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10% Off | 9-Day Raja Ampat Diving Liveaboard | Mermaid II | January 10th – 18th, 2026

10% Off | 9-Day Raja Ampat Diving Liveaboard | Mermaid II | January 10th – 18th, 2026

Raja Ampat9 DAYS

Set sail on MV Mermaid II, a 33-meter steel motor yacht offering the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and style in Raja Ampat. She hosts up to 18 guests across 10 well-appointed cabins with 8 deluxe main‐deck cabins with panoramic sea views and ensuite bathrooms, plus budget twin bunk cabins below deck. Luxury meets practicality in the indoor dining room, spacious saloon, shaded lounge areas, and sun decks.

Cabin Prices & Availibility

  • Budget cabin on Mermaid II now cost just USD 3,990 instead of USD 4,432
  • Deluxe cabin on Mermaid II now cost just USD 4,724 instead of USD 5,250

Itinerary

DAY 1

Check-in on board Mermaid II. 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 of Misool. The first cruising will be done overnight.

DAY 2-4

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 area include the Balbulol, Sagof, Wagmab, Farondi, Wayilbatan, Warakaraket,Pele Islands and more. Cruise to Dampier Strait

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 island of Yanggefo, with beautiful mangrove areas. Arborek and Sawanderek Villages are some of the most beautiful islands to visit and great to dive under their jetty! The Mantas are then calling us to visit the famous Dampier Strait in the central part of Raja Ampat.

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

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, tides and currents, season and other prevailing events.

About 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

What’s Included

  • Transfers from/to airport at the free of charge points
  • All meals & snacks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks and drinking water
  • Tanks
  • Weights
  • Weight belts
  • Diving with experienced Dive masters/Instructors

What’s Excluded

  • Transfers outside the free of charge zones
  • National Park/port fees
  • Fuel Surcharges if applicable
  • Nitrox fills
  • Rental equipment
  • Onboard courses
  • Dive insurance (Mandatory)
  • Massages
  • Souvenirs
  • Alcoholic beverages

Contact us to check dates and availability on the Mermaid II.

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