Calico Jack

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.

Special offers: For special discounted prices, check the yellow highlighted trips in the schedule above.

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$ 38 per day), dive insurance, Komodo National Park fees (5 Nights - US$ 115, 6 Nights and above - US$ 142 per person per trip), Raja Ampat Park fees (US$ 217 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, 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.
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$ 3,854.

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

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.

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.

Customer reviews:

"Equipment was new, well-maintained and the service from the support crew was fantastic.The food was fantastic. The sleeping quarters/ bunks were o.k. Nothing glamorous but there was air con and everything we needed." - Anke Steier, Germany, 18 January 2017 ...

"On the liveaboard, I rented most of the dive equipment and utilized all of the services organized by the staff, including treks on the islands, meals and snacks, reading books, etc. Everything was taken care of perfectly. From being picked up at the airport and taken to the boat, to the beautiful cabins, to every day's incredible diving and food, it was truly perfect in every way. All of the diving equipment was in good quality and the boat itself was in immaculate condition. There's not a single thing I can complain about." - Rachel Berkley, USA, 15 September 2015 ...