Chose between blue manta and mermaid 1 for raja ampat winter 2023?

[Kikabock]

Similarly priced, descriptions of the boats seem similar. Itineraries super similar— 9-10 days. I’m most excited about the soft coral of misool area but the eco resort is booked up… advice/recommendations? It’s $5k per diver.

 

[jjmochi]

Been with Mermaid to Komodo, was awesome (there’s a trip report somewhere here). Their dives are 75min vs 60min for Blue Manta! I would go with Mermaid for that alone.

 

[jeremyl]

Never been on Blue Manta, but I've been on Mermaid I and II in both Komodo and RA. Very happy always.