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Mermaid I

Mermaid I

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Built: 1999
Construction: Steel hull motor yacht
Length: 28 meters / 94 feet
Beam: 7 meters / 21 feet
Draft: 2.5 meters / 8 feet
Cruise: 9 knots
Divers: 15
Fuel Capacity: 23,000 liters
Fresh Water: 30,000 liters
Engine: Twin 450 HP
Electricity: 220V and 110V – 24 hours per day
Nitrox $
WIFI Available

Schedules & Availability


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18 DEC2024
9 nights
Raja Ampat
2 available spaces
EUR 5000.-
EUR 4000.-
Special -20%
2 available spaces

Departure/Arrival

embark:
18 Dec 2024
07:00
Sorong
disembark:
27 Dec 2024
08:00
Sorong
Take 20% Off !
All Mermaid I and Mermaid II availabilities Dec 2024 and Jan 2024 - until full or stop sale advised !

Prices & Availability

Master
Main Deck
EUR 5500.-
EUR 4400.-
fully booked
Single
Main Deck
EUR 6000.-
EUR 4800.-
fully booked
Deluxe
Main Deck
EUR 5000.-
EUR 4000.-
2 spaces
Lower Deck cabin
Lower Deck
EUR 4600.-
EUR 3680.-
fully booked

Surcharges payable with booking

Fuel surcharge
EUR
200.-

Surcharges payable at location

Park & Port Fees
EUR
225.-
 Booking Request
28 DEC2024
9 nights
Raja Ampat
3 available spaces
from
EUR 4600.-
from
EUR 3680.-
Special -20%
3 available spaces

Departure/Arrival

embark:
28 Dec 2024
07:00
Sorong
disembark:
06 Jan 2025
08:00
Sorong
Take 20% Off !
All Mermaid I and Mermaid II availabilities Dec 2024 and Jan 2024 - until full or stop sale advised !

Prices & Availability

Master
Main Deck
EUR 5500.-
EUR 4400.-
fully booked
Single
Main Deck
EUR 6000.-
EUR 4800.-
fully booked
Deluxe
Main Deck
EUR 5000.-
EUR 4000.-
1 space
Lower Deck cabin
Lower Deck
EUR 4600.-
EUR 3680.-
2 spaces

Surcharges payable with booking

Fuel surcharge
EUR
200.-

Surcharges payable at location

Park & Port Fees
EUR
225.-
 Booking Request
07 JAN2025
9 nights
Raja Ampat
4 available spaces
from
EUR 4600.-
from
EUR 3680.-
Special -20%
4 available spaces

Departure/Arrival

embark:
07 Jan 2025
07:00
Sorong
disembark:
16 Jan 2025
08:00
Sorong
Take 20% Off !
All Mermaid I and Mermaid II availabilities Dec 2024 and Jan 2024 - until full or stop sale advised !

Prices & Availability

Master
Main Deck
EUR 5500.-
EUR 4400.-
fully booked
Single
Main Deck
EUR 6000.-
EUR 4800.-
fully booked
Deluxe
Main Deck
EUR 5000.-
EUR 4000.-
2 spaces
Lower Deck cabin
Lower Deck
EUR 4600.-
EUR 3680.-
2 spaces

Surcharges payable at location

Park and Port Fees
EUR
275.-
 Booking Request
17 JAN2025
9 nights
Raja Ampat
3 available spaces
from
EUR 4600.-
from
EUR 3680.-
Special -20%
3 available spaces

Departure/Arrival

embark:
17 Jan 2025
07:00
Sorong
disembark:
26 Jan 2025
08:00
Sorong
Take 20% Off !
All Mermaid I and Mermaid II availabilities Dec 2024 and Jan 2024 - until full or stop sale advised !

Prices & Availability

Master
Main Deck
EUR 5500.-
EUR 4400.-
fully booked
Single
Main Deck
EUR 6000.-
EUR 4800.-
fully booked
Deluxe
Main Deck
EUR 5000.-
EUR 4000.-
2 spaces
Lower Deck cabin
Lower Deck
EUR 4600.-
EUR 3680.-
1 space

Surcharges payable at location

Park and Port Fees
EUR
275.-
 Booking Request
08 FEB2025
11 nights
Lembeh-Togian-Lembeh
1 available space
EUR 5000.-
1 available space

Departure/Arrival

embark:
08 Feb 2025
10:00
Lembeh
disembark:
19 Feb 2025
08:00
Lembeh

Prices & Availability

Master
Main Deck
EUR 6200.-
fully booked
Single
Main Deck
EUR 6700.-
fully booked
Deluxe
Main Deck
EUR 5700.-
fully booked
Lower Deck cabin
Lower Deck
EUR 5000.-
1 space

