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Derawan Islands: Jellyfish Swim Banned — Still Worth It?
Derawan Islands 2026/27: the famous Kakaban jellyfish swim is now banned — boardwalk-onlyviewing from about $9 — but backpacker days still run $35–$55. Is East Kalimantan's marine archipelago worth the two-day journey, or has the reset killed the appeal? We audit the real costs, the boats, and who should skip it.
🌍 What This Episode Covers
A logistics-first audit of the Derawan Archipelago off Borneo: Derawan Island,Maratua, Sangalaki and Kakaban. We cover the jellyfish-swim ban, the new Maratua airport access, the dry-season timing that makes or breaks the trip, and honest verdicts for five…
The skinny
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