Welcome to Mermaid Liveaboards

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

Mermaid Liveaboards has been exploring the spectacular waters of Indonesia since 2000. It is no secret that Indonesia is home to some of the best diving in the world. Our Award-winning liveaboards operate in Komodo, Raja Ampat, Alor, Ambon, Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands, Halmahera, Lembeh and Togean Islands.

We have two vessels for you to choose from: Mermaid I and Mermaid II. Both liveaboards explore Komodo, Raja Ampat, and far-flung remote areas with outstanding standards and knowledge of all the destinations in Indonesia. We dive  some of the worlds best diving. Our itineraries aim to provide the best of the best while respecting the environment and adhering to conservation efforts as they are introduced in the many diving regions that Indonesia is famous for.

Our professional crew, trained to the highest international standards of service and safety, has contributed to our numerous accolades. With a high level of maintenance from an experienced management team, Mermaid I and Mermaid II have consistently been voted at the top of  the World’s Top Ten Best Scuba Diving Liveaboards, year after year. We excel in the areas of Quality of Staff, Level of Safety , Quality of Food and Best Overall Liveaboard in the Pacific region.

We offer exceptional value in terms of price and comfort compared to other boats operating in the region. In return, we have accomplished our greatest achievement: a very high level of repeat customers who entrust us with their diving and snorkelling trips every time they visit Indonesia.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or questions about planning your diving holiday in Indonesia. Whichever trip you choose, be prepared to have the best diving experience and the trip of a lifetime in Indonesia.

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Maumere to Ambon 800 Nautical Miles of Navigation, Endless Possibilities

https://youtu.be/LjAlq8iRjzoThis week, the Mermaid II welcomed a group of familiar faces comi...
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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

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

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Komodo

Award-winning Mermaid Liveaboards I & II start & finish Komodo cruise from/in Bali.  Make your dreams comes true by embarking on a diving and snorkelling live...

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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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Maumere

Dive Maumere with Mermaid Liveaboards as part of an extended cruise to other diving destinations.

Maumere, a charming coastal town on the island of Flores, Indo...

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Halmahera Diving

Mermaid I and II offer exciting liveaboard diving to Halmahera which also known as Jailolo. It is the biggest island of Indonesia’s North Maluku (Mollucas) provi...

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Banda Sea – Ring of Fire Diving Cruise

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 Sea, t...

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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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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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Alor Archipel

Tauchen Sie auf Alor mit Mermaid Liveaboards, dem ultimativen Tauchsafari-Abenteuer. Alor ist die größte Insel eines Archipels von über 90 Inseln im Südosten von I...

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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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Plongée à Halmahera

Plongée à Halmahera

Mermaid I propose des plongées passionnantes à Halmahera, également connue sous le nom de Jailolo. C’est la plus grande île de l...

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Croisière plongée à Alor

Plongez à Alor avec Mermaid Liveaboards, l’aventure ultime en bateau de croisière. Alor est la plus grande île d’un archipel de plus de 90 îles au sud-...

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Plongée en mer Liveaboards à Banda

La croisière en mer de Banda

Le voyage en croisière sur la mer de Banda avec Mermaid I ou II est l’aventure de plongée sous-marine ultime. Appelé « Rin...

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Croisières de plongée à Raja Ampat

Rejoignez Mermaid Liveaboards, opérateur 5 étoiles, pour des voyages plongée et snorkeling de luxe, mais abordables, à Raja Ampat. Le parc marin des Raja Ampat cou...

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Komodo en Liveaboard

Komodo

Réalisez vos rêves en embarquant sur une croisière plongée et snorkeling dans le parc national de Komodo.
Komodo a tout pour plaire ! Ses eaux...

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Raja Ampat Tauchsafari

Join Mermaid Liveaboards 5 Sterne Betreiber, Luxus, noch erschwinglich Tauchen & Schnorcheln Ausflüge in Raja Ampat. Der Raja Ampat Marine Park umfasst ein große...

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Komodo Tauchsafaris

Erfüllen Sie sich Ihren Traum und gehen Sie auf eine Tauch- und Schnorcheltour im Komodo-Nationalpark.
Komodo hat alles zu bieten! Seine reichhaltigen Gewässer...

