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Calico Jack
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At a glance...
- Visits Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda, Ambon & Alor
- Maximum of only 10 guests
- En-suite cabins
- Multi-lingual crew of 8
- Beautiful teak interiors
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Calico Jack is a 30m liveaboard running diving safaris around some of Indonesia's finest regions. Considering there is a maximum of 10 guests on board there is plenty of room on this classic Phinisi schooner as it cruises Komodo, Raja Ampat and beyond.
The multi-lingual crew of 8 are on hand to look after you, so there is plenty of personal service. Guests can relax in the indoor dining area or more commonly on the covered deck, where there is plenty of lounging space and you can enjoy the open air and drink in the changing views of the Indonesian archipelago. You can enjoy the TV, DVD, computer and music system below decks or work on your tan while lounging on the sundeck.
All of the en-suite cabins are located on the lower deck and are air-conditioned and with double or twin beds. Constructed in traditional fashion from iron wood and teak, Calico Jack delivers not only a great scuba diving experience but will make you feel like you are cruising around these ancient islands as have generations before.
The multi-lingual crew of 8 are on hand to look after you, so there is plenty of personal service. Guests can relax in the indoor dining area or more commonly on the covered deck, where there is plenty of lounging space and you can enjoy the open air and drink in the changing views of the Indonesian archipelago. You can enjoy the TV, DVD, computer and music system below decks or work on your tan while lounging on the sundeck.
All of the en-suite cabins are located on the lower deck and are air-conditioned and with double or twin beds. Constructed in traditional fashion from iron wood and teak, Calico Jack delivers not only a great scuba diving experience but will make you feel like you are cruising around these ancient islands as have generations before.
Scheduled departures, prices, destinations, durations...
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(!) Special discounted trips highlighted in yellow
| Depart | Return | Depart Return |
nights | Destination | dives | price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2020 | |||||||
| 15 Mar 26 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | |||||
| 29 Mar 9 Apr |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | |||||
| April 2020 | |||||||
| 12 Apr 23 Apr |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | |||||
| 26 Apr 7 May |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | |||||
| May 2020 | |||||||
| 10 May 21 May |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 636 | ||||
| 24 May 4 Jun |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 636 | ||||
| June 2020 | |||||||
| 14 Jun 22 Jun |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park North | |||||
| August 2020 | |||||||
| 16 Aug 27 Aug |
11 | Cenderawasih Bay | |||||
| 30 Aug 10 Sep |
11 | Cenderawasih Bay | USD 4 113 | ||||
| September 2020 | |||||||
| 13 Sep 24 Sep |
11 | Cenderawasih Bay | USD 4 113 | ||||
| October 2020 | |||||||
| 4 Oct 15 Oct |
11 | Raja Ampat & Triton Bay | USD 4 113 | ||||
| 18 Oct 29 Oct |
11 | Raja Ampat & Triton Bay | USD 4 113 | ||||
| November 2020 | |||||||
| 1 Nov 12 Nov |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 15 Nov 26 Nov |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | |||||
| 29 Nov 10 Dec |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| December 2020 | |||||||
| 16 Dec 27 Dec |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 30 Dec 10 Jan |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| February 2021 | |||||||
| 7 Feb 18 Feb |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 21 Feb 4 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| March 2021 | |||||||
| 7 Mar 18 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 21 Mar 1 Apr |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| April 2021 | |||||||
| 4 Apr 15 Apr |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 18 Apr 29 Apr |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| May 2021 | |||||||
| 2 May 13 May |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 16 May 27 May |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 30 May 7 Jun |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park North | USD 3 030 | ||||
| June 2021 | |||||||
| 13 Jun 21 Jun |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park North | USD 3 030 | ||||
| August 2021 | |||||||
| 15 Aug 26 Aug |
11 | Cenderawasih Bay | USD 4 113 | ||||
| 29 Aug 9 Sep |
11 | Cenderawasih Bay | USD 4 113 | ||||
| September 2021 | |||||||
| 12 Sep 23 Sep |
11 | Cenderawasih Bay | USD 4 113 | ||||
| 26 Sep 7 Oct |
11 | Cenderawasih Bay | USD 4 113 | ||||
| October 2021 | |||||||
| 17 Oct 28 Oct |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 31 Oct 11 Nov |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| November 2021 | |||||||
| 14 Nov 25 Nov |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 28 Nov 9 Dec |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| December 2021 | |||||||
| 16 Dec 27 Dec |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 30 Dec 10 Jan |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| February 2022 | |||||||
| 6 Feb 17 Feb |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 20 Feb 3 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| March 2022 | |||||||
| 6 Mar 17 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 20 Mar 31 Mar |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| April 2022 | |||||||
| 3 Apr 14 Apr |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 17 Apr 28 Apr |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| May 2022 | |||||||
| 8 May 19 May |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| 22 May 2 Jun |
11 | Raja Ampat National Park | USD 3 896 | ||||
| June 2022 | |||||||
| 5 Jun 13 Jun |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park North | USD 3 030 | ||||
| 19 Jun 27 Jun |
8 | Raja Ampat National Park North | USD 3 030 | ||||
More Trip Details...
