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MV Mermaid I

MV MERMAID I : 2011 - All Indonesia Cruises (BALI-KOMODO: 10D.+9N.)
Price per pax |
Accommodation |
10d+9n Komodo |
Biodiversity |
Budget Cabin |
2 twin beds |
€ 2,095 |
€ 3,095 |
Deluxe Cabin |
1 double or 2 twin |
€ 2,295 |
€ 3,295 |
Single Cabin |
1 twin bed |
€ 2,495 |
€ 3,495 |
Master Cabin |
1 king size bed |
€ 2,495 |
€ 3,495 |
MV MERMAID I : 2012 - BALI-KOMODO-BALI or BALI-KOMODO-FLORES or REVERSE
Price per pax |
Accommodation |
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Budget Cabin |
2 twin beds |
€ 2,000 |
Deluxe Cabin |
1 double or 2 twin |
€ 2,300 |
Single Cabin |
1 twin bed |
€ 2,500 |
Master Cabin |
1 king size bed |
€ 2,500 |
MV MERMAID I : 2012 RAJA AMPAT or FLORES-AMBON or AMBON-RAJA AMPAT
Price per pax |
Accommodation |
10d+9n Raja Ampat |
Biodiversity |
Budget Cabin |
2 twin beds |
€ 2,200 |
€ 3,550 |
Deluxe Cabin |
1 double or 2 twin |
€ 2,600 |
€ 3,750 |
Single Cabin |
1 twin bed |
€ 2,800 |
€ 3,950 |
Master Cabin |
1 king size bed |
€ 2,800 |
€ 3,950 |
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Prices include :
- Accommodation on board
Prices exclude :
- Air fare and tax
Equipment Rental
Full Set- items marked * |
Full Set* |
€18 |
BCD* |
item |
€6 |
Regulator – with octopus and gauges* |
set |
€6 |
Wetsuit -- shorty* |
item |
€6 |
Wetsuit – long* |
item |
€6 |
Mask/Snorkel* |
set |
€5 |
Hooded Vest |
item |
€6 |
Full Foot Fins* |
item |
€6 |
Open Heel Fins plus Boots |
set |
€8 |
Compass |
item |
€5 |
Dive Torch |
item |
Free |
Weights/weight belt |
item |
Free |
Surface Marker Buoy |
item |
Free |
Underwater Camera – per day |
excl.strobe |
€20 |
Dive Computer |
Item |
€5 |
**As a safety precaution Dive computers are mandatory for each individual diver
Others |
Per |
Price |
National Park and Port Fees |
Person |
€90 |
Nitrox – 32% |
Per fill |
€6 |
Nitrox Package |
All Dives |
20% discount! |
DVD Burn |
DVD |
€10 |
Red and White Wine |
bottle |
€20-€40 |
Beer |
can |
€2 |
Soft Drinks/ Fruit Juices |
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Free |
Electrolytes |
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Free |
Mermaid T-shirts |
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€15 |
Mermaid Polos |
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€20 |
NOTE: All prices are applicable for 2011-2012 only. Mermaid Liveaboards retain the right to alter prices without prior notice and/or introduce any additional charges as is deemed necessary.US $/Euros are accepted on board at the boat’s exchange rate for that cruise. All cruise prices and prebooked courses and equipment rental are commissionable. All other prices are not commissionable. Port and National Park Fees are subject to change depending on government regulation |
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MV MERMAID I - Bali-Komodo May - November 2011
Trip |
Departure |
Arrival |
Destination |
D/N |
MMI 14/11K |
02-Oct-11 |
11-Oct-11 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 15/11K |
11-Oct-11 |
20-Oct-11 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 16/11K |
20-Oct-11 |
29-Oct-11 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 17/11K |
30-Oct-11 |
08-Nov-11 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 18/11K |
9-Nov-11 |
18-Nov-11 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 19/11BA |
26-Nov-11 |
05-Dec-11 |
Bali - Komodo - Flores |
10/9 |
MMI 21/11RJ |
23-Dec-11 |
01-Jan-12 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
MV MERMAID I - Bali-Komodo January - December 2012
Trip |
Departure |
Arrival |
Destination |
D/N |
MMI 22/12RJ |
03-Jan-12 |
12-Jan-12 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
MMI 23/12RJ |
14-Jan-12 |
23-Jan-12 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
MMI 24/12RJ |
25-Jan-12 |
03-Feb-12 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
MMI 25/12RJ |
05-Feb-12 |
14-Feb-12 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
MMI 26/12RJ |
16-Feb-12 |
25-Feb-12 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
MMI 27/12RJ |
27-Feb-12 |
07-Mar-12 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
MMI 28/12RJ |
09-Mar-12 |
18-Mar-12 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
MMI 29/12RJ |
20-Mar-12 |
29-Mar-12 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
MMI 30/12RJ |
31-Mar-12 |
09-Apr-12 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
