Biodiversity - Trip Reports
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 […]
16 Days Across 5 Seas: Raja Ampat to Alor – An Epic 1000-Mile Dive Adventure”
This super special trip took us from Raja Ampat, through the vast Banda Sea and the Forgotten Islands, all the way to Alor and Maumere over the course of 16 days and over a 1000 nautical miles of navigation across 5 different seas. We started our journey on a high note in Raja Ampat with […]
The Incredible Crossing Cruise
There are dive trips you take for the animals. Others for the reefs. And sometimes, a route delivers both – with volcanic islands in the distance, sea snakes weaving through the reef, and conditions that keep every dive feeling fresh. We started our journey aboard Mermaid One in Raja Ampat, renowned for its exceptional marine […]
Exploring Indonesia’s Underwater Treasures
Our expedition aboard Mermaid 1 showcased the incredible diversity of Indonesia’s underwater world, offering unforgettable encounters with marine life and stunning dive sites. The adventure began in Ambon, renowned for its muck diving. Here, we discovered a treasure trove of macro wonders, including cephalopods, colourful crustaceans, and tiny frogfish. Moving to the Banda Sea, the […]
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, […]
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 […]
Banda Sea – A Remote Diving Paradise
In the heart of Indonesia’s vast archipelago lies the Banda Sea, a diving paradise known for its remote islands, vibrant marine life, and thrilling underwater landscapes. Our unique trip through ‘The Ring of Fire’ took us across some of the most spectacular dive sites in the region, characterized by venting volcanos, sheer walls and pristine […]
Biodiversity Crossing Ambon – Banda Sea – Raja Ampat
You never know what unique experiences you’ll have underwater on a 12-day crossing from the island of Ambon through the Banda Sea to Raja Ampat. With so many dives, from the sandy seafloor of Ambon to volcanic islands, and the stunning coral reefs of Raja Ampat, there are plenty of opportunities for rare marine life […]