Ambon - Trip Reports
A Thousand Miles of Wonder: The Epic Maumere to Raja Ampat Crossing
https://youtu.be/tRzZOQkeQFM There’s a good reason why this incredible crossing is called Biodiversity Super Special! Traversing over 1000 nautical miles across 5 different seas over the course of 16 days, from Maumere in the island of Flores, through Alor and the Banda Sea, and finally concluded in Raja Ampat. You can imagine the wide array of […]
From Coral Gardens to Ocean Giants: The Magic of Komodo
Our latest voyage through the islands of Komodo offered a beautifully balanced mix of wildlife encounters both above and below the surface. From dramatic coastlines and prehistoric reptiles to colourful reefs and glimpses of ocean giants, every day brought something unique. The snorkelling throughout the region was nothing short of spectacular. From sprawling hard coral […]
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 […]