Why you should choose Calico Jack:
Tailored for diving trips with a maximum of ten guests in 5 cabins and 8 years in the Raja Ampat area the friendly crew maintain the spirit of freedom and unforgettable adventure. 1 guide per 5 divers and on-board Kayaks and SUP.
Inland excursions, trekking and cultural activities with a beach BBQ weather permitting included in the price.
Calico Jack is a newly built and beautifully hand-made 30m traditional Indonesian sailing boat.
Built from the finest tropical sustainable forest hardwoods to the highest standards by the master builders of Sulawesi, the Calico Jack blends the best of traditional with modern amenities and green technology.
Calico Jack has been tastefully and comfortably furnished throughout with all the modern facilities you would expect and can host a maximum of 10 guests in 5 luxury cabins to choose from; 2 double bed cabins and 3 cabins each with 2 single beds all with en-suite toilets, hot showers all with Air Conditioning.


The wide front deck offers a large sheltered dining area equipped with a sound system and plenty of space for relaxation.
The top sun deck thoughtfully laid out with loungers is a great spot to unwind and watch the sunset with a cocktail.
Expect some wonderful Asian fusion culinary delights during your stay on board.
Dinner is a 3 course gourmet affair served by the crew amd you can either choose from the menu or enjoy your favourites just how you like them or, much like your vacation, you can adventure into an unknown journey of discovery!
The kitchen crew are even happy to share their culinary knowledge with you if you would like to enjoy some cooking classes.
With two tenders and a compressor, the boat is well equipped for diving, surfing, kite surfing and exploration trips around the beautiful islands of Indonesia.
Everyone, young and old, will enjoy the extras available on board : snorkelling equipment, kayaks, fishing gear.
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Some of the most frequently asked questions about Indonesian Diving
Tell me about Indonesian Diving -
About Raja Ampat -
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How to get to Raja Ampat -
About Komodo -
When is the best time to Dive Komodo -
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Calico Jack - schedule
Calico Jack - prices and what's included
Prices are per person per trip and based on 2 persons sharing a cabin.
Exact pricing is available on the schedule here as prices vary dependant on the time of year, destination and the length of the trip and sometimes special offers are available.
The trip price includes
All the dives, guided, 3 dives a day + night dive when possible. No dive on the arrival day, 2 dives on the last day of the cruise, no dive on the check out day.
Aluminium 80CF tank, diving weights, weights belts.
All meal and snacks onboard. Drinking water, hot drinks (the, coffee, milk, chocolate), soft drinks.
Airport, boat, airport transfers at cruise departure & arrival location
The trip price does not include
Harbour, National park entry and local diving taxes $250
Beers, wines and liquors
Expresso coffee
Dive equipment rental
100cf / 15L tank
International and domestic air, land, sea transportation, tax and excess baggage charges
Visa, hotels and food ashore before and after the cruise.
Dive insurance is mandatory as is your own personal dive computer (You can rent one for the trip if you do not have your own).
As well as the Mandatory Dive Insurance we highly recommend Trip and Travel Insurance on the off chance of missed or cancelled flights / lost baggage, documents, money or passport / Covid issues or any other unforeseen problems that could possibly occur.
Dive Assure Insurance offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.
Booking and Cancellation Terms and Conditions.
Booking deposit: 30% of your invoice total is required within 7 days of booking to confirm your booking.
Final payment of 70% is due to 90 days prior to the departure date to complete your invoice payment.
Individual bookings made less than 90 days before the departure date will be payable in full upon booking to confirm your booking.
Cancellation at any stage involves forfeit of monies already payed.
Full charter:
Booking deposit:
10% - within 7 days of booking - non-refundable
Second deposit:
20% 180 days prior to departure - non-refundable
Balance due
90 days before departure - non-refundable
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Calico Jack - cabins
Calico Jack has been tastefully and comfortably furnished throughout with all the modern facilities you would expect and can host a maximum of 10 guests in 5 luxury cabins to choose from; 2 double bed cabins and 3 cabins each with 2 single beds all with en-suite toilets, hot showers and air conditioning.
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Double Cabin
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Double Cabin
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Double / Twin Cabin
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Double / Twin Cabin
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Double / Twin Cabin
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Twin Cabin
Lower Deck Convertable Cabin
The convertable cabins can be twin or double cabins and are furnished with high-quality beddings to guarantee maximum comfort and 2 single beds with separator or one large bed.
Each cabin has a private en-suite bathroom and individual air conditioning and portholes.
Lower Deck Twin Cabin
The Twin cabins are furnished with high-quality beddings to guarantee maximum comfort and 2 single beds with separator.