Surcharges payable at location

Park and Port Fees
EUR
275.-
 Booking Request
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Construction began on the Mermaid I in 1999 in Bangkok, where she was built by an experienced and highly professional team and completed after two years. The luxurious ship features all amenities you can dream of. All 8 cabins are fully air-conditioned and equipped with TV & DVD player, single, twin or double bed, a large wardrobe, plenty of storage room and an ensuite bath room with hot water shower, toilet and sink. Also provided ae fresh bath towels daily, beach towels, bathrobes, hair-dryers, towels, soap and shampoo for your comfort.
The ship accommodates 15 guests in 1 Master State Room (king size bed), 1 Single and 4 Deluxe Cabins (double or twin beds) and 2 Budget Cabins (double/twin beds) below deck. The master, single and deluxe cabins have ensuite bathrooms, refrigerator and panoramic sea view windows. The budget cabins are below decks with ensuite bathroom and refrigerator. All cabins are air conditioned, have flat screen TV and DVD players, bathrobes and toiletries and loads of fluffy towels. The huge purpose-built dive deck and wide stern dive platform with two exit ladders and fresh water showers are a diver’s dream. Six camera rinse tanks are available specifically for valuable camera equipment.
The ship offers nitrox but technical diving and rebreathers are not supported.
Text and photos courtesy of the Mermaid I



Dive Conditions

Conditions can make or break your trip. Temperature, visibility and the current vary greatly across this expansive country. Be sure to check the conditions of each destination you’re planning to dive before you leave. Diving is excellent year-round, but the best time is from May to September. Monsoon season is from December to June. Visibility may not be as good during the monsoon, however, certain locations like the Komodo Islands are a diver’s dream during this time due to an influx of mantas.
Most of Indonesia can be dived year-round with March to October being the most popular time of year to dive. This period of time marks the dry season in most parts of the country, with the exception of some dive areas like Ambon and southern Raja Ampat where most rainfall occurs in May/June to October/September due to the southern monsoon. It's best to visit these areas in the months of November to April for optimal dive conditions.
Generally speaking, Indonesia's climate is almost entirely tropical, with May to September as the dry season, and October to April the rainy season, and with heavier rainfall from December through February. However, the opposite might be true for certain dive areas in Indonesia like Raja Ampat and Ambon, and the best time of year to visit Indonesia really depends on where you intend to stay in the country.
The water temperatures remain quite consistent through the country, hovering at 26°-29°C (82°- 85°F) year-round. Typically, you won't need anything more than a 3-5mm wetsuit, or even a skinsuit. However, the diving conditions and difficulty in Indonesia hugely vary, depending on where and when you dive in the country.
Ambon Bay, Maluku – world class muck diving. Critters that can be seen here include rhinopias, frogfish, ghost pipefish, lots of juvenile fish, stonefish, mandarin fish, nudibranchs, harlequin and coleman shrimps, wonderpus, mimic and flamboyant cuttlefish, and even the much-sought-after psychedelic frogfish.
Alor, East Nusa Tenggara – the hidden gem. This off-the-beaten-path dive destination offers a mix of both world-class wide-angle and macro sites. Pristine coral reefs, steep walls, sloping muck sites--the diving in Alor is really diverse and would please the most discerning diver and underwater photographer.
Banda Sea, Maluku – sea snakes and hammerheads. Most of the diving around the Banda Sea involves excellent wall dives, and great macro sites, but the biggest draw is probably the resident sea snakes at Manuk and Gunung Api islands.
Bali – wrecks and mola molas. Unique critters, fascinating wrecks, beautiful walls, colorful corals, excellent muck dives, huge schools of fish, pelagics--Bali has it all. Technical diving and freediving are also possible in Bali with a good number of reputable dive operations.
Derawan Islands, Borneo – manta rays and whalesharks. Derawan is a remote group of islands in East Kalimantan (East Borneo), and is home to one of the three jellyfish lakes known to men, with the other two located in Palau and Misool Island in Raja Ampat.
Komodo, East Nusa Tenggara – drift dives and world class reefs. Komodo National Park is a group of volcanic islands with over 5,700 giant lizards known as Komodo dragons. This UNESCO World Heritage Site also hosts a world-class scuba diving scene. Imagine drift dives with colorful corals in various formations teeming with marine life, big and small. Divers can see big schools of fish pretty much year-round, as well as eagle and manta rays.
Lembeh, North Sulawesi – muck diving capital. Known as the world's capital for muck diving, Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi offers second-to-none macro biodiversity. The number species that you can cross off your list within a week of diving Lembeh is staggering.
Manado and Bunaken, North Sulawesi – wall dives and reefs. Manado Bay offers a mix of great muck and reef sites, treating divers to unique critters like mimic octopus and flamboyant cuttlefish, as well as various seahorses, squid, nudibranchs, and frogfish.
Raja Ampat, West Papua – the holy grail of Indonesia. Alongside Kaimana Regency and Triton Bay in the south, and Cenderawasih Bay in the east, Raja Ampat archipelago makes up a massive area, collectively known as the Bird’s Head Seascape. Divers can visit the Raja Ampat area many times in their lifes and discover something new each time.
Wakatobi, South East Sulawesi – beautiful coral reefs. Wakatobi's reefs are extremely healthy and offer unique large coral formations, various sea fans, and sponges which are overflowing with marine life. The underwater topography is no less unique, featuring various walls, ridges, and overhangs. While it's not the place for large pelagics, eagle rays and reef sharks can typically be seen.