Mermaid I Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong)
Start: 2027-01-03
End: 2027-01-12
Location: Indonesia

9.1 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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“Food was varied, healthy and plentiful, very competent staff, the boat is in top shape and our dive guide Idy was always busy show…”
Johannes R, Austria

Highlights

Thai, Indonesian and Western cuisine
Year-round cruises to diverse dive sites
Nitrox available on board

The luxurious 28-meter/92-feet-long M/V Mermaid I Indonesia offers 8 spacious cabins featuring individual flatscreen TV & DVD player, climate control, bathrobes, storage, and en-suite bathroom. There is an inviting salon with tv and video on demand and two decks, all with comfortable, stylish seating perfect for relaxing after an adventurous day of scuba diving. Thai, Indonesian and Western cuisine is served in the “Sawasdee Restaurant” as guests enjoy spectacular views from the large windows.

Mermaid I offers scuba divers the opportunity to dive into Indonesia’s best sites, including Komodo, Raja Ampat, Alor, and Ambon, in style and comfort. The massive dive deck and dive platform provide divers with easy exits and entries to ensure a relaxing dive experience. The professional and friendly staff is also available to assist divers as needed. MV Mermaid I schedules year-round cruises to Indonesia’s most diverse dive sites.

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10 Sep

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,622

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12 Days / 11 Nights

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$ 7,280

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31 Oct

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$ 6,355

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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 (20 EUR / day), National Park Fees (225-295 EUR / 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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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Library
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
BBQ Area
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, French, Spanish, and Indonesian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Length: 28 meters

Beam: 7 meters

Top speed: 12 knots

Cruising speed: 9.5 knots

Engines: Hino 2 x 450 HP

Max guests: 15

Number of cabins: 8

Number of bathrooms: 10

Tenders: 2 x 4.2m / ladders

Water capacity: 20'000 liters

Fuel capacity: 18'000 liters

Freshwater maker: Yes

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Oxygen

Mermaid I Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

8.7
Crew

9.2
Food

9.6
Diving

9.2
Value

8.7

8.0 Very good
Kieran G
United Kingdom

Fabulous time would definitely book again
Had a great time on mermaid 1 the staff couldn’t do enough for you really friendly. The food was great always a variety of choice available, the dives in Komodo were incredible.
Recommended for
The dives. The guides. The food.
05 Aug, 2026

10 Exceptional
Fred G
United States

The only way to really dive Raja Ampat
Everything was well done, starting from dive sites and ending on great food provided by the boat crew.
Recommended for
The dive sites, the beauty of Raja Ampat, and the crew.
06 May, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Wendy Y
Hungary

Awesome diving in Raja Ampat with great crew
Really awesome diving in Raja Ampat, lots of marine life, beautiful coral reefs, lots of mantas!! Crew is super attentive and friendly, very good service overall. Food was varied and tasty. Besides diving, we also went to a viewpoint, jellyfish lake, kayaking so had a great time overall and would highly recommend Mermaid I.
Recommended for
Diving. Crew. Food.
07 Jan, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Tim V
Germany

Great journey from Raja Ampat to Ambon
I had a wonderful trip from Raja Ampat to Ambon. The boat is really nice, the dive sites were great with a wide range of marine life and corals, and the staff members work very hard to give you an awesome time on board.
Recommended for
Nice boat, great dive sites, awesome staff
15 Apr, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Maria V
Chile

Top 1 experience
Amazing solo traveler experience! The staff was amazing and super friendly. The dive sites 200/10. Thanks to the captain and crew director for make sure we could see the best.
Recommended for
Dive sites. Amazing staff. Food.
04 Aug, 2026

10 Exceptional
Johannes R
Austria

Epic voyage!
We were taken care of extremely well during our 10 day trip! Food was varied, healthy and plentiful, very competent staff, the boat is in top shape and our dive guide Idy was always busy showing us all the critters of Komodo.
Recommended for
Whale sharks and Mantas. Tiny critters on night dives. Putu and Lyn, the stewards.
15 Jul, 2025

8.0 Very good
Philip T
United Kingdom

Brilliant
Excellent dive guides, weel trained staff - a happy boat
Recommended for
reliable, safe, comfortable
13 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Fred G
United States

Mantas everywhere!
The whole trip was run professionally and the staff were very friendly and helpful throughout.
Recommended for
wonderful crew, unique dives, smooth organization
06 May, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Fred W
Australia

Great
Excellent.
Recommended for
Crew, Service, other divers
08 Aug, 2015

9.2 Superb
Ryan B
United States

Fabulous Raja Ampat!
Crew put my fins on for me and helped me out of my gear and rinsed it for me each amazing dive!! Manta Rays at Blue Magic! Well Organized schedule that ran like clockwork and fabulous food!
Recommended for
The friendliness and caring Indonesian crew on the Mermaid I. The outstanding/well organized dives and quality of the reef! The gourmet food!
08 Mar, 2017

