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Mermaid 1 Raja Ampat liveaboard

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Mermaid liveaboards

Mermaid I - Komodo diving, Thailand and Burma liveaboard.

are proud to offer the exciting new Indonesia schedules. Aiming to dive the best of the best, this experienced boat knows where and when its running ! From 2011, as well as the awesome Bali-Komodo-Bali cruises, there is now the truly spectacular destinations of Raja Ampat, Ambon, Banda Sea, Alor, Triton Bay and Cenderawasih Bay. Whilst some destinations for Mermaid I are new, it is not new to many of our dive and boat crew who have spent years in these waters.
This year Mermaid1 and Mermaid2 will be running all year throughout the Indonesian archipelago giving you a choice of a 7 or 9 day itinerary both to Komodo, Raja Ampat, Maumere and Alor.
Don't forget to check for any Raja Ampat cheap liveaboard deals available.

Mermaid 1

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M/V Mermaid I is a 28 metre, double engine steel motor yacht. She comfortably holds 15 guests in 1 Master State Room (king bed), 1 Single and 4 Deluxe Cabins (double or twin beds) and 2 Budget Cabins (double/twin beds) below deck. The master, single and deluxe cabins have ensuite bathrooms, refrigerators and panoramic windows offering great sea The saloon

views during your Raja Ampat liveaboard.
The budget cabins are below decks with ensuite bathroom and refrigerator. All cabins have TVs for reviewing your pictures or watching a dvd, bathrobes , toiletries and loads of fluffy towe Large camera table on the dive deck

ls. There is a wide stern dive platform with two exit ladders and fresh water showers. 4 camera rinse tanks, a large camera table and our resident on-board video and photo professional will help keep all the photographers happy and help with your all important lens decisions.
Raja Ampat liveaboard diving is not just about the diving, delicious Thai and western meals are served in our "Sawasdee Restaurant" The saloon

with large windows to enjoy the views as you cruise. Our new barbeques are also a great hit! After meals relax in our saloon equipped with a large flat screen Tv and library with a full selection of marine life books. There are two outside decks, one shaded with outside seating and the upper deck sundeck with sunshade plus cushioned sun beds a great place to relax.

EANX NITROX is available on every cruise.

Mermaid 1 - cabins

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Master cabin	Master cabin bathroom
Master cabin	Master cabin
Single cabin	Single cabin bathroom
Single cabin	Single cabin
Deluxe twin cabin	Deluxe twin cabin
Deluxe twin cabin	Deluxe twin cabin
Deluxe double cabin	Deluxe double cabin
Deluxe double cabin	Deluxe double cabin
Standard cabin	Standard cabin
Standard cabin	Standard cabin

Mermaid 1 - Raja Ampat - Getting there

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Sorong is the harbour town in West Papua and the normal departure point to dive Raja Ampat. If you are unsure of how to get to Sorong to start your trip it will depend on where your international flight into Indonesia is landing. If you check this link it will give you more of an idea of the timings and even a map of the possible routes to show you your possible options - www.arenui.liveaboarddiving.net/#getting_there.
It is not possible for someone outside of Indonesia to purchase domestic flights in Indonesia so these can be purchased for you by me, if you would like, and added to your invoice. It will be about $600 return dependant on exchange rates, availability and where your entry airport is in Indonesia. We recommend coming through Jakarta as the quickest and easiest route to take. The cost of the domestic flights are not included in the trip price.

From Jakarta it is possible to reach Sorong in one day.

From
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Jakarta (CGK)

Makassar (UPG)

Day of departure

05:00

08.00

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Dep

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Makassar (UPG

Sorong (SOQ)

Day of departure

08:40

12:00

The return trip from Sorong to Jakarta

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Arr

Sorong (SOQ

Makassar (UPG)

Day of disembarkation

12:00

13:05

Makassar (UPG

)Jakarta (CGK)

Day of disembarkation

14.00

15.10

If you come from Bali to Sorong it is a 2 stage process, from Bali (DPS) to Makassar (UPG) and from Makassar (UPG) to Sorong (SOQ), there would be a night in a hotel in Makassar on the way out (Ujung Pandang and Makassar are the same place and the half way point to Sorong). We recommend the Imperial Aryaduta in Makassar- http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_makassar.php
These would be your flights from Bali to Sorong.

