Raja Ampat - 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 […]
Incredible Array of Indonesia’s Marine Biodiversity
This week’s journey from Raja Ampat, crossing through the Banda Sea to Ambon, unveiled an incredible array of Indonesia’s marine biodiversity. From the inaugural night dive off the village of Sapokren, guests had the privilege of observing rare species such as the Flamboyant Cuttlefish and the enigmatic Wunderpus hunting crustaceans on the sandy seabed. As […]
Raja Ampat’s Incredible Encounter
This week’s voyage aboard the Mermaid One through Raja Ampat was marked by a series of incredibly unique encounters, ranging from oceanic manta rays and free-swimming wobbegong sharks to tiny blue-ringed octopuses and even a playful baby reef manta ray. Throughout the trip, guests encountered two species of wobbegong sharks: the ornate and the tasselled. […]
Whale and Bird Watching into the Heart of Raja Ampat
This week, the Mermaid One partnered with Naturetrek to lead an expedition encompassing snorkeling, whale watching, and bird watching into the heart of Raja Ampat. Our journey began in the southern region of Raja Ampat, where guests were treated to the breathtaking sight of hard and soft coral reefs teeming with vibrant marine life. Graceful […]
Snorkeling Trip Lembeh-Halmahera-Raja Ampat with Mermaid II
In March, Mermaid Liveaboards collaborated with Snorkel Venture to offer an incredible snorkelling trip that took guests through some of the most stunning and diverse marine environments in Indonesia. The trip provided a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant underwater shallows and encounter a stunning array of marine life. Starting in the North of Sulawesi, […]
Treated to Some of Raja Ampat’s Most Spectacular Sights.
This week the guests aboard the Mermaid II were treated to some of Raja Ampat’s most spectacular and rare sights, with some particularly exciting moments during the night dives. Finding the nocturnal Walking Shark, also known as an Epaulette Shark, under the cover of the reef is always an exciting moment, so to find one […]
The World’s Finest Diving Destination
On March 20th 2023, we embarked on an awe-inspiring journey through the reefs and schools of fish in Raja Ampat. Confetti-like blue, pink, and green chromis burst from the hard coral reefs, while big-eyed trevally swirled like tornadoes overhead, enveloping us in a sea of vibrant marine life. Guests had the chance to explore the […]
Amazing Raja Ampat
MV Mermaid II Sorong-Raja Ampat-Sorong February 16-24, 2023 Mermaid Liveaboards recently embarked on an 8-day adventure through the stunning Raja Ampat islands, and it was nothing short of incredible. From February 16th to February 24th, we explored the crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life that this Indonesian archipelago is known for. Our journey began in […]
Celebrating Christmas by diving with Manta Rays from Mermaid II
Diving with manta rays in Raja Ampat, Indonesia is an unforgettable experience. Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is home to a diverse array of marine life, including manta rays. These graceful creatures can grow up to 23 feet in width and are a sight to behold as they glide through […]