Mermaid II
Liveaboard · Komodo, Indonesia
Tailor-made diving mastery paired with expert-grade apparatus and full-service equipment hire on Mermaid II.
About This Vessel
Mermaid II is a liveaboard cruising the Komodo, Indonesia region. It hosts up to 18 divers on board.
The Komodo archipelago, an ecological crossroads, presents a dynamic underwater environment of strong currents and diverse marine life. In few regions is the distinction between the terrestrial and the aquatic as pronounced as in the Komodo archipelago. Dry, sun-scorched islands rise from the sea, their rugged, savanna-like terrain offering little hint of the riot of life just below the waterline…
Upcoming Departures
Upcoming Departures…
Onboard Amenities
Dining & Beverages
Dining is served as a buffet. The menu offers a fusion of international Western dishes and local Asian recipes. Guests can choose between an indoor restaurant or an open-air seating area.
Dive Equipment & Setup
Dive Area & Sites
Alor, located in the Lesser Sunda Islands of eastern Indonesia, is one of the country's best-kept diving secrets, offering uncrowded reefs and a fascinating mix of big and small marine life. The volcanic underwater landscape features dramatic walls, steep slopes, and black sand muck diving sites teeming with rare critters like flamboyant cuttlefish and rhinopias. To maintain safety standards, each diver is obligated to operate their own dive computer. We ask that passengers provide their equipment dimensions and specific hardware requests ahead of time to confirm stock and ensure the pristine reef systems are explored with proper preparation.
Important Information
What's Included
Evening Hot Chocolate · Soft Beverages
Not Included & Local Fees
Compulsory fees for National Park entry are priced between 225 and 275 EUR per guest, depending on the trip. · Nitrox Refills
Airport Transfers
Free shuttle services are available for guests arriving from hotels or the airport.
Insurance Recommendation
We strongly recommend all guests to purchase comprehensive dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance before departure. Dive accident insurance covers medical treatment, hyperbaric chamber costs, and emergency evacuation in the event of a diving incident. Trip cancellation insurance protects your financial investment — not only if you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to personal illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, but also if the trip is postponed or cancelled by the operator due to severe weather, technical issues, or other operational reasons. In the unlikely event of operator insolvency, cancellation insurance can also help recover your payments. Please ensure your policies are valid for the entire duration of your trip and cover the planned activities.
Rental Gear
Full Equipment Bundle: €30 per day · Regulator Assembly (including Gauges & Octopus): €10 per day
Accommodation
Budget Cabin
Bunk • Lower Deck
Discover the Budget cabins, situated on the vessel's lower deck. Each cabin is appointed with comfortable twin bunk beds and includes a convenient vanity sink. Guests will enjoy personalized comfort thanks to individually controlled air conditioning. These accommodations feature a shared bathroom facility, accessible through adjoining doors with one other cabin. Rest assured of a superb night's sleep on a premium bed, complete with luxurious linens boasting a minimum 300-thread count. Please note: requests for same-gender cabin sharing are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Deluxe Cabins
Double or Twin (convertible) • Main Deck
Discover the Deluxe Cabins, all situated on the main deck, offering expansive panoramic sea views through their large windows. Each cabin provides flexible sleeping arrangements, featuring either a comfortable double bed or two twin beds. Guests will enjoy the convenience of individually controlled air-conditioning and a private en-suite bathroom. Rest assured of a superb night's sleep on a high-quality bed, adorned with luxurious linens boasting a minimum 300 thread count. Please note that same-gender cabin sharing is available upon request but cannot be guaranteed.
Booking & Travel FAQ
How does the booking process work?
Select a cabin and departure on Mermaid II, and we send a real-time inquiry to the operator. After availability is confirmed, you receive a booking confirmation by email and secure your spot with a deposit.
When do I need to pay?
A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.
What documents will I receive?
After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.
How do I get to the boat?
Most liveaboards depart from a designated marina. Many operators offer airport pickup and transfers — details are in your voucher. We recommend arriving one day before departure.
What certifications do I need?
A valid dive certification (e.g. PADI Open Water), dive insurance, and a valid passport. Some destinations require additional permits or visas — we inform you during booking.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Cancellation terms vary by operator and are in your confirmation. Generally, the earlier you cancel the higher the refund. Changes depend on availability — contact us as soon as possible.
Vessel Technical Overview
Vessel Specifications
Navigation & Safety Systems
What guests say online
How is this overall rating calculated?
The headline score is the simple average of the category scores shown below (Boat, Crew, Value, Diving, Dive sites, etc.), each weighted equally. The review count reflects how many source reviews back the underlying analysis. When no category breakdown is available for a vessel, the headline falls back to the guest-weighted average across source platforms.
Mermaid II is highly regarded for offering a comfortable and stylish liveaboard experience, often described as affordable luxury with excellent service. Guests consistently praise the beautiful diving, attentive crew, and outstanding food.
- +Beautiful diving and great crew
- +Attentive to every detail
- +Outstanding food
- +Stylish and comfortable facilities
Based on approximately 86 reviews. Aggregated rating based on reviews from multiple independent dive travel and operator platforms as well as on ratings from our customers. Public statements from diving forums and community platforms may also be incorporated as text into the highlighted praises and critiques. Ratings are independently calculated and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the source platforms.
All routes of this liveaboard
- Best of Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo) · 7 nights
- Komodo - Bali (Bali - Bali) · 7 nights
- Bali - Komodo - Bali + Whale Sharks of Saleh Bay · 7 nights
- Bali - Komodo - Maumere – with Whale Sharks of Saleh Bay · 9 nights
- Biodiversity Special - Ring of Fire: Maumere - Alor - Banda Sea - Ambon · 11 nights
- Biodiversity Special - Ring of Fire: Ambon - Banda Sea - Alor - Maumere (Ambon - Maumere) · 11 nights
- Maumere - Komodo - Bali with Whale Sharks of Saleh Bay · 9 nights
- Bali - Komodo - Bali – with Whale Sharks of Saleh Bay · 9 nights
- Biodiversity Super Special: Maumere - Alor - Banda Sea - Raja Ampat (Maumere - Sorong) · 15 nights
- Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong) · 8 nights
- Raja Ampat - Halmahera - Lembeh (Sorong - Manado) · 11 nights
- Lembeh - Togian - Lembeh (Bitung - Bitung) · 11 nights
- Lembeh - Halmahera - Raja Ampat (Manado - Sorong) · 11 nights
- Biodiversity Super Special: Raja Ampat - Banda Sea - Alor - Maumere (Sorong - Maumere) · 15 nights
- Bali - Komodo - Maumere – with Whale Sharks of Saleh Bay · 7 nights
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