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Incredible Raja Ampat
This week’s voyage in Raja Ampat onboard the Mermaid II showcased the region’s incredible biodiversity through a series of incredible encounters. From the smallest of critters, vibrant coral reefs, to schooling fish, sharks and even a couple of manta rays Spirits were high as we set sail south towards Misool, everybody was excited for what […]
Raja Ampat Whale Watching, Bird Watching and Snorkeling Trip
The cetacean, birdwatching, and snorkelling trip through Raja Ampat truly offers a sampler of all the best wildlife the region has to offer. Starting in Sorong and sailing for 12 days, we were incredibly fortunate to encounter incredible wildlife every single day—whether from the boat, trekking on land, or coming eye-to-eye in the water. After […]
Raja Ampat – Corals, Fish and… Critters?!
This week’s Raja Ampat adventure showcased the region’s incredible abundance of marine biodiversity. We ventured into more secluded area of Raja Ampat, full of beautiful landscapes and hidden lagoons, exploring the infrequently dived sites around the area, and finding a myriad of tiny and rare critters amongst the familiar sight of beautiful coral reefs, swimthroughs, […]
Mermaid Liveaboards II: Epic 1st Raja Ampat Dive Adventure of 2025!
Happy New Year! It’s Mermaid II’s first trip of 2025 Starting the new year by sailing down south towards Misool. We were immediately greeted by the familiar sight of a kaleidoscope of colourful soft corals that decorates the interesting underwater topography of Misool’s rocky pinnacle, an encounter with a couple of friendly melanistic Reef Manta […]
Raja Ampat Offers
Don’t miss the chance to experience the wonderful nature of Raja Ampat! Latest Deals 10 days/9 nights Cruises!! Mermaid I January 7-16, 2025 – disc 20% from EUR 3,680/person January 17-26, 2025 – disc 10% from EUR 4,140 click here to see Mermaid I details. Mermaid II December 12-21, 2024 – disc 20% from EUR […]
Alor – Komodo Whale Watching Cruise
Our recent journey from Komodo to Bali offered a unique immersion into Indonesia’s diverse marine life, complemented by fascinating insights from Dr Charles Anderson, the marine biologist and cetacean specialist leading this trip. Dr Anderson’s riveting talks enriched our understanding, sharing knowledge about the behaviours and ecology of the cetaceans we sighted. Throughout the trip, […]
A Remarkable Ring of Fire Diving Cruise
Our Ring Of Fire trip from Ambon to Alor was remarkable. A journey through some of the most spectacular and diverse underwater environments in Indonesia. This route took us through the heart of the Banda Sea, past volcanic islands, remote coral atolls, and into the rich waters of the Alor archipelago. From extraordinary muck dives […]
The Journey Through the Ring of Fire
This trip on Mermaid 1 was filled with an abundance of fish, sharks and a huge diversity of coral. Starting off in Alor, the first dive kicked off the journey with a beautifully rare yellow weedy rhinopias and a range of cephalopods. From there, the journey through the forgotten islands to the Banda Sea, where […]
Ocean’s Fascinating Creatures
Diving in Indonesia offers a chance to witness some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures and occasionally some of nature’s greatest spectacles. While diving in Komodo National Parks we were lucky enough to encounter a mating pair of Broad-club Cuttlefish (Sepia Latimanus). Amid a cluster of corals, a large individual, over a foot long, hovered. […]
The Cetacean Highway
This marvelous trip was a once in a lifetime adventure, teeming with encounters with large marine life, all expertly guided by renowned marine biologist Dr. Charles Anderson. We began our journey in southern Bali aboard the Mermaid 1, setting sail towards Sumbawa and passing the breathtaking landscapes of Lombok. Our first highlight came with an […]