Departing from Maumere on the island of Flores, the Mermaid 1 embarked on a stunning journey, passing through breathtaking islands and majestic active volcanoes en route to the renowned dive sites of Alor. Guests were treated to extraordinary encounters with rare marine life, such as the fascinating Sea Apple, a vibrant member of the sea […]
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This April, the Mermaid II embarked on an epic 16 day crossing from the stunning islands of Raja Ampat, through Alor and the Banda Sea and finally landing in Maumere. The tour started exploring the vibrant hard and soft coral reefs of Raja Ampat, with multiple Manta Ray encounters, nighttime sightings of the rare endemic
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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
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Our daytime dives were equally stunning, marked by magnificent fan corals and massive schools of fusiliers, barracudas, and bumphead parrotfish. As we proceeded towards the southern part of our journey, we came across huge schools of big-eyed trevally and even manta rays! Some of our lucky guests spotted octopuses hunting amidst the reef, swimming over
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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
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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
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MV Mermaid I Lembeh - Gorontalo - Togeans - Lembeh February 17 - 28, 2023 Immerse yourself in the beauty of Sulawesi with our 12-day liveaboard trip aboard on Mermaid, featuring the picturesque Togean Islands, a serene jellyfish lake, unforgettable diving with whalesharks in Gorontalo, and a thrilling plane bomber wreck dive. You\'ll have the
Raja Ampat, located in the Coral Triangle of Indonesia, boasts one of the most biodiverse underwater ecosystems in the world, and is considered a global marine biodiversity hotspot. The region encompasses the Ceram sea and Halmahera sea, and is known for its unique and diverse marine life. With over 1,500 species of fish and 600
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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
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MV Mermaid II Dec 13 - 22, 2022 A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience Located in the province of West Papua, Indonesia, Raja Ampat is a remote archipelago known for its breathtaking coral reefs and biodiverse marine life. One of the best places to dive in this region is Misool, an island located in the southern part of