MMI 31/12RJ |
11-Apr-12 |
20-Apr-12 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
MMI 32/12RM |
22-Apr-12 |
07-May-12 |
Biodiversity Special ! Sorong-Raja Ampat- Banda Sea -Alor- Maumere Flores |
16/15 |
MMI 33/12MB |
08-May-12 |
17-May-12 |
Flores-Komodo-Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 34/12 |
09-Jun-12 |
18-Jun-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 35/12K |
18-Jun-12 |
27-Jun-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 36/12K |
27-Jun-12 |
07-Jul-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/11 |
MMI 37/12K |
07-Jul-12 |
16-Jul-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 38/12K |
17-Jul-12 |
26-Jul-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 39/12K |
27-Jul-12 |
05-Aug-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 40/12K |
06-Aug-12 |
15-Aug-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 41/12K |
16-Aug-12 |
25-Aug-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 42/12K |
26-Aug-12 |
04-Sep-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 43/12K |
05-Sep-12 |
14-Sep-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 44/12K |
16-Sep-12 |
25-Sep-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 45/12K |
26-Sep-12 |
05-Oct-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 46/12K |
05-Oct-12 |
14-Oct-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 47/12K |
14-Oct-12 |
23-Oct-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 48/12K |
24-Oct-12 |
02-Nov-12 |
Bali - Komodo - Bali |
10/9 |
MMI 49/12K |
02-Nov-12 |
11-Nov-12 |
Bali-Komodo-Flores |
10/9 |
MMI 50/12MB |
16-Nov-12 |
25-Nov-12 |
Bali- Komodo-Maumere |
10/9 |
MMI 51/12SP |
26-Nov-12 |
11-Dec-12 |
Biodiversity Super Special! Maumere-Alor-Banda Sea-Raja Ampat-Sorong ! |
16/15 |
MMI 52/12RJ |
12-Dec-12 |
21-Dec-12 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
MMI 53/12RJ |
23-Dec-12 |
01-Jan-13 |
Raja Ampat |
10/9 |
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MV MERMAID I ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PORTS
Cruise |
Depart Port |
Arrive Port |
Time |
| Bali-Komodo-Bali |
Board Benoa Pier Bali
13:00-15:00 |
Disembark Benoa Pier Bali |
08:00-08:30 |
| Bali-Komodo-Maumere |
Board Benoa Pier Bali
13:00-15:00 |
Disembark Maumeres Flores |
08:00-08:30 |
| Maumere-Komodo-Bali |
Board Maumeres Flores
12:00-15:00 |
Disembark Benoa Pier Bali |
08:00-08:30 |
| Raja Ampat-Maumere |
Board Sorong Papua
12:00-18:00 |
Disembark Maumere Flores |
08:00-08:30 |
| Maumere-Raja Ampat |
Board Maumere Flores
12:00-15:00 |
Disembark Sorong Papua |
08:00-08:30 |
| Raja Ampat |
Board Sorong Papua
12:00-18:00 |
Disembark Sorong Papua |
08:00-08:30 |
PARK AND PORT FEES and FUEL SURCHARGES
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All Bali - Komodo-Bali and Bali-Komodo-Maumere - euros 90 per person payable on board
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All Sorong-Raja Ampat - Sorong and Biodiversity Specials and exploration cruises - euros 150 per person payable on board
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Fuel surcharges will only be applied if fuel prices rise more than 30% above rates as at Feb 2011
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Itinerary
Day |
MV MERMAID I ITINERARY BALI-KOMODO-BALI |
Dives |
Day 1 |
Check-in on board MV Mermaid I between 14:00-16:00 hours in Benoa Harbour Bali. |
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After the boat and safety briefing, equipment is prepared then settle into your cabin. Dinner is served at |
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approx 19:00 hours as e cruise overnight to Moyo Island off the north west coast of Sumbawa |
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Day 2 |
Start your adventure with a great dive in the calm, clear waters of Angel Reef at Moyo Island. |
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Massive elephant ear and barrel sponges, schools of long fin banner fish and red tooth triggers |
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In their hundreds, frog fish, nudibrancs, eels, surgeon fish, snapper, dog tooth tuna checking |
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out what is for lunch ! Visit the local village then its lunch for us ! Then we cruise to Satonda Island |
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for a a macro dive followed by a world class night dive after watching a million bats fly at sunset. |
