Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, due to the regulations of Indonesia every diver must dive with a personal dive computer. If you do not own a dive computer you can rent one from us, click here to see our rental equipment prices.

Yes, both Mermaids have camera tables and areas specific for cameras only as well as camera rinse tanks.

The cabins can handle both the following plug types:

Our Indonesian chefs are excellent, preparing a variety of Indonesian, Western and Vegetarian dishes. Please advise any special meal requirements on the guest information form. Meals are buffet so there is always plenty of choice.

Yes, we have a selection of Australian and Chilean wines and local beer Bintang. Beer is EURO 3 per can and wine is EURO 30 per bottle.

Note we do not have liquor on board. If you prefer you can bring your own. Indonesia allows only 1 litre of alcohol per person to be brought into the country.

Marine park and port fees vary depending on the cruise itinerary. They are per person and payable on board only.

National Park and Port fees are subject to increase and/or amendment by government policy and are out of Mermaid Liveaboards’ control. For Raja Ampat cruises, if you show you have a valid Raja Ampat tag upon booking, we will apply a EUR 60 discount to your park/port fees.

For 2024:

• Mermaid I park/port fees for all cruises EUR 225
• Mermaid II
  Komodo 8 Days/ 7 Nights EUR 200; 10 Days/9 Nights EUR 225;
  All other destinations EUR 225

For 2025 onwards:

• Mermaid I
  Komodo 10 days/9 nights EUR 250.
  All other destination EUR 275
• Mermaid II
  Komodo 8 Days/7 Nights EUR 225  ; 10 Days/ 9 Nights EUR 250
  All other destination EUR 275

Mandatory fees are set by the government authorities and are subject to change.

Park fees and port fees, alcoholic drinks, massages, nitrox, and any extra purchases that are available at our onboard ship shop.

You can pay all onboard costs in € Euros, $ USD or Indonesian Rupiah. We also accept Credit card payments with Visa and Mastercard.

Note:
All payments for any/all on board fees and purchases are subject to 11% VAT

Inclusions: Transfers from/to airport at the free of charge points, all meals & snacks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks and drinking water, tanks, weights, weight belts and diving with experienced Dive masters/Instructors.

Exclusions: Transfers outside of the free of charge zones, National park/port fees. Fuel Surcharges if applicable. Nitrox fills, rental equipment, onboard courses, dive insurance (Mandatory), massages, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages.

Yes, on every trip that we offer there is an opportunity to visit a village, viewpoints or a beach. We recommend you to bring closed shoes to do viewpoints walks or villages visits.