Guided Dive Experience · Indonesia

MARATUA

Scuba Adventure 2027

24–28 Apr 2027next departure · 5D4N
Indonesiadestination
from RM5,800deposit RM2,000
Made forAdvanced-certified scuba divers — 8 dives over 3 days
The Guide

Is this one 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 love this one

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

Planned Program

  • 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.

🏝 Accommodation

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

🚤 Getting around

Boat transfers included; flights not included

Room options

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

What's 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-program pool session to refresh your skills
  • Buy flights only after we share the recommended schedule
  • Travel / dive insurance is highly recommended

Important Information

Shello Diver Club provides professional freediving and scuba coaching, guided water sessions, and expedition coordination. Accommodation, boat services, transportation, and other local logistics are arranged through our local operating partners where applicable.

Program schedules may be adjusted based on weather, sea conditions, participant safety, local operational requirements, and other unforeseen circumstances.

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%.

How your booking works

  1. Book
  2. Payment received
  3. Instructor confirms
  4. Booking confirmed

Payment does not automatically confirm your booking. Your slot is confirmed once your instructor approves it — you'll get a note the moment that happens.

Medical exception

Payments are generally non-refundable. However, for genuine medical emergencies or approved exceptional circumstances, Shello may convert the remaining unused value into Shello Credits instead of issuing a cash refund — subject to Shello approval.

Shello Credits

In approved exceptional circumstances, Shello may convert the unused value into Shello Credits instead of issuing a cash refund. These credits may be used towards future training, courses or expeditions, subject to Shello's approval.

Unexpected events

Shello reserves the right to amend or cancel trips due to weather, safety or unforeseen operational circumstances. Participants remain responsible for additional expenses such as flight changes, transport delays, accommodation changes, weather disruptions, illness and government restrictions.

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