Komodo - Trip Reports
Unforgettable Adventure Into the Heart of Komodo National Park
The Mermaid I just came back from another unforgettable adventure into the heart of Komodo National Park and beyond. A fantastic trip full of macro critters and big fish encounters, a celebration of this region’s incredible biodiversity! From plankton rich bay where whale sharks congregate, to relaxing dives around beautiful shallow coral reefs dazzling with […]
Back In The Land of the Dragons
The Mermaid I just got started with the first trip of the season in the Land of the Dragons, and it was full of surprises! Our first dives in Moyo island delivered big school of fusiliers, longfin bannerfish, as well as black tip reef sharks. On our first night dive right in front of a […]
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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
Komodo National Park Incredible Night Dive
At night, the sand comes to life. There are numerous sites throughout our trip to Komodo that are excellent for night diving, but the dive at Bontoh Beach located Infront of the Village of Bontoh at the foot of the famous volcano Sangeang, is one of the best. Having finished our walk around the little […]