Diving Indonesia’s Coral Triangle requires a vessel with both power and reliability, and the 33-metre Mermaid II liveaboard is precisely that. This potent steel-hulled motor vessel is engineered for speed and stability, enabling quick transit to and from the remote dive sites of Komodo National Park and beyond. Assurance is built in: an additional generator and fuel tanks ensure that the MV Mermaid II can maintain its intensive cruising schedule without technical interruption, providing confidence throughout your expedition.
With the capacity to accommodate up to 18 divers, the Mermaid II remains exceptionally spacious. Crucially, most cabins are en-suite and situated on the main and upper decks, a standout feature that allows guests to wake up to the beautiful island views directly through large cabin windows. This design choice elevates the experience beyond the standard lower-deck liveaboard setup.
The vessel is excellently equipped to maximise your underwater time. Divers benefit from the option of enriched air nitrox, a valuable asset when undertaking multiple daily descents. For those not yet qualified, the PADI Nitrox specialty course, alongside other PADI specialty courses like Underwater Photographer, can be completed while on board the Mermaid II liveaboard.
The dedicated dive deck and platform are spacious, offering ample storage and featuring separate rinse tanks for dive gear and sensitive camera equipment. Diving with Mermaid II is executed with great efficiency using 2 fast and highly convenient dinghies, which make accessing sites in Komodo and Raja Ampat simple. Post-dive, a computer is available for digital photo downloads, allowing guests to review their daily captures and burn them onto CD.
Life above deck centres around 2 separate saloons, providing variety in relaxation spaces. The main deck saloon serves delicious food, with plenty of snacks, including cookies, cereals, and yoghurt, available between meals. The upper deck saloon acts as the main entertainment centre, featuring a TV, iPad player, music system, and a multi-lingual library. Positioned high up on the Mermaid II liveaboard, this area benefits from the cooling sea breezes, making it a natural gathering spot in the evenings.
The extensive sun areas further distinguish the Mermaid II. A large open area furnished with sun loungers is located in front of the wheelhouse, perfect for relaxing and soaking up the sun during transit. In addition to its primary focus on Komodo, the Mermaid II also offers special trips to Alor and Flores during the main season, and operates in Raja Ampat throughout March and April, guaranteeing access to Indonesia’s most celebrated marine environments.
Banda, Ambon, Alor & Forgotten Islands (12 Days / 11 Nights - 34 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Flores: Kawula: Cape Bacatan, Lewaling Bay; Alor, Forgotten Islands - Wetar: Reong, Cape Nunukae; Neus Leur, Terbang Selatan, Terbang Utara, Nila: Dusborgh, Nil Desperandum; Serua, Manuk, Banda Islands, Nusa Laut, Ambon
Day 1
What better way to begin your deep-dive exploration than by stepping into the luxury of the Mermaid II at Maumere, Flores? Your arrival signals a friendly greeting from the deckhands, a complete safety briefing, and time to settle into your staterooms. An evening meal is provided before the craft pulls out, initiating its long, nocturnal drift toward the initial plunge sites adjacent to Kawula Island.
Core Days
The safari immediately ventures into the remote Forgotten Islands chain, a dramatic arc of volcanic islands in the Banda Sea known for their exceptional visibility and pristine deep-water reefs. Diving sites such as Dusborgh and Nil Desperandum near Nila, and the Damar islands, including Nusleur and the Terbang's pinnacles, feature sheer drop-offs and coral bommies. Here, powerful upwelling currents attract large schools of dogtooth tuna, reef sharks, and impressive numbers of barracuda, providing high-adrenaline opportunities for scuba divers.
The expedition continues to the historic Banda Islands, home to extraordinary coral health. The walls here are covered in magnificent hard and soft coral gardens, supporting vast populations of smaller reef fish such as damsels, snappers, and soldierfish. A stop at Manuk Island offers a unique natural experience, famed for its geothermal vents and numerous banded sea snakes. The Mermaid II ensures a balanced expedition, including a cultural excursion ashore at Banda Neira to explore the remnants of the colonial spice trade.
