Trip Reports
Award-Winning Liveaboard Diving in Indonesia
Mermaid Liveaboards Honoured in the PADI Readers’ Choice Awards Choosing a liveaboard is a big decision, especially if it’s your first dive trip to Indonesia. That’s why we’re proud that our guests keep recognizing Mermaid Liveaboards in the Readers’ Choice Awards. The votes come from real experiences on board. Once again, we are proud to […]
Komodo: One Big Highlight
Where to even begin when the whole trip is just one big highlight? Pleasant weather conditions, marine life overload and surprising encounters. Strong currents in the right places and no currents where there shouldn’t be any. Saleh Bay welcomed us with a long interaction with 3 whale sharks feeding underneath a bagan – traditional […]
An Extraordinary 12 Days Journey Across Three Different Seas
The Mermaid I just embarked on an extraordinary 12 days journey across 3 different seas in over 600 nautical miles of navigation from Raja Ampat through Halmahera before concluding in Lembeh Strait. Starting our epic adventures in central Raja Ampat, enjoying the rich marine biodiversity this area has to offer. From the picturesque karst limestone […]
Under the Stars: Night Diving in Raja Ampat
Night dives are always a highlight of the Mermaid II Raja Ampat expedition, and this journey proved no exception. As the sun dipped below the horizon and the sky melted into deep purples and inky blues, anticipation built among the guests. Night diving has a special kind of magic—reef scenes transform, daytime fish retreat to […]
An Awe-inspiring Raja Ampat Journey
This week, the Mermaid I, just returned from yet another amazing 10-day voyage around the rich waters of Raja Ampat. An awe-inspiring journey full of unforgettable memories of diverse marine life encounters. Impressing even the most frequent repeaters! Starting down south in Misool, we were immediately welcomed by excellent conditions with crystal clear blue waters […]
A Spectacular Start to the Year Aboard Mermaid II
Raja Ampat | Misool & Central Region | January Expedition January began in the very best way possible aboard Mermaid II, with an unforgettable 9-day liveaboard expedition through the breathtaking regions of Misool and central Raja Ampat. From the moment guests stepped onboard, it was clear that this journey would be something special. Over the […]
Epic Voyage in Raja Ampat
This week, the Mermaid I just embarked on yet another epic voyage around Raja Ampat. Coincided with the full moon, the currents really brought the already beautiful reefs to life. Starting the trip off by waking up in the midst of the stunning karst islands of Misool after an overnight crossing, back rolling straight into […]
Raja Ampat New Year Cruise
The New Year dawned gently in Raja Ampat, wrapped in warm equatorial air and the promise of adventure. Aboard Mermaid II, anticipation buzzed from bow to stern as guests prepared to welcome the year in one of the most beautiful corners of the planet. Anchored near Yenbuba, the vessel became more than a liveaboard—it became […]
Celebrating Christmas and New Year on board Mermaid I
The Mermaid I just returned from an excellent 12 days voyage around Raja Ampat, celebrating Christmas and New Year on board while sailing across picturesque karst islands and immersed in the rich marine biodiversity this region has to offer Starting down south in Misool, beautiful coral reefs with vibrant soft corals and sea fans immediately […]
Amazing Journey in Raja Ampat
This week, the Mermaid II just came back from yet another amazing 9 days journey around Raja Ampat. From spectacular karst islands and lagoons above, to legendary dive sites full of vibrant coral reefs and extraordinary marine biodiversity. Raja Ampat never cease to amaze us! Starting down south in Misool, an area characterized by a […]