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Bali (DPS)

Makassar (UPG)

Day before departure

18.40

19.55

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Makassar (UPG

Sorong (SOQ)

Day of departure

08:40

12:00

The return trip from Sorong to Denpasar (Bali) is done in one day using 2 flights - SOQ-UPG and UPG-DPS and dependant on the day of the flight leaves at 2 different times

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Makassar (UPG)

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13:05

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Bali (DPS)

Day of disembarkation

16:45

18:05

It is also possible from Singapore to Manado on Silk Air and then onto Sorong with a over night in there somewhere depending on your arrival times of your Silk Air flight but the Manado to Sorong flights don’t run every day so you may end up spending an advance night in Sorong which is not a particularly interesting place to spend the night.
It is also possible to get to Sorong from Kuala Lumpur via Makassar on Air Asia with an overnight stay in Makassar and then catch the 09.35 flight to Sorong on the day of the departure.
We recommend the Imperial Aryaduta in Makassar- http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_makassar.php

From	To	Date	Dep	Arr
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)	Makassar (UPG)	Day before departure	12.45	15.50

Domestic Air Carrier Notes:
It is generally not possible for someone outside of Indonesia to purchase domestic flights in Indonesia so these can be purchased for you by Premier Liveaboard diving and added to your invoice. It will be $600 return normally dependant on where your entry airport is in Indonesia. Premier liveaboard diving and its local flight agent can purchase the tickets on your behalf, however, in doing so, Premier liveaboard diving is only acting as an agent for the airline and is not responsible for, and can accept no responsibility for, cancellations, delays, schedule changes, or problems caused by the air carrier. We highly recommend trip interruption and cancellation insurance. .

Mermaid 1 - Raja Ampat diving

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The area known as Raja Ampat (or the Four Kings) is an archipelago consisting of the islands of Misoool, Salawati, Batanta, and Wiageo which are surrounded by over 1,500 small islands and cays. Formerly known as Irian Jaya, this area is now part of the newly named West Papua province of Indonesia and is located on the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula, on the island of New Guinea.

Put simply, Raja Ampat could quite possibly be the best diving in the world. It certainly is the world's most biodiverse marine region with more recorded fish, coral and mollusk species than anywhere else on Earth.

According to the Conservation International Rapid Assessment Bulletin the marine life diversity for diving in Irian Jaya is considerably greater than all other areas sampled in the Coral Triangle. The Raja Ampat area is considered home to more than 1,000 fish species, 101 of which were previously unknown in Raja Ampat and four that are new to all of Indonesia. A world record 284 sightings on one single dive was set at Kofiau Island. A benchmark figure for an excellent dive site is 200 fish species sightings, this was surpassed on 51% of Raja Ampat dives! There were 537 coral species and 699 mollusk species - again another world high. The variety of marine life can be staggering. Some areas boast enormous schools of fish and regular sightings of sharks, such as wobbegongs. In Mansuar, you may encounter large groups of manta rays and turtles. From the boat and often Raja Ampat diving

close to shore you may get the chance to don your snorkeling gear for some unforgettable interaction with resident pods of dolphins or even some passing whales. Other highlights include the innumerable war wrecks, both ships and planes (with new wrecks being discovered constantly). The reefs of Raja Ampat are just as varied as the marine life. There are vertical walls, reef flats, slopes, sea mounts, Raja Ampat diving

mucky mangroves, lagoons and pinnacles. The reefs are in pristine condition with miles of perfect hard corals and many varied colorful species of soft corals. The diving is predominantly drift dives due to the moderate prevalent currents in the area which provide nutrients for the myriad fish and coral. Currents are averageto moderate and vary from none to very strong. Due to these currents and the number of wrecks, Irian Jaya is not really considered a destination for absolute beginners, rather for divers with a few dives under their belts looking to get away from the crowds. Visibility is normally very good but can vary and is normally at its best earlier in the day so your pre-breakfast dives are not to be slept through!
The pristine beauty of the area, both above and below the water is truly Raja Ampat diving

unrivalled. This success of area's staggering abundance of marine life can also be attributed to the areas incredibly low human population density. Its remote location and lack of infrastructure have inhibited the growth of tourism.
This is truly "Frontier Diving". Topside the beautiful islands stretch as far as you can see and are largely uninhabited. At night the lights of local fishing boats twinkle in the dark along the few inhabited shorelines while in more remote areas you may only see a distant spec of light over the entire horizon.
Not many liveaboards dive the Raja Ampat area, making this adventure even more unique and special.
Raja Ampat photos

