There are not many dive destinations that can beat Raja Ampat as a winter getaway for SCUBA divers. Imagine waking up to sunny weather where the sky meets the ocean wherever you turn your head. The chance to encounter more than 1,300 species of coral reef fish, 5 species of rare and endangered sea turtles, […]
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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This trip has it all, a multitude of dive sites each with unique topographies suited to all kinds of diving, this, matched with the vastly diverse and rich abundance of marine life, made for an incredible voyage. Healthy reefs set the stage as fish of all sizes dance atop the corals in an explosion of
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It was another action packed week aboard Mermaid II as it voyaged from Bali to Komodo. Sunday evening we went for a sunset dive at Satonda Reef where we briefly interrupted a pair of mating cuttlefish. Dive guide Bob spotted a tiny pygmy squid hidden amongst the coral reef. Our first day in the National
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