E221 - Sailing to Maratua | Indonesia’s Secret Maldives
We depart Tawau, Malaysia and make our way to Nunukan to clear into Indonesia, passing one of the largest seaweed farms we’ve ever seen—thousands of plastic bottles stretching across the ocean. After two days of clearing in, we finally set sail for Maratua, often described as Indonesia’s version of the Maldives… and it does not disappoint.
From above, the drone reveals a breathtaking atoll and lagoon, but it’s what lies beneath the surface that truly blows us away. We dive along incredible walls and at the lagoon entrance, battling some of the strongest currents we’ve ever experienced, surrounded by thriving marine life.
Back on land, we hire a scooter to explore the island, discovering some of the friendliest villages we’ve ever encountered—endless smiles and greetings everywhere we go. We also venture to Goa Halo Tabung and Goa Gumantung, two hidden cave pools with crystal-clear, emerald-blue water, tucked within dramatic limestone landscapes.
To top it all off, we celebrate Joanne’s birthday in one of the most remote and beautiful places imaginable—an unforgettable moment in paradise.
Timestamps if you like to Jump Right In:
00:00 Intro
00:29 Leaving Tawau Malaysia
04:48 Clearing out of Nunakan
06:10 Arriving into Maratua
06:41 Drone shots
08:09 SCUBA Diving
13:56 Hiring Scooters
17:31 Goa Halo Tabung
20:17 Goa Gumantung
22:42 Joanne's Birthday
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Hey there! We’re Chris and Jo, an ordinary Aussie couple living our extraordinary dream aboard our Seawind 1260 since January 2019 and now we continue from 2024 aboard our new 1370!
Our adventure began with an unforgettable journey down the east coast of Australia, followed by a sail to the stunning New Caledonia. In 2020, we continued our exploration further north, and by 2021 and 2022, we circumnavigated Australia, discovering breathtaking locations along the way.
Having previously owned fishing and water-skiing boats, our passion for sailing deepened after crewing in South Australia, leading us to make the leap into full-time living at sea.
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E221 - Sailing to Maratua | Indonesia’s Secret Maldives Locations
- Maratua Island (2.2327288,118.5768801)
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