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 […]
Wild Wonders of the Coral Triangle: A Biodiversity Adventure from Raja Ampat to Ambon
The Mermaid I just embarked on a special trip from Raja Ampat, through the Banda Sea and the Forgotten Islands, before concluding in Ambon. Traversing over 800 miles across 3 different seas over the course of 16 days. Starting the trip in Raja Ampat, we enjoyed the vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life. Big […]
A Thousand Miles of Wonder: The Epic Maumere to Raja Ampat Crossing
https://youtu.be/tRzZOQkeQFM There’s a good reason why this incredible crossing is called Biodiversity Super Special! Traversing over 1000 nautical miles across 5 different seas over the course of 16 days, from Maumere in the island of Flores, through Alor and the Banda Sea, and finally concluded in Raja Ampat. You can imagine the wide array of […]
From Coral Gardens to Ocean Giants: The Magic of Komodo
Our latest voyage through the islands of Komodo offered a beautifully balanced mix of wildlife encounters both above and below the surface. From dramatic coastlines and prehistoric reptiles to colourful reefs and glimpses of ocean giants, every day brought something unique. The snorkelling throughout the region was nothing short of spectacular. From sprawling hard coral […]
A Kingdom of Giants and Tiny Wonders!
Komodo is a kaleidoscope of colour and scale. Vibrant reefs teem with life, setting the stage for ocean giants: turtles, mantas, and whale sharks cruise effortlessly through the blue, while weird and wonderful critters dwell in the sand below. This voyage offered a true showcase of that duality. From macro marvels on Komodo’s black sand […]
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 […]
From Whale Sharks to Komodo Dragons: A Week of Unforgettable Encounters on Mermaid II
This week’s diving cruise onboard the Mermaid II from Bali to Komodo and beyond was marked by a series of diverse marine life encounters ranging from rare tiny critters to schooling fish above impeccable coral reefs to bigger ocean giants The conditions and the weather was mostly pleasant throughout the trip. The atmosphere was filled […]
Unforgettable Komodo Trip
This week, the Mermaid II just embarked on an excellent 8 days adventure starting from Bali to Komodo and beyond. From dramatic picturesque landscapes above, to dragons, spectacular coral reefs, fish actions, rare critters a plenty, to Manta Rays and Whale Sharks. This unforgettable trip has it all! This time, full moon currents absolutely brought […]