Welcome to Mermaid Liveaboards

Asia's Premier Liveaboard Fleet for Raja Ampat & Komodo Scuba Diving

Mermaid Liveaboards has been operating in and exploring Indonesia since 2000. Our Awards winner liveaboards operate in Komodo, Raja Ampat, Alor, Ambon, Banda Sea, Halmahera and Lembeh.

It is no secret that Indonesia has some of the best diving in the world. Our professional international and local crew has been trained to the highest standards of service and safety to ensure you a trip of a lifetime.

You are more than welcome to contact us if you have any inquiries or questions about planning your diving holiday in Indonesia. Whatever trip you choose, be prepared to get the best diving experience in Indonesia.

We have two vessels for you to choose from Mermaid I and Mermaid II, both liveaboards explore Komodo, Raja Ampat and other remote areas with amazing standards and knowledge in all the destinations of Indonesia.

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Amazing Raja Ampat

https://youtu.be/kXMsTC38UT4 MV Mermaid II Sorong-Raja Ampat-Sorong February 16-24, 2023 ...
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Raja Ampat

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Komodo Dragon

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Banda Islands

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Alor Tribe

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Komodo National Park

Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It is the world’s largest island country. At almost two million square kilometres and with more than seventeen thousand islands, it is no wonder that Indonesia is the world’s best scuba diving destination!

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Mermaid I

Our luxurious liveaboard Mermaid I is a 28 meter, twin engine steel motor yacht , built with your diving comfort in mind. Our professionalism, reliability, awesome cre...

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Mermaid II

Our MV Mermaid II is a 33 metre, twin engine, steel hull yacht liveaboard offering 8 deluxe cabins with the option to be double bed or twin beds. Each cabin features l...

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Mermaid Facilities

  • Satellite phone
  • Satellite Internet / WIFI
  • TV in cabins
  • En suite bathrooms
  • Toiletries and Hairdryer
  • Massages
  • Spacious Outdoor Areas
  • PADI Courses
  • Nitrox
  • 4 divers per guide
  • Rental equipment
  • Non-diver friendly
  • Camera station
  • Dive Platform Freshwater Shower
  • Crew first aid-trained
  • Extensive First Aid kit
  • Emergency Oxygen
  • AED
  • Fire Alarms
  • Radar
  • Life rafts

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Togian Islands

The Togian (or Togean) Islands are an archipelago of 56 islands and islets, in the Gulf of Tomini, off the coast of Central Sulawesi, in Indonesia. Some people claimed...

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Komodo

Make your dream comes true by embark on a diving and snorkeling liveaboard in Komodo National Park.
Komodo has it all! Its rich underwater will enchant diver and...

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Raja Ampat

Join Mermaid Liveaboards 5 Stars operator, luxury, yet affordable diving & snorkeling trips in Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat Marine Park covers a large area with more tha...

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Banda Sea – Ring of Fire

The Ring of Fire – Banda Sea Liveaboard trip with Mermaid I or II is the ultimate scuba diving adventure. Ring of Fire is a remote arc of islands in the Banda Se...

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Alor Archipelago

Dive Alor with Mermaid Liveaboards, the ultimate liveaboard adventure. Alor is the largest island of an archipelago of over 90 islands in the south east of Indonesia....

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Halmahera

Mermaid I offers exciting liveaboard diving to Halmahera which also known as Jailolo. It is the biggest island of Indonesia’s North Maluku (Mollucas) province. W...

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Ambon

Mermaid Liveaboards dive in Ambon during an extended cruise in & around the Maluku Archipelago. 12 days cruises through Ring of Fire & the Banda Sea during a c...

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Lembeh

Diving Lembeh with Mermaid Liveaboards offers you an endless adventure of looking for the most wonderful and weirdest critters in existence. Lembeh Strait is a world-c...

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Maumere

Dive Maumere with Mermaid Liveaboards as part of an extended cruise to other diving destinations. Maumere is on the island of Flores and is the gateway to Alor and bey...

