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    Biodiversity Special Ring of Fire – Maumere – Alor – Banda Sea – Ambon (12 days)

    Join Mermaid Liveaboards for an exciting adventure across the Banda Sea.

    To fully explore the wonders of the Banda Sea, a liveaboard diving cruise is the way to go. Aboard premier and well-equipped MV Mermaid I and II, divers have the unique opportunity to access remote dive sites that are inaccessible from shore. The 12-day cruise takes divers on a journey exploring the diverse dive sites in Maumere, Alor, and the Banda Sea before concluding in Ambon.

    Begin your cruise in Maumere on Flores Island and then on to Alor. After this you will head through the Forgotten Islands for fantastic wall dives and the chance for schooling hammerhead sharks.

    About the dive sites

    Alor: A Hidden Gem

    After exploring the wonders of Maumere, the diving cruise continues to the lesser-known gem of Alor. Alor is a remote and tranquil paradise that offers some of the most unique and diverse diving experiences in Indonesia.

    Alor’s underwater landscapes are captivating, featuring vibrant coral gardens, underwater pinnacles, and dramatic drop-offs. Divers can encounter an astonishing variety of marine species, from colorful nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses to elusive mimic octopuses and rare rhinopias. Along with these micro wonders, Alor also attracts larger pelagic species, making it an ideal destination for both macro and wide-angle photography enthusiasts.

    The Banda Sea: A Diver’s Paradise

    The Banda Sea, located in the heart of the Indonesian archipelago, is a remote and pristine region that boasts a diverse marine ecosystem. Diving in this area provides access to untouched coral reefs, underwater volcanic formations, and incredible biodiversity. The crystal-clear waters of the Banda Sea offer excellent visibility, allowing divers to fully immerse themselves in the breathtaking underwater world.

    Ambon: The Realm of Critters

    As the diving cruise concludes in Ambon, divers are in for a treat. Known as the “Twilight Zone,” Ambon is a paradise for critter enthusiasts. The muck diving in this region is unparalleled, offering a glimpse into the fascinating and bizarre world of critters and macro life.

    Divers can seek out peculiar creatures such as the Ambon scorpionfish, ghost pipefish, and wonderpus octopus, among many others. Ambon’s black sand slopes are teeming with life, and every dive promises a unique encounter with some of the ocean’s most elusive and extraordinary inhabitants.

    Ambon’s Underwater Volcanic Attractions

    Aside from the exceptional critter diving, Ambon also boasts a mesmerizing underwater volcanic landscape. Divers can explore the submerged lava flows and witness the fascinating transformation of marine life as it colonizes the volcanic terrain. Colorful soft corals, sponges, and sea fans now adorn what was once a desolate lava field, creating an otherworldly ambiance.

    Encounters with Hammerhead Sharks

    One of the main highlights of diving in the Banda Sea is the opportunity to encounter Hammerhead sharks in their natural habitat. These enigmatic creatures, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, can be found patrolling the depths of the sea. Witnessing a school of Hammerhead sharks gliding gracefully through the water is an awe-inspiring experience that fills divers with a sense of wonder and admiration for the ocean’s most iconic predators.

    While the encounter with the school of hammerhead sharks in Banda Sea between September and October is well known, both Mermaid I and II have encountered schools of hammerhead sharks in Alor in May.

    Conservation and Responsible Diving

    As with any wildlife encounter, it is essential to approach the Hammerhead sharks and other marine life with respect and consideration for their natural behavior. We  encourage responsible diving practices and adherence to local conservation guidelines are paramount to protect the fragile marine ecosystem. Divers should avoid touching or disturbing the marine life and maintain a safe distance to ensure the safety of both divers and marine animals.

    Biodiversity Special Ring of Fire – Maumere – Alor – Banda Sea – Ambon (12 days)

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    MV Mermaid I

    12 days / 11 nights34 Dives
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    MV Mermaid II

    12 days / 11 nights34 Dives
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    Itinerary with MV Mermaid I Biodiversity Special Ring of Fire – Maumere – Alor – Banda Sea – Ambon (12 days)
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    Day 1

    Check-in on board Mermaid I. We recommend all guests to arrive the day before the cruise departure. After all the guests have settle into the cabins and set up the diving equipment, we will start crossing overnight to our first destination at Kawula Island, 90 nautical miles.

