Lighthouse Maratua

★★★★☆ (143)

25 minutes north of Nabucco Islands on the north side of Maratua Islands lies this wall. Best dived in moderate to strong current. Steeply sloping reef with a sandy plateau at 40-45 meters.

Special Features: Spotted eagle rays, gray reef sharks, thresher sharks, whale sharks, barracuda, spiny mackerel, tuna & macro.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Green Turtle
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Total number of species: 27

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Barracuda
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Hawksbill Turtle
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Total number of species: 200

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Moray Eel
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Total number of species: 600

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Wrasse
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Total number of species: 25

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Eagle Ray
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Leatherback Turtle
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Ocean Sunfish
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Whale Shark
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Scalloped Hammerhead
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Total number of species: 3

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Thresher Shark
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Loggerhead Turtle
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Total number of species: 28

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Clownfish
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Total number of species: 90

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Angelfish
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Total number of species: 40

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Jackfish
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Total number of species: 100

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Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 3000

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Nudibranch
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Total number of species: 130

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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species: 12

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Lionfish
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Total number of species: 40

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Triggerfish
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Total number of species: 130

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Pufferfish
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Total number of species: 85

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Surgeonfish
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Total number of species: 8

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Bannerfish
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Total number of species: 250

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Scorpionfish
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Total number of species: 110

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Snapper
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Total number of species: 60

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Soldierfish
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Total number of species: 60

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Squirrelfish
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Total number of species: 90

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Goatfish
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Total number of species: 3

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Trumpetfish
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Total number of species: 80

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Stingrays
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Total number of species: 50

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Frogfish
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Total number of species: 350

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Damselfish
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Total number of species: 7000

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Crab
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Grey Reef Shark
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Total number of species: 2

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Tarpon
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Total number of species: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species: 15

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Garfish
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Total number of species: 3400

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Shrimp
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Great White Shark
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Olive Ridley Turtle
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Kemp`s Ridley Turtle
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Flatback Turtle
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Total number of species: 7

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Pygmy Seahorse
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Wolf Eel
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Total number of species: 15

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Tuna
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Total number of species: 20

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Porcupinefish
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Total number of species: 25

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Boxfish
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Garibaldi Damselfish
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Total number of species: 120

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Flounder
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Total number of species: 80

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Emperor
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Total number of species: 120

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Cuttlefish
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Total number of species: 55

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Leafy Seadragon
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Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)
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Total number of species: 2

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Pollock
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Total number of species: 6

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Ghost Pipefishes
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Total number of species: 30

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Stonefish
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Extra Divers Nabucco Islands, Extra Divers Nunukan Island

Maratua Atoll, 77381 Nabucco Nunukan Resort, KI - IDN

Dive Sites Nearby

Mares

The Ridge (★4.0)

Located on the southwest tip of Maratua Atoll, this is an excellent spot to see stingrays. Steep reef with a sandy plateau at 25 - 30 meters depth. Dive with the right shoulder to the reef.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Langkawit (★3.5)

On the southwest tip of Maratua Atoll is this ideal dive site for all macro lovers. The Top of the reef is located at a depth of 5 - 10 meters.
Aqualung

Ujung Karang Tinggi (★4.7)

15 minutes from Nunukan Islands is this beautiful dive site. The reef starts with a gentle slope, which then turns into a steep wall. It is a wonderful place for macros.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Kelapa dua (★4.5)

45 minutes from Nabucco Islands and 15 minutes from Nunukan Islands, on the southeast tip of Kakaban Island lies this beautiful dive site. Generally very nice wall with usually very good visibility.
Scubapro

Bantukan (★4.2)

Located 20 minutes from Nunukan Islands on the southwest side of Maratua Atoll is this dive site. Gently sloping reef with shallow sandy bottom at 12 meters. Best dived at high tide.
Aqualung

Kakaban Wall (★4.2)

50 minutes from Nabucco Islands and 20 minutes from Nunukan Islands, on the southwest tip of Kakaban Island lies this beautiful dive site. Long deep wall generally protected from the current.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Baracuda Point Kakaban (★4.5)