The final days focus on the richly biodiverse area of Alor. Dive sites near Wetar, including Pulau Reong and Cape Nunukae, feature extensive, beautiful reef slopes. The Kawula and Alor Island areas offer exceptional opportunities for both wide-angle and macro photography. The protected dive sites, such as Lewaling Bay and Cape Bacatan, are renowned for bizarre macro subjects like the endemic Ambon scorpionfish, hairy frogfish, and tiny pygmy seahorses, culminating in a diverse portfolio of encounters only the Mermaid II liveaboard can provide.
The diving concludes after 2 final dives near Nusa Laut or a session of muck diving in Ambon Bay.
Day 12
Following a final breakfast, guests disembark the Mermaid II at the jetty in Ambon.
Komodo & Sumbawa (Whale Shark Special)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: from Komodo Islands - Gili Banta, Gili Lawa Laut, Pantai Merah, Horseshoe Bay, Pillarsteen, Cannibal Rock, Yellow Wall of Texas, Nusa Kode, Manta Alley, Siaba, Tatawa, Batu Bolong, Gili Darat; Sumbawa: Moyo, Sangeang, Satonda. Komodo dragon land visit. Snorkelling with whale sharks in Saleh Bay.
Cruises that use port of Maumere also visit Lintah Strait.
Day 1
Your big animal adventure is officially on the clock! Entering the vessel at either Benoa Harbour, Bali, or Maumere, Flores, you'll immediately receive a heartfelt reception and a mandatory operational overview from the Mermaid II team. Certified guests quickly assemble their scuba gear. The inaugural evening meal is presented on the main deck just as the boat pushes off, undertaking its dark sea passage straight to Sumbawa.
Core Days
This specialist voyage - named 'Bali-Komodo-Bali with Whale Sharks of Saleh Bay' or 'Maumere-Komodo-Bali with Whale Sharks of Saleh Bay' - is defined by the unique encounter at Sumbawa’s Saleh Bay, where time is dedicated to snorkelling or diving with whale sharks. These majestic planktivores are reliably attracted to the area by local fishing bagans. Beyond this unique big animal highlight, the initial dive sites around Sumbawa, including Sangeang, Moyo, and Satonda, offer intriguing environments: Sangeang, an active volcano, presents black volcanic sand diving where macro photographers seek ribbon eels and exotic pipefish, contrasting with the clear reef diving off Moyo.
The Mermaid II then focuses on the Komodo National Park, beginning in the north where sites like Gili Banta and Gili Lawa Laut feature intense current-swept reefs. Pinnacles such as Pillarsteen and Batu Bolong are saturated with bigeye jacks and snapper, constantly attracting large predators like the oceanic white-tip shark. Cruises embarking in Maumere will also navigate the Lintah Strait, capitalising on the high biomass of the nutrient-rich currents that flow through sites like Tatawa and Siaba.
Further south, the colder, nutrient-rich upwellings in Horseshoe Bay and Nusa Kode sustain a breathtaking invertebrate world, with sea apples, sea cucumbers and tunicates dominating. The walls of Cannibal Rock and the vibrant growth at Yellow Wall of Texas are spectacular, covered in dense soft corals and ascidians, providing habitat for rare sightings such as rhinophias and zebra crabs. Manta Alley is reserved for dedicated time observing the oceanic manta rays gliding over cleaning stations.
Completing the experience, a land excursion provides guests the chance to observe the magnificent Komodo dragons, followed by a visit to Pantai Merah (Pink Beach). The comprehensive coverage and expertise offered by the Mermaid II ensures high confidence in booking this Indonesian adventure.
Final Day
Guests enjoy a final breakfast before disembarking at Benoa Harbour, Bali, or Maumere, Flores.
