INDONESIA'S SECRET PARADISE - MARATUA ISLAND 🇮🇩

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We make the journey to Maratua Island in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Maratua Island is a hidden gem in Indonesia with so much to see and do with manta rays, turtles, whale sharks and lots of sandbars. It's also one of the only places in the world where you can swim with stingless jellyfish on Kakaban island.
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0:00 - Intro
0:16 - The Journey to Maratua
4:20 - SMALLEST Plane
5:10 - TOUR of our resort
6:17 - Indonesia's TURTLE CAPITAL!
7:52 - Super Blue cave pool
10:22 - Looking for Manta rays
11:33 - Sangalaki Island (Baby Turtles)
13:53 - Stingless Jellyfish
15:19 - Blue Lagoon
16:26 - Middle of Maratua
18:06 - Sandbars everywhere

Пікірлер: 586

@zurichnorbexx7167 8 ай бұрын

I know Indonesia was underrated country they has so many hidden GEMS Bunaken island Maratua .kei island .Papua and many more

@Amat0805Amat-tz2kl 7 ай бұрын

@@Gemoy-gt9gj sabar indonesian di remehkan

@regitboys2274 7 ай бұрын

wkwkwk yg ngeremehin siapa si? baperan amat lo tong

@pramnarrareysha 7 ай бұрын

Gara2 amerika brengsek yang irii akan negara Indonesia...mereka Amerika bermuka 2..Amerika sebenarnya miskin otak, tidak punya attitude..suka iri dan dengki sama negara d dunia

@gunungtugu 5 ай бұрын

@@regitboys2274 orang luar yang belum pernah ke Indonesia banyak yg meremehkan bro hehe. Bahkan diantaranya banyak yg belum tau dimana Indonesia.

@regitboys2274 5 ай бұрын

@@gunungtugu ngapain d urusin bro? ga penting jg kan. hehe

@TravelbyDartTV 8 ай бұрын

Wow! It felt like it's the kind of tropical paradise where 'snorkeling' is the unofficial morning ritual, and 'palm trees' provide better shade than any sunglasses could. And for some reason, it felt like Maratua Island is the perfect blend of 'seaside serenity meets wildlife antics'! I only visited places like Bali in Indonesia so it's pretty refreshing. Hopefully, my travel dart would land on Indonesia again and try some kind of off-the-beaten path.

@kasurtipis2439 8 ай бұрын

as an Indonesia, i haven't had time to explore Indonesia yet. thank you for explore and showing us, how beautiful Indonesia

@ahnonymuz9921 8 ай бұрын

because most of the nicest places in your own country is expensive and only tourist can afford it same in PH

@multatuli1 8 ай бұрын

@@ahnonymuz9921because most of those places is far from human civilization and most people doesn't know how to reach them, only Bali is expensive for the locals.

@sanctuaryaddict 7 ай бұрын

@@ahnonymuz9921 as an islands country it's pretty hard for us to travel around the country it a bit expensive bc we've to take an airplane

@antonboludo8886 3 ай бұрын

And in many other countries. @@ahnonymuz9921

@antonboludo8886 3 ай бұрын

That is right, but at the same time PH, Indonesia and Thailand think that all of the tourists are rich, which they are NOT. First lesson for all 3 countries : DO NOT MAKE SO MANY BABIES! @@ahnonymuz9921

@lindah953 8 ай бұрын

Amazing video with beautiful shots of the turtles and rays. You were so brave jumping into the deep! 😮 Enjoyed this one very much. ❤

@bonismo78 8 ай бұрын

As KZfaqr from Denmark @Kristian Hansen said, Maratua is a truly beautiful place and is rarely visited by foreign tourists... You are great to be there, thank you for introducing tourist attractions in Indonesia...I'll watching your video always, stay save and healthy guys🙏🇮🇩❤️

@rafiileo9307 8 ай бұрын

Welcome to our beautiful country friends, enjoy each of our beautiful countries, especially the islands of Bali, Lombok, Padar Island, Sumba, and others, enjoy in Indonesia guys 👍🇮🇩🙏🙏

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! We loved our time in Maratua!

