Mermaid I Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“The nightdives were amazing. Also the experience of diving in the magroves was great!”
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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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 / day), National Park Fees (€225-295 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (€175), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (€75-250).
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Mermaid I Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 8.7
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.2
- Value 8.7
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- 8.0 Very good
- Kieran G
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sameer P
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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.
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- 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
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Jessie K
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Netherlands
Lovely Stay on the Mermaid I
The nightdives were amazing. Also the experience of diving in the magroves was great!
- Recommended for
- Diving, food and DIVING :)!
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Niklas M
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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.
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- 9.2 Superb
- frank D
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Germany
MM1 - ..... again at any time
A very nice and relaxing liveaboard / top organized
- Recommended for
- cruisedirector & diveguide SARA. always friendly & helpful staff. meals quality very good.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Lee Ping S
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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!
