“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.
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
9.6 Exceptional
Claudia V
Italy
FANTASTIC
Fantastic!
Recommended for
The Dive master, the food and the diving
9.2 Superb
frank D
Germany
MM1 - ..... again at any time
A very nice and relaxing liveaboard / top organized
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
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!
10 Exceptional
Alan P
United Kingdom
Amazing trip to Raja Ampat
Amazing. Great service and food
Recommended for
Crew. Service. Diving.
9.2 Superb
pavel P
Switzerland
Excellent trip.
Excellent trip. Friendly crew.
Recommended for
Dive cites, crew and diving guides, food
8.0 Very good
Pablo A
United States
Bali to Komodo and Back
This was a combination trip in between macro muck diving on volcanic island shores and several big life dives with Mantas , whale sharks and lots of turtles
And very few sharks
I enjoyed it
Recommended for
Dive sites. Mantas. Whalesharks.
8.4 Very good
Felicia L
Singapore
Amazing dive trip
My first experience with mermaid. Overall experience was really lovely. I will definitely come back again.
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.
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
9.6 Exceptional
Claudia V
Italy
FANTASTIC
Fantastic!
Recommended for
The Dive master, the food and the diving
9.2 Superb
frank D
Germany
MM1 - ..... again at any time
A very nice and relaxing liveaboard / top organized
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
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!
10 Exceptional
Alan P
United Kingdom
Amazing trip to Raja Ampat
Amazing. Great service and food
Recommended for
Crew. Service. Diving.
9.2 Superb
pavel P
Switzerland
Excellent trip.
Excellent trip. Friendly crew.
Recommended for
Dive cites, crew and diving guides, food
8.0 Very good
Pablo A
United States
Bali to Komodo and Back
This was a combination trip in between macro muck diving on volcanic island shores and several big life dives with Mantas , whale sharks and lots of turtles
And very few sharks
I enjoyed it
Recommended for
Dive sites. Mantas. Whalesharks.
8.4 Very good
Felicia L
Singapore
Amazing dive trip
My first experience with mermaid. Overall experience was really lovely. I will definitely come back again.
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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.
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.
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.
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
Privacy optional
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.
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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