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Best Time to Visit Raja Ampat Indonesia
Raja Ampat needs no introduction; it is one of the most legendary cluster of islands and waters in Indonesia. This is especially true for scuba divers and snorkeling enthusiasts who want to get a…
Bali to Sorong (Raja Ampat) Flights
Flying from Bali (DPS) to Sorong (SOQ) is the fastest and most convenient way to reach Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s crown jewel of diving and marine biodiversity. Whether you’re joining a liveaboard like…
The Ultimate Guide to Raja Ampat Diving
Introduction to Raja Ampat Raja Ampat, an archipelago located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula in West Papua, Indonesia, is often hailed as one of the world’s premier diving…
Komodo Adventures for Non-Divers
Explore Beyond the Deep with Anne Bonny Komodo National Park isn’t just a diver’s paradise, it’s one of Indonesia’s most spectacular playgrounds above the waterline. Between volcanic peaks,…
Komodo Travel Advice: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Planning your trip to Komodo National Park? Whether you’re coming for the dragons, the diving, or the pink-sand beaches, a little preparation goes a long way. This guide covers everything from how…
When Is the Best Time to Visit Komodo National Park?
Planning your trip to Komodo? The best time to visit depends on what you want to experience, calm seas and epic dives, lush landscapes, or fewer crowds. Komodo National Park has two main seasons…
Padar Island: Complete Guide to Komodo’s Most Iconic Viewpoint
Padar Island is one of the most recognisable landscapes in Indonesia, a rugged, savannah-covered island with prehistoric contours, tri-coloured beaches, and sweeping 360-degree views. Located in the…
What to Pack for a Liveaboard Cruise: 15 Essentials for Comfort, Diving & Adventure
Heading off on a liveaboard adventure? Whether you’re diving in Raja Ampat or cruising through Komodo, the right gear can make the difference between an epic trip and an uncomfortable one. From…
The Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving in Indonesia
Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago with over 17,000 islands, is a dream destination for scuba diving enthusiasts. Located at the heart of the Coral Triangle, the region is renowned for its…
Indonesia is a diver’s paradise, known for its iconic dive destinations like Raja Ampat and Komodo. Yet, hidden away on the northern coast of Papua lies a lesser-known treasure: Cenderawasih Bay….
Dive Indonesia: Top Spots You Can’t Miss
Indonesia is a diver’s dream destination, boasting some of the world’s most biodiverse and stunning underwater ecosystems. Situated within the Coral Triangle, this vast archipelago offers an…
Discover the Magic of Triton Bay Diving
Triton Bay, located in the Kaimana Regency of West Papua, Indonesia, is often referred to as one of the last frontiers of diving. This remote and pristine area, part of the Bird’s Head Seascape, is…
Liveaboard Adventures in Raja Ampat: What to Expect
If diving Raja Ampat is on your bucket list, a liveaboard adventure is the ultimate way to experience it. Floating through an archipelago of over 1,500 islands off the coast of West Papua,…
A Comprehensive Guide to Banda Neira: History, Culture, and Diving
Banda Neira, nestled in the Banda Sea, is a gem of Indonesia’s Maluku Islands, renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and world-class diving. Once at the heart of the global spice…
Diving the Banda Sea: An Unforgettable Experience
The Banda Sea, located in Indonesia’s remote southeastern region, is a hidden gem for divers seeking extraordinary underwater adventures. With its clear waters, diverse marine ecosystems, and…
Best Hotels to Stay in Sorong
Papua, is the gateway to the stunning Raja Ampat archipelago, offering a range of accommodations for travellers. The top choice is the new Aston Sorong Hotel, conveniently located within walking…
The Hunting Techniques of Komodo Dragons: An In-Depth Analysis
Komodo dragons, the largest living lizards, are fascinating creatures found on a few Indonesian islands. These apex predators, which can grow up to 10 feet long, have evolved some pretty amazing…
Unveiling the Mysteries of Puffer Fish: Nature’s Inflatable Marvels
Biology and Behavior Pufferfish vary widely in size, ranging from just a few inches to over two feet in length when fully grown. They have tough, often elastic skin and spines, which become…
The Majestic Komodo Dragon: Guardians of the Komodo Islands
Nestled within the Indonesian archipelago, the Komodo Islands are home to a prehistoric predator that has captured the fascination of naturalists and adventurers alike: the Komodo dragon. Known…
