Rainbow Divers Presents:
Whale Sharks
Manta Rays
Pygmy Seahorses
& Everything in Between
Led by Maureen
July 12, 2025
Optional Bali Tour tbd
9 nights onboard Mermaid I
Temples, Monkeys, Nightlife & More
Join us in Bali for a bucket list trip to see the famous Komodo Dragons, with world class diving along the way. The Starting point for this expedition is the enchanting island of Bali, easy to get to with one stop in Taipei, Singapore, Japan and other hubs.
We will board the liveaboard on the afternoon of July 12 after an optional Bali pre-trip tour. Details will be available later. From Bali we'll cruise past the volcanoes of Lombok and dive some of our favorite sites on the north of Sumbawa, such as Hot Rocks, en route to Komodo National Park to dive some of the most biologically diverse waters on the planet. Everything from mantas to macro life, such as nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses, can be found here. On the islands inside the park, you can walk amongst the famous dragons in the wild (protected by a guide with a forked stick!), as well as view and learn about them at the park visitor center. Best for intermediate to advanced divers, Komodo National Park is known for incredible marine life diversity, colorful corals, abundant reef fish, mantas, and of course the famous Komodo Dragons on land. Some of the most remarkable sea life is found at famous dive sites such as Cannibal Rock in the south of the park, where upwellings result in surprisingly cool water (72-75F), so pack a core warmer and hood. You should also be prepared for currents. Mermaid I has capacity for only 15 divers, so sign up early. We always sell out Mermaid I pretty quickly.
Price, DBL Occupancy:
- Lower deck stateroom: $3400
- Deluxe stateroom: $3900
The master stateroom: $4400 sold out!- The single stateroom: $4900
- Optional Bali tour: tbd
- Bonus, sign up early and we'll pay your nitrox!
Payments:
- $500 to register
- $800 due Sep 1 2024
- $800 due Dec 1 2024
- Balance due Mar 1 2025
- Prices are subject to change with fluctuations in euro to dollar exchange. We pay for the charter in euro and charge you in dollars.
Included
- Ten days and nine nights aboard M/V Mermaid I in an air-conditioned double occupancy stateroom with private bath
- Airport transfers on Bali
- All meals and between meal snacks on board the vessel
- Up to 4 dives a day, conditions permitting
- Tanks, weights and weight belt
Excluded:
Marine Park, port fees and taxes (250 Euro), Visa on Arrival fee of $35, international and domestic airfare, international arrival or departure taxes, crew gratuities and items of a personal nature.
Flights:
There are convenient one stop connections through Taipei, Singapore, Japan or Seoul. If coming just for the diving, plan to arrive July 11 and stay overnight before embarkation, then depart Bali anytime on July 21. Check for optional tour details before booking flights.
Rainbow Divers is a 501(c)7 non-profit mutual benefit organization, and can only organize activities and trips for its members. Membership is cheap and comes with a bunch of new lifelong friends at no extra charge. So if you’d like to participate in this trip, please join us.
Payments are due within 10 days of sign up, and are generally non-refundable. If you sign up and your plans change there may or may not be someone interested in taking your spot. If you cancel without having made all payments it is your responsibility to find someone to pay your obligation in full. It is a very good idea to carry trip insurance to cover such an eventuality.
Trip payments may be made by PayPal or by personal check. PayPal will accept credit card payments, regardless of whether you have a PayPal account. The price is the same regardless of payment method. Please consider using PayPal, as electronic payment greatly simplifies the work of our volunteers. Please send PayPal payments to paypal@rainbowdivers.org
Divers are required to carry valid, in-force dive accident insurance, such as may be obtained from Divers' Alert Network (DAN).
Divers must agree to NCRD's Event Terms and Conditions to participate in this trip.
Event Terms and Conditions.pdf
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