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 […]
My Macro and Night Diving Adventure
Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a diver’s paradise. While many come for the manta rays and Komodo dragons, I found a special charm in its macro and night diving scenes. Macro Diving Delights As a macro diving enthusiast, Komodo’s vibrant reefs and nutrient-rich waters captivated me. The small, fascinating creatures here […]
Exploring the Depths: A Dive into Adventure
This trip had it all—an array of dive sites each offering unique topographies suitable for all types of diving. The combination of diverse and rich marine life made for an unforgettable voyage. Healthy reefs set the stage as fish of all sizes danced atop the corals in an explosion of color. We even tested our […]
Dive into Adventure: A Journey Through Diverse Underwater Worlds
Our recent diving expedition had it all: an array of dive sites each offering unique topographies suited to every kind of diver. The vastly diverse and rich abundance of marine life made for an incredible voyage. Healthy reefs set the stage as fish of all sizes danced atop the corals in an explosion of color. […]
Dive into Adventure: A Journey Through Diverse Underwater Worlds
Our recent diving expedition had it all: an array of dive sites each offering unique topographies suited to every kind of diver. The vastly diverse and rich abundance of marine life made for an incredible voyage. Healthy reefs set the stage as fish of all sizes danced atop the corals in an explosion of color. […]
Incredibly Unique Encounters
This week’s voyage aboard the Mermaid One from Maumere to the Alor Archipelago and back was marked by a series of incredibly unique encounters, ranging from frogfish hunting to the mesmerizing sight of mating dwarf cuttlefish and even encounters with whale sharks. Throughout the trip, guests explored stunning healthy walls that were covered in sponges […]
Biodiversity Crossing Ambon – Banda Sea – Raja Ampat
You never know what unique experiences you’ll have underwater on a 12-day crossing from the island of Ambon through the Banda Sea to Raja Ampat. With so many dives, from the sandy seafloor of Ambon to volcanic islands, and the stunning coral reefs of Raja Ampat, there are plenty of opportunities for rare marine life […]
Winged Goliaths of Raja Ampat
Mantas are often at the top of peoples list when we ask what animals they hope to see, and fortunately Raja Ampat is a great place to witness these majestic beings. We often get to see them at cleaning stations or passing by in the blue while diving in Raja. It always adds to an […]
Significant Raja Ampat
Charted by a very merry Spanish group, we ventured into the wonderous national park of Raja Ampat. Spirits were high, and everyone was excited for what lay ahead. Mermaid 2 was full of life as our lively guests brought a taste of Spain with them to Raja, loaded with Spanish cuisine, cheeses, breads and cured meats time above the water were thoroughly […]