Embark on an unforgettable journey with Mermaid I, where each day unfolds a new chapter of underwater wonders and exotic landscapes. The adventure kicks off in Bali’s Benoa Harbour, where you’ll check in and set sail toward the enchanting Moyo Island. The diving extravaganza begins at Angel Reef, boasting diverse marine life, from majestic elephant ear sponges to vibrant schools of fish.
As you cruise to Sangeang Volcano, the underwater marvels continue with dives at Sangeang and Gili Banta, promising encounters with diverse marine ecosystems. The northern islands of Komodo National Park beckon, offering a chance to walk among Komodo dragons at Loh Liang. Submerge into the famous Cannibal Rock at Rinca Island, an underwater spectacle teeming with corals, sponges, and intriguing creatures.
The adventure reaches its peak at Manta Alley, where you’ll witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Dive into the heart of Komodo’s underwater wonders at Tatawa Kecil and Batu Bolong, encountering reef sharks, turtles, and Napoleon wrasse. Gili Banta invites you for a mesmerizing night dive.
Sangeang Volcano’s black sandy bottoms and vibrant coral reefs create a captivating backdrop for exploration. Marvel at critters and enjoy the unique landscapes. The journey concludes with a grand finale at Saleh Bay in Sumbawa, where you’ll have the extraordinary opportunity to dive or snorkel with majestic whale sharks, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
As you disembark at Benoa Harbour after a final breakfast, you’ll carry with you not just the memories of incredible dives but a sense of having explored some of Indonesia’s most breathtaking underwater realms. The Mermaid I expedition ensures an immersive experience, blending the thrill of diving with the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.
More About Mermaid IDives: Approximately 26 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – No minimum logged dives required.
Check-in on board Mermaid I between 13:00-15:00 hours at Benoa Harbour in Bali. After the boat and safety briefing, you’ll set up equipment and you can settle into your cabin. Mermaid I cruises into the sunset on her overnight journey to Moyo Island, north west Sumbawa, 145 nautical miles.
Start your adventure with a great dive in the calm, clear waters of Angel Reef at Moyo Island. Massive elephant ear and barrel sponges, schools of longfin bannerfish and red tooth triggerfish, frogfish, nudibranchs, eels, surgeonfish, snappers and dogtooth tuna. Afterwards, Mermaid I will cruise for two and a half hours to Satonda Island for a macro dive followed by a world class night dive after watching a million bats fly at sunset. Cruise overnight to Sangeang Volcano
We will do our first dive at Sangeang, a beautiful volcano with black sandy bottoms and beautiful coral reefs. Then we will move to Gili Banta where we have many options, pinnacles, walls, or easy-going reefs. Then we will head to the northern islands of Komodo NP, Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat for an afternoon and night dive.
Gili Lawa Laut has several great dives – if the tide is right, you will have a chance to spot grey reef sharks and dolphin at Taka Toko. Lighthouse Reef and The Old Passage offer fast drifts with pelagics, perhaps a manta if you are lucky! Crystal Rock offers awesome soft corals in gold and orange hues plus the chance for sharks, turtles, Napoleon wrasse and fishes galore. Tonight, you will dive the famous Pink Beach or Soro lia – spectacular colours, frogfish, slipper lobsters, basket stars, robust sea cucumbers unique to the area and more!
Start your day with an exciting visit to Loh Liang Komodo National Park to walk with the dragons! As you quietly walk through the bush, look out for not only Komodo dragons, but deer, wild boar and birds as well. Next stop is a diver’s paradise – Horseshoe Bay at Rinca Island, home of one of the top ten dives in the world, Cannibal Rock. Here, you will discover an abundance of corals, sponges, ascidians, sea apples, black corals, turtle, cuttlefish, loads of reef fishes and so much more! You can also watch dragons scavenging on the beach as well as monkey, deer, wild pigs along the shore or go beach combing. There may even be a chance to follow whales and dolphin feeding in the calm bay. Mermaid I will overnight at this peaceful place, diving at one of the many fabulous spots for your night dive.
Today you’ll head on over to Manta Alley to watch in awe as these magnificent creatures feed, play and get cleaned at the many cleaning stations. In the afternoon, you can do some more big fish dives at Tatawa Kecil or the infamous “Current City” Batu Bolong. Come face to face with reef sharks, turtles, Napoleon wrasse and more. Many good night dives around here as Wainilu.
This will be our last day at Komodo NP, we will be diving around the central and northern part of Komodo, we will do 4 dives here. Then you’ll head off for a night dive at Gili Banta. Overnight, Mermaid I will cruise to Sangeang Volcano.
Sangeang is an active volcano off the north eastern coast of Sumbawa. Black sand, bubbles and a colourful reef and amazing critters are awaiting for you. After the second dive we will start heading towards Saleh Bay in Sumbawa in order to arrive early in the morning for an amazing day of diving or snorkeling with whale sharks.
The last day of the trip will be at Saleh Bay in Sumbawa diving or snorkeling with whale sharks. We will start early in the morning, at around 6:30-07:00 and will spend approximately 3 hours with these amazing creatures. Then we will start heading back to Benoa Harbor in Bali.
Disembark at Benoa Harbour after breakfast at 8 am.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (160-320 EUR per trip), National Park Fees (225-275 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (175 EUR), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (75-250 EUR).
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