Scuba Junkie Sangalaki

Sangalaki Island is located in the Derawan archipelago off the east coast of Borneo and is home to Scuba Junkie Resort. Here, east of what is called Kalimantan on Borneo, you have a real diving paradise. Sangalaki is known for encounters with manta rays and sea turtles and this has made the island a major attraction in the diving world over the years.

The resort at Sangalaki is built with the environment in mind and has water bungalows right on the ocean. In the evenings you can enjoy sunsets over the lagoon. In the morning you wake up to the sound of the waves, a wonderful feeling of paradise.
The atmosphere at Scuba Junkie resort on Sangalaki is very relaxed. You will feel far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and far from mass tourism.

Incredibly good and varied diving

The diving here is something special. The beaches around the island are important for sea turtles who come here to lay their eggs and you can take a day trip to, for example, the neighboring island of Kakaban. Here you will find dramatic coral walls and a rich marine life. Kakaban is also world famous for its Jellyfish Lake. There you can snorkel among thousands of jellyfish. It is a truly surreal experience, well worth experiencing these harmless animals.
At Maratua Atoll you can enjoy drift dives with the chance of encounters with sharks and large schools of fish. Derawan Island itself is perfect for macro diving with its abundance of macro life.

Scuba Junkie resort in Sangalaki has its own dive center where they have modern equipment and experienced instructors. Both beginners and experienced divers can find a level that suits them so everyone can go here.
Between dives you can relax on your veranda, take a walk along the beach or join excursions to nearby islands. Other animals you may encounter during your stay here include dolphins, coconut crabs and monitor lizards.

Lovely accommodation, good food and very social

All bungalows here at Sangalaki are equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, mini bar and safety box. The combination of simplicity with comfort is pleasant here. You have a private balcony that gives you a fantastic view of the sea and fully enjoy the breeze that is always here.
For those traveling on a smaller budget, there are also simpler accommodation options. You are always close to the sea and have a social atmosphere and togetherness.

Every day you can enjoy meals in the communal restaurant. Here they prepare a delicious mix of Indonesian and international dishes. The evenings are often social with guests sharing the day's diving experiences. The staff is known for their hospitality and will do their best to make you feel at home.

Scuba Junkie Sangalaki is a place where you experience both adventure and relaxation. A week or two of diving here will be unforgettable, and you should definitely try diving at Maratua or Kakaban. It will give you more variety on your diving. Mantas, turtles and a rich marine life await you. A trip to Borneo and Scuba Junkie Sangalaki is something you will not soon forget.

Here to Borneo also goes liveaboard certain times of the year. More and more people are discovering the fine and varied diving. Contact us to book your diving trip to Borneo.