62 reviews

9.1 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Ralph R
Switzerland

Wow
Manta 😊
Recommended for
Crew,group,dives
07 Jun, 2016

10 Exceptional
Ofir C
Poland

Diving indulgence!
Lots of Mantas!!!
Recommended for
Service, Food, Dive Guide
27 Jun, 2016

10 Exceptional
Meghan L
United States

Absolutely Fabulous!
My daughter and I went on the Mermaid 1 for a 10 day trip to Komodo. Everyone involved was genuinely friendly, fun, helpful, informative, and hard working! The entire dive crew were awesome! Everyone was quick to help you with all the diving details - from getting ready (zipping wetsuits), locating gear, getting on the dingy (Helping get on and putting your fins on for you), getting into the dingy after the dive, and getting off the dingy (Unzipping, Cleaning your wetsuit and gear). The diving itself was obviously fantastic. The food was delicious! It was obvious that everyone genuinely wanted every guest to be happy and have the best time in all facets of the trip! I highly recommend!
Recommended for
Comfortable accommodations, fantastic diving, and great people.
14 Oct, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Alan P
United Kingdom

Top notch Dive service that caters for all your needs
Manta Rays, nudi's great visibility on most dives. Food on the boat was amazing and catered for everybody
Recommended for
Service on the boat and the best divinig in Raja
24 Dec, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Daniel N
Sweden

Flawless liveaboard in pristine Raja Ampat
From start to finish, this was an extraordinary experience! 29 dives on pristine dive sites with unparalleled marine life diversity. I had the great pleasure of being assigned resident videographer Marcelo as my dive guide. His passion and knowledge of all things great and small in the ocean really enhanced my experience and raised my game as a diver and UW photographer. I dived with the other guides as well and they were all exceptional. During the 8 days of diving we encountered all kinds of macro life imaginable, along with manta rays, sharks, wobbegongs, enormous schools of barracudas and so on. Diving in the mangroves was a definite highlight. Boat operation is flawless, with an exceptionally friendly crew going the extra mile to ensure a great dive experience, such as dry towels and hot drinks after dives. Very much appreciated. A special shoutout to the cooks onboard who prepared plentiful and varied meals and snacks which were delicious regardless if it was Asian or Western food. The boat itself is in very good condition and the cabins are very comfortable. All in all, I had an awesome experience onboard Mermaid I and I cannot wait to return to explore other parts of Indonesia.
Recommended for
1. Diving 2. Dive guides 3. Crew
08 May, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Lee Ping S
Malaysia

Amazing dives, fantastic crew members and dive guides
I had an amazing time diving with mermaid 1. Seeing the mantas was a great experience. The dive guides were very knowledgeable. I was well looked after by the crew members and they were all very friendly and helpful.
Recommended for
The dive experience, coral gardens and ample sea life, for me the highlight was seeing the Mantas.
08 Apr, 2015

10 Exceptional
Davidson H
Philippines

Amazing
Seeing a Komodo dragon on the beach, giant Manta at Manta Alley , seeing tiny frog fish during night dive , staff mad sure I had my favorite hot chocolate after my dives ❤️
Recommended for
Staff , food , comfy bed & pillow
05 Jun, 2023

10 Exceptional
Sameer P
United States

A Truly Memorable Liveaboard Adventure
This was a fantastic first liveaboard experience, and I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to liveaboard diving. The dive team was engaging, attentive, highly qualified, and consistently went above and beyond to ensure everyone's comfort and safety. The entire crew shared the same positive attitude—from helping us gear up and assisting us in and out of the water, to the captain, dinghy crew, and deckhands always greeting everyone with smiles and a willingness to help. Their professionalism and enthusiasm really stood out throughout the trip. The food was excellent, with a great variety at every meal. There was always plenty to eat and drink, and the quality and selection remained impressive throughout the week. The land excursion to visit the local villages and explore the national park was a fun addition that complemented the diving nicely. For a liveaboard lasting over a week, the boat was comfortable and well suited to spending extended time onboard. The itinerary was well paced, with a great balance between diving, relaxing, and other activities. One experience that really demonstrated the crew's dedication happened when my dive computer malfunctioned at the very beginning of the trip. My dive guide, Mimi, took the time to replace the battery in an attempt to get it working again. Although that didn't solve the problem, the crew was able to rent me a dive computer onboard, allowing me to complete every dive without any disruption. I really appreciated how quickly and proactively they worked to solve the issue and make sure I didn't miss out. Overall, this was an outstanding liveaboard experience with excellent service, a professional and caring crew, great diving, delicious food, and exceptional value for money. I would happily recommend this liveaboard to anyone looking for a safe, enjoyable, and well-run diving adventure, and I wouldn't hesitate to join them again.
Recommended for
Positive engagement and attentiveness of dive guide team and the entire boat crew. Variety and quality of meals, snacks and drinks. Amazing dive sites.
15 Jul, 2026

10 Exceptional
Alan P
United Kingdom

Amazing trip to Raja Ampat
Amazing. Great service and food
Recommended for
Crew. Service. Diving.
11 Jan, 2025

