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Diving in Derawan
Top Dive Centers in Derawan
View all 29 →Ranked by ScubaProof Trust Score — safety weighted 50%. How is it calculated?
Best Dive Sites in Derawan
Marine life: Barracuda, Devil Ray, Eagle ray, Grey Reef Shark, Jackfish + 5 more
Frequently Asked About Diving in Derawan
How many dive centers are in Derawan?
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ScubaProof tracks 29 verified dive centers in Derawan, with an average Trust Score of 5.0/5 based on AI-analyzed diver reviews. All centers are independently scored — no paid placements.
Is diving in Derawan safe?
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100% of Derawan dive centers on ScubaProof have zero active safety flags. The average Trust Score — weighted 50% on safety, covering emergency O₂, instructor-to-diver ratios, and briefing quality — is 5.0/5. No active safety warnings in this region.
How deep are the dive sites in Derawan?
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Derawan has 12 dive sites tracked on ScubaProof. The deepest sites reach 28m. Common marine life includes Barracuda, Devil Ray, Eagle ray, Grey Reef Shark, Jackfish.
What marine life can I see diving in Derawan?
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Divers in Derawan regularly encounter Barracuda, Devil Ray, Eagle ray, Grey Reef Shark, Jackfish, Octopus, Whitetip Reef Shark, Grey reef shark, Thresher shark, Manta ray and more. Specific species are logged across 12 dive sites in the area.
About the ScubaProof Trust Score
Safety: Emergency O₂ readiness, instructor-to-diver ratios, dive briefing quality, and proximity to a hyperbaric chamber. Safety carries the highest weight because DAN incident research identifies supervision and emergency response as the leading factors in preventable diving fatalities.
Staff: Active agency certifications (PADI, SSI, TDI, CMAS), language coverage, and instructor conduct described across reviewer reports.
Gear: Equipment condition, servicing transparency, nitrox availability, and rental quality reported by divers.
Red flags add automatic penalties: −0.8 pts per critical issue (equipment failure, skipped safety protocols), −0.3 pts per warning. Reviews are time-weighted — a report from three years ago carries 20% of the weight of a current one. No dive center can pay to improve its score.