Mermaid I
Adventurous diving safaris onboard a spacious liveaboard with outstanding service and facilities
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Overview
- Incredible itineraries lasting up to two weeks at sea
- Fantastic facilities for divers, photographers, and their equipment
- Seamless service with a nearly 1:1 crew to guest ratio
- Spacious and modern cabins with options including a generous master suite and single occupancy room
Mermaid I is a luxurious and spacious modern motor yacht, custom-built for Indonesian liveaboard diving. This boat offers exciting and intimate voyages, catering to adventurous guests for up to two weeks at sea. Choose from a wide variety of exciting itineraries exploring Raja Ampat, Komodo and other stunning destinations, with highlights for every diver. Plus, award winning service, unique itineraries featuring stops in Halmahera and the Togian Islands, and onboard luxuries including chef-inspired meals and fine wines.
Upcoming trips
Cabins
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Amenities
Boat
Dive facilities
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Vessel
Vessel information
Mermaid I offers an incredible selection of Indonesian diving experiences, with sublime service and facilities for scuba divers. Kick-back and enjoy the luxurious setting, ideal for dedicated divers who enjoy a few creature comforts. This liveaboard's generous cabins and common areas offer plenty of room for rest and relaxation, even during longer expeditions. And, you're guaranteed to be perfectly looked after with a high crew to guest ratio, and a fun and enthusiastic customer service style. Whether you're new to liveaboard diving or a seasoned traveler, you're guaranteed to love this boat's modern facilities, devoted team, and exotic itineraries.
This modern motor yacht cruises Indonesia’s regions based on the season, with each trip focusing on a different diving area, and lasting between ten and twelve days. Special sixteen-day biodiversity expeditions are also offered twice a year. Some of these trips venture well off the beaten track to areas like Halmahera and the Togians, seldom seen by tourists, or focus on uncommon wildlife with muck diving. No matter which adventure suits you best, you'll have access to top-notch facilities for divers and underwater photographers, plus expert guiding and spotting to help you make the most of your time.
Onboard Mermaid I
Mermaid I offers a spacious and comfortable setting for up to 15 guests, in four standard cabins, below-deck rooms, one expansive master cabin, and one single cabin. Each room comes well-equipped, with ample storage for personal items, in-cabin charging for electronics, and plenty of space for lounging around. Above deck, you'll find a stylish salon and entertainment area, with cushioned seating, air-conditioning, and a full marine identification library. Outside, this boat offers plenty of room to relax in the sun or shade, with couches, loungers, and an outdoor dining area where three delicious chef-inspired meals are served each day.
Diving from Mermaid I
This vessel offers an incredible variety of adventurous itineraries throughout Indonesia, with trips focused on favourites like Raja Ampat, Komodo, and Lembeh, as well as far-flung spots including Halmahera, Togian Islands, Banda’s infamous ring of fire. You'll enjoy day after day of easy diving from a spacious shaded dive deck equipped with ladders and two custom tenders. And, you'll have access to organised personal equipment storage, a modern camera station, nitrox, separate rinse bins for electronics, and top-quality rental gear. Mermaid I also boasts an expert dive crew, with well-trained spotters and guides happy to help you track down the region's most incredible wildlife!
Top tips
- This is one of Indonesia's best liveaboard options for solo travellers with an exceptional single cabin.
- Check out this boat's biodiversity themed special itinerary lasting more than two weeks!
- Bring a bit of pocket cash for onboard extras like gear rental, nitrox, gratuities, and drinks from the bar.