Alor - Trip Reports

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 […]