10% off Mermaid II’s 9-day Raja Ampat liveaboard, January 2027

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10% off Mermaid II’s Sorong return, 17 to 25 January 2027. 9 days, 8 nights, a minimum of 25 dives, Sorong return, with 18 guests at most on board.

Available cabins and price

Deluxe cabin: USD 4,500 / EUR 3,855 per person, instead of USD 5,000 / EUR 4,285
Budget cabin: only 2 spots left – USD 3,780 / EUR 3,240 per person, instead of USD 4,200 / EUR 3,600

The diving

Twenty-five dives across the Dampier Strait and the islands north of it. Manta cleaning stations, Cape Kri, Blue Magic and Sardine Reef, with soft coral walls between them.

Conditions

January is inside the calm window for Raja Ampat. Water 28 to 30C, visibility 15 to 30 metres.

Day by day

Day 1. Check-in on board Mermaid II. As guest arrivals take place all through the day depending on flights, you are welcome to board when you arrive and spend some time unpacking and setting up your equipment, etc. Following the boat and safety briefing, Mermaid II will start cruising to the area.
Day 2-4. Misool area with literally hundreds of dive sites around this magnificent area, you will be in divers’ paradise for a few days. Soft corals and gorgeous gorgonians, home to the much sought-after pygmy seahorse! Pinnacles with masses of fish. Islands you will thoroughly enjoy in the Misool. 11 dives.
Day 5-7. Dive around Penemu Island and visit the viewpoint. Or dive around the island of Kawe, a great place for schooling fish with beautiful reefs covered in black coral bushes and a very good chance to have encounters with Manta Rays. Heading to the central part of Raja Ampat dive around the isl. 12 dives.
Day 8. Two dives in the Strait of Dampier. More of the same. Fish, fish, fish, glorious corals and all! Then back to Sorong we must go. The crew will take care of rinsing and packing your equipment during this 4-5 hour run 2 dives.
Day 9. After breakfast, Mermaid II staff will transfer you to the airport or hotel in Sorong. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to changes beyond the operator’s control. The exact itinerary, route and number of dives for your cruise may be adapted to best suit the weather conditions, tide.

Mermaid’s own sample itinerary. Sites and the order they are dived in change with weather, current and what the group wants, and the cruise director decides on the day.

What is included

All meals, snacks and fruit
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks and drinking water
Tanks, weights and weight belts
Professional dive guides
Dive torch, surface marker buoy and 15L tank, subject to availability

Not included

Park and port fees, payable on board
Nitrox, USD 5 per fill or USD 155 for a trip package
Equipment rental, USD 35 per day for a full set
Dive computer rental, USD 10 per day, mandatory
Dive insurance, mandatory
Alcoholic drinks
On-board diving courses
11% VAT on all on-board purchases

À propos de Mermaid II

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The Mermaid II sails from Bali to Komodo, Raja Ampat, Ambon, the Banda Sea, Alor, Sulawesi, the Forgotten Islands and the Ring of Fire.

The Boat

The Mermaid II has 10 cabins and takes up to 18 guests. The deluxe cabins on the main deck have sea views, a double or twin setup and a private ensuite bathroom. The below-deck cabins are the cheaper option, with bunks, air conditioning and shared bathrooms.

The dive platform makes entries and exits straightforward, with fresh showers alongside. The dive deck has gear storage, camera tables and rinse tanks, and there are towels and hot chocolate after night dives.

Facilities

After all that excitement, it’s time to kick back and relax. Head to the dining room for mouthwatering meals, then chill out in the spacious saloon with your favorite drink from the bar fridge. Need entertainment? They’ve got you covered with movies, books, and even marine life guides to spark your curiosity.

The dining room, situated at the front of the main deck, serves delectable meals crafted to satisfy every palate. The spacious saloon offers comfortable lounges, large windows, and a bar fridge stocked with refreshments.

There are two outside decks. The shaded upper deck has a cushioned lounge suite.

Itineraries

Bali, Komodo, Bali, with Whale Sharks of Saleh Bay | 10 days 9 nights | From USD 3.270 per person
Bali, Komodo, Bali | 8 days 7 nights | From USD 2.800 per person
Biodiversity Special Ring of Fire, Maumere, Alor, Banda Sea, Ambon | 12 days 11 nights | From USD 5.055 per person
Biodiversity Super Special, Maumere, Alor, Banda Sea, Raja Ampat | 16 days 15 nights | From USD 6.455 per person
Raja Ampat | 10 days 9 nights | From USD 4.625 per person
Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Lembeh | 12 days 11 nights | From USD 5.055 per person
Lembeh, Togian, Lembeh | 12 days 11 nights | From USD 5.055 per person
Lembeh, Halmahera, Raja Ampat | 12 days 11 nights | From USD 5.055 per person