9.2 Superb
Raimondo R
Italy

Highly recommended Komodo trip in June-July
I did a "Bali-Komodo-Bali" liveaboard with Mermaid I from 23rd June to 2nd July and it was great. The staff looks after you with maximum care: they provide fresh towels after every dive, they offer drinks after every dive, they clean your suit after every dive, they measure the Nitrox for you, they clean the rooms every day, they serve you in the restaurant. The boat is kept nice and clean, the food is good quality and quantity. In terms of dives: we saw the whales sharks in the Saleh Bay, mantas in South Komodo, some reef sharks, one eagle ray and plenty of beautiful corals. There are a lot of dives dedicated to "macro" marine life and be ready to have fun with some drift dives also. In summary: Komodo will offer literally a bit of everything that a diver can wish.
Recommended for
Very caring staff. Great dives. Good food.
08 Jul, 2024

9.2 Superb
Anne P
France

Great experience
Some very exciting dive !
Recommended for
Dive quality / comfort / safety
22 Aug, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Niklas M
Sweden

A great Raja Ampat trip
We've done both Komodo (2019) and Raja Ampat (2025) on the Mermaid I and we've enjoyed both trips very much! Super easy logistics, towels and drinks after each dive (and hot drinks after each night dive!). Long 70 minute dives (60 for night dives) with 4 divers per guide. A plus that they now have Starlink internet also!
Recommended for
The guided diving. The very friendly crew. Good & varied food.
17 Nov, 2025

9.2 Superb
Michael M
Germany

Great trip to a fantastic location with a great crew
This was my first liveaboard experience since 1990 and it was an amazing trip. The level of service by the crew, both for the diving operation and for the overall comfort of the passengers was great. The crew was extraordinarily friendly and helpful, the food was good and plentiful, Cabins were comfortable and clean, dive briefings were very good and helpful (as an instructor I have a certain professional appreciation for this) and the dive operation was great. As an example, the oxygen percentage of the nitrox varied minimally (between 32.1 and 32.5). The dive sites were spectacular, more so in the Missool area than in the north and the amount of wildlife we saw was the best I have ever seen. I would do the trip on the Mermaid again in a heartbeat.
Recommended for
Friendliness of the crew and overall level of service. Dive sites and the amazing dive guides. Accommodations and overall comfort on the boat.
24 Dec, 2024

9.2 Superb
Aminul I
Bangladesh

One of the best diving experiences I have
All dives, manta rays and jacks (almost everything)
Recommended for
Dive sites, briefing and food
13 Feb, 2020

8.0 Very good
Linda L
United States

Mermaid 1 for lots of fun!
Knock, knock...”morning! dive briefing” shouts sweet divemaster Rebecca at our cabin door. We eagerly assemble for continental breakfast & PowerPoint presentation of our next dive site. Cruise director, Joss, talks about what we might see on this dive...no promises, but wow Raja Ampat delivers! Giant mantas, crocodile fish, walking shark, swirling schools of barracuda, massive bumphead parrotfish & striped sweetlips, crazy changing-color cuttlefish, turtles, octopus, wobbegong sharks and much more! We’re on the safety stop of the 1st dive of the day, my computer says it’s only 8:15a and a full breakfast will be ready after a hot shower on deck. If your hair is dry...it’s time to dive, if your hair is wet...it’s time to eat & repeat. The night dives were full of action & our divemaster, Imam, was skilled at finding the unusual critters! Returning to the boat, stewardess, Destry, serves us hot chocolate with a smile. We had 29 amazing dives on our nine night cruise. The helpful Mermaid crew is upbeat, professional & the small ship is very comfortable. Master cabin was worth the upgrade, but deluxe cabins looked fine too. Fun excursion to lookout point to view several islands was worth the climb. We highly recommend the Mermaid 1 ship and look forward to another liveaboard trip with them.
Recommended for
Comfortable cabin, amazing dive sites, friendly crew
04 Mar, 2020

9.2 Superb
pavel P
Switzerland

Excellent trip.
Excellent trip. Friendly crew.
Recommended for
Dive cites, crew and diving guides, food
27 Dec, 2015

9.6 Exceptional
Wilfried G
Austria

Highly professional organized- it was amazing trip
Special nightdives
Recommended for
Massage, diveguides, briefing
12 Sep, 2018

9.2 Superb
Jacques P
France

service on the boat and while diving. Biodiversity on this Komodo cruise.
mantas and gosth-pipe-fish.
Recommended for
biodiversity. Variety. Services.
07 Aug, 2022

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9.2 Superb
Randall L
Singapore

Amazing diving experience on Mermaid 1
The dive sites were beautiful with healthy coral and reef. In south Komodo, we had a chance to witness 20 odd mantas swimmers above us. I stayed in the single cabin and it was comfortable and clean.
Recommended for
Comfortable boat, great crew, amazing diving in Komodo.
19 Jun, 2017

It was a wonderful Safari I would defeniatelly recommend it.
It was overall a very well organized Safari. Defenetly great value for money
Recommended for
diving, Crew, food
31 Jul, 2015