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    Day 2

    Dive Cape Bacatan and Lewaling Bay at the island of Kawula. Three dives along walls and ledges covered in sea fans and soft corals – chance for pygmy seahorse and critters here as well.


    Cape Bacatan is a good place to spot whitetips, blacktips and occasionally, grey reef sharks. Also a popular spot for eagle rays and Napoleon wrasse with loads of schooling fish. A great muck night dive will be done in front of a traditional fishing village. Cruise overnight to Alor, 70 nautical miles.

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    4

    Day 3

    Alor is a favourite dive spot for divers coming to dive Indonesia year after year due to its variety of dive sites. Healthy reefs, pinnacles, walls, great muck dives, cold water, warm water, strong currents and protected areas. Alor has it all. Cruise overnight to Wetar, 95 nautical miles.

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    4

    Day 4

    In Wetar you will dive at the small island of Reong and at Cape Nunukae.


    Pulau Reong is a small island on the northwest coast of Wetar and separated by a small channel only 700 metres wide. More walls, like many of the dive sites in the Banda Sea, covered in small soft corals but of a great variety of colours, with zillions of triggerfish of every species.


    Cape Nunukae, about 6 nautical miles southwest of Pulau Reong, is a large ridge with slopes on both sides, covered with a hard coral reef on the shallow area of the ridge, with soft corals on the slopes in the deeper areas. There can be strong currents at the end of the ridge, where large aggregations of schooling fish can be found. Cruise overnight to the Damar Islands, 150 nautical miles.

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    3

    Day 5

    Today you will dive several small islands – Neus Leur, Terbang Seletan and Terbang Utara. The island of Damar and its three surrounding small islands have spectacular diving. Like many dives in the Banda Sea, there is crystal clear water and beautiful walls covered in massive sponges and beautiful soft corals.  Cruise a few hours to Nila, 90 nautical miles.

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    3

    Day 6

    Surrounding Nila Island there are two atolls, Dusborgh and Nil Desperandum. It’s at these two atolls that there is a good chance of seeing hammerhead sharks. Even without the hammerheads, the reefs are fabulous, with healthy walls and big schools of fish. Cruise to Serua Island, 20 nautical miles.

    Dives

    4

    Day 7

    Serua Island is probably one of the most emblematic spots in the Banda Sea to see schooling hammerhead sharks. Also an amazing side to see schooling fish such as big eye trevallies, pinjalo snappers and others. Cruise to Manuk, 55 nautical miles.

    Dives

    4

    Day 8

    Manuk, also known as the Snake Volcano. Don't need to be afraid! The site also offers a black sand reef dive with loads of fish and pretty hard and soft corals. We will spend the whole day her doing four day dives, then travelling to the Banda Islands, 60 nautical miles.

    Dives

    4

    Day 9-10

    Banda Islands for the next 2 days! Walls, swim throughs, sponges and sea fans – good diving and great for wide angle. Several sites have swim throughs large enough for several people to go through at the same time and is especially nice for wide angle shots, as they are covered in soft corals and sponges.


    Dive sites in the Banda Islands drop down thousands of metres, offering spectacular walls and stunning reef tops, with visibility usually in the 40-50 metre range.


    The sunset dive is at the pier in front of an old colonial hotel! Black sand and volcanic rock with an unusual amount of large and not shy mandarin fish – also great for critters.


    For the second day here, in addition to great diving, you will go on land for an excursion on the island of Banda Neira visiting the local museum, Dutch fort, nutmeg plantation and local market. You will even get to have breakfast at the nutmeg plantation! Cruise overnight to Nusa Laut, 75 nautical miles or Ambon, 110 nautical miles.

    Dives

    6

    Day 11

    Today you will either do two dives at Nusa Laut – healthy reefs, chance for dugong…or onto Ambon for some fabulous muck dives with critters galore. This area is known for many rare and unusual species including the psychedelic frogfish and Ambon scorpion fish.

    Dives

    2

    Day 12

    Disembark at 8 am. Mermaid I staff will transfer you to the airport or hotel.


    This is a sample itinerary and is subject to changes beyond the operator’s control. The exact itinerary, route and amount of dives for your cruise may be adapted to best suit the weather conditions, tides and currents, season and other prevailing events.

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    Total Dives: 34
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    Itinerary with MV Mermaid II Biodiversity Special Ring of Fire – Maumere – Alor – Banda Sea – Ambon (12 days)
    Dives

    Day 1

    Check-in on board Mermaid II. We recommend all guests to arrive the day before the cruise departure. After all the guests have settle into the cabins and set up the diving equipment, we will start crossing overnight to our first destination at Kawula Island, 90 nautical miles.