Mermaid 1 - Raja Ampat itinerary

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Day	MV MERMAID I ITINERARY RAJA AMPAT-RAJA AMPAT		Dives
Day 1	Check-in on board MV Mermaid I. As guest arrivals take place all through the day depending on flights you are welcome to board when you arrive and spend some time looking around Sorong, gearing up etc. Following the boat and safety briefing - its overnight to the Misool area. It is almost impossible to put together a daily itinerary due to the magnificent diving everywhere we go. No trip is the same with so many different sites to visit and explore. If there is somewhere in particular you really have your heart set on please discuss with the Cruise Director who will do their utmost to get you there – conditions, ship and your safety allowing !		0
Day 2 -4	Misool area – with literally 100‟s of dives around this magnificent area we will be in diver‟s paradise for a few days. Soft corals, gorgonians – some of the pretties corals in the world – and the kingdom of the pygmy seahorse ! Pinnacles with masses of fish. Blue water mangroves (crocs depending !) Islands we will thoroughly enjoy the Misool area including Sagof Islands, Wagma and Farondi islands; Wailbatan and Warakaret Island, Kalig, Pele Islands		12
Day 5-8	Fiabacet and Farondi Islands and after the 3rd dive of the day spend some time going around the lagoons in the dinghy for amazing sights and wildlife. Then we may head north to Waigeo Island Perhaps we will spend the day around Batanta Island, a black sand environment – great muck diving ! The Mantas call us to Dampier Strait where they hang out at their cleaning stations. But this place is also fabulous for macro diving with critters such as Pegasus, Pontohi Pgymy Seahorse, pipefish etc. And two dives at a small island called Arborek, with a lovely village and a jetty great for diving ! The jetty pillars are covered in soft corals – a photographer‟s delight and also good for macro such as signal gobies, nudibrancs and more Pohtohi‟s etc. Dive around the island of Kawe a great place for schooling fish, and beautiful reefs covered in black coral bushes. And dive Alyui Bay (or a full day around Alyui Bay). In Alyui Bay there is a pearl farm. We can tour the pearl farm and learn how they harvest the pearls, and the whole process of pearl farming. You can even buy pearls. Diving in Alyui bay is good for macro and wide angle. Walls covered in soft corals and sea fans with lots of nudies and pygmys. Also a great night dive in the jetty; Raja Epaulette Shark (walking sharks), wobbegongs, crocodilefish, toadfish and frogfish. Dive around the island of Yanggefo - beautiful mangrove areas, stunning reefs covered in orange and pruple soft corals, and submerged reef with lots of schooling fish, and pygmies.The Strait of Dampier are also well known for the amount of schooling fish. There are several pinnacles with zillions of fish . Also the tips (capes) of several islands with again lots of schooling fish; schools of barracudas, school of bigeye jacks, snappers, zillions of fusiliers and surgeonfish, etc…. And lots of wobbegongs		18
Day 9	2 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
Day 10	After breakfast we transfer you ashore to continue your vacation…or its time to head home to start planning your next Mermaid Liveaboards cruise ! With so many new itineraries and opportunities to choose from you will be back and back and back for more and most welcome on board Mermaid Liveaboards – Asia‟s Premier Liveaboard Fleet !		0
TOTAL DIVES		32

