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 […]
Biodiversity Super Special 16 Days Cruise Raja Ampat-Banda Sea-Alor-Maumere
It’s that time of year again where the Mermaid II embarks on her famous seasonal crossing from Raja Ampat into Maumere. An incredible 16 days voyage of biodiversity, traversing over 1000 nautical miles across 5 different seas, passing through some remote and extraordinary destinations along the way. Starting this super special trip on a high […]
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 […]
Mermaid II March 28 – April 5, 2019
Wow what a trip! This has without a doubt been the best trip of the year so far, everything from fantastic conditions to amazing visibility 30m+ to bright and sunny days everyday. Just fantastic! After the crossing down to Misool, we started with Warna Berwarna and Karang Bayangan. Once we got there we noticed one […]
Mermaid I March 17-28, 2019
A Magnificent journey from Raja Ampat to Ambon through Koon and the Banda Islands. 800 Nautical miles of pure biodiversity and a full blast of rare encounters! When you start a trip with a Flamboyant Cuttlefish right off the first night dive…Well you know you are going to have a wicked trip! Flat seas, good […]