Trip Reports

This past sailing from Maumere through Komodo to Bali was one marked by giants: encounters with feeding manta rays, the largest lizards on Earth, and the biggest fish in the sea. Of course, on a sailing through Indonesian waters, there’s always a myriad of macro life to be found: long-armed octopuses hunting along the seafloor, […]

In March, Mermaid Liveaboards collaborated with Snorkel Venture to offer an incredible snorkelling trip that took guests through some of the most stunning and diverse marine environments in Indonesia. The trip provided a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant underwater shallows and encounter a stunning array of marine life. Starting in the North of Sulawesi, […]

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 […]

This April, the Mermaid II embarked on an epic 16 day crossing from the stunning islands of Raja Ampat, through Alor and the Banda Sea and finally landing in Maumere. The tour started exploring the vibrant hard and soft coral reefs of Raja Ampat, with multiple Manta Ray encounters, nighttime sightings of the rare endemic […]

This week the guests aboard the Mermaid II were treated to some of Raja Ampat’s most spectacular and rare sights, with some particularly exciting moments during the night dives. Finding the nocturnal Walking Shark, also known as an Epaulette Shark, under the cover of the reef is always an exciting moment, so to find one […]

On March 20th 2023, we embarked on an awe-inspiring journey through the reefs and schools of fish in Raja Ampat. Confetti-like blue, pink, and green chromis burst from the hard coral reefs, while big-eyed trevally swirled like tornadoes overhead, enveloping us in a sea of vibrant marine life. Guests had the chance to explore the […]

MV Mermaid II Sorong-Raja Ampat-Sorong February 16-24, 2023 Mermaid Liveaboards recently embarked on an 8-day adventure through the stunning Raja Ampat islands, and it was nothing short of incredible. From February 16th to February 24th, we explored the crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life that this Indonesian archipelago is known for. Our journey began in […]

MV Mermaid I Lembeh – Gorontalo – Togeans – Lembeh February 17 – 28, 2023 Immerse yourself in the beauty of Sulawesi with our 12-day liveaboard trip aboard on Mermaid, featuring the picturesque Togean Islands, a serene jellyfish lake, unforgettable diving with whalesharks in Gorontalo, and a thrilling plane bomber wreck dive. You’ll have the […]