Mermaid I Liveaboard for Raja Ampat Diving

Mermaid I is a 28-metre twin-engine steel motor yacht configured for serious Raja Ampat diving liveaboards. Classed as VIP, she accommodates 15 guests across 8 cabins and has built her reputation on professional crew, reliable dive operations, and consistent delivery across years of liveaboard work. Operated by Boat Komodo Trip from Sorong, Mermaid I is the kind of boat divers choose when Nitrox on every cruise, a purpose-built dive deck, and camera handling matter more than a full water-toy stack. The current 10D9N charter rate starts from USD 75,400.

Steel Hull Built for Diver Comfort

Mermaid I's 28-metre steel hull and twin-engine layout were designed around diver needs rather than general leisure charter. The boat has years of continuous operation in Indonesian waters and has earned its reputation as one of the top liveaboard boats by focusing on what divers actually notice: crew competence, dry camera handling, predictable meal timing, and a well-laid-out dive deck. She runs regular Raja Ampat itineraries and also crosses to other premier Indonesian dive destinations, which is the pattern you expect from a boat built around a professional dive programme rather than a single-park rotation.

Dive Deck on Mermaid I Cruise Voyage Phinisi | Raja Ampat | Boat Komodo Trip

Cabins, Guest Capacity, and Onboard Comfort

The interior hosts 15 guests across 8 cabins. The layout includes a Master State Room, a Single Cabin, Deluxe Cabins, and Lower Deck Cabins, all fitted with ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, iPads, and premium amenities. The public spaces are set up for dive-day pacing: a shaded lounge deck for briefings and downtime, a cushioned sundeck for surface intervals, and the Sawasdee Restaurant where meals move through Asian and Western plates across the day. A marine-life library sits onboard for guests who want to identify what they saw between dives.

Sun Deck on Mermaid I Cruise Voyage Phinisi | Raja Ampat | Boat Komodo Trip

Dive Deck and Diving Programme

The dive deck is the operational heart of the boat. It features a wide platform for fin-up and fin-down, freshwater showers for post-dive rinse, and 6 dedicated camera rinse tanks, which is how you know a boat is serious about underwater photographers. Nitrox is available on every cruise, so divers on multi-day trips can extend bottom times and shorten surface intervals within training limits. The crew includes experienced Divemasters and Instructors, and the onboard logistics are designed so guests step from cabin to dive deck to tender with minimum friction between dives.

Party Deck on Mermaid I Cruise Voyage Phinisi | Raja Ampat | Boat Komodo Trip

Rates, Inclusions, and Exclusions

The published 10D9N charter rate starts from USD 75,400. The package includes staying onboard, transfers to and from the yacht on departure and arrival days per each cruise destination's permit, all meals, snacks, fruits, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks, and drinking water, tanks, weights, weight belts, and diving with experienced certified Divemasters and Instructors. Exclusions cover applicable fuel surcharges, transfers outside the cruise's free transfer zone, equipment rental, onboard courses, Nitrox, national park and port fees, and dive insurance purchased onboard. Exclusions listed must be paid in Indonesia only, which is a common operational rule for liveaboards in this region.

Saloon on Mermaid I Cruise Voyage Phinisi | Raja Ampat | Boat Komodo Trip

Arrival, Booking, and Cancellation

Guests fly to Sorong (SOQ) via Bali (DPS), Jakarta (CGK), Surabaya (SUB), or Makassar (UPG) on carriers including Garuda Indonesia, Pelita Air, Sriwijaya Air, Lion Air, Batik Air, or Citilink. Arriving one day before the morning departure is advised; suggested hotels include Koprak Resort, D Coral Paradise Resort, and Meridian. A 50 percent non-refundable deposit secures the booking, with the balance due 14 days before departure and full payment for bookings placed within 14 days. Cancellations forfeit the payment, though a replacement participant may be nominated. Force majeure events may alter or cancel the trip without refund.

Mermaid I Cruise Voyage Phinisi | Raja Ampat | Boat Komodo Trip

Pricing

Rates as published on our legacy listing. Contact us for current availability, seasonal rates, and private-charter offers.

Category Price
Charter Price 10D9N USD 75.400

Trip Details

Included Excluded

Include

Stay on the boat during the trip

Transfers to/from the yacht on the day of departure/arrival as per each cruise destination’s permit

All meals, snacks, fruits, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks, and drinking water

Tanks, weights, weight belts

Diving with experienced and certified Divemasters & Instructors

Exclude

Applicable fuel surcharges

Transfers to/from locations outside the cruise’s free transfer zone as per the information provided

Equipment rental, onboard courses, Nitrox, national park/port fees, or purchase of dive insurance on board. All these exclusions must be paid in Indonesia only

What To Bring

Sunblock

Sunglasses

Beach hat

Snack & supplement

Drybag

Clothes

Swimsuit

Hiking Sandals

Power bank

Flash drive / hardisk

Toiletries

Personal medicine

Telkomsel SIM card (for internet access)

Wet wipes

Reservation

Availability Confirmation

Please confirm availability in advance.

