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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.
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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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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
8.6
10 Exceptional
jiayi C
China
Awesome
The service was attentive and the dive site was great
Recommended for
Friendly staff, great dive sites, attentive service
Translated from Chinese
9.2 Superb
pavel P
Switzerland
Excellent trip.
Excellent trip. Friendly crew.
Recommended for
Dive cites, crew and diving guides, food
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
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
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.
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!
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
8.0 Very good
Edward F
United States
Amazing crew and dive protocol (4 divers/ dive master)
Raja Ampat has such incredible biodiversity of coral and fish
Recommended for
The cabin,the briefings,dive organization
8.8 Fabulous
Fred W
Australia
Great
Excellent.
Recommended for
Crew, Service, other divers
9.2 Superb
frank D
Germany
MM1 - ..... again at any time
A very nice and relaxing liveaboard / top organized
The service was attentive and the dive site was great
Recommended for
Friendly staff, great dive sites, attentive service
Translated from Chinese
9.2 Superb
pavel P
Switzerland
Excellent trip.
Excellent trip. Friendly crew.
Recommended for
Dive cites, crew and diving guides, food
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
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
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.
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!
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
8.0 Very good
Edward F
United States
Amazing crew and dive protocol (4 divers/ dive master)
Raja Ampat has such incredible biodiversity of coral and fish
Recommended for
The cabin,the briefings,dive organization
8.8 Fabulous
Fred W
Australia
Great
Excellent.
Recommended for
Crew, Service, other divers
9.2 Superb
frank D
Germany
MM1 - ..... again at any time
A very nice and relaxing liveaboard / top organized
Verry clean boat! Had a conscientious trip leader who always coordinated with other boats dive schedule at sites. Definitely appreciated the long 70+ min dive times. Schedule had only one night dive but would be neat to see coral spawning. very clean boat conscientious trip leader coordination to avoid other dive boats at sites appreciated long 70+ min dive times. Only one night dive but would have been neat to see coral spawning. Smaller dive deck, but split groups to prepare, four guests to a guide. Food variety better than most liveaboards, had starlink limit to 3 gb great! Banda fort visit was cool.
Recommended for
Longer 70 min dives. Boat cleanliness. 4:1 diver to guide ratio.
8.8 Fabulous
Ethan H
United States
Wonderful!
Food was amazing! Crew was amazing. Getting massage was good. Cruise director was extraordinary. Guides also great. For me the diving was not as good as expected but still nice. Maybe to much super macro for me. Definitely your beautiful healthy coral was a pleasure to see. Also lots of trash under and on top of the water.
If I come back to Indonesia I would definitely do Mermaid. Top notch all the way! 100% recommend.
Recommended for
The guides and cruise director were amazing! Crew was super friendly and helpful and the food was great
9.2 Superb
pavel P
Switzerland
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
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.
9.6 Exceptional
Claudia V
Italy
FANTASTIC
Fantastic!
Recommended for
The Dive master, the food and the diving
9.2 Superb
Anne P
France
Great experience
Some very exciting dive !
Recommended for
Dive quality / comfort / safety
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.
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.
Great diving in the Komodo area, the reefs are very healthy and there is a good abundance of fish, turles and reef sharks.
The boat is very comfortable and the crew is smiling and kind. There is a very good local dive guide on board (Rama) and it was great diving with him. Food was usually very food. Great stable boat to dive this area where the waters can be rough.
Recommended for
Diverse marine life, friendly crew and great local dive guide
9.2 Superb
Dmitri E
Czech Republic
8 liveabords
Diving.
Recommended for
crew, diving, meal.
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.
8.0 Very good
Philip T
United Kingdom
Brilliant
Excellent dive guides, weel trained staff - a happy boat
Recommended for
reliable, safe, comfortable
8.8 Fabulous
Yida S
China
Great operation!
Great operation, good sites selections. Joss, the cruise director does a great job keep everything functioning and on schedule. Starlink is a plus. The bathroom smelled a bit, and the wetsuits don't dry easily given small hanging area. Warm towels after every dive is a nice touch.
Recommended for
Cruise Director. Diving and sites. Food.
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.
9.2 Superb
pavel P
Switzerland
It was an excellent trip.
I was very like and had a chance to swim very close to a whale.
At one point in Raja Amat have seeng a lot of Mantas very closely for a very long time
Recommended for
Crue is excellent. Very good food. Overall very nice and relaxing atmosphere on this boat
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.
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.
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.
9.6 Exceptional
Fred G
United States
Mantas everywhere!
The whole trip was run professionally and the staff were very friendly and helpful throughout.
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Cabin info
Lower Deck Cabins
1 Bunk bed (singles)
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Solo traveler friendly
Privacy optional
Mixed gender
The two cabins are located on the lower deck. Cabins are air-conditioned and have an en suite bathroom, refrigerator, iPad for entertainment, bathrobes, toiletries, and loads of fluffy towels. You can be assured of a fantastic night’s rest on a quality bed with a base, fitted with a minimum 300 thread count bed linens. Note: Same-gender cabin sharing is on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed.
Deck level of cabin
Lower deck
Cabin window(s)
No windows
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Cabin info
Deluxe Cabins
1 Double or Twin (convertible)
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Solo traveler friendly
Privacy optional
Mixed gender
The four deluxe cabins have either a double bed or twin bed, panoramic sea view windows, and a door opening onto the gangway. Cabins are air-conditioned and have an en suite bathroom, mini bar, iPad for entertainment, bathrobes, toiletries, and fluffy towels. You can be assured of a fantastic night’s rest on a quality bed with a minimum 300 thread count bed linens. Note: Same-gender cabin sharing is on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed.
Deck level of cabin
Main deck
Cabin window(s)
Panoramic window
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Cabin info
Single Cabin
1 Single bed
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 1 guest
Private cabin
The single cabin has a single bed, panoramic sea view windows, and a door opening onto the gangway. The cabin is air-conditioned and has an en suite bathroom, mini bar, iPad for entertainment, a bathrobe, toiletries, and fluffy towels. You can be assured of a fantastic night’s rest on a quality bed fitted with minimum 300 thread count bed linens.
Deck level of cabin
Main deck
Cabin window(s)
Panoramic window
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Cabin info
Master Cabin
1 King bed
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Private cabin
Mixed gender
The master cabin has a king-size bed, panoramic sea view windows, and a door opening onto the gangway. The cabin is air-conditioned and has an en suite bathroom, mini bar, iPad for entertainment, bathrobes, toiletries, and fluffy towels. You can be assured of a fantastic night’s rest on a quality bed with minimum 300 thread count bed linens.
Deck level of cabin
Main deck
Cabin window(s)
Panoramic window
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Gear Rental
Rental Gear Prices
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.
Single gear rent
15L tanksIncluded
BCD€10 / day
Dive Computer€10 / day
Dive LightIncluded
Fins€8 / day
Mask€8 / day
Nitrox tank€6 / tank
Regulator€10 / day
SMBIncluded
Snorkel Gear€8 / day
U/W photo camera rental€30
Wetsuit€10 / day
Full equipment rent
BCD, Fins, Mask, Regulator, Snorkel Gear, Wetsuit€30 / day
* Prices are shown per person and in the operator's preferred currency.
Please provide your rental needs on the booking form.
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.
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
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