The contrast of Raja Ampat’s lime stones, the Rain Forests of Halmahera islands and the black volcanic sands of Lembeh. 3 different seas traveled during the past 12 days, experiencing all the changes of scenery both underwater and above. This is an astonishing 800 nautical mile journey from West Papua to Sulawesi with an incredible […]
Mermaid I 22 Jan – 2 Feb 2019 – Traversing the unexplored Read More »
2019’s first trip Starting a brand new year under warm and clear water… Is there a better way to begin 2019? Early dives with Oceanic Manta rays and night diving with multiple Thorny seahorses! The most awesome feeling of being at the right place at the right time where the biggest encounters and the smallest
2019’s first trip with Mermaid I Read More »
Beautiful conditions, with clear skies and blue water, made for an excellent trip here in wonderland Raja Ampat! We had massive schools of fish on all divesites, enjoyed some of the world’s healthiest corals and also took the chance to do a scenic lagoon tour, climb up to an iconic viewpoint and visit one of
Mermaid II, December 31, 2018 – January 8, 2019 Read More »
Starting a trip back-rolling into a dark cloud of Anchovies. Giant jacks and Rainbow runners blasting down the swarm from every direction! This is that mad time of the season that Silversides and young Fusiliers together decide to take over Misool waters! And it simply means that Mobula rays are on their way to join
Raja Ampat and its unlimited biodiversity! Read More »
Yes, we did see (quite a few!) majestic Manta Rays on this trip (more about that later), but the highlight dives were the ones we did in Misool (south Raja Ampat) totally surrounded by fish! Schools of Barracudas, Batfish, Yellow Snappers, hunting packs of Giant Trevallies, Grey Reef Sharks, thousands of Fusilliers and the ever-present
Surrounded by fish! Read More »
This time of the year Raja Ampat, and especially Misool in the south, is absolutely full of little anchovies that almost cover the divesites. Bigger players, like Giant Trevallies and Mobula Rays, are moving in for a feast, so there’s a good chance to witness some proper feeding frenzy! As always in Raja we enjoyed
Mermaid II, December 13 – 21, 2018 Read More »
The World’s richest underwater biodiversity! Over 600 small islands surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo. A combination of perfect landscapes and seascapes. Limestone formations, pristine reefs blanketed by the softests corals, endemic creatures and possibly the largest schools of fish left on the planet. West Papua is a far away
Returning to the land of the 4 kings, Raja Ampat! Read More »
This very special trip took us from Maumere on Flores through Alor, the Banda Sea and the Forgotten Islands all the way up to Raja Ampat in West Papua 16 days later. We enjoyed a huge variety of marine life and different eco systems as well as stunning topside scenery throughout the trip. We spent
BIODIVERSITY SPECIAL Read More »
The crossing is undoubtedly the most amazing diving trip you could ever do in Asia, and some might argue the world. Where else can you spend sixteen days on a beautiful boat, Mermaid II, diving the most remote and pristine reefs, walls, and pinnacles available available in what the scientists have proven to be the
Mermaid II’s Epic Crossing Read More »
It’s that time of year again, where the final trip for the Raja Ampat season is finished and we must make The Crossing through the Banda Sea and into Komodo. Before I get ahead of myself though I’d just like to reflect back to my five most favorite moments or encounters of this past Raja
Season Come and Season Go Read More »