    Dives

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    Day 2

    Dive Cape Bacatan and Lewaling Bay at the island of Kawula. Three dives along walls and ledges covered in sea fans and soft corals – chance for pygmy seahorse and critters here as well.


    Cape Bacatan is a good place to spot whitetips, blacktips and occasionally, grey reef sharks. Also a popular spot for eagle rays and Napoleon wrasse with loads of schooling fish. A great muck night dive will be done in front of a traditional fishing village. Cruise overnight to Alor, 70 nautical miles.

    Dives

    4

    Day 3

    Alor is a favourite dive spot for divers coming to dive Indonesia year after year due to its variety of dive sites. Healthy reefs, pinnacles, walls, great muck dives, cold water, warm water, strong currents and protected areas. Alor has it all. Cruise overnight to Wetar, 95 nautical miles.

    Dives

    4

    Day 4

    In Wetar you will dive at the small island of Reong and at Cape Nunukae.


    Pulau Reong is a small island on the northwest coast of Wetar and separated by a small channel only 700 metres wide. More walls, like many of the dive sites in the Banda Sea, covered in small soft corals but of a great variety of colours, with zillions of triggerfish of every species.


    Cape Nunukae, about 6 nautical miles southwest of Pulau Reong, is a large ridge with slopes on both sides, covered with a hard coral reef on the shallow area of the ridge, with soft corals on the slopes in the deeper areas. There can be strong currents at the end of the ridge, where large aggregations of schooling fish can be found. Cruise overnight to the Damar Islands, 150 nautical miles.

    Dives

    3

    Day 5

    Today you will dive several small islands – Neus Leur, Terbang Seletan and Terbang Utara. The island of Damar and its three surrounding small islands have spectacular diving. Like many dives in the Banda Sea, there is crystal clear water and beautiful walls covered in massive sponges and beautiful soft corals.  Cruise a few hours to Nila, 90 nautical miles.

    Dives

    3

    Day 6

    Surrounding Nila Island there are two atolls, Dusborgh and Nil Desperandum. It’s at these two atolls that there is a good chance of seeing hammerhead sharks. Even without the hammerheads, the reefs are fabulous, with healthy walls and big schools of fish. Cruise to Serua Island, 20 nautical miles.

    Dives

    4

    Day 7

    Serua Island is probably one of the most emblematic spots in the Banda Sea to see schooling hammerhead sharks. Also an amazing side to see schooling fish such as big eye trevallies, pinjalo snappers and others. Cruise to Manuk, 55 nautical miles.

    Dives

    4

    Day 8

    Manuk, also known as the Snake Volcano. Don't need to be afraid! The site also offers a black sand reef dive with loads of fish and pretty hard and soft corals. We will spend the whole day her doing four day dives, then travelling to the Banda Islands, 60 nautical miles.

    Dives

    4

    Day 9-10

    Banda Islands for the next 2 days! Walls, swim throughs, sponges and sea fans – good diving and great for wide angle. Several sites have swim throughs large enough for several people to go through at the same time and is especially nice for wide angle shots, as they are covered in soft corals and sponges.


    Dive sites in the Banda Islands drop down thousands of metres, offering spectacular walls and stunning reef tops, with visibility usually in the 40-50 metre range.


    The sunset dive is at the pier in front of an old colonial hotel! Black sand and volcanic rock with an unusual amount of large and not shy mandarin fish – also great for critters.


    For the second day here, in addition to great diving, you will go on land for an excursion on the island of Banda Neira visiting the local museum, Dutch fort, nutmeg plantation and local market. You will even get to have breakfast at the nutmeg plantation! Cruise overnight to Nusa Laut, 75 nautical miles or Ambon, 110 nautical miles.

    Dives

    6

    Day 11

    Today you will either do two dives at Nusa Laut – healthy reefs, chance for dugong…or onto Ambon for some fabulous muck dives with critters galore. This area is known for many rare and unusual species including the psychedelic frogfish and Ambon scorpion fish.

    Dives

    2

    Day 12

    Disembark at 8 am. Mermaid II staff will transfer you to the airport or hotel.


    This is a sample itinerary and is subject to changes beyond the operator’s control. The exact itinerary, route and amount of dives for your cruise may be adapted to best suit the weather conditions, tides and currents, season and other prevailing events.