Each cabin has a private en-suite bathroom and individual air conditioning and portholes.
Lower Deck Double Cabin
The Double cabins are furnished with high-quality beddings to guarantee maximum comfort.
Each cabin has a private en-suite bathroom and individual air conditioning and portholes.
Calico Jack - diving
About the Diving
Raja Ampat Diving -
Komodo Diving -
When is the best time to Dive Raja Ampat -
When is the best time to Dive Komodo
Are these trips suitable for non-divers / snorkellers
Calico Jack - itineraries
Due to the many and varied itineraries we have provided links to the PDF forms for each trip
Raja Ampat 8 nights Wayag
Raja Ampat 8 nights Central
Raja Ampat 12 nights North and South
Raja Ampat 8 nights Wayag (Non-Diving)
Raja Ampat to Triton bay, Kaimana 12 nights
Triton bay, Kaimana to Raja Ampat 12 nights
Cenderawasih 12 nights (Manokwari to Nabire)
Cenderawasih 12 nights (Nabire to Manokwari)
Calico Jack - specs
Dimensions & Specifications | |||
Hull material | Iron wood | Type | motor / sail |
Decks | 3 levels | Mast(s) Twin | 2 |
Tonnage | 68 ton | Beam | 6m 42s |
Length over all | 33 meter | Engine power | twin 220 hp 440hp total |
Draught | 3m | Cruising range | 1400 nautical miles |
Cruising speed | 8.5 knots | Fresh water maker | 175 liters/ hour |
Fresh water storage | 3.8 ton | Voltage 12 | yes |
Voltage 220 | yes | Max. diving passengers | 10 |
Max. total passengers | 10 | Crew | 11 |
Navigation & Communication | |||
GPS | Garmin/Furuno/Navionics | Plotter | yes |
Depth sounder | yes | Fish finder | yes |
Satellite phone | yes | Mariphone | SSB / VHF |
Radar | yes | Navtex | no |
Safety | |||
Life raft(s) | 1x 20 persons | Life jackets | 25 |
Life ring buoys | yes | First aid kit | yes |
Fire extinguishers | yes | Fire & smoke alarm | yes |
EPIRP | yes | Oxygen | yes |
ENOS | no | Defibrillator | no |
Hyperbaric chamber | no | ||
Dive facilities | |||
Compressors | 2x Coltri Tropical | Dive courses | not available |
Tanks | 20 | Camera rinsing tub | yes |
NITROX | no | Weights/ belts | yes |
Camera workstation | yes | Dive platform | yes |
Rental dive gear | yes | Tender 1 | 5.5m Rib 85hp Yamaha |
Deck shower(s) | yes/no | Tender 2 | 5m wooden 40 hp |
English speaking guide | yes | Tender 3 | - |
Cabin facilities | |||
4 x Double bed cabin (lower deck) | |||
Private bathroom | yes | Private toilet | yes |
Shower | hot and cold | Extra bed | yes |
Cupboard/ wardrobe | yes | 220 volt | yes |
Air conditioning | yes | Fan | yes 12v |
Porthole | yes 4 | Window | yes |
... x other cabin (lower deck) ?? | |||
Private bathroom | yes | Private toilet | yes |
Shower | cold | Extra bed | no |
Cupboard/ wardrobe | yes | 220 volt | yes |
Air conditioning | yes | Fan | yes |
Porthole | yes | Window | no |
Lounge facilities | |||
Air conditioning | no | Fan(s) | yes |
Sofa(s) | yes | Dining table | yes |
Television | yes | DVD player | yes |
Sound system | yes | Computer | yes |
Deck(s) facilities | |||
Sun deck area | yes | Covered deck area | yes |
Reclining chairs | yes | Mattresses | yes |
Hammocks | yes | Sofa(s) | yes |
Dining table | yes | ||
Bar facilities | |||
Beer | yes | Wine | yes |
Spirits | yes | Soft drinks | yes |
Juices | yes | Ice cubes | yes |
Services & Entertainment | |||
Laundry service | yes | Towel service | yes |
Massage | no | Library | yes |
Indoor games | yes | Beach games | yes |
DVD's | yes | iPod connection | yes |
Snorkel gear | yes | Fishing gear | yes |
Kayak(s) | yes | Wake board | no |
Water ski | no | Jet ski | no |
Extra's | |||
e.g.: | |||
3x Large capacity dive tanks available to hire. Yoga area on top deck, huge bean bags | |||
Hair dryers to come | |||
Hot water in all cabins June 2015 | |||
June 2015 -3rd Rib 5m 40hp/ Wake boards x 2 and new additional double kayaks | |||