Mermaid 1 - schedules

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Mermaid 1 - Indonesia

Tue 3 Jan 12	Thu 12 Jan 12	Raja Ampat- Special deal	10/9
Sat 14 Jan 12	Mon 23 Jan 12	Raja Ampat- Special deal	10/9
Wed 25 Jan 12	Fri 3 Feb 12	Raja Ampat- Special deal	10/9
Sun 5 Feb 12	Tue 14 Feb 12	Raja Ampat- Special deal	10/9
Thu 16 Feb 12	Sat 25 Feb 12	Raja Ampat- Special deal	10/9
Mon 27 Feb 12	Wed 7 Mar 12	Raja Ampat- Special deal	10/9
Fri 9 Mar 12	Sun 18 Mar 12	Raja Ampat- Special deal	10/9
Tue 20 Mar 12	Thu 29 Mar 12	Raja Ampat- Special deal	10/9
Sat 31 Mar 12	Mon 9 Apr 12	Raja Ampat	10/9
Wed 11 Apr 12	Fri 20 Apr 12	Raja Ampat	10/9
Sun 22 Apr 12	Mon 7 May 12	Biodiversity Special ! Sorong-Raja Ampat- Banda Sea -Alor- Maumere Flores	16/15
Tue 8 May 12	Thu 17 May 12	Flores-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Fri 8 Jun 12	In port Bali
Sat 9 Jun 12	Mon 18 Jun 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Mon 18 Jun 12	Wed 27 Jun 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Wed 27 Jun 12	Sat 7 Jul 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/11
Sat 7 Jul 12	Mon 16 Jul 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Tue 17 Jul 12	Thu 26 Jul 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Fri 27 Jul 12	Sun 5 Aug 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Mon 6 Aug 12	Wed 15 Aug 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Thu 16 Aug 12	Sat 25 Aug 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Sun 26 Aug 12	Tue 4 Sep 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Wed 5 Sep 12	Fri 14 Sep 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Sun 16 Sep 12	Tue 25 Sep 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Wed 26 Sep 12	Fri 5 Oct 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Fri 5 Oct 12	Sun 14 Oct 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Sun 14 Oct 12	Tue 23 Oct 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Wed 24 Oct 12	Fri 2 Nov 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Fri 2 Nov 12	Sun 11 Nov 12	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Fri 16 Nov 12	In port Bali	6/5
Fri 16 Nov 12	Sun 25 Nov 12	Bali- Komodo-Maumere	10/9
Mon 26 Nov 12	Mon 10 Dec 12	Biodiversity Super Special! Maumere-Alor-Banda Sea-Raja Ampat-Sorong !	15/14
Wed 12 Dec 12	Fri 21 Dec 12	Raja Ampat	10/9
Sun 23 Dec 12	Tue 1 Jan 13	Raja Ampat	10/9
Thu 3 Jan 13	Sat 12 Jan 13	Raja Ampat	10/9
Sun 14 Jan 13	Tue 23 Jan 13	Raja Ampat	10/9
Wed Jan 24 13	Sat 2 Feb 13	Raja Ampat	10/9
Sun 3 Feb 13	Tue 12 Feb 13	Raja Ampat	10/9
Wed 13 Feb 13	Sat 23 Feb 13	Raja Ampat	10/9
Sun 24 Feb 13	Tue 5 Mar 13	Raja Ampat-Lembeh	10/9
Wed 6 Mar 13	Sat 15 Mar 13	Lembeh-Raja Ampat	10/9
Sun 17 Mar 13	Tue 26 Mar 13	Raja Ampat	10/9
Wed 27 Mar 13	Sat 5 Apr 13	Raja Ampat	10/9
Sun 7 Apr 13	Tue 16 Apr 13	Raja Ampat	10/9
Thu 18 Apr 13	Fri 3 May 13	Biodiversity Special ! Sorong-Raja Ampat- Banda Sea -Alor- Maumere Flores	16/15
Sun 5 May 13	Tue 14 May 13	Flores-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Tue 14 May 13	Sun 2 Jun 13	In port Bali	20/19
Sun 2 Jun 13	Tue 11 Jun 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Wed 12 Jun 13	Fri 21 Jun 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Sun 23 Jun 13	Tue 2 Jul 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Tue 2 Jul 13	Thu 11 Jul 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Fri 12 Jul 13	Sun 21 Jul 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Mon 22 Jul 13	Wed 31 Jul 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Thu 1 Aug 13	Sat 10 Aug 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Sun 11 Aug 13	Tue 20 Aug 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Wed 21 Aug 13	Fri 30 Aug 31	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Sun 1 Sep 13	Tue 10 Sep 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Tue 10 Sep 13	Thu 19 Sep 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Fri 20 Sep 13	Sun 29 Sep 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Mon 30 Sep 13	Wed 9 Oct 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Thu 10 Oct 13	Sat 19 Oct 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Sun 20 Oct 13	Tue 29 Oct 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Wed 30 Oct 13	Fri 8 Nov 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Fri 8 Nov 13	Mon 18 Nov 13	Bali-Komodo-Bali	10/9
Mon 18 Nov 13	Mon 25 Nov 13	In Port Bali	8/7
Mon 25 Nov 13	Wed 4 Dec 13	Bali-Komodo-Maumere	10/9
Thu 5 Dec 13	Fri 20 Dec 13	Biodiversity Super Special! Maumere-Alor-Banda Sea-Raja Ampat-Sorong !	16/15
Mon 23 Dec 13	Wed 1 Jan 14	Raja Ampat	10/9