@rafiileo9307 8 ай бұрын

@@Joelfriend 👍😊🙏

@babangandorid5716 8 ай бұрын

Indonesia memang pantas di sebuah surga nyh dunia karena segala nyh ada lengkap

@intriguingfacts5434 8 ай бұрын

Bali and Lombok are crowded....I think islands like Maratua, Anambas and Kei are better...but of course they are harder to reach....that's what make them real hidden gems....

@dwiewaskito2936 8 ай бұрын

Raja Ampat Island

@kilantravels 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting Maratua, but actually the islands are part of East Kalimantan, not North Kalimantan. These are two different provinces of Indonesia on the island of Borneo, just like Sabah and Sarawak are two different states in Malaysia. But I understand the confusion, because Nunukan and Tarakan which were your jumping off points are parts of North Kalimantan. But Berau is a part of East Kalimantan 😅 What can I say, they’re neighboring provinces located right next to each other. North Kalimantan is almost as big as Sabah, while East Kalimantan is much bigger compared to Sabah or North Kalimantan. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Indonesia, cheers!

@Jejemberaukalimantan 8 ай бұрын

terima kasih sudah datang berlibur di Pulau Maratua Kabuaten Berau Kalimantan timur, semoga lain waktu bisa berkunjung kembali ke tempat - tempat wisata indah yang ada di kabupaten berau Kalimantan timur...😊😊

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! We loved our time in Maratua!

@rayheath4614 5 ай бұрын

hey joel where did you find the flight details please to get to maratia@@Joelfriend

@demonfox9309 5 ай бұрын

Hey do u have the contact no of bob?

@user-ul8ju4iy3f Ай бұрын

분홍색 비키니 수영복 @@Joelfriend

@BonanzaRoad 7 ай бұрын

Those islands are straight out of a fantasy. Insanely beautiful places. I love how you guys continue to find the most obscure places to explore…places that most of us have never even heard of, but now want to visit. You are always fun, entertaining and informative. Each of your videos is a gem.

@kingindo5 Ай бұрын

Indonesia is a small paradise that holds many natural wonders, unique culture, friendly people and the country with the most islands. Apart from that, Indonesia is the power of Southeast Asia in terms of economics, trade and military. thank you for coming to our land

@RMChannel21 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for coming to Indonesia, beautiful nature, white sand beaches and beautiful islands, friendly people

@odfgtv 8 ай бұрын

Aku semakin bangga jadi orang Indonesia

@onedayinamsterdam 7 ай бұрын

thank you for taking us along on your adventures ~

@agunggunawan3542 Ай бұрын

Indonesia dengan keindahan pulau nya ❤❤

@ivankandella8103 27 күн бұрын

Verry romantic island is Maratua 😊

@fraubiene 4 ай бұрын

Am Indonesian living in Germany and NEVER been to this BREATHTAKING island in my own home country 😍😍❤️ Thank you for showing and truly loving my country! Regards from 🇩🇪

@LisnaWati-bo8lj 8 ай бұрын

Amazing..beautiful Indonesia..thank you for explore..

@novendrayuza2031 8 ай бұрын

Indonesia has a lot more than Bali! I hope you guys can explore other places in Indonesia, like Bukit Lawang where you can see wild and semi-wild Sumatran orangutans, or visit Raja Ampat where you can see an underwater paradise with diverse marine life or sailing to Komodo island to see komodo dragon and many more.

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

We have a couple more videos on super remote islands in Indonesia, sharing beautiful parts of the country which many haven’t seen! Thanks for watching 😄🙌🏼

@HambaAllah-kb5it 8 ай бұрын

@@Joelfriend terimakasih telah mempromosikan keindahan alam Indonesia.