Komodo National Park & Sumbawa
Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: from Komodo: Gili Banta, Gili Lawa, Pantai Merah, Horseshoe Bay, Pillarsteen, Three Sisters, Cannibal Rock, Manta Alley, Yellow Wall of Texas, Nusa Kode, Tatawa, Batu Bolong and Komodo dragon land visit; Sumbawa: Moyo, Sangeang, Satonda.
Tours that use the harbour in Maumere also visit the Lintah Strait and Maumere.
Day 1
This 'Bali-Komodo-Bali' or 'Maumere-Komodo-Bali' trip is initiated by your debarkation at the designated point, either Benoa Harbour, Bali, or Maumere, Flores. After a pleasant salute from the staff and a necessary informational session covering safety protocols, guests are granted ample time to construct their dive kits. The first evening meal is served right before the ship hoists its anchor, commencing the nocturnal voyage towards Sumbawa.
Core Days
The first segment of this remarkable cruise uncovers the volcanic environments of Sumbawa. The expedition spends time around Sangeang, Moyo, and Satonda. The black sand slopes near Sangeang provide exceptional macro opportunities, where keen eyes can spot unusual species such as the rare painted frogfish or minute pygmy seahorses. Moyo and Satonda offer a contrast, with clear waters over vibrant hard coral formations, often patrolled by emperors and impressive schools of giant trevally. If your tour begins or ends in Maumere, you will also experience the action of the Lintah Strait, known for the high biomass of reef fish it sustains.
Transitioning to the Komodo National Park, the focus sharpens on the intense, nutrient-rich channels that feed the northern diving sites. Gili Lawa and Gili Banta feature dramatic underwater topography, sites like Tatawa and Batu Bolong are vertical reef systems alive with clouds of brightly coloured anthias and schooling batfish. This area is reserved for divers prepared for current-fed, high-adrenaline exploration.
The Mermaid II then navigates to the cooler, plankton-rich southern waters of Horseshoe Bay and Nusa Kode. Here, the sheer density of life is unparalleled, particularly on the breathtaking sponge-covered walls of Cannibal Rock and the invertebrate gardens of Yellow Wall of Texas. The itinerary includes multiple opportunities to witness oceanic manta rays interacting at cleaning stations in Manta Alley.
The topside trek to see the prehistoric Komodo dragons is combined with a visit to the unique, iron oxide-stained sands of Pantai Merah, rounding out the adventure accessible by the Mermaid II.
Final Day
Guests disembark at Benoa Harbour or Maumere following breakfast and farewells.
Lembeh Strait & Togian Islands (12 Days / 11 Nights - 34 Dives)
Trip highlights: turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Lembeh Strait: Angel's Window, Hairball, Nudi Falls; Tanjung Flesko, Gorontalo, Togian Islands: Batudaka, Malingi , Kadidiri, Taipi, The Gap, Dominic Rock, B-24 Bomber Wreck, Tapuan, Walea, Puah, Dondola, Pulau Dua, Ratatotok
Day 1
The black sands of Bitung Harbour are the launch point where you gain access to the Mermaid II liveaboard. Immediately upon arrival, the vessel's crew provide a thorough welcome and an essential overview of safety and ship operations. Dependent on the time of day, an initial orientation dive might be offered. Dinner is served before the vessel moves towards the first designated dive area.
Core Days
The initial focus is on the Lembeh Strait, the globally recognised epicentre of volcanic muck diving. The black sand slopes at famous sites like Hairball, TK 1, and Nudi Falls are scoured for bizarre macro life. This environment is an underwater photographer's dream, offering reliable encounters with the psychedelic frogfish, the rare blue-ringed octopus, and countless species of exotic nudibranchs and sea slugs.
The expedition then heads towards Gorontalo, where the tour provides dedicated time to seek out the majestic whale sharks, with the option to snorkel or dive with these massive filter feeders if they are present. Near Gorontalo, dives at locations like Tanjung Flesko also provide exhilarating drift dives across flourishing coral formations.
