2,000 deposit secures your slot — deposits are non-refundable. Full payment is due 1 month before departure. Cancellation (per person): 32–44 days before the trip 50% of the trip fee · 15–31 days 75% · 14 days or less 100%.

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