Fill Out the Registration Form

Complete the registration form with all required details.

Private Trip Reservation Form

Please kindly fill out the form below (for one person only) :

Name:

Email:

Total Passengers:

Name of Boat:

Date of Travel:

Type of Trip: (Leisure/ Diving / Combine)

Destination: Raja Ampat

Down Payment Requirement

Booking can only be made with a down payment.

Payment Process

Payment is made in the following steps:

A 50% deposit is required to secure the trip.

The deposit is non-refundable in the event of participant cancellation at any time.

The remaining payment must be made no later than 14 days before the trip.

The full payment must be made if the trip is less than 14 days away.

Payment Details

Your reservation will be followed up by our Customer Relations team

Payment Confirmation

Confirm the payment through WhatsApp at

+62 811-3823-875 Boat Komodo Trip

by sending the receipt of the payment.

Documentation Consent

BoatKomodoTrip provides documentation during the trip. Each participant agrees to be recorded and photographed, and Boat Komodo Trip reserves the right to use the footage for promotional purposes.

Agreement to Terms

By registering, participants agree to the terms and conditions of the trip.

Flight Hotel

Arrival

To join the trip that starts in the morning on the first day, it’s better to arrive one day earlier. Direct flight references:

Bali (DPS) – Sorong (SOQ)

Jakarta (CGK) – Sorong (SQK)

Surabaya (SUB) to Sorong (SOQ)

Makassar (UPG) to Sorong (SOQ)

Airlines references:

Garuda Indonesia

Pelita Air

Sriwijaya Air

Lion Air

Batik Air

Citilink

Departure

For the 9D8N – 12D11N trip packages, participants are able to leave on the final day of the trip, with the flight schedule arranged to suit their needs. However, for the 8D7N package, participants may depart one day after the end of the trip.

Hotel Suggestions

Koprak Resort, D Coral Paradise Resort, Meridian

Terms Conditions

Cancellation

Participant Cancellation

If a participant cancels, the payment made cannot be refunded, rescheduled, or moved to another trip. However, participants may find a replacement person to take their place.

Force Majeure

In force majeure (natural disasters, bad weather, riots, disease outbreaks, government regulations, or other coercive conditions), the trip may be changed or canceled without refund for participants, and Boat Komodo Trip is not liable for any losses or inconvenience caused.

(Force majeure refers to events beyond human control that prevent activities from being carried out properly.)

Late Arrival

Participants who arrive late at the meeting point, causing an extension of the itinerary, inconvenience to other participants, or other disruptions, are considered to have resigned from the trip with no refund.

We are not responsible for the terms and conditions set forth by any other company.

Responsibility

Boat Komodo Trip is not responsible and cannot be held liable for changes or cancellations of flight schedules, baggage damage or loss, airlines, hotels, or other transportation delays, or for damage or loss of participants’ personal belongings during the trip. BoatKomodoTrip is also not liable for changes or reductions in travel due to Force Majeure.

Participants are responsible for any loss or damage to trip facilities such as life jackets, snorkels, and masks. The cost of the damaged or lost items will be charged to the participant.

Participants must follow the instructions of the tour leader during the trip and cannot make unilateral decisions in any form without our consent.

Suppose any participant engages in illegal drug use or causes disturbances that inconvenience other participants during the trip. In that case, Boat Komodo Trip reserves the right to remove or repatriate the participant without any refund of payments made.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many divers does Mermaid I accommodate?
Mermaid I accommodates 15 guests across 8 cabins, including a Master State Room, Single Cabin, Deluxe Cabins, and Lower Deck Cabins.
Is Nitrox available onboard?
Yes. Nitrox is available on every cruise, supporting extended bottom times for certified divers within training limits.
What is the charter rate?
The published 10D9N charter rate starts from USD 75,400.
What camera-handling facilities does the dive deck include?
The dive deck includes a wide platform, freshwater showers, and 6 dedicated camera rinse tanks, which is set up for underwater photographers.
What is included in the charter price?
The package includes onboard stay, transfers on departure and arrival days per permit, all meals and drinks, tanks, weights and weight belts, and diving with certified Divemasters and Instructors. Nitrox, park fees, equipment rental, and onboard courses are excluded.