“Food was varied, healthy and plentiful, very competent staff, the boat is in top shape and our dive guide Idy was always busy show…”
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
Dedicated 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
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.
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
8.8 Fabulous
Jessie K
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 :)!
9.2 Superb
pavel P
Switzerland
Excellent trip.
Excellent trip. Friendly crew.
Recommended for
Dive cites, crew and diving guides, food
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.
8.0 Very good
Anne M
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
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.
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
8.0 Very good
Philip T
United Kingdom
Brilliant
Excellent dive guides, weel trained staff - a happy boat
Recommended for
reliable, safe, comfortable
9.6 Exceptional
Michael R
Canada
Feeding frenzy below and above the water.
Giant trevally feeding frenzy at Batu Bolong, some great manta encounters, lots of frog fish, and high current drift dives. Oh! Did I mention the great food?
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.
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
8.8 Fabulous
Jessie K
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 :)!
9.2 Superb
pavel P
Switzerland
Excellent trip.
Excellent trip. Friendly crew.
Recommended for
Dive cites, crew and diving guides, food
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.
8.0 Very good
Anne M
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
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.
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
8.0 Very good
Philip T
United Kingdom
Brilliant
Excellent dive guides, weel trained staff - a happy boat
Recommended for
reliable, safe, comfortable
9.6 Exceptional
Michael R
Canada
Feeding frenzy below and above the water.
Giant trevally feeding frenzy at Batu Bolong, some great manta encounters, lots of frog fish, and high current drift dives. Oh! Did I mention the great food?
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Cabin info
Lower Deck Cabins
2 single beds (twin)
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
The two Lower Deck 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.
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Cabin info
Deluxe Cabins
1 double or 2 single beds (amendable twin)
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
The four deluxe cabins have either a double bed or twin bed and 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.
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
The single cabin has a single bed and panoramic sea view windows and a door opening on to 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.
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Cabin info
Master Cabin
1 double bed
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
The master cabin has a king-size bed and panoramic sea view windows and a door opening on to 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.
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.
15L tanksIncluded
BCD10 EUR per day
Dive Computer10 EUR per day
Dive LightIncluded
Fins8 EUR per day
Full Equipment (with: BCD, Fins, Mask, Regulator, Snorkel Gear, Wetsuit)30 EUR per day
Mask8 EUR per day
Nitrox tank6 EUR per tank
Regulator10 EUR per day
SMBIncluded
Snorkel Gear8 EUR per day
U/W photo camera rental30 EUR
Wetsuit10 EUR per day
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
Dedicated 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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Please note that this inquiry is for chartering the entire boat, not for individual cabins.
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