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Togian Islands

The Togian (or Togean) Islands are an archipelago of 56 islands and islets, in the Gulf of Tomini, off the coast of Central Sulawesi, in Indonesia. Some people claimed...

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Schedules & Rates

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Komodo

Make your dream comes true by embark on a diving and snorkeling liveaboard in Komodo National Park.
Komodo has it all! Its rich underwater will enchant diver and...

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Raja Ampat

Join Mermaid Liveaboards 5 Stars operator, luxury, yet affordable diving & snorkeling trips in Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat Marine Park covers a large area with more tha...

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Banda Sea – Ring of Fire

The Ring of Fire – Banda Sea Liveaboard trip with Mermaid I or II is the ultimate scuba diving adventure. Ring of Fire is a remote arc of islands in the Banda Se...

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Alor Archipelago

Dive Alor with Mermaid Liveaboards, the ultimate liveaboard adventure. Alor is the largest island of an archipelago of over 90 islands in the south east of Indonesia....

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Halmahera

Mermaid I offers exciting liveaboard diving to Halmahera which also known as Jailolo. It is the biggest island of Indonesia’s North Maluku (Mollucas) province. W...

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Ambon

Mermaid Liveaboards dive in Ambon during an extended cruise in & around the Maluku Archipelago. 12 days cruises through Ring of Fire & the Banda Sea during a c...

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Lembeh

Diving Lembeh with Mermaid Liveaboards offers you an endless adventure of looking for the most wonderful and weirdest critters in existence. Lembeh Strait is a world-c...

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Maumere

Dive Maumere with Mermaid Liveaboards as part of an extended cruise to other diving destinations. Maumere is on the island of Flores and is the gateway to Alor and bey...

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News & Events

Amazing Raja Ampat

MV Mermaid II Sorong-Raja Ampat-Sorong February 16-24, 2023 Mermaid Liveaboards recently embarked on an 8-day adventure through the stunning Raja Ampat islands, and it was nothing short of incredible. From February 16th to February 24th, we explored the crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life that this Indonesian archipelago is known for. Our journey began in […]

Togeans

MV Mermaid I Lembeh – Gorontalo – Togeans – Lembeh February 17 – 28, 2023 Immerse yourself in the beauty of Sulawesi with our 12-day liveaboard trip aboard on Mermaid, featuring the picturesque Togean Islands, a serene jellyfish lake, unforgettable diving with whalesharks in Gorontalo, and a thrilling plane bomber wreck dive. You’ll have the […]

Raja Ampat Spectacular Biodiversity

Raja Ampat, located in the Coral Triangle of Indonesia, boasts one of the most biodiverse underwater ecosystems in the world, and is considered a global marine biodiversity hotspot. The region encompasses the Ceram sea and Halmahera sea, and is known for its unique and diverse marine life. With over 1,500 species of fish and 600 […]

Celebrating Christmas by diving with Manta Rays from Mermaid II

Diving with manta rays in Raja Ampat, Indonesia is an unforgettable experience. Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is home to a diverse array of marine life, including manta rays. These graceful creatures can grow up to 23 feet in width and are a sight to behold as they glide through […]
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Recent Reviews

Jean Dickinson

UK
02 Jul 2022

Best crew we have had. A very friendly atmosphere. Great reefs. Great diving

Matthew Hengst

USA
18 Jun 2022

Jen and I really loved our original trip with you back in 2019 and it was a dream come true to be able to come back again. The boat, the people, the dive sites, they were all just amazing.

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Ethan Harris

USA
18 Jun 2022

Happy Ending to Komodo trip!
Highly  recommend Mermaid Liveaboards. Top notch from beginning to end!
Terima kasih banyak.

Emile Poinsot

France
18 Jun 2022

Absolutely the best crew I knew, very nice and kind.
Thank you very much for this pleasant trip!