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After a great dive and dinner we cruise overnight to Sangeang Volcano off the north coast of Sumbawa. |
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Day 3 |
The Nusa Tengarra region has some extremely interesting and unique marine life. Today we |
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spend the day diving around Sangeang Volcano - 2-3 dives for rare nudibrancs, pygmy seahorse, |
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leaf scorpion fish, blue ribbon eels, black sand diving with all its treasures and underwater hot springs |
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that support this very unique marine environment. Night dive here too or head on over to Gili Banta for |
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the chance for Star Gazers and coral cat shark. |
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Day 4 |
Current depending, we start the day at GPS Point Gili Banta famous for its sharks and pelagic fishes. |
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Then we enter the Komodo National Park and for more exhilarating blue water/fish soup diving ! |
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Gili Lawalaut has several great dives - if the tide is right we hunt grey reef shark and dolphin at Taka |
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Toko Gili Lawalaut. Lighthouse Reef and The Old Passage offer fast drifts with pelagics, maybe manta ! |
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Crystal Rock offers awesome soft corals in gold and orange hues plus the chance for sharks, turtles, |
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giant Maori wrasse, a ‘fish soup” dive. Tonight we dive the famous Pink Beach - spectacular colours and |
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frogfish, slipper lobster, basket stars, robust sea cucumbers unqiue to the area plus more ! |
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Day 5 |
Start your day with an exciting visit to Loh Liang Komodo National Park to walk with the dragons ! And as |
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we quietly walk through the bush setting look out for Komodo dragons, deer, wild boar and birds. |
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Then relax as we cruise south to dive the Three Sisters or Pillarsteen at Padar Island. Next stop is |
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a diver's paradise - Horseshoe Bay Rinja Island - home of one of the top 10 dives in the world- |
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Cannibal Rock - an abundance of corals, sponges, ascidians, sea apples, black corals, turtle, cuttlefish, |
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loads of reef fishes too ! Here we can also watch dragons scavenging on the beach, monkey, deer, |
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wild pigs along the shore, go beach combing…. Maybe even a chance to follow whales and dolphin |
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feeding in the calm bay. We overnight at this peaceful place, diving at one of the many fabulous spots. |
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Day 6 |
More world class dives roday as we relax in Horseshoe Bay Rinja Island - the Yellow Wall of Texas |
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is absolutely stunning covered with enormous yellow soft corals. Go slowly along the wall looking for |
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unique creatures but don't forget to look out into the blue to see what's coming by…maybe e make a |
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deep dive to check if the tiny yellow pygmy seahorses are on the giant gorgonians at depth. |
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Nusa Kode offers more walls and critter chances coupled with white tip reef sharks etc ! Torpedo Alley |
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is famous for its "electric" rays and perhaps one of the best night dives of your life for critter fanciers |
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Day 7 |
Today we'll head on over to Manta Alley to watch in awe as these magnificent creatures feed, play |