Located on the southwest tip of Kakaban-Islands (west coast). Located 50 minutes from Nabucco-Islands and 20 minutes from Nunukan-Islands. Often down and up currents. Best diving time during strong currents. Sometimes negative entry.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

East Wall (★4.4)

This dive site is located 17 minutes from Nabucco Islands and 13 minutes from Nunukan Islands on the east side of the reef. Steep, long wall to 30 - 35 meters then sandy slope. Dive with the left shoulder to the wall.
Mares

Shark City (★4.2)

15 minutes from Nabucco Islands and Nunukan Islands is the 2nd channel of the atoll with a depth of 6 meters. Best dived in strong current. Dive with the right or left shoulder along the steeply sloping reef below the channel.
Aqualung

Coral Mountain Bay (★4.3)

15 minutes from Nabucco Islands and also 15 minutes from Nunukan Islands is the Coral Mountain. Diving is done with the left shoulder to the reef.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Johnnys House (★4.4)

This dive site is located on the southwest coast of Maratua Islands. The dive site is characterized by the steep wall. If you are looking for beautiful coral landscapes, this dive site is not for you.
Mares

Coral Mountain Bay (★4.7)

15 minutes from Nabucco Islands and also 15 minutes from Nunukan Islands is the Coral Mountain. Diving is done with the left shoulder to the reef.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Sea Wall Garden (★4.5)

15 minutes from Nabucco Islands and 15 minutes from Nunukan Islands there is a beautiful steep wall. The wall drops to 20-25 meters, then sandy slope.
Aqualung

Sea Wall (★4.5)

14 minutes from Nabuco Islands and 16 minutes from Nunukan Island you will find this beautiful coral garden. Dive with the left shoulder to the reef.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Midnight Snapper Run (★4.7)

7 minutes from Nabucco Islands in south-southeast direction is this beautiful dive site. A steep slope with a sandy plateau at 23-28 meters adjacent steep wall. Dive with the left shoulder to the wall.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Leo point (★4.5)

This popular dive site is located 5 minutes east of Nabucco Island. Terraced slope with a sandy plateau at about 27-30 meters, then drop off. Dive with left shoulder to the reef.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Nabucco Jetty (★4.8)

House reef of Nabucco Islands Center. Shallow reef with sandy bottom, maximum depth 5 meters. Best near high tide for diving. Very good for snorkeling.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Turtle Trafic (Payung Payung) (★4.3)

In the middle of the west coast of Maratua Islands and about 45 minutes from Nabucco Islands. Excellent dive site to see turtles. Best time to dive is at low tide when the turtles are sleeping. Sloping reef down to 30 meters. Dive with the left shoulder to the reef.
Scubapro

Leo Wall (★4.4)

10 minutes east of Nabucco Islands lies this dive spot. A coral slope turns into a steep wall which is bordered by a sandy plateau at 30 meters. Dive with the left shoulder to the wall.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Batu Kangan (★5.0)

Located 7 minutes northeast of Nabucco Islands. Steep rock as well as a large, old fishing net with beautiful vegetation characterize this dive site. Dive with the left shoulder to the wall. Best time to dive is at high tide.
Aqualung

Mandarin Lagoon (★4.6)

4 minutes from Nabucco Islands. Twilight dive. Dive just before sunset to observe mandarin fish mating, then continue with the night dive. Shallow sandy bottom (5-6 meters).
Aqualung

Big Fish Country (★4.7)

One of the most popular dive sites in the atoll. 7 minutes from Nabucco Islands in northeast direction. The best time to dive is when the current is strong. This dive site is characterized by a channel which turns into a wall at 26 meters. A reef hook is required.
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Big Fish Wall (★4.7)

Starts with a sandy coral slope, then turns into a wall at 40 to 50 meters. Best dived in moderate current, right shoulder to the reef. Often the dive is finished on the reef top at Big Fish Country or in the channel.
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Small Fish Country (★4.6)

7 minutes from Nabucco Islands to the north is a sloping reef full of healthy corals and sandy patches. Dive with the right shoulder to the reef.
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Jack Point (★4.7)

Steeply sloping reef up to 40 meters with beautiful corals, then sandy slope. Some narrow bays with sand and rubble. Dive with right shoulder to the reef.