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Liveaboard · Indonesia

Mermaid I, Indonesia

MV Mermaid I is a 28-metre, double engine, steel motor yacht. She comfortably accommodates 15 divers and is well equipped with all the facilities a diver could need.

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The boat

Mermaid I, in detail

Overview of Mermaid I

MV Mermaid I is a 28-metre, double engine, steel motor yacht. She comfortably accommodates 15 divers and is well equipped with all the facilities a diver could need.

Accommodation at Mermaid I

The vessel has eight cabins divided into four categories:
 
Master Cabin - The Master cabin has a king size bed with en-suite bathroom, refrigerator and panoramic sea view windows.
 
Single Cabin - Located on the main deck, the cabin features a single bed.
 
Standard Cabins - There are four Standard cabins with double or twin beds.
 
Budget Cabins - On the lower deck, there are two Budget cabins with twin beds, noisier and without windows.
 
All the cabins have:
  • Air conditioning
  • Large sea-view windows, main deck only
  • TV and VCD player
  • Minibar
  • Bathroom with toilet, toiletries and unlimited showering
  • Wardrobe with towel and bathrobe
  • Mains outlet 220 & 12 Volts, 24 hours per day - twin prong sockets
  • Life jackets
  • Bedding
 
Guests facilities include a saloon with TV, DVD, a music center and an extensive library. Outside, there are two decks, one shaded with seating and a fabulous sundeck with sunshade plus cushioned sun beds.

Drink & Dine

Delicious Thai, Indonesian and western meals are served in a buffet-style service in the "Sawasdee restaurant" with large windows to enjoy the views. Fresh coffee, team soft drinks, hot chocolate, snacks and water are provided free of charge whereas beer, wine and chocolate bars are available for purchase.
Please send an advanced notice for dietary requirements.

Technical Specification

Built: 2002
Length: 28m
Breadth: 7m
Engines: 2 x 450 HP
Generators: Hino 2 x 100 KW
Water Capacity: 26,000 litres
 
Max of guests: 15
Number of cabins: 8
Number of crew: 11 (including two Dive Masters and two Deck hands)
 
Safety Equipment: Life raft, EPIRB, Man Overboard system, Full-feature medic first aid box, Oxygen, Life jackets in each cabin, Fire extinguishers throughout

Diving Facilities

There is a huge purpose built dive deck and wide stern dive platform with two exit ladders and fresh water showers. 6 camera rinse tanks means your valuable equipment is well looked after. Nitrox is available on the cruise.
 
Includes:
Tanks, Weights and Weight belts.
Excludes:
Dive equipment, Dive insurance, Nitrox
Google ★★★★★ 5/5

Is Mermaid I right for you?

Every trip is 100% financially protected — ATOL licence and trust account. We can add flights, hotels and tours around your liveaboard as one tailor-made booking. Speak to a Indonesia diving expert.

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As a fully bonded tour operator with an ATOL licence and trust account, your trip is totally financially protected. We can also include flights, hotels and tours with your liveaboard booking — speak to a Indonesia diving holiday expert on +44 1273 921 001 to build a tailor-made tour around it.

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