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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 […]

Diving in Komodo: An Unforgettable Adventure

Diving in Komodo is a surreal experience, where the underwater world brims with vibrant life. Recently, I had the privilege of exploring this Indonesian gem, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we descended, we were surrounded by a kaleidoscope of marine life. Bigfin Reef Squid, with their shimmering, iridescent bodies, were […]

The Vibrant Reefs of Komodo

Our latest diving expedition in Komodo had it all: diverse dive sites with unique topographies and a rich abundance of marine life. Healthy reefs set the stage as fish of all sizes danced atop the corals. Muck dives at night revealed mesmerizing creatures like Bigfin Reef Squid and Ghost Pipefish. The vibrant reefs of Komodo […]

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 […]