@hantugentayangan787 8 ай бұрын

Belitung islands...very beautiful

@aarnoarnold1973 8 ай бұрын

What a paradise! Great video guys!

@WhereisAlexMcAngel 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your channel guys!!!

@qeixotic2835 8 ай бұрын

Perjalanan yang bagus ... Thanks untuk berbagi

@andisetiawan884 8 ай бұрын

Terima kasih sudah explore indonesia 🙂🙂

@mamunarifin7684 8 ай бұрын

So much fun!🇮🇩🏝☀️

@gdemargawardana5526 8 ай бұрын

Wow what a wonderfull trip. I am Indonesian but have never been lucky enough to make that kind of trip. Hope this video will encourage other tourist to see our country

@zahransyavifadillah2544 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting Indonesia, it is very beautiful so keep the environment clean, nice👍

@davek4442 5 ай бұрын

Amazing places, thanks for taking us along.

@yasir12770 21 күн бұрын

Wow Thank you so much for your vlog journey. I hope you explore more hidden gems in Indonesia. you are fearless adventurer..!! envyyyy...!

@user-dt5ts8fq7j 7 ай бұрын

its really incredible and beauty island. Proud to be an Indonesia...

@BonanzaRoad 8 ай бұрын

Totally fabulous video. Such a beautiful place! Love that you guys keep finding and exploring very remote and exotic locations…

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jeff! Glad you enjoyed this one! ☺️

@ocshaljufrian6109 8 ай бұрын

@@JoelfriendYes, you have to try it, bro, the highest fastest train in Southeast Asia... the speed is 350 K kilometers, the newest fast train in Southeast Asia, the first in Indonesia, Jakarta - Bandung, lots of tourist attractions in the city of Bandung which is beautiful and comfortable and cool and cool and beautiful.....

@user-el8oz9mv8k 8 ай бұрын

not to be conceited bt indeed indonesia is the most beautiful country,,...... esp its nature and land, no wonder it rates as most beautiful land country, also most produce of chocolate,coco,nutmeg etc btw hp you guys enjoy your time here, we indonesian love foreigners to visit our beloved country and always come here and enjoy it

@deqhiej.rasyid3321 8 ай бұрын

The best choice for starting the journey in Indonesia...😊

@abdulharris9793 8 ай бұрын

Greetings from Jakarta, and have a wonderful travelling surrounding in accross in Indonesia to both of you. Have a great trip, be well and take care guys 😊😎👍✌️🇮🇩

@danielwu7238 10 күн бұрын

Wow looks like an amazing adventure. A once in the life time experience. Thanks for sharing with us 😃😃

@saptokchannel862 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting and explore my Country Indonesia...Enjoy and Have Fun..❤

@BLACKSITE367 Ай бұрын

Wow, amazing 🇮🇩❤

@catherinehammond4785 6 ай бұрын

Not many tourists because it is hard to reach as you found out. We visited in 2017 by private yacht, and the air port was being built at the time. We were worried the tourists would spoil the island. Obviously the pandemic slowed that down, but now there should be more tourists. We anchored near Nabucco Island and visited the Nabucco Dive Resort where they prepared a beautiful meal for the visitors from the yachts. We had some wonderful diving and snorkelling in the channel entrance near there. It is a very special place (better than Raja Ampat), and we hope that it does not get spoilt with too many tourists.

@davenc8527 5 ай бұрын

Man, I am so jealous. Thanks for sharing these wonderful places.

@simpleman6327 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting Indonesia.

@heriyantojuwono 8 ай бұрын

welcome to my country Joel , yes Indonesia is beautiful ... i am scuba diver , and see your video i should plan go back to Maratua again . suggest u : Please go to WAKATOBI also ..beautiful in there also

@Risayogi 8 ай бұрын

You said you don’t know why there’s more people there, as an Indonesian, I didn’t even know this island before I watch this video. Will definitely travel there

@danielwilson3671 4 ай бұрын

Great video - really enjoyed it! I've just returned from Indonesia and am still buzzing from the wonderful experience: the scenery, the fish, the stunning coral. I was in Raja Ampat, but now I'm certainly feeling inspired to also make the journey to Maratua Island!

