Derawan island : Dive awesome in your life
Welcome to the beautiful tropical islands in the region of Borneo.
Derawan island is an island with a sea of blue and green color gradations views, softly sand, rows of coconut palms trees on the coast, with a small forest in the middle of the island which is the habitat of various species of plants and animals and the natural beauty of the enchanting underwater.
No wonder if this island could be ranked as a top three world-class dive destination and make this island as an island of dreams for all divers lovely.
Derawan Island has total land surface area of 40,000 hectares and is a nature reserve with beautiful scenery and beaches.
Several species of rare flora and fauna are preserved here, such as scaled turtles, belimbing turtles and sea cows. This Island is occupied by Bajau people. It's sea gardens are beautiful . Its coastal forests are inhabited by sea birds, iguanas, and swallows.
There are caves inhabited by various kinds of crabs. The waters around Derawan are good for swimming, fishing, scuba diving, and other water sports. Rabu-rabu Island is near Derawan, and is also called Snake Island. There are also Tanjung Batu, Panjang, Sangalaki and Kakaban Island, the latter with lakes.
Located on the coastal shelf of East Kalimantan in the Sulawesi Sea the Derawan islands are known as one of the most biodiversity-rich hotspots in the world. However a variety of man made threats endanger its beauty.
The Berau administration has declared its total area of 1.27 million hectares a marine conservancy region. It hopes to slow down the rate of environmental destruction. The Berau administration in East Kalimantan uses it as its symbol despite the rich diversity of sea creatures and coral reefs in the Derawan islands.
From Jakarta( Indonesia ) you can reach Balikpapan very easily. It's better to take morning flight between 06.00 – 08.00 AM Jakarta time with Bouraq, Lion Air, Kartika Air, Air Asia, and Garuda Indonesia, so you can connect nicely with Trigana Balikpapan – Berau 10.45 - 12.10.
To reach this place, from Balikpapan, travel one hour by plane (Kal Star, Deraya or DAS) to Cape Redeb (Kab.Berau capital) and from Cape Batu to Cape Redeb then took a speedboat to the island Derawan (long trip around the 2.5 hours).
Other alternatives can also be via Tarakan, from there using a speed boat charter (capacity 30 people at a cost of approximately Rp 8 million) and up to Derawan Island with 3.5 hours of travel time.
Derawan beach is very good, compared with any beach in Bali, Derawan beach is much cleaner with very beautiful underwater scenery.
There are many diverse ornamental fish, you can also see turtles on the island. Ambiance Sunrise or Sunset and its really beautiful, it's better for you to not miss these two moments.
By using a snorkel, you can enjoy the beauty of coral reefs under the sea because the water is very clear.
No need to far out from the sea, about 100 meters from the beach, fish and colorful coral reefs can be enjoyed by renting snorkel $ 5 for one day. As for scuba equipment rental (self containing breathing underwater apparatus) of approximately $ 40
Derawan Islands series that ran for more than 100mil along the coastline of East Kalimantan, is one of the most rich biologically in Indonesia.
In this archipelago, the water flow from the Berau River mixed with water from the Celebes Sea , creating an unique landscape with the characteristics of a broad river delta toward the scattered reef, coral atolls and reef edge.
Derawan Islands there are more than 460 species of coral. It makes Derawan Islands as a region which has the highest diversity of hard corals in the world number two after the Raja Ampat Islands in Eastern Indonesia.
Some information also notes that there are more than 870 species of fish, ranging from Pygmy seahorses which very small until the giant manta rays.
Its very often to found in a large group of manta rays which amounts until 50 tail looks seen foraging in the underwaters of Derawan Islands.
Various flora and fauna are also found in this area include: 347 species of reef fish, 222 species of molluscs (including five types of clams); 27 species of crustaceans, 183 species of coral; seven species of seagrass, and other biota, such as rare green turtles (Chelonia mydas) , hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), dugong (Dugong dugori), fish belebele / Napoleon (Cheilinus undulatus], shell clams (Tridacna sp.), and crab (Birgus latrd).
Some types of biota that there are important economic value such as prawn lobsters, grouper, red fish, kurisi fish, sharks, sea cucumbers.
Several clusters of coral, such as Moras, latitude, Malalangun, Gasongan, Baliulin and Masimbung also present in Derawan Islands. Waters around the reef has underwater ecosystem that so amazing.
Beautiful coral reefs, the diversity of different types of coral reef fish species and biota, and clean white sandy beaches into charm of this place.
A number of rare animals reefs in eastern Indonesia from snail species found in some of these coral islands.This area is also famous for its habitat for green turtles (Chelonia mydas) are rare and the largest in Indonesia.
Derawan island is an island with a sea of blue and green color gradations views, softly sand, rows of coconut palms trees on the coast, with a small forest in the middle of the island which is the habitat of various species of plants and animals and the natural beauty of the enchanting underwater.