Mermaid 1 - prices

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2012
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Cabin	Accommodation	Bali - Komodo- Bali Bali - Komodo - Flores	Raja Ampat Flores - Ambon Ambon - Raja Ampat
Master Cabin	1 king size bed	€ 2,500	€ 2,800
Single Cabin	1 twin bed	€ 2,500	€ 2,800
Deluxe Cabin	1 double or 2 twin	€ 2,300	€ 2,600
Budget Cabin	1 double or 2 twin	€ 2,000	€ 2,200
Charter 15 pax max	All cabins - 15 pax	Email	Email

Marine park fees of E90 for Komodo and E150 for Raja Ampat are payable on board and not included in the above prices
Non diver rate is 90% of the stated price.
Single occupancy suppliment is 90% of the second place to have your own cabin (apart from in the single cabin)
Please note that Mermaid is charged in Euros - please visit this link to use our currency converter to find out todays Us$ price for this trip.
Please note that you must have a minimum of 6 months left on your passport and one full clean page for your visa on arrival.

The cruise price includes:
transfer to and from the vessel anywhere in southern Bali on the day of departure and dis-embarkation.
all meals & snacks, fruits, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks and drinking water
All dives
tanks
weights and weight belts
diving with experienced Divemasters / Instructors.

The cruise price does not include:
NITROX fills
rental equipment
on board courses
alcoholic beverages
Marine park fees of E90 for Komodo and E150 for Raja Ampat
see below for a full list of on-board prices

Please don't forget to check our deals page for our best prices and last minute cheap Raja Ampat liveaboard trips.

Children Policy:
Diving child 10 years or older - pays full diver price.
Non diving child 12 years or older - pays full non diver rate.
Child 12 years or under - non diving - pays 50% of diver rate if shares with 2 parents/guardians
Child 12 years and under - non diving - pays full non diver rate if sharing with only 1 parent/guardian. Parents/guardians have to be with the child at all times. If both parents want to dive and the child remains on board, we will hire an additional dive crew - at euros 30 per day x total number of cruise diving days - at the parent's cost to supervise the child's activities only while the parents/guardians are in the water. We require a minimum of 4 weeks notice to arrange this service.

Transfers:	Max Pax	Price
Price per person each way: Lovina Beach, Permuteran and northern points			€ 40
On Board Courses:			Price
Nitrox	incl materials		€ 185
Advanced Open Water	incl materials		€ 220
Digital Underwater Photographer	incl materials / excl.camera		€ 150
Discover Scuba Diving- per dive	1st dive / repeat dives		€ 125 / € 75
Specialty courses:
Deep Diver, Drift Diver, Multilevel/Computer Diver, Night Diver, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Photographer (does not include camera rental)			€ 175
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Rental Equipment	Per item/set		Price Per Day
Important: Prebook all rental equipment - please give sizes when booking.
We strongly recommend all divers use a dive computer.
Full Set - items marked *	full set*		€ 18
BCD*	item		€ 6
Regulator/gauges/octopus*	item/reg set		€ 6
Wetsuit - shorty*	item		€ 6
Wetsuit - long*	item		€ 6
Mask/Snorkel*	Set		€ 5
Full foot Fins*	Set		€ 6
Open heel Fins plus boots	Set		€ 8
Dive Computer	item		€ 5
Compass	Item		€ 5
Dive Torch	item		No charge
Weights/weight belt	item		No charge
Surface Marker Buoy	item		No charge
Others	Per		Price
Nitrox	fill		€ 6 per fill (-20% for all trip)
Digital Camera Rental without external strobe	day		€ 40
DVD Burn	DVD		€ 10
Red and White Wine	bottle		€ as per wine list
Beer	can/bottle		€ 2.00
Note Port and Park Fees are subject to change depending on government regulation
Note : Port and National Park Fees are subject to change dependingon government regulation. Mermaid Cruise Ltd reserves the right to alter prices without prior notice.

