Trip Reports
A Passage Through the Heart of the Banda Sea
The full moon brought movement and life to the ocean. Currents pulsed through the reef, and with them, the rhythm of reproduction began barrel sponges released plumes of spawn like underwater volcanos, while starfish arch upwards, releasing fine strands into the current. The water teemed with energy, a living system in motion. Our voyage began […]
The Big Three – Whale Sharks, Mantas and Dragons
For us, Komodo has always been about the mix. From picturesque ancient landscapes above, to diverse dive sites, rare critters, beautiful coral reefs, to schooling fish actions above. Among our guests’ favourites however, are The Big Three – Whale Sharks, Mantas and Dragons! So far, this Komodo season, we have been blessed with excellent encounters […]
Mermaid I June 23 – July 2, 2019
Sangeang Api, one of the most exciting reasons to join a Komodo trip isn’t just the epic diving at the national park itself but the amazing diversity the surrounding islands have to offer. One peculiar active volcano located in the north east of Sumbawa called Sangeang hosts some unique underwater environments loaded with marine life. […]
Mermaid I June 12 – 21, 2019
If you’ve heard about Komodo you probably already heard about Manta Alley. One beautiful and dramatic site in the south of the island of Komodo, an adventurous spot home of many, many impressive Reef Mantas! Even though the water temperature drops in this region the excitement of being surrounded by interactive mantas inches away from […]
Mermaid II June 22 – 29, 2019
With Check dives complete at Angel reef in Moyo island, guests took an impromptu hike on Satonda island to see the hidden lake formed by the collapsed volcano. Overnight, Mermaid II headed towards Komodo National Park. Upon arrival the guests jumped on both Crystal Rock and Crystal Castle, two of Komodo’s most renowned dive sites, […]
Mermaid II 25 April – 10 May, 2019
Biodiversity special,16 days, 1200 nautical miles across 5 different seas. What an experience! Volcanos every day and what is more beautiful than a sun settling or rising behind a volcano? Let me answer that, nothing! Absolutely stunning. Thanks to that Mermaid Liveaboards explores the surrounding islands on our way down Maumere, we got to see […]
Mermaid I May 7 – 16 2019
Finally… It’s time for Komodo! After a glorious season in Raja Ampat, Mermaid I crossed 5 different seas to reach the island of Flores and now it’s time to drop anchor in Komodo! The adventure is about to get started… I forgot how green and lush Komodo looks this time of year. To be able […]
Mermaid I April 10 – 19, 2019
Starting our trip and breaking the surface with a dive at the southern tip of Raja Ampat, Misool, we were greeted by macro critters of all kinds. Pygmy sea horses filled the large colorful sea fans and Goby’s perched themselves on each whip coral branch extending from the busy reef below. Our first evening was […]
Mermaid I April 29 – May 6, 2019
Beginning our trip in the remote area of Ambon, we spent the day discovering an endless collection of Macro critters, in and around the jetty and harbor area. Rhynopious, Sea Horses and Blue ring Octopus are just some of the incredible creatures that we found amongst the dark sand and rubble. From the miniature to […]
Mermaid I Biodiversity Special 21 April – 6 May, 2019
It’s pretty fascinating how much diversity can be discovered in one single trip, but when it comes to a big expedition between 5 different seas… The amount of life we came across the past 16 days of diving simply blew our minds! A 1200 nautical mile journey from Raja Ampat to Maumere! Incredible dives in […]