The journey progresses to the remote and pristine Togian Islands, offering a complete contrast to the muck sites. Diving in this region, including around Batudaka, Kadidiri, and Malingi, reveals sheer walls and thriving hard coral gardens. High-energy sites like The Gap and Dominic Rock are renowned for attracting schools of blacktail barracuda, bigeye trevally, and passing pelagic tuna. The Mermaid II also provides access to historical highlights, such as the submerged World War II B-24 Bomber Wreck. Further dives at Tapuan, Walea, and Ratatotok ensure a comprehensive Tomini Bay experience.
Day 12
Following a final breakfast, guests disembark the Mermaid II liveaboard at Bitung.
Raja Ampat National Park
Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: from Raja Ampat - Misool: Balbulol, Sagof, Wagmab, Farondi, Wayilbatan, Warakaraket, Fiabacet, Yillet, Kalig and Pelee Islands; Strait of Dampier: Penemu, Yanggefo, Kawe, Arborek and Sawanderek. Climb to viewpoint.
Day 1
The sight of the Mermaid II awaiting at the harbour in Sorong signals your arrival to the Coral Triangle's apex. You are greeted by the crew and subsequently given a comprehensive safety lecture and team introduction. The entire afternoon is put aside for adjusting your scuba equipment. With the sun descending, the day culminates with a shared meal, and the yacht then makes an exodus, launching its dark crossing to the southern diving zones of Misool.
Core Days
The initial portion of the diving tour focuses on the spectacular limestone geology of Misool, a sector renowned for having the highest concentration of soft corals on the planet. Sites like Balbulol, Fiabacet, and Farondi feature breathtaking underwater pinnacles and submerged bommies that are entirely saturated with colour and life. Scuba divers should pay close attention to the substrate and crevices, as this area is a haven for unique macro life, the camouflaged wobbegong and several species of pygmy seahorse. Further exploration visits remote dive sites like Wayilbatan, Sagof, and Wagmab, showcasing dramatic walls covered in large, colourful sea fans and sponges.
As the Mermaid II repositions north, the expedition takes in the dynamic action of the Dampier Strait, including dives around the Penemu, Yanggefo, and Kawe groups. These high-current regions serve as reliable feeding grounds, leading to exhilarating dives where immense schools of surgeonfish, snappers, and fusiliers congregate. These congregations often attract larger pelagics, such as various species of reef sharks. A memorable interlude from diving includes a topside excursion to climb the karsts at Penemu for an iconic viewpoint overlooking the scattered islands and brilliant turquoise lagoons.
The final dive areas focus on locations like Arborek and Sawanderek, where jetties create sheltered, diverse habitats for juvenile fish and unusual creatures like the Epaulette shark. The Mermaid II liveaboard offers a robust and experience-led scuba adventure, ensuring comprehensive coverage of Raja Ampat’s phenomenal diversity.
Final Day
Guests enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking the Mermaid II in Sorong.
Raja Ampat, Banda, Forgotten Islands & Alor (16 Days / 15 Nights - 49 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Kawula: Cape Bacatan and Lewaling Bay; Alor, Forgotten Islands - Wetar: Cape Nunukae and Pulau Reong; Damar: Neus Leur, Terbang Seletan and Terbang Utara; Nila: Dusborgh and Nil Desperandum; Serua, Manuk, Banda Islands, Koon, Raja Ampat: Misool, Dampier Strait; plus Banda Neira land visit
Day 1
Just as navigators sought the spice islands centuries ago, this epic cross-sea safari officially begins when passengers board the Mermaid II at Sorong Harbour. Following the crew's reception and a full safety directive, divers ready their scuba gear. This first day concludes with an elegant meal at dusk on the main deck, preceding the vessel’s undertaking of a nighttime cruise to Misool.
Core Days
The initial stage of the voyage is dedicated to Raja Ampat, specifically the high-biodiversity reefs of Misool and the Dampier Strait. Misool’s dramatic underwater limestone formations, including sites near Farondi, Fabiacet, and Daram, are saturated with soft corals, attracting schooling sweetlips, parrotfish, and emperors in huge numbers. In the Dampier Strait, renowned locations like Cape Kri and the area around Yangeffo offer high-octane diving where nutrient-rich currents guarantee exhilarating encounters with immense schools of fish and resident oceanic manta rays.
