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 / day), Park and Port Fees (€225-350 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (€96-230 / trip), Nitrox Course (€175), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (€75-250).
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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
- Ingrid S
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Germany
Marvelous
Delicious coffe nonend! The smile and helping attitude of the crew, so rewarding ! Always got help even without asking! They are like very best friends! Congratulations ! Diving is best of the world !
- Recommended for
- The crew, the diving, the coffee
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lisa C
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United States
Our first liveaboard and we are already planning to come back!
Mermaid II was in impeccable condition and clearly exceptionally well maintained. The crew seemed to work constantly—and always cheerfully—to keep everything pristine. The staff-to-diver ratio was an incredible 1:1, and the level of service and attention was unlike anything I’ve experienced on a liveaboard. The diving operation was the safest I have ever seen. Two crew members assisted each diver getting on and off the dinghies, safety checks were thorough, and additional guides were provided whenever needed. The dive limits were appropriately conservative, but also flexible: divers who used their air efficiently could buddy up with another group rather than having their dives shortened because someone else was low on air. I really appreciated that approach. Bram was a fantastic guide who happily indulged our love of underwater photography and video, giving us time when we found nudibranchs or encountered octopuses, sea snakes, and other fascinating marine life. He has an exceptional eye for spotting tiny or well-camouflaged treasures, including pygmy seahorses, harlequin ghost pipefish, and leaf-sheep nudibranchs. His skill and patience added enormously to our experience. The food was healthy, varied, and delicious. Allergies and dietary restrictions were carefully accommodated, and the gluten-free options were especially tasty—thank you, Bruno, Alan, Desi, and Ilham! Fresh fruit was always available, and we had fresh, clean vegetables every day, along with plenty of choices at every meal. Luca and Elsa set such a positive tone. Everyone was treated with respect, patience, and good humor. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun, yet the crew’s efficiency and teamwork kept everything running smoothly and on schedule. I don’t think I ever got into or out of my gear without someone immediately offering cheerful assistance. We were all incredibly impressed by the way the entire crew worked together. Mermaid II delivers an exceptional combination of safety, professionalism, warmth, and fun. I would enthusiastically recommend this boat and crew.
- Recommended for
- The Crew. Mantas and nudis. Structured schedule with great communication and flexibility to maximize diving experience.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lara Dyann S
- United States
Banda Sea magic
Great selection of food. Crew was great, knowledgeable, helpful. Comfortable boat. Great diversity of dive sites! Hammerheads!!!!!
- Recommended for
- Great food!. Excellent dive guides!. Wonderful boat!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alan E
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United Kingdom
Best I’ve done.
From the moment we stepped on board to the moment we stepped off, the crew were all completely focussed on making the trip one to remember. The standard of professionalism, attention to detail, subject matter knowledge, helpfulness, patience and ‘sense of humour’ were consistent both on the boat and in the water. What was also impressive was the passing of information and that everyone knew what was happening and when. The safety of diving in and out of the water was at a very high standard. It was a confidence builder for the less experienced divers who could see they were in safe hands. This is the first Liveaboard trip that I have said I would come back and do again. Of the 15+ trips I’ve done over the years on liveaboards, this was the best I’ve been on. Well done Luca, Daria, Ketut and Desi and all the rest of the crew. Brilliant.
- Recommended for
- Variety and quantity of things we saw underwater; Whale Sharks, Manta, Frig Fish, Bob Tail Squid, Bottletail Squid, Marbled Ray, Pigmy Seahorse, Scorpion Leaf fish, Octopus, Reef Sharks, Moray etc etc. Crew and Dive Guides. The boat was lovely, recently refurbished. Food was great..
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- 9.2 Superb
- Mark R
- United Kingdom
Wonderful diving on a great boat.
I did the Lembeh, Una Una, Togians trip which was a nice mix of dives with some big stuff, whale sharks and lots of nice reef diving plus some muck dives in Lembeh. The boat is very well equipped with a good coffee machine! The rooms are of good size and the en-suite although small had a hot shower. The food is good and plentiful, and there are cold beers and wine available. The dive deck is of reasonable size through might be a bit crowded with a full boat. Dive masters and crew were great. Overall it’s a very well organised boat that I’d definitely recommend.
- Recommended for
- Staff were very friendly and professional. Diving was good with a nice mix of big and small stuff. Rooms were good size and well equipped..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Yoonjeong C
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South Korea
Top notch service in the best diving destination
The crew members and dive masters were super friendly and professional. All dive masters try to show the best of Raja Ampat to divers all the time (e.g. pigmy seahorse). The food and dessert was delicious and abundant as well. Very nice air conditioned cabins and salon.
- Recommended for
- Professional dive masters, diverse marine life, best diving sites
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Heiko M
- Germany
Great trip & big biodiversity
Great healthy reefs, wonderful nightdives, Dragons, Mantas, Sharks, Whalesharks & lots of smaller interesting creatures alongside a big variety of underwater sceneries.
- Recommended for
- Diving, Food, Crew
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- 9.2 Superb
- JUN Z
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China
It was an unforgettable experience for both diving and landing on several islands.
Landing several beautiful islands
- Recommended for
- 1. Komodo Dragon 2. Identifying underwater creatures from DM 3. Landing beautiful islands
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- 10 Exceptional
- JONATHAN C
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Dove R
- United States
A delightful trip of a life time.
The Mermaid 2 and her crew were an absolute delight. From delicious and plentiful food to comfortable cabins to an amazing massage, I felt well taken care of and pampered the whole time. The dive sites were great - from giant whale sharks and dancing mantas to adorable cuddle fish, bobtail squid, and baby octopus, we were treated to some seriously epic diving. The staff was warm and funny and made the trip very enjoyable. Our guide Bram was amazing, finding and pointing out a ton of cool tiny things. Luca kept us laughing (and guessing, his joking sarcasm rivals my own) and well informed. Desi may be the star though; incredibly sweet, attentive, warm, and she gives really amazing massages. No trip is perfect and there were a few hiccups, mostly of my own making (I leaned an important lesson about slowing down and double checking gear after flooding my camera), but this trip was pretty close. Not only that but all the other passengers were delightful! Swiss, German, English, American, Canadian, Belgian...a nice international mix of really great humans. Be careful playing Monopoly with Bob though, he looks innocent but he's really a shark!
- Recommended for
- The big stuff - whale sharks, mantas, and komodo dragons!. The small stuff - tiny octopus, bobtail squid, and nudis. The staff - friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and highly amusing.
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