Alor - Trip Reports
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 […]
Biodiversity Super Special: Extraordinary Marine Environments
A passage through some of the planet’s most extraordinary marine environments. This trip was the epitome of Biodiversity. Travelling such great distances across Indonesia, we covered an incredible expanse of ocean, crossing multiple seas and passing countless islands; we witnessed so much variety in marine life and marine environments. It is not only the marine […]
An Epic 16 Days Voyage
An epic 16-day voyage from Alor, through the Banda Sea and the Forgotten Islands and all the way to Raja Ampat, covering over 1000 nautical miles across 5 different seas. Starting off on a high note in Alor with an incredible muck dive, hunting for weird tiny critters. We were treated with Ghost Pipefishes, Frogfishes, […]
Incredibly Unique Encounters
This week’s voyage aboard the Mermaid One from Maumere to the Alor Archipelago and back was marked by a series of incredibly unique encounters, ranging from frogfish hunting to the mesmerizing sight of mating dwarf cuttlefish and even encounters with whale sharks. Throughout the trip, guests explored stunning healthy walls that were covered in sponges […]
Sixteen Days Biodiversity Super Special Maumere-Alor-Banda Sea-Raja Ampat Cruise
The striking silhouette of Watu Warawutun volcano stood proud against a stary black backdrop. A faint orange glow radiated from within its belly, rising through its mouth to glow softly in the night sky. Suddenly, an explosion of light and colour painted the blackness. We stare in awe as Watu Warawutun erupts, firing a fountain […]
Comprehensive Exploration of Alor Wonders
Departing from Maumere on the island of Flores, the Mermaid 1 embarked on a stunning journey, passing through breathtaking islands and majestic active volcanoes en route to the renowned dive sites of Alor. Guests were treated to extraordinary encounters with rare marine life, such as the fascinating Sea Apple, a vibrant member of the sea […]