Mermaid 1 - Raja Ampat diving frequently asked questions

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Number of Dives / Site selection:

The dives are planned subject to weather conditions and security/safety issues. Dive site selection detailed in the published itinerary is subject to change by the Captain or Cruise Director without prior notice. There are numerous fantastic sites in Nusa Tengarra and Raja Ampat and our objective is to take you to the best of the best ! Repeat guests – we’ll take you to some new sites or more of those you really love !

What diver certification level is needed for Raja Ampat liveaboard diving?

Everyone is welcome on board, no matter what level your certification. Dive groups and site selection will be chosen to meet your safety, comfort and diving ability – and is subject to the discretion of the Cruise Director. Our professional dive crew will take you on the easy route or to another site if you don’t like currents. If you are up for it, we’ll take you right into it for all the action the site offers ! You may wish to bring a reef hook for some dive sites.

Dive Guides and Diver Safety:

Our experienced dive crew would be delighted to assist you. Divers are welcome to dive with their buddy on sites deemed suitable by the Cruise Director. All divers are required to dive with a dive computer – available for rent on board if you don’t have your own. Nitrox fills and courses are available on board to enhance your diving safety. Please allow 24 hours between last dive and flying. Guests are requested to show diving certification cards on checking in and are strongly recommended to have valid dive insurance (Padi, Dan or equivalent).

Raja Ampat liveaboards departure and Arrival Times:

Guests are required to arrive in Sorong no later than 17:00 hours. Final cruise departure time is subject to guest arrival times.

Transfers to and from your Raja Ampat liveaboard:

Transfers from/to the airport or hotels in Sorong are free of charge.

Guests arriving before 12 noon on departure day will be transferred to Absolute Scuba at Sanur Beach where you can leave your luggage in safety till boarding transfer at 14:00 hours. After meeting the friendly crew at Absolute Scuba you can relax on the beach, enjoy a massage,go sight seeing or shopping.

Raja Ampat liveaboards water temperature and wetsuit recommendations:

The water temperatures is approx 26-30 degrees (northern dive locations) – a 3-5 mm shorty is okay with most guests comfortable with a 3-5mm lon

Equipment on board:

Rental equipment is available on board. Our tanks are 12 litre steel and we have a few 15 litre steel/aluminium tanks available. Tank valves are international and some DIN adapters are available on board. Any dive equipment failure or loss will require you to rent a replacement from Mermaid Liveaboards at our published rates. If Mermaid Liveaboard equipment is lost/damaged, full replacement cost will be charged at the discretion of the Cruise Director. Published equipment prices will be available on board.

Meals:

Our cook is excellent, preparing a variety of Asian, Indonesian and Western dishes…even Barbeques ! Please advise any special meal requirements on the guest information form.

How much money should i bring?

(Currency: If possible, please pay all on board costs in Indonesian rupiah.)
Up to you but we suggest you have some rupiah for souvenir shopping in Raja Ampat, trip dvd, massages, small items etc. The airport’s rate is lower than the rate you find at most small currency exchanges. Bank rates are low and take a long time. US$ are accepted in the Raja Ampat National Park but rupiah is preferred.

Luggage and what should I bring on a Raja Ampat liveaboard :

All luggage will be taken on board. If you have large bags you do not need on the trip, please arrange to leave at your hotel if possible.

I want to dive Bali as well:

There is loads of excellent diving in and around Bali as well. Contact me if you fancy diving in Bali also. Detail how many days/diving days you would like, where you are staying and what sort of diving you would like to do and I can recommend a package to suit.

Mermaid 1 Raja Ampat liveaboard diving

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