Mermaid I Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Great diving in the Komodo area, the reefs are very healthy and there is a good abundance of fish, turles and reef sharks. The bo…”
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 EUR per day), National Park Fees (225-295 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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Mermaid I Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 8.7
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.2
- Value 8.6
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Wendy Y
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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.
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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
- Michael M
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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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- 8.0 Very good
- Anne M
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France
Great diving in Komodo
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
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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
- Fred G
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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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- 8.0 Very good
- Dave P
- United States
Amazing First-Time LiveAboard Experience
Being pampered was an unexpected luxury that set the bar pretty high for future dive trips... the crew was amazing! Swimming with Manta Rays, Whale Sharks, Reef Sharks, Sting Rays, Seahorses, and the thousand species of fish was an unforgettable experience! Hanging out with Komodo Dragons was also a plus! The Mermaid I and her crew WILL NOT disappoint!! Highly recommended by this first-time LiveAboard diver!!
- Recommended for
- (1) Crew (2) Guided Diving (3) Food
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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!
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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
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Yida S
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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.
