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Mermaid I
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Mermaid I liveaboard, Indonesia

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Award-winning liveaboard in the Pacific region in 2024
Starlink internet access onboard
Spacious dive deck with ample storage and camera facilities

Winner of Best Overall Liveaboard in the Pacific region 2024, this vessel takes up to 15 guests in comfort and functionality to remember on a diving holiday around Indonesia. Four Deluxe cabins, one Single cabin, and the Master cabin boast panorama sea views, while two Lower Deck cabins are located below deck for budget-conscious accommodation. All cabins are air-conditioned and have an en-suite bathroom, a fridge, and TVs. Deluxe cabins provide king-size or twin-bed configurations, and Lower Deck cabins have a small double bed with an overhead bunk.

Social spaces on board are designed to let relaxation during intervals between dives be very agreeable. The air-conditioned saloon is a cozy retreat, while the large sundeck with lounge chairs invites one for this purpose to contemplate the open sea. Dining on board presents an enormous variety of Asian and European cuisine; diverse nutritional needs can be satisfied in such a way that each meal is a pleasure.

The dive deck is spacious, with a large stern platform and two exit ladders, lots of storage, and camera facilities specifically for underwater photography. Two accessible ladders on the RIBs make dive entry and exit easy for guest convenience and safety. Other very thoughtful touches include Starlink internet from onboard.

Mermaid I's itineraries cover Komodo and Raja Ampat, some of Indonesia's top diving destinations, well-known for their dynamic underwater landscape, rich coral reefs, and abundant marine life. These routes represent the cream of Indonesian diving-from encounters with manta rays and schooling fish to colorful coral gardens and interesting macro species

Cabins

Budget Cabin
Lower Deck

Budget Cabin

2 Guests
Deluxe Cabin
Main Deck

Deluxe Cabin

2 Guests
Master Cabin
Main Deck

Master Cabin

2 Guests
Single Cabin
Main Deck

Single Cabin

1 Guest
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2000 / 2017
Number of cabins
8
Dive guides to divers ratio
4 : 1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Surcharge
Nitrox
Surcharge
Fleet/Managing company
Mermaid Liveaboards
Length and width
28 m / 7 m
Capacity
15
Tenders
2 x 4.7 m RIBs with ladders and 40hp Yamaha engines
Material
Steel
Languages crew speak
English
Power plugs onboard
220 volts 110v adapters are available
Engines
Twin Hino engines 450 HP
Generator
Twin Hino 100 kw
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
3 Bauer 200 l/min

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Compressors
  • Rinse Hosts
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Dive Deck
  • DIN Adaptors

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Buffet Style
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
  • Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Loungers
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar
  • Child Friendly
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Land Excursions

Photographer Facilities

  • Camera & Photography Station
  • Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
  • Camera Table
  • Charging Stations

Mermaid I Reviews

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4.0
Nice liveaboard, but not excellent
The trip on Mermaid I was nice, but there were slight deficiencies all around: Cabins - a bit dated Service - a bit lacking attentiveness Guides - sometimes not able to read currents correctly Safety - annoying Nitrox policy where guests cannot analyze tanks on their own, and hence the majority of divers just trusted their guides to do that (which is a safety concern) Food - pretty boring with not enough emphasis on local (Indonesian) cuisine All of this would be totally OK on a cheap liveaboard, but since Mermaid I is supposed to be on a more luxurious side, it didn't quite meet my expectations.
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2025-04-29by B. Andrei

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