Tim Alce

United Kingdom
18 Jun 2022

The entire crew. Everyone was great, helpful, enthusiastic, keen. Diving was fantastic. Food unbelievably good – and so much. Pity 10 days has to end!! Glad I chose Mermaid for my first livea...

Miki Hegedus

Netherland
18 Jun 2022

Very professional organization. Friendly and professional staff, attention to details. Would highly recommend!!

Stephen Henderson

USA
18 Jun 2022

I truly enjoyed my trip. All of the staff was amazing. Thanks for such a memorable holiday.

Katrina

USA
18 Jun 2022

This is an excellent group of people to dive with. Name it, I will be thrill. Facilities are exceptional and service is unmatched.

Meryl Churchill

Australia
01 Jan 2020

Joss is outstanding, a nice mixture of serious diving business but with some joking + a great accent. Very approachable runs a happy ship + nice staff rapport. Wayan was a wonderful DM – rela...

Eric Black

USA
23 Dec 2019

The crew was excellent, courteous, helpful and top-notch!

Bert Schlicher

Netherlands
13 Feb 2020

More than Excellent!! I have the time of my life. An experience I never forget. Great dive: Melissa garden, I get really emotional.

J. Girard

France
05 Feb 2020

Thank you so much for everyone’s care and kindness. What a wonderful team. Made my trip so much fun, wonderful and safe!!!

Marc Girard

France
05 Feb 2020

Outstanding welcome! Special thanks to the cook for gluten-free/vegan food !!

Michelle Voo

Singapore
13 Feb 2020

Everyone! Really, the team spirit and sense of family + genuine love in what they do is infectious – I think

Chung Hyuk Chang

Corea
27 Jan 2020

Thank you for giving me a wonderful experience 🙂

Manuel Villani

Italy
27 Jan 2020

The best companies with who I dive. thanks so much to Yerai, excellent guide.

Purvi Dubal

USA
04 Feb 2020

The crew was excellent. Very attentive to all our needs. The best liveaboard i’ve been on!!

Heather Wilde

UK
27 Jan 2020

Can’t thank you enough for another fabulous trip. Felt so safe + well look after by you all. Our 2nd trip – it was like coming home!

Jenna Harvey

USA
14 Feb 2020

Great crew! Amazing time! Will definitely come back! thank you for the memories!

Brad Disworth

USA
25 Feb 2020

The staff were all excellent. It was nice to see the captain of the boat down helping on dive platform. Food was very good and love the desserts and fresh fruits. Our Divemaster was angela was exce...

Gilles Gaonach

France
09 Jan 2020

Great crew, nice boat, keep up the good work

Linda Hoover

USA
26 Jan 2020

We felt very cared for in all aspects. Appreciated the availability of the cruise directors to answer questions. The tank boys and other helpers on the dive deck were so helpful. Great stewards ...

Sam Kelley Skaggs

USA
26 Jan 2020

We were absolutely pampered! This was an amazing experience! Very special to keep so many of the staff for so long.

Benoy Carry

Belgium
19 Oct 2019

Never had such a service and joyful team ready for us!

Herman Coquel

Belgium
19 Sep 2019

I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys dicing!! Super healthy reefs + great variety of marine stock

Harsh Tilak

India
31 Aug 2019

I am not sure i will be able to be happy with any other operator after this trip. Excellent staff and great service. Thank you

Neeti Joshi

India
07 Sep 2019

One of the best operations ever seen, everything from start to end was the unforgettable. Wonerful staff and outstanding service!!

Jenny Warbis

UK
11 Sep 2019

A wonderful cruise on a special boat, amongst experts and other friendly people. Thank you so much! I have had fun!

Liz Scott

UK
02 Sep 2019

The whole trip was exceptional, thank you so much to everyone involved. It was brilliant from pick up at the hotel to the end.