Special offers: For special discounted prices, check the yellow highlighted trips in the schedule above.
Dive experience: There is a 50+ dives requirement for Komodo and Banda Sea safaris where there will be deep and current dives. In Raja Amapt, Triton Bay and Cenderawasih Bay where the water is calm and safe, the requirement is 20+ logged dives. They prefer 20+ logged dives at least for all cruises, but it is negotiable.
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, hot drinks, land tours, return airport transfers to and from the boat, dives, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (max 4 divers to 1 divemaster), tanks, weights and weightbelts.
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (US$ 27 per day), dive insurance, Komodo National Park fees (US$ 152 per person per tour), Raja Ampat Park fees (US$ 195 per person per tour). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only).
Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks and espresso, nitrox (US$ 16 per day), 15 litre tanks (US$ 40 per trip), torches.
How to get there: Komodo: Calico Jack's liveaboard safaris depart in the morning from either Labuan Bajo or Bima. There is a free transfer service from the boat to and from the nearest airport. You can fly direct to Labuan Bajo or Bima from Bali and we can help you arrange this flight.
Raja Ampat: These cruises depart in the morning from Sorong in West Papua. You can fly directly to Sorong from Jakarta, Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. From Bali there are convenient connections via Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. We will help you arrange return domestic flights between Bali or Jakarta and Sorong. There is a free transfer service from the boat to and from the nearest airport.The last dive on all of these charters will be at around 10:00 hrs. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
Cenderawasih Bay: Fly direct to the port of Manokwari (from Jakarta or via Makassar or Sorong), the port of Nabire (via Ambon or Manokwari) or the port of Biak (via Makassar). Triton Bay: Fly direct to the port of Kaimana in the south of West Papua, from Sorong, connecting to Jakarta.
For more information see our travel information section.
Non-diver rate: 10% off the published price.
Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 80% of the published price.
Dive clubs and group discounts: See whole boat charter rate below. Equivalent to pay for 9 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise in a Standard cabin free of charge (total 10 guests).
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Komodo - Raja Ampat - US$ 3 463.
Cabins, Berths, Showers, Bathrooms...
Calico Jack has 5 Standard en-suite cabins - 2 with double beds, 2 with twin beds and 1 double/twin bed cabin on the lower deck.
All the cabins have:
No. of bathrooms / showers - 6 / 7 - hot water
All the cabins have:
- Air conditioning
- Portholes
- Private bathroom with toilet, hot water shower, hand basin, towels, toiletries
- Reading lights
- Cabinet
- Mains outlet 220 volts, twin round pin socket - 19 hours per day
- Bedding & space for luggage
- Life jackets & fire extinguishers
Crew, Facilities, Dive Courses...
The11 crew comprise:
2 Motorised dinghies - Dive deck with ladders 2 fresh hot water showers - Air-conditioned saloon & dining area with TV, DVD player, music system and computer - Fish ID & general books, diving magazines - Shaded open-air social area - Sundeck with deck chairs - Water dispenser.
- Cruise Leader/Instructor
- Captain
- Cook
- 2 Engineers
- Steward
- 2 Divemasters
- 3 Deck hands
Menu, Cuisine Type...
The dining on Calico Jack can take place in either the air-conditioned dining area or in the shaded open air. Meals are served rather than buffet style for that added bit of class. The menu consists of international cuisine as well as BBQs, Chinese and Italian influences.
- Chinese, Italian, BBQ and international main dishes.
- Meals served with waiter assistance in the saloon or open-air.
- Pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
- Coffee, tea, fruit juice, biscuits, toast and drinking water are all free of charge.
- Soft drinks, espresso, beer and liquors are also available for purchase.
- All diets can be catered for - please send us your requirements.
- The liveaboard safari dining service begins on guest arrival.
Technical Specifications...
- Built in year 2014, refurbished annually
- Size - 30m x 7m
- Top speed - 12 knots
- Cruising speed - 8 knots
- 2 x 220 HP Mitsubishi engine
- 2 Yanmar generators
- 3 x CAT dive tank compressors
- 12 & 15 litre aluminium tanks with DIN & yoke fittings
- Electricity 220V - 19 hours per day (off from 12-5am)
- Water capacity - 5,090 litres
- Fuel capacity - 11,770 litres
- Fresh water maker - 5,090 litres per day
Navigation, Safety Features...
- Life rafts (20 pax)
- 85 HP and 40HP Yamaha dive dinghies
- VHF & UHF radios
- Garmin radar
- Garmin global positioning system (GPS)
- Raymarine depth sounder
- Bilge pump alarm
- Searchlight
- Medic first aid box
- Oxygen
- Fire alarms & 12 x extinguishers throughout
- 20 x Life jackets
- Customer diving insurance is not included and is MANDATORY - see our insurance programme for a competitive quotation
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