Komodo - Trip Reports
Back in Komodo – A Homecoming
After quite some time being away exploring Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Lembeh, the Togean islands, Alor and the Banda Sea. The Mermaid II found herself on a homecoming journey, sailing from Maumere through Komodo and beyond before returning to her home port of Benoa in Bali for more adventures to come! The trip began with a […]
Underwater Biodiversity of Raja Ampat
Our latest trip took us through the thriving reefs of Raja Ampat, through Misool and the central region, revealing just how much diversity this paradise holds. In Misool, life was on full display from the first dive. Plankton rich waters boost the abundance of life allowing an immense level of diversity to thrive here. Reefs […]
Komodo and its surroundings
What’s better than a Hairy Frogfish? Two Hairy Frogfish! Same feeling when you get to watch two Denise Pygmy Seahorses as they kept interacting with each other in Satonda. Komodo is great for small critters and possibly even better for the bigger stuff! Young Reef Mantas decided to show off by joining us during our […]
Diving Cruise with Mermaid I , Komodo June 1 – 10 2018 Highlights
Mermaid I, Diving Cruise at Komodo June 1 – 10, 2018 Marcelo Johan Ogata
Manta Traffic
Manta rays are a very intelligent animal. They have large brains and when you have a one on one encounter with the one you can see that it is analyzing you trying to make out just what you are. Over the years I’ve tried different techniques to make them feel more at ease in hopes […]
The Smallest Sea Dragon and the largest Komodo Dragon
Mermaid I started the Komodo season on fire. When you start day 1 with a Lembeh Sea Dragon and finish the trip off with a Blue-ringed octopus you know a trip like this will be hard to beat! Hairy frogfish, multiple Flamboyants spotted during our muck dives and uncountable Long arms octopuses found on the […]
Take a Moment
In Komodo, it’s easy to get caught up in the hunt for your most desired critters. The reefs are teeming with life from large pelagics like reef mantas to the tiniest of tiny creatures like pygmy seahorses, and everyone who comes to dive Komodo typically has a bucket list of things to see. While there […]
Unforgettable Diving Experience!
Mermaid II’s most recent trip through Komodo, and second of the season, was absolutely outstanding. Our first day of the trip in Moyo Island and the extinct volcano Satonda yielded great schools of longfin bannerfish, fusileers, as well as black tip and white tip reef sharks. Drifting over the rich volcanic black sand on our […]
BACK IN KOMODO!
After nearly eight months in Raja Ampat, Ambon, Lembeh Strait and the Banda Sea, Mermaid 1 is now back in Komodo for even more adventures! Wonderful conditions throughout this trip made it a particularly enjoyable one. Add great sightings, both underwater and topside, and you’ll end up with a remarkable 10 days! Starting in the […]
Says No To Plastic Drinking Water Bottles!
Mermaid Liveaboards says no to plastic drinking water bottles! Every guest gets a Mermaid Liveaboards bottle for free !