Continuing the eastward traverse, the Mermaid II enters the deep Banda Sea, focusing on the remote volcanic arc known as the Forgotten Islands. Diving at Koon Island, Serua, and the Nila group, sites such as Dusborgh and Nil Desperandum provide breathtaking deep wall profiles, where clear water frequently reveals dogtooth tuna and occasional schools of barracuda. A stop at Manuk Island offers the unique spectacle of banded sea snakes thriving near volcanic thermal vents. The Damar islands, including Neus Leur and Terbang Utara, further showcase this region’s pristine, exposed reef systems.
Mid-safari, a vital cultural break is taken at the historic Banda Islands, including a visit to Banda Neira to explore the remnants of the colonial spice trading era. The Mermaid II liveaboard then progresses to the western Forgotten Islands and Alor. Around Wetar, at locations such as Cape Nunukae and Pulau Reong, diving is dynamic, featuring extensive hard coral gardens.
The final dives near Kawula, including Lewaling Bay and Cape Bacatan, showcase the region’s phenomenal macro life: divers search for rare rhinopias, ornate ghost pipefish, and numerous species of nudibranchs, concluding this multi-environment expedition on the Mermaid II.
Day 16
Following a final breakfast, guests disembark the Mermaid II at Maumere, Flores.
Raja Ampat, Lembeh & Halmahera (12 Days / 11 Nights - 32 Dives)
Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Dampier Strait: Cape Kri, Yanggefo, Gam; Misool: Fabiacet, Farondi, Boo; Pulau Pisang, Halmahera: Strait of Pantinti, Procco, Goraichi islands; Pulau Tifore; Lembeh Strait
Day 1
Consider your time on land a mere prelude; the main act starts the moment you acsend the Mermaid II in Sorong. A swift greeting from the expedition crew precedes a briefing regarding essential safety points. Scuba divers devote some time to preparing their gear. First evening dinner is enjoyed on the upper deck, after which the vessel slips away, starting its midnight transit to the secluded dive areas near Misool.
Core Days
The initial diving leg concentrates on Raja Ampat's Misool area, a location famous for its sculpted limestone karsts and unparalleled soft coral coverage. Scuba divers will descend upon the vibrant sites of Fabiacet, Farondi, and Boo Windows, where massive sea fans conceal intricate life, including several species of pygmy seahorses. This region is also reliable for spotting the endemic wobbegong shark resting beneath the reef crests.
The expedition then transitions to the intense marine action found in the Dampier Strait. Sites like Cape Kri, Gam, and Yanggefo are classic dive locations where strong tidal flows attract vast concentrations of fish life-snappers, trevally, and barracuda, which in turn draw larger animals like oceanic manta rays and cruising blacktip reef sharks.
Moving further west, the safari includes the isolated Halmahera islands. Dives around the Goraichi islands, Pulau Tifore, and Pulau Pisang reveal spectacular, uncrowded coral gardens and deep volcanic ridges. Exploration of the Pantinti Strait and Procco channel may yield sightings of large schooling pelagics, providing a stark contrast to the small-scale encounters. Halmahera is known for opportunities to observe Napoleon wrasse and bumphead parrotfish cruising the pristine reefs.
The latter portion of the cruise is dedicated to the Lembeh Strait, the global benchmark for specialised muck diving. The black volcanic sand environment of this area is home to an astonishing array of rare critters. The vessel's guides will assist in finding subjects for photographers, from the bizarre stryated frogfish and the elusive wonderpus octopus to skeleton shrimp and flamboyant cuttlefish. This ultimate combination of Raja Ampat pelagics and Lembeh macro makes the Mermaid II liveaboard an excellent choice.
Day 12
Following a final breakfast, guests disembark the vessel near Manado.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].
