Green Nirvana, Derawan, Sangalaki and Maratua

Dive with mantas and sharks from this eco-conscious, family-friendly resort nestled in paradise

from$160 /night

per person, full board

Overview

  • Dive Maratua’s prolific reefs and channels, home to sharks and schools of fish
  • Explore nearby Sangalaki and Kakaban on day trips 
  • Savour a delicious, sustainable earth-to-table dining experience
  • Relax in natural surroundings at a sustainable, eco-friendly resort full of Indonesian character

Well known for its warm hospitality and friendliness, Green Nirvana on Maratua Island offers a memorable family-friendly getaway in the Derawan Archipelago. Set on an idyllic beach backed by dense tropical forest, it’s the perfect eco-friendly resort for guests of all ages. Whether you’re looking for world-class diving with sharks and mantas, lazy sunset cocktails, delicious earth-to-table dining, or simply a relaxing holiday, Green Nirvana has it all.

Rooms

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    Talun bungalow

    1 x king bed, sleeps 2

    Air conditioning, Ensuite bathroom, TV...
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    from $160 /night

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    Sannai villa

    1 x king bed, sleeps 2

    Air conditioning, Ensuite bathroom, TV...
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    from $220 /night

Resort checklist

Number of rooms:46
Restaurants and bars:1

Meal plans:

  • Breakfast
  • Full Board
Official dive center rating:PADI
Nitrox:Yes

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Diving in Derawan, Sangalaki and Maratua

  • Whale shark
    Whale shark
    Not frequently
  • Sharks
    Sharks
    From February to December
  • Leopard shark
    Leopard shark
    Not frequently
  • Thresher shark
    Thresher shark
    Not frequently
  • Manta Rays
    Manta Rays
    From March to December
  • Turtles
    Turtles
    From February to December
  • Barracuda
    Barracuda
    From February to December
  • Bumphead parrotfish
    Bumphead parrotfish
    Not frequently
  • Trevally
    Trevally
    From February to December
  • Exotic cuttlefish
    Exotic cuttlefish
    Not frequently
  • Rare Octopus
    Rare Octopus
    From November to December

The Derawan Islands have something to offer every diver - from ‘muck’ and critters, to mantas, turtles and sharks. The islands' mix of different habitats combined with the currents that flow between the Java and Celebes Seas, have produced the perfect conditions for an extraordinary number of species - and some exhilarating diving.

Derawan diving

The shallow reefs around Derawan and closer to the mainland might have lower visibility, but they offer divers plenty of sought after critters. Seahorses, flamboyant cuttlefish, blue-ringed octopus and ghost pipefish are all often found on Derawan’s dive sites. Also nearby are whale sharks that gather around fishing platforms known as bagans.

Sangalaki diving

Further away from the mainland, the visibility improves and the diving switches to bigger animals! Sangalaki’s diving highlights include well-known manta ray congregations but the island is also a great place to go diving with friendly broadclub cuttlefish. Visitors to Sangalaki will also love diving the beautiful reefs and wonderful macro life, or encountering the many turtles which nest on the island.

Kakaban diving

Kakaban’s diving features sharp drop-offs and strong currents. Several dive sites are well known for shark sightings, especially of leopard sharks, grey reef sharks and the occasional hammerhead. Diving among Kakaban’s sea fans is also a great opportunity to search for pygmy seahorses.

The interior of Kakaban hides something a little different. Visitors will find an isolated, brackish lake filled with stingless jellyfish, unusual gobies and even sea snakes. Divers can carry their tanks through the jungle, or simply grab snorkels and masks, and spend an hour or two drifting through clouds of jellyfish.

Maratua diving

Maratua’s diving is dominated by currents and big schools of fish. At the mouth of the eastern channel divers will find one of the largest schools of barracuda they ever likely to see! Diving around Maratua Island is ideal if you are into shark spotting, and eagle rays and bumphead parrotfish can also often be seen.