Trip Reports
Awe Inspiring Raja Ampat
It’s that time of the year again, the final trip for the Raja Ampat season is completed, and the boats will make The Crossing through the vast Banda Sea and later into Komodo and Bali. To reflect, the 2025/2026 Raja Ampat season was nothing short of awe-inspiring! Every trip hits differently, and no matter how […]
From Misool to the Dampier Strait: A Raja Ampat Liveaboard Adventure Aboard Mermaid II
This week onboard the Mermaid II, we welcomed a group of familiar faces coming all the way from Russia and embarked on a 9 day adventure through the stunning Raja Ampat islands, and it was nothing short of incredible Starting the trip by cruising down south and breaking the surface at Misool, we were immediately […]
Mantas, Mangroves, and Muck: A Raja Ampat Odyssey
Our liveaboard adventure in Raja Ampat showcased the region’s incredible marine diversity. Highlights included unforgettable encounters with majestic manta rays gliding over vibrant coral reefs. Schools of sweetlips added a splash of colour, while the elusive wobbegong sharks, perfectly camouflaged on the reef, were a delight to spot throughout the trip. We were also treated […]
Exploring Indonesia’s Underwater Treasures
Our expedition aboard Mermaid 1 showcased the incredible diversity of Indonesia’s underwater world, offering unforgettable encounters with marine life and stunning dive sites. The adventure began in Ambon, renowned for its muck diving. Here, we discovered a treasure trove of macro wonders, including cephalopods, colourful crustaceans, and tiny frogfish. Moving to the Banda Sea, the […]
Biodiversity Super Special: Extraordinary Marine Environments
A passage through some of the planet’s most extraordinary marine environments. This trip was the epitome of Biodiversity. Travelling such great distances across Indonesia, we covered an incredible expanse of ocean, crossing multiple seas and passing countless islands; we witnessed so much variety in marine life and marine environments. It is not only the marine […]
Manta Magic to Macro Wonders
This adventure on mermaid 1 was jam-packed with unforgettable moments. Starting in one of the last true paradises on earth, Raja Ampat. This archipelago holds some of the best diving on our planet, stunning diverse coral reefs, mangroves, and panicles, which are home to reef sharks, giant schools of fish, both oceanic and reef manta […]
An Epic 16 Days Voyage
An epic 16-day voyage from Alor, through the Banda Sea and the Forgotten Islands and all the way to Raja Ampat, covering over 1000 nautical miles across 5 different seas. Starting off on a high note in Alor with an incredible muck dive, hunting for weird tiny critters. We were treated with Ghost Pipefishes, Frogfishes, […]
Alor – Komodo Whale Watching Cruise
Our recent journey from Komodo to Bali offered a unique immersion into Indonesia’s diverse marine life, complemented by fascinating insights from Dr Charles Anderson, the marine biologist and cetacean specialist leading this trip. Dr Anderson’s riveting talks enriched our understanding, sharing knowledge about the behaviours and ecology of the cetaceans we sighted. Throughout the trip, […]
A Remarkable Ring of Fire Diving Cruise
Our Ring Of Fire trip from Ambon to Alor was remarkable. A journey through some of the most spectacular and diverse underwater environments in Indonesia. This route took us through the heart of the Banda Sea, past volcanic islands, remote coral atolls, and into the rich waters of the Alor archipelago. From extraordinary muck dives […]
The Journey Through the Ring of Fire
This trip on Mermaid 1 was filled with an abundance of fish, sharks and a huge diversity of coral. Starting off in Alor, the first dive kicked off the journey with a beautifully rare yellow weedy rhinopias and a range of cephalopods. From there, the journey through the forgotten islands to the Banda Sea, where […]