Plan the journey to Maratua.

Reach Maratua by regional flight or continue across the sea from Berau or Tarakan. The Arasatu team will help plan your final route to the resort.

Plan your arrival with Arasatu
Arasatu's overwater villas beside Maratua's forest and broad coral shelf.

By air to Maratua Airport (RTU)

Regional flights bring guests close to Arasatu via Maratua Airport (RTU).

  1. Via Tarakan

    Connect from Tarakan (TRK) to Maratua Airport (RTU).

  2. Via Samarinda

    Connect from Samarinda (AAP) to Maratua Airport (RTU).

  3. Via Berau

    Connect from Berau (Tanjung Redeb, BEJ) to Maratua Airport (RTU).

Reference flight days are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday in both directions, last verified 12 July 2026. The Arasatu team will check the current timetable before travel.

The final passage to Arasatu

Whether by air or across the water, arrival reveals Maratua gradually.

By sea from Berau or Tarakan

From Berau or Tarakan, the journey continues across open water to Samamea's jetty. The Berau crossing is around 2.5 hours as a planning reference.

A speedboat in shallow water near the Maratua islands.
The sea crossing continues through the shallow water around Maratua.

2026 planning reference

Berau public boat and charter references

Useful 2026 references for Berau–Maratua sea travel, confirmed with Arasatu before departure.

Sea optionReferencePlanning detail
Public boat, Indonesian passengerIDR 310,000 per personOne departure per day, subject to confirmation
Public boat, international passengerIDR 510,000 per personOne departure per day, subject to confirmation
Private charterIDR 4,500,000 per charterRecommended for up to 10 people

Public-boat fares are set by the independent operator and currently differ for Indonesian and international passengers. For either fare, arrive at Pelabuhan Sanggam before 09:00 WITA. The Arasatu team will confirm the latest fare, schedule, seats, and meeting point before travel; every departure remains subject to sea and weather conditions.

The final connection

The final transfer on Maratua

Once on Maratua, the Arasatu team can arrange the final connection to the resort.

Complimentary transfers
Between Arasatu and Maratua Airport or a port on Maratua, when arranged
Separate arrangements
Boats from Berau or Tarakan and transfers beyond Maratua
Team assistance
Route recommendations, reservations, meeting points, and changing travel details

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