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Ambon - Trip Reports

Unforgettable Adventure Into the Heart of Komodo National Park

The Mermaid I just came back from another unforgettable adventure into the heart of Komodo National Park and beyond. A fantastic trip full of macro critters and big fish encounters, a celebration of this region’s incredible biodiversity! From plankton rich bay where whale sharks congregate, to relaxing dives around beautiful shallow coral reefs dazzling with […]

Back In The Land of the Dragons

The Mermaid I just got started with the first trip of the season in the Land of the Dragons, and it was full of surprises! Our first dives in Moyo island delivered big school of fusiliers, longfin bannerfish, as well as black tip reef sharks. On our first night dive right in front of a […]

Exploring Indonesia’s Underwater Treasures

Our expedition aboard Mermaid 1 showcased the incredible diversity of Indonesia’s underwater world, offering unforgettable encounters with marine life and stunning dive sites. The adventure began in Ambon, renowned for its muck diving. Here, we discovered a treasure trove of macro wonders, including cephalopods, colourful crustaceans, and tiny frogfish. Moving to the Banda Sea, the […]

Manta Magic to Macro Wonders

This adventure on mermaid 1 was jam-packed with unforgettable moments. Starting in one of the last true paradises on earth, Raja Ampat. This archipelago holds some of the best diving on our planet, stunning diverse coral reefs, mangroves, and panicles, which are home to reef sharks, giant schools of fish, both oceanic and reef manta […]

Biodiversity Crossing Ambon – Banda Sea – Raja Ampat

You never know what unique experiences you’ll have underwater on a 12-day crossing from the island of Ambon through the Banda Sea to Raja Ampat. With so many dives, from the sandy seafloor of Ambon to volcanic islands, and the stunning coral reefs of Raja Ampat, there are plenty of opportunities for rare marine life […]

Incredible Array of Indonesia’s Marine Biodiversity

This week’s journey from Raja Ampat, crossing through the Banda Sea to Ambon, unveiled an incredible array of Indonesia’s marine biodiversity. From the inaugural night dive off the village of Sapokren, guests had the privilege of observing rare species such as the Flamboyant Cuttlefish and the enigmatic Wunderpus hunting crustaceans on the sandy seabed. As […]