Detailed Testimonial from Kelly and Terry – Calico Jack Liveaboard – November 2023
We are happy to receive and proud to share this testimonial with those who are considering joining one of our cruises. Our team is inspired to create unforgettable adventures for each guest. So,…
Scuba Diving in Cenderawasih Bay: An Underwater Paradise
Cenderawasih Bay is a paradise for scuba diving enthusiasts in a remote area of eastern Indonesia. This stunning bay has been described as one of the last diving frontiers, and it’s not…
Calico Jack and Anne Bonny – The History of Piracy and Love
The History of Calico Jack and Anne Bonny
Tips Raja Ampat Liveaboard with Kids
Trips aboard Calico Jack and Anne Bonny Liveaboards with family – Taking your family on a liveaboard trip may seem daunting at first, especially if it involves children. However, if you…
Liveaboard Traveling in Raja Ampat for Solo Travelers
As the saying goes, “jobs fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul”. Traveling solo can be one of the most adventurous decisions you’ll ever make, especially if you’re traveling to a place…
How to Prevent Seasickness on a Diving Liveaboard
Seasickness can quickly ruin your diving liveaboard trip, causing an unpleasant sensation of vertigo. It’s a common symptom that many travelers and divers experience, even the most veteran ones! In…
The History of the Indonesian Phinisi
As an island nation, the ancestors of Indonesia have long crafted ways to navigate across the vast bodies of water that divide the nation’s archipelago. The need to cross the oceans has inspired…
The Benefits of Liveaboard Diving
In this day and age, how many of us get the opportunity to set sail in the vast open ocean to explore its enigmatic nature and marine life? Since the dawn of time, humans have an intrinsic nature…
Swimming with Whale Sharks in Triton Bay
For many divers, diving with Whale Sharks is on their bucket list. Actually, swimming in tandem with them makes for an unforgettable experience, vastly different than just reading about them in a…
Fun & Interesting Facts About Raja Ampat
If you’re wondering what paradise on Earth looks like, look no further than Raja Ampat. Picture sunny skies, immaculate beaches and crystal-clear waters, that are home to the most diverse marine…
Explore the Heart of The Coral Triangle
When people talk about the best diving spots in the world, you will most likely find the Coral Triangle high on the list, if not the top location – and for a good reason. The Coral Triangle is a…
Cenderawasih Bay: The Largest Marine National Park in Indonesia
In the far eastern region of Indonesia, lies a marine paradise that is home to countless marine flora and fauna. From small marine critters and beautiful corals to large pelagic animals, the Marine…
Top Tips for your Liveaboard Holiday
With holiday season just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan your liveaboard trip to Raja Ampat! The anticipation and excitement of planning the trip can be exhilarating, not to mention…
Tips for First Timers on a Scuba Diving Liveaboard
So, you’ve decided to book a liveaboard scuba diving trip. You’re feeling eager and excited as you pack your belongings and plan your trip. But somehow you can’t help feeling a little anxious, as…
Liveaboard Packing Tips: What You Need to Pack
You’ve confirmed the booking for your liveaboard cruise, now all you need is to pack. Packing shouldn’t be that hard, right? Well if you don’t know precisely what to pack, or how to pack, it can be…
Best Dive Places in Raja Ampat to Spend New Year’s Eve
With the end of the year just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about your next dive trip. If you were to ask us, a must-visit diving destination is the legendary dive…
5 Reasons to Book a Liveaboard Dive Holiday in Indonesia
As an island nation, the Indonesian archipelago is home to an abundance of pristine waters and dive spots just waiting to be discovered. Here are some compelling reasons why you should book a…
What To Know When Traveling to Banda Sea
Have you ever wanted to set sail and dive into uncharted territories? Want to know what it’s like to explore to the edges of the ocean? Well, set your eyes on the Banda Sea! While not technically…
The Best Liveaboard Destinations to Go Diving This Summer
As an archipelagic country, Indonesia is blessed with an ecological wealth that is unique to its island nation. This means there are plenty of liveaboard destinations for divers and explorers like…
Diving and Exploring the Underwater Paradise of Triton Bay
Triton Bay is very remote, located in the southwestern corner of Papua. However, this remoteness rewards scuba divers and snorkelers with an incredible underwater paradise, unique to the area. From…
What to Prepare Before A Snorkeling Trip?