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Vida A Bordo en Banda del Mar

El viaje en barco por el Anillo de Fuego y el Mar de Banda con Mermaid I o II es la aventura de submarinismo definitiva. El Anillo de Fuego es un remoto arco de islas...

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Vida A Bordo en Raja Ampat

Únete a Mermaid Liveaboards, un operador de buceo y snorkel 5 estrellas, de lujo pero asequible en Raja Ampat. El Parque Marino de Raja Ampat abarca una extensa zona...

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Vida A Bordo en Komodo

Haga realidad su sueño embarcándose en un crucero de buceo y snorkel en el Parque Nacional de Komodo.

¡Komodo lo tiene todo! Su riqueza submarina encantará...

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Banda Sea – Ring of Fire Tauchkreuzfahrt

Der Ring of Fire – Banda Sea Liveaboard Trip mit Mermaid I oder II ist das ultimative Tauchabenteuer. Der Ring of Fire ist eine abgelegene Inselgruppe in der Ban...

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Banda Sea – Ring of Fire Tauchkreuzfahrt

Der Ring of Fire – Banda Sea Liveaboard Trip mit Mermaid I oder II ist das ultimative Tauchabenteuer. Der Ring of Fire ist eine abgelegene Inselgruppe in der Ban...

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Maumere to Ambon 800 Nautical Miles of Navigation, Endless Possibilities

This week, the Mermaid II welcomed a group of familiar faces coming all the way from Poland and set sail for an epic crossing from Maumere to Alor through the vast Banda Sea before concluding in Ambon. 12 days of incredible biodiversity through Indonesia’s most remote areas, characterized by a series of volcanic sceneries, dramatic […]

Award-Winning Liveaboard Diving in Indonesia

Mermaid Liveaboards Honoured in the PADI Readers’ Choice Awards Choosing a liveaboard is a big decision, especially if it’s your first dive trip to Indonesia. That’s why we’re proud that our guests keep recognizing Mermaid Liveaboards in the Readers’ Choice Awards. The votes come from real experiences on board. Once again, we are proud to […]

Komodo: One Big Highlight

 Where to even begin when the whole trip is just one big highlight? Pleasant weather conditions, marine life overload and surprising encounters. Strong currents in the right places and no currents where there shouldn’t be any. Saleh Bay welcomed us with a long interaction with 3 whale sharks feeding underneath a bagan – traditional […]

Lembeh – Togian Islands Special Offer

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE – LATEST DEALS ! Mermaid I – 10% off : Feb 4-15 2027 – Lembeh-Togian Islands-Lembeh + Whale Sharks Check out Mermaid I schedule here.
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Recent Reviews

Daniel Lessem

Australian
25 Jul 2026

Really enjoyed the experience. Will recomend Mermaid, Komodo trip to my friend !

Daniel Leech

Swedish
25 Jul 2026

i have absolutely loved my stay. The crew are fantastically organized !

Kim So Hee

Korean
25 Jul 2026

Best liveaboard so far !

Claudine Baudino

United Kingdom
25 Jul 2026

Excellent experience ! The crew and the staff are professional !

Angela Ferrante

American
25 Jul 2026

Thank you for an amazing week !

Yong Leng Ng

Malaysia
22 Aug 2026

Thank you very much for being a part of our unforgettable memories by helping immensely with the proposal. I had a great experience and highly recommend this liveaboards!

Yew Jin Choy

Singapore
22 Aug 2026

Fantastic experience and very well organized from the start till the end! Friendly and lovely crew members!

Douglas Fordham

United Kingdom
22 Aug 2026

Great trip. Thank you all !

Mamoru Muramatsu

American
15 Aug 2026

Great team with warm hospitality. I want to come back. Please keep doing the same way. Thank you so much!

Nadine Hentges

Luxembourgish
15 Aug 2026

Such a lovely crew. Everyone was always helping and had a smile on their face. Make me come back again and again.

Line Eriksen

Danish
05 Sep 2026

Everything was perfect !

Aimee Kitto

American
05 Sep 2026

Exceeded our expectations! Was a trip of a lifetime and so special. All crew went above and beyond. Thank you for making a dream come true!

New Zealand
05 Sep 2026

Great boat, great crew and great trip !

