MV Mermaid II (Mermaid Liveaboards)

Mermaid 2 is one of the longer-running liveaboards in Indonesian waters, with a Komodo schedule covering the northern Apo Reef sites and the southern park down to Cannibal Rock and Manta Alley. Small group, four dives a day on full charters, Indonesian cruise crew with European-trained guides. Local quotes in IDR; THB-equivalent shown here at ~1 THB = 450 IDR.

Komodo is current country and Mermaid 2's briefings reflect that — reef hooks issued at boarding, SMB drills before the first dive, and proper briefing rather than skipping sites. Suits advanced drift divers, photographers, and divers who want full park access without Aggressor pricing. Skip if you have fewer than 30 logged dives, want a luxury hotel afloat, or are looking for a calm, no-current itinerary.