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 […]
Incredible Raja Ampat
This week’s voyage in Raja Ampat onboard the Mermaid II showcased the region’s incredible biodiversity through a series of incredible encounters. From the smallest of critters, vibrant coral reefs, to schooling fish, sharks and even a couple of manta rays Spirits were high as we set sail south towards Misool, everybody was excited for what […]
Raja Ampat Whale Watching, Bird Watching and Snorkeling Trip
The cetacean, birdwatching, and snorkelling trip through Raja Ampat truly offers a sampler of all the best wildlife the region has to offer. Starting in Sorong and sailing for 12 days, we were incredibly fortunate to encounter incredible wildlife every single day—whether from the boat, trekking on land, or coming eye-to-eye in the water. After […]
Komodo 2026 Summer Special Offer
June – August Special Offer Mermaid II 10% Discount for June 2026 20% Discount for July – August 2026 Mermaid I 10% Discount All spaces available in July – August 2026 Check out Mermaid I and II trip schedule here * https://www.mermaid-liveaboards.com/schedule-rates/mermaid-i/ * https://www.mermaid-liveaboards.com/schedule-rates/mermaid-ii/
Return to Raja Ampat – An Excellent Adventure
The Mermaid II with Epic Dive Adventures, just embarked on an excellent adventure across 3 different seas, around 600 nautical miles of navigation over the course of 12 days. From Lembeh Strait to Raja Ampat, with an adventurous stopover at Halmahera. Starting the trip off by sailing overnight from Lembeh strait to the island of […]
Gulf of Tomini Adventures II
This week, the Mermaid II with Coral Triangle Adventures embarked on a 12 days snorkeling adventure down in the Gulf of Tomini. Our adventure began in Lembeh Strait, down to Tanjung Flesko in the Southeast coast of North Sulawesi, to Gorontalo, to the Togian islands and back to Lembeh Strait Throughout the trip we were […]
GULF OF TOMINI ADVENTURES I
This week, the Mermaid II with Snorkel Ventures embarked on an epic 12 days snorkeling adventure down in the Gulf of Tomini. From the legendary Lembeh Strait to the southeast coast of North Sulawesi, to the pristine Togian Islands and back to Lembeh Strait. After an overnight sail from our anchorage in Lembeh, we started […]
Mermaid II’s First Crossing of 2025: Raja Ampat-Halmahera-Lembeh
It’s Mermaid II’s first crossing of this year! Cruising approximately 600 nautical miles over the course of 12 days, across 3 different seas. From Raja Ampat to Lembeh Strait with an adventurous stopover at Halmahera. Starting the trip in Raja Ampat, where guests enjoyed the abundance of marine biodiversity the Four Kings have to offer. […]
Raja Ampat – Corals, Fish and… Critters?!
This week’s Raja Ampat adventure showcased the region’s incredible abundance of marine biodiversity. We ventured into more secluded area of Raja Ampat, full of beautiful landscapes and hidden lagoons, exploring the infrequently dived sites around the area, and finding a myriad of tiny and rare critters amongst the familiar sight of beautiful coral reefs, swimthroughs, […]