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), National Park Fees (€200-295 / 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 8.9
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- 8.4 Very good
- JULIANE S
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Germany
An absolutely magical liveaboard trip
I enjoyed that trip a lot. I always felt safe - on board and underwater. The cruise director Elsa did an amazing job. Everything was super well organized. Seeing the whalsharks at Saleh Bay and visiting the dragons was my highlight.
- Recommended for
- Small dive groups. Superb divesites. Very professional crew, guides, cruise director.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Shi Y
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China
Amazing experience, highly recommend, will absolutely do it again with mermaid 2
Crews are very helpful and professional, diving procedures are very efficient and smooth. Our dive master Bob is awesome!
- Recommended for
- Crews are incredibly helpful and hardworking. Food is great. Diving experience is great.
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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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- 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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- 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
- Noel K
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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
- Gillian C
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United Kingdom
Fantastic Liveaboard
Our room was comfortable and adequate. Always warm towels to dry off after each dive. A cup of cocoa after each night dive. Endless fresh fruit available. We saw so many new sea creatures on this trip I was giddy with excitement. Various nudibranches and sea slugs, blue ringed octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, bobtail squid, manta rays, eagle ray, whale sharks, frogfish, pipefish, sea krate, moray eels etc etc
- Recommended for
- Comradery between the crew and guests. Variety of sea life. Whale Sharks.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- mary O
- United States
Underwater oddities
The variety and unusual marine life was wonderful to see and the warm water and superb diving conditions made the overall experience well worth the trip
- Recommended for
- Unusual marine life, super warm water, great photo opportunities
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- 9.2 Superb
- Robyn A
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South Africa
Amazing diving with extremely efficient and friendly service
Amazing experience. Great diving with huge variety of fish and Dive sites. Staff on the boat were super attentive and friendly and run everything very efficiently
- Recommended for
- Friendly / knowledgeable staff, boat in good condition, incredible location
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Megan G
- United States
Great trip!
It was amazing and a lot of fun. I loved the daily schedule and the dive sites. I caught up in a lot of sleep and did a lot if fun dives. So many animals to see!
- Recommended for
- The food. The staff/dive guidea. The other guests.
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