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and get cleaned at the many cleaning stations. In the afternoon we can check out more big fish dives |
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maybe at Loh Serah, Tatawa Kecil or the infamous "Current City" Batu Bolong - come face to face |
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with reef sharks, turtles and giant Wrasse. Many good night dives around here - Gili Darat is great for |
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sleeping turtles, colourful reef stonefish, spanish dancers - calm sea - a good place to sleep. |
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Day 8 |
The diving around Gili Lawalaut, Tatawa Kecil, Gili Darat is so awesome you will all want more so today |
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we make 2-3 dives in clear arm blue waters - loads of fish both big and small. Then we'll head off for a |
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a night dive at either Gili Banta or maybe Batu Putih in Sumbawa - both interesting sites. Overnight we |
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cruise back to Satonda and Sumbawa - solar powered nudibranc, ghost pipefish anyone ? |
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Day 9 |
We enjoy two good dives around Sumbawa and Moyo Islands - a chance to shoot anything you missed |
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at the trip beginning . Then the crew wash your equipment for you while you relax on the sundeck |
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or downloading your pictures, enjoying our trip video as well just before dinner with all your new friends. |
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Day 10 |
After breakfast we transfer you ashore at 9am to continue your vacation…or its time |
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to head home to start planning your next Mermaid cruise ! |
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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 ! |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 ! |
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TOTAL DIVES |
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Day |
MV MERMAID I ITINERARY
RAJA AMPAT TO AMBON AND AMBON TO FLORES |
Dives |
Day 1-10 |
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 !
Additional details are coming soon ! |
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TOTAL DIVES |
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Boat
Information
| 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 Standard Cabins (double/twin beds) below deck. The master,
single and deluxe cabins have private bathrooms, mini bars and panoramic
sea view windows. The standard cabins are below decks with private bathroom
and mini bar. There is a wide stern dive platform with two exit ladders
and fresh water showers. Great food is served in our “Sawasdee Restaurant”
with large windows to enjoy the views. After meals relax with our TV/Video
and music center, library and a full selection of marine life books. There
are two outside decks, one shaded with outside seating and the other on
top with sun chairs. NITROX is available on every cruise. |
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1. Dive platform
2. Dive deck
3. Guest cabin
4. Toilet/shower
5. Sundeck |
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6. Dining area/salon
7. Crew quarters
8. Wheelhouse
9. Engine room
10. Generator/workshop |
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11. Galley
12. Galley storage
13. Storage
14. Photo lab |
Facts MV Mermaid I
Length overall 28 m / 94 feet
Beam 7 m / 21 feet
Draft 2.5 m / 8 feet
Water 20000 l
Fuel 18000 l
Cruising Speed 9.5 knots
Max. Speed 12 knots
Max. Guest 11 Persons
Dinghy 1 x 4 m |
Engines
Engines Hino 2x 450 HP
Generator Hino 2 x 50 kw
Compressor Bauer 2 x 190 l/min
Nitrox Blending panel
Air-con. Hino |
Inventory
Cabin air-con. 5 double &
1 single with private bathroom
Cabin Staff 4
Bathroom 8 x with hot water
Shower 2 x at the stern
Saloon 1 x air-con with TV,
Stereo, VDO
Sundeck 1 x 60 square meter
Photo-lab 1 x E6
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Diving Area
Dive deck 6 m x 7 m
Dive platform 2.5 m x 7 m
Tanks 20 x 12 l Air
Tanks 10 x 12 l Nitrox
Tanks 5 x 15 l Nitrox or Air
Weights 150 x 1 kg or 2.2 pd
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