For those who don’t want to commit to a diving trip, or just aren’t comfortable being in the open ocean, snorkeling can be a great alternative underwater activity. Snorkeling is also an easier way…
Travel and Dive in Triton Bay, A Haven for All Divers
As a diver, chances are you’re continually looking for new diving locations to explore and grow your diving experience. Luckily, Indonesia has plenty to offer. One of them is Triton Bay, often…
Scuba Diving Liveaboard Guide for Beginners
Scuba diving can be one of the most rewarding experiences you ever participate in. Especially in Bali, where the water is pristine, has an abundance of marine life and the healthiest corals you’ll…
Dive and Discover Beautiful Underwater Views of Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat is a sublime paradise home to almost 75% of all known species of corals and fishes on the planet. Located at the center of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat proudly holds the title for being…
Dive with Whale Sharks in Cenderawasih Bay
One of the biggest shark species in the world, the Whale Shark is a natural wonder to behold. As a diver, it is a privilege to encounter one in person. With over 1.4 million hectares of the maritime…
Diving Adventure in Raja Ampat with Calico Jack
There is no denying; Raja Ampat is world-renowned as a diving paradise. The name itself translates to the four kings in English; the four kings being the islands of Misool, Batanta, Waigeo, and…
See Outstanding Wreck in Manokwari, Cendrawasih Bay
Located in the westernmost province of Indonesia is the natural maritime wonder of Cenderawasih Bay. As the name implies, Cenderawasih Bay is a large bay more than 300 kilometers wide with a…
What to Prepare for Your Indonesia Liveaboard Diving Trips?
Indonesia’s thousands of archipelagic islands will take a lifetime to explore with a range of flora and fauna as well as the diversity of ethnic groups, cultures, and traditions spread throughout…
Must Visit Dive Liveaboard Destinations in Indonesia
Liveaboard Diving in Indonesia The ocean safari located in the South East Asian seas contains some of the world’s richest marine biodiversity with over 2000 fish species and 500 species between the…
Tips to Choose the Best Diving Liveaboard for Banda Sea and Triton Bay
Liveaboard Diving Trips in Indonesia with Calico Jack Deciding your perfect onboard safaris may be a challenge as destinations range along with a price for every budget. Calico Jack will provide you…
Top 3 Recommended Liveaboard Destinations in Indonesia
Indonesia comprises of over thousands of archipelagic islands and is no doubt a world-class liveaboard destination. All located in the Coral Triangle with over 500 species of coral and 2,000 species…
Philosophy Of Calico Jack
Calico Jack’s philosophy is a simple one: Adventure! Our passion and our mission are to customize ideal liveaboard adventures to allow our guests the opportunity to explore some of the most…
Padar Island – Must Visit in Indonesia
Padar Island is the third-largest island in the Komodo National Park. It is located in the south-central of the park, between Komodo and Rinca Island. Padar is mostly savannah-covered, surreal…
Non-diving activities of Banda Neira Island (Part 1)
Little Banda Neira has always been the Banda’s main port and administrative center with lots of attractions. In the Dutch era the perkeniers virtually bankrupted themselves maintaining the…
Raja Ampat Pirate Cruise (By Kristina Vackova)
Our good friend, Underwater Photographer from the Czech Republic and passionate diver Kristina Vackova joined our 11-nights Raja Ampat Dive Trip in October 2017. She said that during this trip, she…
Diving Indonesia – How to choose itinerary and When to go?
For many divers, Indonesia is a dream destination. Unfortunately, most never get to fulfill that dream because people feel it is either too expensive or too difficult to pull off logistically. Good…
Top spots to visit on a liveaboard in the Komodo
Komodo is one of the over 17,000 islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. When you think of Komodo, you probably think of the dragon. Not the flying fire-breathing type of dragon, but the…
Raja Ampat with Calico Jack Liveaboard (By Kristina Vackova)
Our guest from Czeck Republic, Underwater Photographer, and passionate diver Kristina Vackova joined Calico Jack Liveaboard Christmas Dive Trip in 2016 for the first time. Now she became a good…
Hidden diving spots on a liveaboard in the Raja Ampat
You’ll find Raja Ampat on the island of New Guinea in Indonesia’s West Papua province. Raja Ampat translates to “Four Kings”. The island takes its name from the four main islands of the archipelago….
