Trip Reports

Maumere to Ambon 800 Nautical Miles of Navigation, Endless Possibilities

This week, the Mermaid II welcomed a group of familiar faces coming all the way from Poland and set sail for an epic crossing from Maumere to Alor through the vast Banda Sea before concluding in Ambon. 12 days of incredible biodiversity through Indonesia’s most remote areas, characterized by a series of volcanic sceneries, dramatic […]

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 […]

AMAZING WALLS IN BANDA SEA!

Starting in Maumere, Flores, this was the Biodiversity trip through Alor, Banda Sea, Raja Ampat and finally ending up in Sorong, West Papua. Banda Sea is famous for stunning walls in crystal clear waters with visibility often exceeding 40-50 meters. Tons of fish and beautiful corals, sponges, tunicates etc. One of the volcanos here, Gunung […]