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The Big Three – Whale Sharks, Mantas and Dragons
For us, Komodo has always been about the mix. From picturesque ancient landscapes above, to diverse dive sites, rare critters, beautiful coral reefs, to schooling fish actions above. Among our guests’ favourites however, are The Big Three – Whale Sharks, Mantas and Dragons! So far, this Komodo season, we have been blessed with excellent encounters […]
From Whale Sharks to Komodo Dragons: A Week of Unforgettable Encounters on Mermaid II
This week’s diving cruise onboard the Mermaid II from Bali to Komodo and beyond was marked by a series of diverse marine life encounters ranging from rare tiny critters to schooling fish above impeccable coral reefs to bigger ocean giants The conditions and the weather was mostly pleasant throughout the trip. The atmosphere was filled […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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