Your Mermaid II liveaboard diving activities are fueled by 4 delicious daily meals, served in the main deck dining room. The day begins with a 6-6:30 am wake-up call and continental breakfast, followed by the first dive at 7-7:30 am. After surfacing, enjoy a full breakfast before Dive 2 at 10:30 am. Lunch is served at 12:30 pm, with Dive 3 at 2:30 pm. Refresh with afternoon tea at 4:30 pm before an optional 6:30 pm night dive, then unwind over dinner at 8 pm.
The Mermaid II chefs craft flavourful Asian-Western fusion buffets using fresh local ingredients and spices. The airy dining area features comfortable lounges, panoramic windows, and a well-stocked bar fridge. Enjoy complimentary beverages including fresh-brewed coffee, teas, hot chocolate, juices, and soft drinks throughout the day, along with snacks. Wine lovers can choose from Australian, Chilean and New Zealand selections, or opt for local beers. Most dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.
"
Very good facilities and dive setup. Informative briefings. Cheery team. The entire team worked together to efficiently get us on and off the dinghies. Food was great. I appreciated how they accommodated the different styles of divers and diver preferences.
Dive The World was helpful and informative service. I keep coming back " -
Su-Hsien Kuan, Australia, 3 October 2024 ...
"
Amazing service, top dive guides, top crew, very good food, comfortable boat. Dive The World is always fast to reply and help, Easy communication. " -
Paulina Mydlowska, Germany, 31 December 2023 ...
"
Great comfortable boat, clean, very good food, amazing attention, safety." -
Paulina Mydlowska, Germany, 9 September 2022 ...
"
Never had such lovely time diving and cruise service. I'll really recommend this trip and company to friends and family.
Many thanks for Vic's help to book and choose our best option for diving vacations.
Looking forward to my next trip to Raja Ampat with the Mermaid's crew and amazing dives." -
Ruth Halpern, Brazil, 24 July 2022 ...
"
Excellence all around: food, service, dive guides. The best live aboard we have ever been on!!" -
Giovanna Carraro, UK, 30 July 2017 ...
"
Excellent dive staff and crew! The boat was comfortable and good for the price. Equipment was fine, not the newest but all worked fine. Hot water showers were bit of an issue towards the end of the trip. All in all, a brilliant and memorable trip!" -
Jo Nhan, UK, 21 October 2016 ...
"
Excellent, friendly and helpful staff. Very knowledgable. Clean and tidy boat. Good equipment." -
Georgina Cheng, Australia, 24 May 2016 ...
"
Excellent boat staff and divemasters. Great food. Clean and well appointed diveboat , very well managed. There was an initial aircon problem in the cabins which they fixed after a couple of days despite the logistical difficulty of obtaining necessary spares while we were on the move between Maumere and Komodo" -
James Fanning, UK, 16 May 2016 ...
"
Everything is excellent and specially tour guide, dive masters and staffs are number one in my liveaboard experience. Tour gide and his staffs are very expert and had working too. Make me very comfortable and safe care. It was great experience." -
Myung Won Hwang, South Korea, 2 June 2014 ...
"
The operator was wery professional. All the dive gear was marked with a number so it didn't get mixed up whit others. The staff was professional and friendly. The food was good and the briefings were good and clear. There was a lot of space on the boat. We had hot showers." -
Jens Peter Nielsen, Denmark, 6 September 2013 ...
"
Everyone was friendly and seemed pleased to have us onboard. Rented BCD and regulator from them and these were in good condition. Dives were fantastic and didn't feel crowded even when there were 18 people in the water." -
Pete Cairns, South Africa, 6 August 2013 ...
"
The operator was very good. The boat was a traditional diving vessel but had a nice touch of luxury. The crew tried there best to make sure we had everything we needed. Am thinking about looking at the ship for a future trip to Raja Ampat, just to show how much I enjoyed. I would recommend this to all my friends, but the only draw back is the price. It is a bit on the high side." -
Oscar Prat, USA, 11 June 2012 ...