@harshbijarnia6873 7 ай бұрын

The one shot with the Manya Rays made so emotional These are some majestic and graceful creatures in our ocean!❤ Thanks for sharing your experience

@irfana.muhsan7189 8 ай бұрын

terimakasih Mr. Joel

@Metars-ym8xg 8 ай бұрын

Awasome video.. what a beaufitul place. This will be my next to go.. ❤

@edigunawan3194 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much visit indonesia

@jestropi 8 ай бұрын

Wow I will add this on my bucket list... Indonesia is very pretty

@bunlifeandnatural5811 18 сағат бұрын

Wow So Beautiful Indonesia's

@Bebekmatrix 8 ай бұрын

East Kalimantan, Maratua. I love your vlog

@partogamsimanullang 8 ай бұрын

Terima kasih atas liputan ini, saya sendiri sebagai orang Indonesia belum mendatangi lokasi yang ni

@timmytimers9511 8 ай бұрын

Thanks guys for another fantastic vlog, love watching you both..a good honest couple to watch..regards Tim and Jn from 🇬🇧 maidstone, kent

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

Aww thank you so much, means so much hearing lovely comments like this! All the best ☺️

@ejmilez 8 ай бұрын

Great video guys keep them coming I’m loving them 👌 I stumbled across your videos while researching for my Vietnam trip coming up :)

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

Ay thank you so much, glad you are enjoying the videos means a lot! Enjoy your trip to Vietnam, a great country to travel! Any questions send me a DM! 🤟🏼

@ashleyupshall7641 8 ай бұрын

Nice vid 😊

@Loupadron2010 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding trip. You guys were surrounded by complete nature and that crystal clear water. Thanks for sharing this terrific vacation with all of us around the world. (me in NYC area in the USA).

@user-is5ot8gd8d 8 ай бұрын

So amazing 😮

@auliapermana7889 8 ай бұрын

Epic bro,,thx visit to indonesia,,enjoy

@rio....5912 8 ай бұрын

Just consider both of you one of the lucky people in the world to experience this, many people like us as Indonesian don't even know that there's a place like this that exists in our country. So yeah, thank you for giving us some tips throughout your journey, take care and be safe!

@alexwall7204 8 ай бұрын

I really love your videos. Thank you for sharing this!

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

Aw thank you really appreciate this comment! Thanks for watching!

@derkarmaczar 4 ай бұрын

Oh to be young again! Amazing adventure!

@naomipenguzman 7 ай бұрын

WOW!!! you two have to most wonderful life ever. Thank you for all these secret places that you have been. I will surely visit them. one Island at a time. More power to you both!

@Ric-0791 8 ай бұрын

Woww...beautiful place.

@joyarifianto6966 7 ай бұрын

Wow.... thanks for bringing this to the world

@elina-rw6fq 8 ай бұрын

Omg finally 😊😊😊😊

@smlkgitaris 8 ай бұрын

OMG.. i just know this land.. Thank's for sharing

@Lovchucan 8 ай бұрын

Oh lucky you guys.. It's so amazing the view on Maratua. Hopefully i can travel there one day 😊

@Stevos_HookedonRods4844 12 күн бұрын

I was about 12 yrs old when in Fiji dad dove down, grabbed a large turtle around the shoulders & it swan off with him into the distance. Mad experience as a young fella, absolutely epic What a beautiful piece of paradise you both found

@saammr 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for exploring and showing us the beauty of Indonesia.

@Joelfriend 5 ай бұрын

No worries :)

@ephilippos 8 ай бұрын

Wow lovely!! Thank you once again for a lovely vid and all the info shared!! Cant wait till next year to visit Indo and the P's!!! Stay safe and all the best!!!

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks so much for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️

@imannuryadin1 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for coming to my Country. This is the first time that I know there is maratua island in Indonesia.

