Trip Reports
A Kingdom of Giants and Tiny Wonders!
Komodo is a kaleidoscope of colour and scale. Vibrant reefs teem with life, setting the stage for ocean giants: turtles, mantas, and whale sharks cruise effortlessly through the blue, while weird and wonderful critters dwell in the sand below. This voyage offered a true showcase of that duality. From macro marvels on Komodo’s black sand […]
A Passage Through the Heart of the Banda Sea
The full moon brought movement and life to the ocean. Currents pulsed through the reef, and with them, the rhythm of reproduction began barrel sponges released plumes of spawn like underwater volcanos, while starfish arch upwards, releasing fine strands into the current. The water teemed with energy, a living system in motion. Our voyage began […]
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 […]
Unforgettable Komodo Trip
This week, the Mermaid II just embarked on an excellent 8 days adventure starting from Bali to Komodo and beyond. From dramatic picturesque landscapes above, to dragons, spectacular coral reefs, fish actions, rare critters a plenty, to Manta Rays and Whale Sharks. This unforgettable trip has it all! This time, full moon currents absolutely brought […]
Komodo Unleashed: Mantas, Macro, and Mythical Creatures
This week’s voyage onboard the Mermaid I to Komodo and beyond was all about the mix! From dramatic landscapes above, prehistoric dragons, to beautiful coral reefs, fish actions, rare tiny critters to Sharks and Manta Rays. Even to the repeaters, Komodo is just full of surprises! Some of the highlights include, one fine morning in […]
Incredible 10 Days Adventure
This week, the Mermaid I with Rainbow Divers embarked on an incredible 10 days adventure, departing from Bali through Komodo and beyond. Coinciding with the full moon, this time Komodo offered more actions and unexpected surprises. From action packed drift dives over vibrant coral reefs, a myriad of rare tiny critters, Sharks galore and incredible […]
Komodo’s Incredible Biodiversity
This week’s voyage to Komodo and beyond has it all! From picturesque landscapes, to volcanic islands and prehistoric Dragons, diverse dive sites full of impeccable coral reefs, rare critters, schooling fish actions, even Manta Rays and Whale Sharks. Komodo just never fails to impress us! Coming back to Komodo has always been a pleasure. Immediately […]
A Happy Homecoming
This week’s voyage onboard the Mermaid II took us from Maumere in the island of Flores to Mermaid’s home port in Bali through the Komodo National Park, Sangeang volcano and Saleh Bay. The atmosphere was filled with excitement for what lay ahead as guests got to know each other, while the captain wasted no time […]
12 Days Diving Indonesia Endless Wonders: Sea Kraits, Pygmy Seahorses & Mantas
At Manuk, a volcanic island in the Banda Sea, we dropped into a dive where everything was in motion. Chinese sea kraits were hunting – slipping between coral heads, diving into crevices, surfacing for air, then heading straight back down. Bluefin trevally followed close behind, using the snakes like a moving search party. Whenever a […]