Mermaid II Liveaboard is a 33 metre, double engine steel motor yacht. One of the most comfortable diver boats in Asia, she easily accommodates 18 guests in 8 deluxe cabins and 1 budget cabin. All deluxe cabins are on the main deck with large panoramic sea view windows. Each deluxe cabin has a double bed and single bunk, individually controlled air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms. The budget cabin is below deck with twin bunks, air conditioning and shared bathroom.
Mermaid II Liveaboard has a wide stern dive platform with two exit ladders and fresh water showers with warm water. The dive deck is huge with plenty of room to gear up, individual boxes for your dive gear, camera tables and lots of rinse tanks. The dining room is located on the main deck where delicious buffet style Thai, Indonesian and western meals are served. The salon is large and spacious with lounge suites and big windows, bar fridge, tea, fresh roast coffee, soft drinks and juices. There is also a flat screen TV, DVD, music centre, library and a full selection of marine life books. There are two outside decks – the shade covered party deck with its comfy cushioned lounge suite around nearly the whole deck and the sun platform in front of the wheel house that gives you the option to sunbathe. Nitrox is available on Mermaid II Liveaboard via their new rapid fill nitrox membrane system.
Mermaid II offers the following itineraries:
-Raja Ampat 8 night itinerary
-Komodo National Park 7 night itinerary
-Raja Ampat, Banda Sea and Ambon 11 night itinerary
-BioDiversity Special 15 night itinerary (Maumere-Alor-Banda Sea-Raja Ampat)
Prices include: Cabin accommodation on Mermaid II, up to 4 dives per day (inc night dive), tanks/weights/weight belts, all meals, snacks, soft drinks, drinking water, tea/coffee/hot chocolate and return transfers between local airport and the vessel.
Marine Park/Port fee: 200 EURO (Raja Ampat), 125 EURO (Komodo National Park) or 200 EURO (BioDiversity Special)
Nitrox: Price on request