West Maratua
Two dives in the waters west of Maratua for Open Water-certified divers.
- Rate basis
- Per diver, based on two certified divers; the listed surcharge is added for a solo diver
Diving around Maratua with Cocoral.
Cocoral Dive Center, owned by Arasatu, guides certified divers around Maratua. Beginner Discovery Scuba may be arranged by request on selected dates with a qualified instructor.
For first-time divers
A first experience underwater
Beginner Discovery Scuba offers two introductory dives with a qualified instructor—a guided first experience below the surface, not a certification course.
- Experience
- Beginner Discovery Scuba
- Availability
- By request on selected dates
- Prior certification
- Not required
- Dives
- Two introductory dives
- Guidance
- Qualified instructor
- Purpose
- A guided introduction to scuba diving
The world below Maratua
Reef light, open water, and the changing current give every dive a different character.
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A first experience beneath the surface. -
A sea turtle crossing the reef near Maratua. -
A reef shark moving through open blue water. -
A manta ray above the reef near Sangalaki.
For certified divers
Cocoral arranges two-dive journeys in West Maratua, The Channel in Maratua’s eastern waters, Kakaban and Sangalaki. Each route depends on the divers’ experience, certification and the day’s conditions.
East Maratua & advanced routes
The Channel lies in Maratua's eastern waters; Cocoral also plans advanced journeys around Kakaban and Sangalaki.
- Requirement
- Suitable experience and certification
2026 planning reference
2026 dive rates
Current 2026 rates for Cocoral's principal dive experiences.
| Dive experience | Per-person rate, nett | Single-diver surcharge |
|---|---|---|
| West Maratua Open Water Dive Journey | IDR 1,800,000 | IDR 1,950,000 |
| The Channel & East Maratua Advanced Dive Journey | IDR 2,800,000 | IDR 2,600,000 |
| Kakaban Advanced Dive Journey | IDR 3,050,000 | IDR 2,900,000 |
| Sangalaki Advanced Dive Journey | IDR 3,300,000 | IDR 3,100,000 |
| Beginner Discovery Scuba | IDR 2,500,000 | — |
Certified-diver rates are per person, based on two certified divers. If only one certified diver takes part, the listed surcharge is added to the per-person rate. Each journey includes two dives, the dive boat, dive tank, weight belt and mineral water. Beginner Discovery Scuba is priced for one guest and includes two dives, with no boat. Cocoral will confirm suitability, route, conditions and availability for your dates.
Equipment and inclusions
The dive team will confirm the equipment and arrangements for your chosen program.
- Breathing gas
- Standard compressed air; Nitrox is not currently offered
- Discovery arrangement
- Dive tank, equipment and supervision by a qualified instructor; no boat is used
- Certified-diver inclusions
- Dive boat, dive tank, weight belt, and mineral water
- Daily equipment hire
- BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins and mask: IDR 600,000 nett per set, per day. Individual pieces are also available.
- Planning
- Matched to each diver’s certification, experience, and the day’s sea conditions