Mermaid I Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“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 …”
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 (€96-230 / trip), Nitrox Course (€175), 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Maria V
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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.
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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
- Alan P
- United Kingdom
Amazing trip to Raja Ampat
Amazing. Great service and food
- Recommended for
- Crew. Service. Diving.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Tim V
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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
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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
- Kenneth D
- United States
Awesome crew with AMAZING diving.
The highlight of the trip was 3 divers, including myself, spending 20 minutes within touching distance with an enormous Oceanic Manta Ray on my birthday. Amazing, awesome and incredible don't even begin accurately describe the feelings you get when you are in the presence of such a beautiful creature.
- Recommended for
- Diving in Raja Ampat is rated #1 in the world for a reason. The crew on the Mermaid treated us like family and the great food was never ending.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ralph R
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Switzerland
Wow
Manta 😊
- Recommended for
- Crew,group,dives
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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
- Anne P
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France
Great experience
Some very exciting dive !
- Recommended for
- Dive quality / comfort / safety
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- 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