Anita Verde and Peter Marshall

Australia
28 Sep 2019

This was our 1st liveaboard and it was fabulous! we can’t wait to do another one. We had a great time! All staff – guides + boat crew, kitchen etcwere so helful ant attentive and really...

Beth Watson

USA
21 Sep 2019

The staff was excellent and very attentive. The itinerary was well thought out and organized. It was a joy to be on board + dive with the mermaid! Thanskfor everything!

Mauricio and Patricia Martin

Brasil
28 Sep 2019

All services are the best in class, with all the crew very polite and always ready to help with anything. Divemasters are fantastic!

Olga & Alexander, Nikolay & Georgiy

Russia
17 Aug 2019

&Professional operations and warm attitude. Best snorkeling in my life, safe and conforable, efficient team.

Safe and confortablediving, excellent dive team, professional and friendly. S...

Manuel Cabanillas

Spain
10 Aug 2019

Amazing, thoughtful, funny, professional crew!

Congratulations and thank you!

James Telfer

UK
23 Jul 2019

Dive deck is best organized of any liveaboards i’ve been on. All the crew were outstanding.

A brilliant trip, we will be back!!!

Linda Kuhnz

USA
24 Jul 2019

Everyone so friendly + efficient. Crazy good service, excellent dealer and DM. We love you guys!! Thank you so much

Adam Ritchie

UK
27 Jul 2019

We had a superb trip. everything was so well organized, planned, prepared and the boat ran like clock work. We will be back!

Melody Childs

USA
27 Jul 2019

Everything that i put as excellent could has been ‘was beyond expectation!. Especially Cruise director + all the staff. Bigraisesfor them to keep them with you!

Lili Slepack & Aeyal Ginor

USA
27 Jul 2019

The cruise director and all the dive instructors outstanding! really every single staff member was oustanding!

Wonderful experience all around. Would love the opportunity to return!

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Rianne Van der Linden

Netherlands
03 Aug 2019

Thanks for the good care, great diving, fun athmosphere, good food and laughters. Good balance with visiting islands.

Robin Waxman

USA
06 Jul 2019

This is my 12th liveaboard and this crew, staff and leaders were the best i have ever encountered. Briefings were amazing – included area info, sites info and humour! Everyone was friendly an...

Amber Kirschbaum

USA
21 Jun 2019

I just truly want to thank you all for such an amazing trip. This has been my favorite dive trip to date! Everything was organized flawlessly. You were all wonderful to spend time with / dive  wit...

Danny Rappaport

Israel
29 Jun 2019

Chapeau! Great experience, zero complaints! Top team! top crew! top ship! top sites! Very impressive operation! your attention to all the details from the big to the smallest is well noted and appr...

Weiru

Singapore
29 Jun 2019

A big thanks to everyone on the boat for the excellent trip. Special thanks to the Divemasters for the professional guide and all the cool find under the ocean.

Sonja Hans

Australia

Everything was way above all expectations. The whole  trip gave a little/lot of everything. We will definetly recommend to our diving friends.

Nitrox certification was a bonus – Mick...

Stephen Wong & Takako Uno

Hong kong/Japan
11 Jun 2019

Thank you again for another great trip! Great crew and lovely food.

We look forward to be back with you again soon.

Emily de la Cruz

USA
03 Dec 2017

My 2nd time diving with Mermaid and was not disappointed to be repeated again. Thank you very much for accommodating us with own special needs and made our diving experiences with Mermaid a very me...

Jonathan Churchill

Australia
23 Dec 2017

The boat works very well and diving logistics are very good. The staff are without exception outstanding and  work really hard to deliver a fantastic experience. Are always cheerful and smiling in...

Lori Griswold

USA
07 May 2018

Can’t think of anything to improve. The entire staff was fantastic and made this trip very memorable. I will definitely travel with Mermaid again in the future 🙂 !

Entire deck crew...

Didier and Paul Bondet

France
09 Jun 2018

Very nice week on a wonderful boat with an outstanding crew. Dives were amazing as well as all the activities 🙂