Stunning Raja Ampat video from the guests
Our guest from Sweden Katrin and Nove Nyberg captured our amazing dive cruise in Raja Ampat on January 2017. Enjoy stunning air- and UW-shots from 11-night Raja Ampat cruise on Calico Jack! Indeed,…
Luxury Liveaboard Diving in Raja Ampat
Our guests from England – Charlie and Charlotte wrote a fascinating article about their experience with liveaboard diving on Calico Jack. Filled with romantic photo shots, it reflects our…
Raja Ampat: Royalty Among Dive Destinations!
Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, proudly stands amongst the titans of diving destinations. What convergence of factors are there that results in such a range of fascinating marine subjects in this…
A Diary of Adventure Diving Banda sea, Alor and Ambon
Day-by-day dairy of our Dive Adventure in search of Hammerhead sharks in the Banda Sea. Dive sites, inland activities and special notes from Alor to Ambon. Alor, September 8 Here we are in Alor,…
Pirate sail across the Banda Sea (by Kristina Vackova)
Underwater Photographer and passionate diver Kristina Vackova joined one of our Adventure trips in Banda sea (September 2017). Here are her impressions and some of the photos. More amazing photos…
Map of Shipwrecks in Indonesia
Indonesia was and remains the world shipping center. Among the 17,804 of its islands, there are countless shipwrecks of the Japanese, American, English, Portuguese and Indonesian fleets. Most of the…
Dive sites of the Banda sea
These remote islands being – because of their exposure to waves and currents – accessible to diving liveaboards only during calm inter-monsoon periods, divers are rare and many sites…
Transport in Indonesia
All transport modes play a role in Indonesia’s transport system and are generally complementary rather than competitive. Densely populated Java, with 7 percent of Indonesia’s land area and 62…
Where to dive with Hammerhead Sharks?
Great Hammerhead Sharks can be spotted very far off shore as well as near the shoreline. They often migrate in large groups during the summer in search of cooler waters. These sharks are usually in…
Research and Recreation of the Coral Reef
Researching the Coral Reef, scientists found that its bleaching may be easing after three years of high ocean temperatures, the longest such period since the 1980s, the National Oceanic and…
Detoxing the Ocean
Detoxing the Ocean, Calico Jack Charter – When heavy rain hits New Caledonia, the rivers run red. Located about 1,200 kilometers east of Australia, New Caledonia has one of the world’s most…
Bull sharks are able to survive in fresh water!
Bull Sharks Carcharhinus leucas is best known for their aggressive behavior, and their ability to survive in freshwater. They are believed to be the most dangerous shark in the world to humans,…
Currents in Indonesia
The Indonesian Throughflow refers to the transfer of upper ocean waters from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean through the Indonesian Seas. This creates the pattern for all currents in Indonesia. A…
Komodo blog 2016
All good things must come to an end! Calico Jack’s 2016 Komodo season is no exception to the rule. It’s been an amazing journey over the last 3 months on Calico, showcasing the very best of the…
Aussie Trip to Komodo
Calico was fortunate to have a lovely group of Aussies charter Calico Jack on its last trip 8 nights Gili Islands, Lombok to Komodo. We begin our adventure in Gili Islands Lombok, With all onboard,…
The Banda Islands – Seram – Southern Raja Ampat
Banda’s Spice Islands Recently Calico was fortunate enough to visit the mysterious, legendary Banda Islands Cruising – Sorong to Misool (amazing Shadow Reef and Secret Lagoon)- Pulau…
Manta Mayhem in Misool Raja Ampat with Calico Jack
Raja Ampat, Manta Mayhem – Calico Jack adventures took us South to Misool, Penemu, far North as Eagle Rock and back to Dampier Strait. Conditions in Raja Ampat were perfect 20m + visibility….
Calico Jack’s Solar Eclipse Exploration
Calico Jack would like to thank our colorful guests and Wicked Adventures for organizing such an epic solar eclipse exploration adventure. The trip began in Raja Ampat Dampier Strait, trekking for…
We Love Happy Guests!
My wife and I did the Komodo trip with Adam last August/September – it was fantastic. Adam was an amazing host – nothing was too much trouble and he spent a lot of time with us chatting…
Video – Welcome To Calico Jack Liveaboard
Welcome aboard Calico Jack, some views and insights into life aboard our lovely Liveaboard Calico Jack, filmed by Stuart Bridges in July 2016.
Flying in Indonesia
In some areas, flying may be the only practical way to get around. State-operated Garuda Indonesia handles international flights (though you might also use them for transport within Indonesia),…