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).
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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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- 8.8 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
- 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
- DIDIER V
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France
To do again!
A wonderful diving cruise aboard the Memaid II.The dive sites are beautiful, everything is very well organized, and the crew is just amazing.A big thank you to the whole team for their professionalism and kindness.A big thank you in particular to Agus, our DM, who knew how to turn each dive into an extraordinary moment.
- Recommended for
- The dive sites, superb. the entire crew of the Mermaid II, adorable. The organization on board the ship was perfect.
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Guy P
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Australia
Outstanding diving paired with exceptional service and professionalism from Mermaid. Highly recommended!
I can't recommend Mermaid II highly enough. My wife and I enjoyed the seven- night cruise immensely. The stuff we're engaging, highly professional, and very the knowledgeable as each of the pre-dive briefings demonstrate. The diving is exceptional and the cruise itself is an incredibly well run operation. Many thanks to Luca, Anna, Desi, Ketut, Bram, Allo, Ilham, and the rest of the crew for giving us and unforgettable experience.
- Recommended for
- Dive masters, cruise director and staff. Selection of dive sites. Quality and professionalism of the tour. Outstanding..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Felicity B
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United Kingdom
Incredible experience
Highlights were visiting amazing dive sites and having a nice hot chocolate after a night dive! The crew made it super special and really did everything to make it a fantastic experience. Highly recommend and would definitely book with Mermaid again.
- Recommended for
- The crew, the diving & the food!
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kara P
- United States
Excellent trip, would repeat!
Had such a great time on this liveaboard. The entire crew provided amazing service, always going above and beyond to be helpful and courteous. On dives, the guides were reliable and fast in spotting tinny critters doing interesting things. The food was good with plenty of variety. Overall it was super fun, and I’d definitely do it again. 10/10 recommend.
- Recommended for
- Amazing crew. Super skilled, professional and knowledgeable about the marine life!. Really tasty food from the kitchen 😋. Expert navigation of dive sites.
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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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- 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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