LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Mermaid I — Bali–Komodo–Maumere with Whale Sharks

A 9-night liveaboard itinerary aboard Mermaid I, focusing on Komodo National Park, Saleh Bay whale sharks, West Flores.

Vessel Mermaid I

Country Indonesia

Duration 9 nights

Estimated diving Approximately 28 dives

Embarkation Benoa Pier, Bali

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The route

Route Overview

Mermaid I — Bali–Komodo–Maumere with Whale Sharks links 3 exact future supplier-schedule departures through Komodo National Park, Saleh Bay whale sharks, West Flores.

The captain and cruise director may alter the sequence and dive sites for weather, currents, permits, guest experience and safe operation. Wildlife encounters are not guaranteed.

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Day by day

Operator Itinerary

This is the operator’s indicative itinerary. The captain and cruise director may change the sequence according to conditions, safety and marine-park regulations.

Day 1 — Meet the operator's team, embark, complete safety and dive briefings, and make a check dive when timing and conditions permit.

Core cruise days — Progress through Komodo National Park, Saleh Bay whale sharks, West Flores with up to three day dives and a night dive when conditions and guest experience allow.

Penultimate day — A reduced dive programme is normally planned before the final passage and required no-fly interval.

Final day — Breakfast and disembarkation at the confirmed port. This is a representative sequence, not a guaranteed site-by-site itinerary.

Diving profile

Diving Bali–Komodo–Maumere with Whale Sharks

Diving overview

The supplier schedule lists approximately 27 dives for this route type. The exact total is not guaranteed.

Participation is at the cruise director's discretion and depends on certification, recent experience, currents, weather and safe operating conditions.

Conditions and experience

Eastern Indonesia combines sheltered coral gardens with current-exposed channels, walls, pinnacles, blue-water crossings and remote anchorages.

Current, visibility, surface conditions and water temperature vary by site and season. Confirm the experience level required for the selected itinerary.

Underwater photography

The route supports both wide-angle and macro photography. Bring critical spares, batteries and storage media.

Mermaid I provides camera preparation space, dedicated rinse facilities and charging; reconfirm specialist-group requirements.

Practical dive information

Minimum certification: Advanced Open Water recommended; final requirement depends on the itinerary and operator assessment.
Minimum logged dives: 50
Water temperature: Generally approximately 27–30°C; confirm for the selected route and season.
Nitrox: Nitrox 32–36% is available at additional cost for appropriately certified divers, subject to operational availability.

Operating season

September

Representative dive areas

Komodo National Park
Saleh Bay whale sharks
West Flores

Listed sites are representative and cannot be guaranteed for a specific departure.

Marine highlights

Healthy tropical reefs
Schooling reef fish
Underwater photography opportunities
Manta rays — possible
Reef sharks
Current-influenced reefs
Whale sharks on designated itineraries — encounters not guaranteed

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Experienced divers Underwater photography Reef biodiversity Remote Indonesia Pelagic encounters — possible

Plan the region

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Mermaid I is a 28-metre twin-engine steel motor yacht operating extended dive itineraries across Indonesia.

The vessel accommodates up to 15 guests in one Master State Room, one Single Cabin, four Deluxe Cabins and two Lower Deck Cabins.

Operated by Mermaid Liveaboards

Vessel type Twin-engine steel motor yacht

Length 28 m / 94 ft

Beam 7 m / 21 ft

Guest capacity 15

Cabins 8

Shared spaces

Air-conditioned saloon with multimedia entertainment and marine-life library.

Indoor restaurant serving Asian and Western meals, plus shaded outdoor lounge and sun deck.

Dining & dietary needs

Buffet-style Asian and Western meals, snacks, fruit and non-alcoholic beverages are included.

Dietary requirements must be provided in advance and remain subject to local provisioning constraints.

Dive deck

Approximately 42 m² purpose-built dive deck and approximately 16 m² stern platform with two exit ladders and fresh-water showers.

Six rinse tanks and two RIB tenders support the dive programme.

Dive tenders

Two approximately 4.2–4.3 m RIB tenders with boarding ladders support diving and shore activities.

Camera facilities

Three camera setup areas, dedicated rinse tanks and air blowers are provided for underwater photographers.

Rental equipment

Rental dive equipment and courses are available at additional cost and must be reserved in advance.

Safety equipment

Safety equipment includes oxygen, first-aid supplies, life rafts, life jackets, EPIRB, emergency flares, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and bilge alarms.

Navigation equipment

Navigation equipment includes radar, GPS, plotters, depth sounder, fish finder and computer navigation.

Languages spoken

English
Indonesian

ON BOARD

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ACCOMMODATION

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Embarkation Benoa Pier, Bali

Disembarkation Maumere, Flores

Duration 9 nights

Last checked 6 August 2026

Cabin category

Mermaid I — Master State Room

Main-deck Master State Room for two guests with a king-size bed, panoramic sea-view windows, air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom.

Cabins of this type: 1
Beds: King-size bed
Maximum guests: 2
Location: Main deck

Available occupancy options

Per person sharing Based on 1 guest

EUR 5000 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

Cabin category

Mermaid I — Single Cabin

Main-deck cabin designed for one guest, with a single bed, panoramic sea-view windows, air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom.

Cabins of this type: 1
Beds: Single bed
Maximum guests: 1
Location: Main deck

Available occupancy options

Single occupancy Based on 1 guest

EUR 5500 private cabin

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

Cabin category

Mermaid I — Deluxe Cabin

One of four main-deck Deluxe Cabins for two guests, configurable with a king-size or twin beds and equipped with an en-suite bathroom.

Cabins of this type: 4
Beds: King-size or twin beds
Maximum guests: 2
Location: Main deck

Available occupancy options

Per person sharing Based on 1 guest

EUR 4500 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

Cabin category

Mermaid I — Lower Deck Cabin

One of two air-conditioned lower-deck cabins for two guests, with double or twin beds, an en-suite bathroom and direct access to the main-deck gangways.

Cabins of this type: 2
Beds: Double or twin beds
Maximum guests: 2
Location: Lower deck

Available occupancy options

Per person sharing Based on 1 guest

EUR 4000 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

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Operator terms and departure information

Boarding

Embarkation: Benoa Pier, Bali. Exact meeting point, transfer zone, domestic-flight window and boarding time require written confirmation.

Guests travelling from outside the embarkation area are strongly advised to arrive at least one day earlier.

Disembarkation

Disembarkation: Maumere, Flores. Do not book onward travel until the operator confirms the release time.

Allow the operator's stated minimum 24-hour no-fly interval after the final dive.

Operator's published deposit requirement

30% deposit due within 10 days of booking.

Operator's published balance schedule

Final balance due 60 days before departure. Bookings made within 60 days require 100% payment within 3 days, or before boarding when booked within 48 hours.

Cancellation terms

More than 90 days before departure: deposit refunded less a €100 per person administration fee.

90–60 days before departure: booking is non-transferable and the deposit is forfeited.

Less than 60 days before departure: non-cancellable, non-refundable and non-transferable. Transfers requested more than 90 days before departure are subject to the operator's current policy and new-date rates.

Departure-specific fees

Park and port fee: €250 per person, payable onboard. The published fuel surcharge is €20 per trip day per person (10 days × €20 = €200 per person for this sailing). An additional 11% VAT applies to onboard payments. Government and operator charges can change.

Embarkation Benoa Pier, Bali

Disembarkation Maumere, Flores

Duration 9 nights

Last checked 6 August 2026

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