The Ridge

★★★★☆ (13)

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.

Special sightings: Stingrays, with a little luck leopard shark, hard and soft corals and macro life.

Dive Activity

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Extra Divers Nabucco Islands, Extra Divers Nunukan Island

Extra Divers Nabucco Islands, Extra Divers Nunukan Island

Maratua Atoll, 77381 Nabucco Nunukan Resort, KI - Indonesia

Dive Sites Nearby

Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Langkawit (★3.6)

Langkawit (★3.6)

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)

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 (★4.4)

Kelapa dua (★4.4)

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 (★4.3)

Bantukan (★4.3)

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 (★4.3)

Kakaban Wall (★4.3)

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)

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 (★4.3)

East Wall (★4.3)

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 (★4.3)

Shark City (★4.3)

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 (★4.4)

Coral Mountain Bay (★4.4)

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)

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 (★4.4)

Coral Mountain Bay (★4.4)

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)

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)

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)

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 (★4.4)

Leo point (★4.4)

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 (★4.7)

Nabucco Jetty (★4.7)

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)

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 (★4.5)

Leo Wall (★4.5)

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)

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)

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 (★4.6)

Big Fish Country (★4.6)

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.
Aqualung
Big Fish Wall (★4.6)

Big Fish Wall (★4.6)

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.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Small Fish Country (★4.6)

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.
Aqualung
Jack Point (★4.6)

Jack Point (★4.6)

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.