No wonder if this island could be ranked as a top three world-class dive destination and make this island as an island of dreams for all divers lovely.
Derawan Island has total land surface area of 40,000 hectares and is a nature reserve with beautiful scenery and beaches.
Several species of rare flora and fauna are preserved here, such as scaled turtles, belimbing turtles and sea cows. This Island is occupied by Bajau people. It's sea gardens are beautiful . Its coastal forests are inhabited by sea birds, iguanas, and swallows.
There are caves inhabited by various kinds of crabs. The waters around Derawan are good for swimming, fishing, scuba diving, and other water sports. Rabu-rabu Island is near Derawan, and is also called Snake Island. There are also Tanjung Batu, Panjang, Sangalaki and Kakaban Island, the latter with lakes.
Located on the coastal shelf of East Kalimantan in the Sulawesi Sea the Derawan islands are known as one of the most biodiversity-rich hotspots in the world. However a variety of man made threats endanger its beauty.
The Berau administration has declared its total area of 1.27 million hectares a marine conservancy region. It hopes to slow down the rate of environmental destruction. The Berau administration in East Kalimantan uses it as its symbol despite the rich diversity of sea creatures and coral reefs in the Derawan islands.
How to get to Derawan Island ?
From Jakarta( Indonesia ) you can reach Balikpapan very easily. It's better to take morning flight between 06.00 – 08.00 AM Jakarta time with Bouraq, Lion Air, Kartika Air, Air Asia, and Garuda Indonesia, so you can connect nicely with Trigana Balikpapan – Berau 10.45 - 12.10.
To reach this place, from Balikpapan, travel one hour by plane (Kal Star, Deraya or DAS) to Cape Redeb (Kab.Berau capital) and from Cape Batu to Cape Redeb then took a speedboat to the island Derawan (long trip around the 2.5 hours).
Other alternatives can also be via Tarakan, from there using a speed boat charter (capacity 30 people at a cost of approximately Rp 8 million) and up to Derawan Island with 3.5 hours of travel time.
What to see in Derawan Island?
Derawan beach is very good, compared with any beach in Bali, Derawan beach is much cleaner with very beautiful underwater scenery.
There are many diverse ornamental fish, you can also see turtles on the island. Ambiance Sunrise or Sunset and its really beautiful, it's better for you to not miss these two moments.
By using a snorkel, you can enjoy the beauty of coral reefs under the sea because the water is very clear.
No need to far out from the sea, about 100 meters from the beach, fish and colorful coral reefs can be enjoyed by renting snorkel $ 5 for one day. As for scuba equipment rental (self containing breathing underwater apparatus) of approximately $ 40
Derawan Islands series that ran for more than 100mil along the coastline of East Kalimantan, is one of the most rich biologically in Indonesia.
In this archipelago, the water flow from the Berau River mixed with water from the Celebes Sea , creating an unique landscape with the characteristics of a broad river delta toward the scattered reef, coral atolls and reef edge.
Derawan Islands there are more than 460 species of coral. It makes Derawan Islands as a region which has the highest diversity of hard corals in the world number two after the Raja Ampat Islands in Eastern Indonesia.
Some information also notes that there are more than 870 species of fish, ranging from Pygmy seahorses which very small until the giant manta rays.
Its very often to found in a large group of manta rays which amounts until 50 tail looks seen foraging in the underwaters of Derawan Islands.
Various flora and fauna are also found in this area include: 347 species of reef fish, 222 species of molluscs (including five types of clams); 27 species of crustaceans, 183 species of coral; seven species of seagrass, and other biota, such as rare green turtles (Chelonia mydas) , hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), dugong (Dugong dugori), fish belebele / Napoleon (Cheilinus undulatus], shell clams (Tridacna sp.), and crab (Birgus latrd).
Some types of biota that there are important economic value such as prawn lobsters, grouper, red fish, kurisi fish, sharks, sea cucumbers.
Several clusters of coral, such as Moras, latitude, Malalangun, Gasongan, Baliulin and Masimbung also present in Derawan Islands. Waters around the reef has underwater ecosystem that so amazing.
Beautiful coral reefs, the diversity of different types of coral reef fish species and biota, and clean white sandy beaches into charm of this place.
A number of rare animals reefs in eastern Indonesia from snail species found in some of these coral islands.This area is also famous for its habitat for green turtles (Chelonia mydas) are rare and the largest in Indonesia.
Derawan Islands travel tips
- Always use a sunblock and hat to avoid the hot sun
- Expand of drinking water (white / minerals) to avoid dehydration.
- No damage to the environment by removing any trash, damage to coral, and took nothing from our caring nature as a form of environmental sustainability.
- If you want to dive , rent the equipment at this island. If you not have experience to dive , would be better to following tour dive package.