    Dives

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    Total Dives: 34
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    Alor, Indonesia

    Departure Port

    Maumere

    Arrival Port

    Ambon

    Free Transfers

    Transfers are included on departure days from Maumere airport (MOF) and arrival days to Ambon airport (AMQ). The free transfers will ensure hassle free transport to and from Mermaid I.

    Convenient Departure Location

    We depart out of Maumere Harbour only a quick 20 minute ride from the airport.

    Departures and Arrivals

    We recommend all guests to arrive the day before the cruise departure. Guests will disembark at 08:00  having a lot of time to catch a same day flight out of Ambon.

    First class luxury liveaboard at affordable prices

    We offer exceptional value when compared to other boats operating in the region in both price and in comfort.

    Park and Port Fees

    • 2023 and 2024 cruises

      EUR 225

    • 2025 and onwards cruises

      EUR 275

    Airlines Recommendation

    Below are the airlines that fly to this destination. Should you wish to have a streamlined travel experience for your trip, we will be happy to arrange your flight, please inform us when making an inquiry through our inquiry form.

    • Garuda Indonesia

      Garuda Indonesia is the national airline of Indonesia. Named after the holy bird Garuda of Hinduism from the national emblem of Indonesia. Garuda flies to most of our ports of embarkation and disembarkation. At the time of writing they offer an extra 23kg baggage allowance for sports gear, including scuba diving equipment.

    • Batik Air

      Batik Air is a full-service airline which began operations in May 2013. This airline is part of the Lion Air group. Batik Air flies to many of Mermaid’s destinations. They offer some convenient options such as direct flights from Jakarta to Sorong, for our Raja Ampat cruises, or to Ambon to join some of our most exciting cruises.

    • Lion Air

      Lion Air is an Indonesian low-cost airline and is the second largest low-cost airline in Southeast Asia after AirAsia and the largest airline of Indonesia. The airline operates domestic as well as international routes, which connects different destinations of Indonesia. Wings Air is part of Lion Air and flies to the more remote destinations. Batik Air is also part of the Lion Air group. Between all these airlines, Lion, Wings and Batik can fly you to any of the area where we operate.

    • Sriwijaya Air

      Sriwijaya Air is an Indonesian airline based in Jakarta. Garuda Indonesia group recently took over the operation of Sriwijaya Air. This airline is the country’s third largest carrier and offers flights to various Indonesian destinations and a few international destinations. Sriwijaya also offer convenient direct flights from Jakarta to Sorong for our Raja Ampat cruises.

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        Sep
        2024
        		MMII 33/24MA

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        Duration: 12D 11N

        Return: 03 Oct 2024

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        		MMI 26/24MA

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        Duration: 12D 11N

        Return: 11 Oct 2024

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        Sep
        2025
        		MMII 32/25MA

        Biodiversity Special Ring of Fire – Maumere – Alor – Banda Sea – Ambon (12 days)

        Duration: 12D 11N

        Return: 02 Oct 2025

        Mermaid II

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        28
        Sep
        2025
        		MMI 26/25MA

        Biodiversity Special Ring of Fire – Maumere – Alor – Banda Sea – Ambon (12 days)

        Duration: 12D 11N

        Return: 09 Oct 2025

        Mermaid I

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        20
        Sep
        2026
        		MMI 24/26MA

        Biodiversity Special Ring of Fire – Maumere – Alor – Banda Sea – Ambon (12 days)

        Duration: 12D 11N

        Return: 01 Oct 2026

        Mermaid I

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        22 Sep 2024

        Trip Code

        MMII 33/24MA

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        Biodiversity Special Ring of Fire – Maumere – Alor – Banda Sea – Ambon (12 days)

        12D 11N

        03 Oct 2024

        Mermaid II

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        30 Sep 2024

        Trip Code

        MMI 26/24MA

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        Biodiversity Special Ring of Fire – Maumere – Alor – Banda Sea – Ambon (12 days)

        12D 11N

        11 Oct 2024

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        21 Sep 2025

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        MMII 32/25MA

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        Biodiversity Special Ring of Fire – Maumere – Alor – Banda Sea – Ambon (12 days)

        12D 11N

        02 Oct 2025

        Mermaid II

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        28 Sep 2025

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        Biodiversity Special Ring of Fire – Maumere – Alor – Banda Sea – Ambon (12 days)

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