M/V Mermaid I
This is my third or fourth trip on the MMI and that probably sums it up. Great service and friendly experienced crew. This was diving-wise the best trip of my life. Clear calm waters made Alor/Banda sea really special. And of course Raja Ampat rarely disappoints. My favorite dive site was Snake volcano where there were more snakes than I had EVER seen and moreover they were friendly such that I had up to three snakes swimming around me at any given time! Tons of small fish and beautiful colors. Tons of healthy soft and hard corals. Never saw anyone in Alor or Banda sea so really perfect. Diving in Raja Ampat also great. Vis there was not perfect but still so much to see.
The boat was fabulous as always. Friendly staff always very helpful. PJ was great leader and fantastic videographer and also great dive guide. Knew all the best photo spots and angles. Large stable boat. Room with nice bathrooms and showers with TV in each room with tons of free on demand movies. Have free wifi but only when in range of cell data which on this trip was not often. Food is plentiful and served buffet style and always very accomodating for vegetarians or other special diets.
