Mermaid II Liveaboard, Indonesia
9.2 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
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“Awesome to see the whale shark and manta rays”
Highlights
The luxurious 32-meter/105-foot-long Mermaid II (Mermaid 2) liveaboard offers 8 spacious cabins, each featuring individual climate control, a large wardrobe, storage, and an en-suite bathroom. A budget cabin is below the deck, with climate control and a shared bathroom. The MV Mermaid II has 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 on board.
Mermaid II 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 access to ensure a relaxing dive experience. The professional and friendly staff is also available to assist divers as needed. Mermaid II 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, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (20 EUR / day), National Park Fees (200-295 EUR / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (175 EUR), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (75-250 EUR).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Mermaid II Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 8.9
- Crew 9.0
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.7
- Value 8.8
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mandy P
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Australia
Would highly recommend.
We loved everything about this trip. The beautiful colours of the Yellow Wall and many other memorable dives with turtles, sharks and so many fish. Joss was a fabulous cruise director, Desi was a delight and Elham worked tirelessly.
- Recommended for
- Being looked after so well by the crew.. Exploring so many wonderful places.. Swimming with manta rays and whale sharks..
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Ming Pey L
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Singapore
Wonderful diving trip with an experienced dive team and super hospitable crew!
I picked this itinerary as it set off and returned to Bali, which made it super easy for me to catch a direct international flight back home - from the airport it was only a 20-30 min car ride to the port where the ship was. This was a huge draw for me as the alternative would have been to do multiple flights/ transfers to fly into Labuan Bojo, which was the main airport for the Komodo Islands. The diving experience on the entire trip was superb, as to be expected for the region. The dive crew and operations on the Mermaid II were top notch - professional, experienced, safe, helpful and super friendly. I especially appreciated the super detailed and educational briefings, which not only introduced me to the geological topography areas, but also the unique marine species in the area. This is a dive-oriented liveaboard/ itinerary - with 4 dives planned each day. There was a selection of easier sites with calmer waters, but more confident/ experienced divers can better enjoy some of the best sites on the trip, which tend to have stronger currents/ drifts. There was a land excursion to see the Komodo Dragons in their natural habitat, which was quite special. I really enjoyed spending time with other fellow divers and marine life enthusiasts on the trip. We had quite a global mix of nationalities among the passengers, a good mix of younger and older adults, couples and parent-child pairings, and a few solo travellers. Cabin and common areas were clean, comfortable and well-maintained. Food menu was well curated with something for everyone, and tasty/ fresh.
- Recommended for
- Top notch dive team and setup (eg. safety, professionalism, familiarity with the dive sites). Beautiful dive sites and marine life sightings (eg. so many whale sharks and manta rays!). Super friendly and hospitable crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Noel K
- Australia
Iconic Manta Alley and Whale sharks await you.
Loved the trip, but I had difficulty on the tougher current dives, mainly due my age to push through the currents to hook on points. The natural beauty of the areas we travelled through were a real highlight together with the gorgeous sunsets.
- Recommended for
- Fantastic crew and great group of divers. Dive sites were fabulous. Well organised dive deck enhanced by using "waves" of divers to kit up and not overcrowd the dive deck..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Celine B
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France
Beautiful diving and great crew.
The boat was great and the crew were attentive to each detail without it being too much. They would clean and put away our wetsuits after each dive, bring hot chocolate after the night dives etc. Diving was phenomenal, with so much diversity. Our dive guide Allo was the best, he understood what we liked and led us perfectly during the trip!
- Recommended for
- Our dive guide. The cruise director. The crew.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Lisa F
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New Zealand
Whale sharks, manta rays, and Komodo dragons and a great crew
We had an amazing time on the Mermaid II. The crew were friendly and helpful, the dive guides were fantastic, and we had some dives that will be lifetime memories. We had 4 whale sharks that circled us for an hour at Saleh Bay, another hour with manta rays at Manta Alley, and saw 9 Komodo dragons on our walk in the park. The rooms and food were modest, but appropriate for the price.
- Recommended for
- Amazing experience diving with whale sharks, manta rays, and seeing the Komodo dragons. Dive guides were fantastic. Crew were super friendly.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tugberk H
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Turkey
Best Liveaboard Crew
We truly enjoyed our liveaboard experience with Mermaid 2. The whole crew from dive guides to cook were very friendly and helped us to enjoy every moment of it. Diving sites were great and the guides were familiar with the sites which helped us to what to expect in each site. Food was delicious with a good variety of cuisines and it was inclusive of everyone who follow certain diets.
- Recommended for
- Crew, Food and Boat
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Paola C
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Mexico
Mermaid II Sets Very High Standards for Liveaboards
This was my first liveaboard and it could not have been done better. The trip had a lot of variety in the dive sites with so many bizarre and beautiful critters throughout, from the alien-like animals in the muck to the giant sardine tornado. A lot of the sites had so many different schools of fish that they didn't even need high ticket item sightings to make the dives memorable and amazing. Luca gave very good briefings leaving you prepared for each sight, and was also very funny and made the whole experience very fun for everyone. Ana was a very attentive and kind guide, and she made me feel as comfortable and safe as possible in confronting my first current dives. I almost got swept away but she was at my side immediately and guided me with such ease. After two current dives I felt so much more comfortable. She also asked us what we wanted to see and was able to spot everything - even though nature cannot guarantee everything! The boat divides everyone into small groups so you feel really safe and aren't overcrowded. It was great to see guides helping each other underwater to make sure each group got to see some of the most sought after sightings too. The boat was also very comfortable thanks to the crew's amazing service. They handled everything and made you feel like royalty. Everyone was super friendly.
- Recommended for
- Biodiversity of Life. The Crew is Amazing. Lots of Dives.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Jean-Christophe P
- France
Once-in-a-lifetime cruise!
We had a great stay aboard the Mermaid II: incredible dive sites and caring crew!
- Recommended for
- The organization. Dive sites. The kindness of the staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- JONATHAN C
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United Kingdom
An amazing experience
This was our second time aboard the Mermaid having previously visited Komodo in 2014. That trip was amazing and would have been hard to beat but this was just as good, if not better. Nothing is ever a chore for the wonderful crew, so friendly and helpful. The dive guides were fantastic especially our guide Ketut who really looked after us. All the dives were planned in advance and we went to the best sites. Very clear briefings and safety was always front of mind. The boat is really well maintained and stocked. Everything is organised to the finer details and is like a well oiled machine meaning you're never left waiting. The food is incredible, the best we've had on a liveaboard. The Mermaid really sets the bar.
- Recommended for
- Diving, food, and crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Charles M
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United States
Amazing diving, life and people
Amazing diving in Komodo aboard the Mermaid II. Diving was everything you could ask for and more. The dive guides were attentive, knowledgable and able to find incredible life on our dives while prioritizing everyone's safety. Easily the most comfortable boat I've ever been on including comforts such as a clean towel after every dive and hot chocolate after returning from night dives. The cruise director Luca went above and beyond to ensure an amazing experience for all on board. We had an amazing group on board and made several great friends. Hoping to return soon for another trip on the Mermaid II!
- Recommended for
- Amazing diving. Made close friends with other divers. Attentive crew.
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