@rimsstory5463 2 ай бұрын

saya orang indonesia tapi belum pernah ke pulau Maratua. terimakasih sudah informasikan keindahan Indonesia

@lilyluhulima3807 8 ай бұрын

Indahnya alam Indonesiaku

@ganda.ghandul 8 ай бұрын

Mantab 👍 Gassss kennn 🇮🇩

@DecuIreng-ib3id 4 ай бұрын

hello,glad to see you both.

@cgfans2806 8 ай бұрын

I've been here... true ... Wonderful

@juliusld 7 ай бұрын

I am indonesian but so jealous you already explore another Indonesia's paradise. Enjoy brother!

@aprianto1985 8 ай бұрын

Great place for holiday

@dasphemy 8 ай бұрын

such a beautifull explore dude

@nikibambang 4 ай бұрын

thank you for the insights.. topppp

@h0pesfall 8 ай бұрын

The baby turtles were sooo cute :) I love turtles!

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

They were so cute, our first time seeing them!

@ocshaljufrian6109 8 ай бұрын

@de-musa 8 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to going there, early this year, starting from Tarakan to enjoy the seafood, Tanjung Selor and Berau to enjoy the sultanate culture, then ending up in Derawan, Maratua, Kakaban and Sangalaki. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@noy_jr3828 8 ай бұрын

Semangat terus bikin konten Indonesia ❤ terimakasih

@haris4484 6 ай бұрын

wonderful indonesia

@letsseeyoutravel8364 8 ай бұрын

Now on my list of places to go in the future ...thank you very much.

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

It’s definitely worth it, such a beautiful island!

@joses9599 21 күн бұрын

Both of you guys are amazing, thank you for explore how beautiful of indonesia.. God blessed you. Directly subscribed and shared it.

@Joelfriend 20 күн бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

@rdh67dh 8 ай бұрын

Awesome. Being half indonesian/dutch I never heard about this one. Thanks.

@animasigedung2516 Ай бұрын

Mantap bang Joel.. ❤🇮🇩

@shra8528 8 ай бұрын

I love Indonesian from Banjarmasin

@BLACKSITE367 Ай бұрын

Thank u bro!

@dedeaditya 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful islands. You two were like the couple from The Blue Lagoon movie..

@mpower6004 8 ай бұрын

You guys are great as always . We love to see your adventures because they are educational .

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it! 😌

@sabrangkebul7216 8 ай бұрын

Indonesia banyak pulau pulau yang indah

@pinkvenus1635 7 ай бұрын

mostly people know Bali, tx for your Video to share this beautiful land

@fegermany2413 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for this , my next dream Island to visit and Im from Jakarta living in germany

@DodiRamadhan-yl8qg 8 ай бұрын

SALAM DARI❤ JAKARTA, BEKASI, TANGERANG' DEPOK' BOGOR, SUKABUMI' BANDUNG' SEMARANG, SOLO, YOGYAKARTA, SURABAYA, MALANG, KEDIRI, MADIUN.❤❤

@asiatravelasiatravel-fv6ob 7 ай бұрын

Maratua island sangat indah dan cantik sekali pemandangannya

@suayhughes8103 8 ай бұрын

Great video always!

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for all the continued support as always!

@mahfudthoyib2533 8 ай бұрын

Welcome hiiden island in indonesia enjoyed yoour vacation..have a nice day

@NR21JB 8 ай бұрын

amazing!! thanks for sharing!

@Joelfriend 8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@hanifprabowo1381 8 ай бұрын

Indonesian not eat the turtle. But a lot of western restaurant and Chinese restaurant in Indonesia make turtle for food.

@user-he5lz6zc4p 8 ай бұрын

Mantap bro. Selamat datang di wonderland Indonesia. Hope you enjoy it. Indonesia is too big to stay in just one place. Enjoy it

@m.bayufebriansyah5532 8 ай бұрын

Look like paradise 😍