Beyond the waterline.

Explore reefs, caves, lakes and islands across the Derawan Sea on a journey from Arasatu, with opportunities to encounter marine life along the way.

A swimmer beneath shafts of sunlight inside Halo Tabung Cave near Maratua.

Beyond Maratua

The Arasatu Signature Journey

Spend three days or more exploring the waters beyond Maratua in a small group of up to four guests. Kakaban, Kehe Daing Lagoon, Sangalaki, Manimbora, Labuan Cermin and Halo Tabung Cave may all be part of the journey.

The Arasatu team will confirm the final route according to sea conditions and which destinations are accessible each day.

Aerial view of Manimbora Island surrounded by shallow blue water.
Manimbora Island, surrounded by shallow blue water.

The passage

The journey, at a glance

Across the full journey, possible destinations include Kakaban, Kehe Daing Lagoon, Sangalaki, Derawan, Whale Shark Point, Manimbora, Labuan Cermin, Halo Tabung Cave, and Goa Gumantung.

Duration
Three days or more
Group size
Up to four guests
Included
Guide, fins, mineral water and entrance tickets
Villa stay
Arranged separately

Final routes follow the day’s sea conditions and destination access.

Shorter journeys

Three sea routes

For a shorter trip, choose one of these three routes.

A snorkeller holding a jellyfish in the water at Kakaban.
Jellyfish at Kakaban.

Kakaban & Sangalaki — Journey A

Kakaban, Kehe Daing Lagoon, and Sangalaki.

Aerial view of Derawan Island and its surrounding shallow water.
Derawan Island and its surrounding shallow water.

Derawan & the lagoon — Journey B

Kakaban, Kehe Daing Lagoon, Sangalaki, and Derawan.

A snorkeller observing a whale shark in open water during a regional marine journey.
The full-day route towards Whale Shark Point and Labuan Cermin.

Whale Shark Point & Labuan Cermin — Journey C

Whale Shark Point, Manimbora, and Labuan Cermin.

Duration
Full day

The team shapes each route around the day’s sea conditions, timing, boat, and destination access.

2026 planning reference

2026 journey rates

Marine journey rates for two guests, valid through 31 December 2026.

JourneyNett rate for two guests
Arasatu Signature JourneyIDR 29,500,000
Journey AIDR 6,500,000
Journey BIDR 9,000,000
Journey CIDR 16,800,000

The supplement for each additional guest is IDR 500,000, payable directly at Arasatu. Each booking is limited to four guests. The team will confirm the route, availability and current rate when planning your journey.

Plan the journey before arrival

Our team will help plan the route and boat arrangements around your dates, and confirm the current price. A journey may be shared with other Arasatu guests, with no more than four in a group. For GoPro or drone photography, please ask our Front Office team about availability and the additional charge. These marine journeys are separate from your arrival transfers.