Kyra Rodi

American
05 Sep 2026

Great diving, friendly staff and dive master !

Nadine Baumgartl

German
12 Sep 2026

Everything was wonderful. Thanks a lot to everyone !

Naoko Yamada

This is my best dive ever !

Karol Awtuch

polish
22 Sep 2026

The crew is doing a great job. See you again !!

Kari Shaleen

American
11 Aug 2026

This was our first trip to Indonesia and it for exceeded our expectations. Thanks for making my 50th birthday! The best one yet.

Martin Mueller

Swiss
11 Aug 2026

Many thank to all of you ! Great trip !

Petra Hodson

Czech
11 Aug 2026

Thank you to everyone for making this week unforgettable and making fantastic memories.

Nigel Pierce

United Kingdom
11 Aug 2026

The entire crew were amazing. The food was incredible. This has been a fantastic trip.

Robert Maccinis

Australian
29 Aug 2026

Excellent trip ! Happy to do it again.

David Deacon

German
29 Aug 2026

Great experience made possible by a great team and crew. It’s all worth it, like a fine orchestra!

Charllote Vandam

American
29 Aug 2026

The service was excellent, and the crew really spoiled us!

Julianne Schwettling

German
29 Aug 2026

Everyone did a great job. Thank you !

Karl Balitaan

American
24 Aug 2026

I had a fun time diving with Mermaid crew. Everyone always had a smile and was willing to help. I would love to dive again with Mermaid in the future.

Cem Akoymak

Turkish
01 Aug 2026

Brilliant crew and divemaster!

Nikol Chmelarova

Czech
08 Aug 2026

Everything was perfect !

Lisa Cromer

American
08 Aug 2026

This is my 1st liveaboard, and I will be back. Everyone on the boat was great!

Lukas Chmelar

Czech
08 Aug 2026

It was a great experience on this liveaboard !

Robert Lightfoot

United Kingdom
16 Oct 2026

A lovely boat with well-designed cabins, saloon, and eating area. All the crew have been friendly, attentive, and good company!

Sara Frost

United Kingdom
16 Oct 2026

My 8th Mermaid trip, and the boats and crew are always fantastic. Very attentive, shade at the front is really essential for these trips

Greg Hardy

Australian
20 Sep 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip. Fish and coral amazing. Diversity fantastic. The crew and other guests were wonderful to be around.

Laura Marty

french
10 Sep 2026

MERCI for this incredible trip!

Connie Zastrow

American
10 Sep 2026

Truly we felt this trip was exceptional. The staff were all so genuinely warm and welcoming, the boat is lovely, the diving was excellent.

Michael Guyatt

Australian
02 Oct 2026

Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, all the crew work together as well.

Scott Quinn

American
02 Oct 2026

Always love diving with you guys !

Nyrelle Guyatt

Australian
02 Oct 2026

A fantastic liveaboard experience! The entire crew worked tirelessly and went above and beyond to support us and assist us at all times.

Grant Iddon

Australian
04 Oct 2026

Another wonderful trip. Onboard culture absolutely to Mermaid Standard – Excellent !

Jochen Bazlen

German
04 Oct 2026

Very nice trip, Thank you all !

Karin Bazlen

German
04 Oct 2026

It was a fantastic trip with you all ! Every minute was enjoyable !

Asaf Ben Amran

14 Oct 2026

Thank you to the whole crew for making it a perfect vacation!

Noel Kimberly

13 Jun 2026

Well organized and well run, really appreciate the crew, was so helpful.

Cara Wadsworth

06 Jun 2026

The crew works amazing together, the team made everything so perfect.

Cheng Lee

06 Jun 2026

The food & cleanliness are excellent. All the staff are friendly and helpful; the hospitality is outstanding and the divemaster is great and knowledgable

Michael Eckert

20 May 2026

The cruise was outstanding. Just fantastic for a memorable trip !

Tim Sell

25 Apr 2026

Thank you for a wonderful experience ! everyone was super profesional. You are all great

Elizabeth Cates

10 May 2026

Completely enjoy the trip. Crew and staff were Great !

Ruth Passolt

10 May 2026

Thank you for a Joyful experience and the opportunity to meet a new friend

Kattherin Hossli

American
19 May 2026

LOVE everybody , everything about this  crew and the boat