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Scuba diving & dive courses with Calico Jack Charters Indonesia
Dive Into Indonesia’s Best Reefs with Calico Jack Charters
Calico Jack Charters has spent over two decades exploring Indonesia’s most spectacular underwater world — from the coral gardens of Raja Ampat to the hammerhead-filled depths of the Banda Sea. Our two traditional wooden phinisis, Calico Jack and Anne Bonny, are purpose-built for divers who want to combine world-class diving with the comfort of a boutique liveaboard.
Whether you’re looking to earn your next PADI certification, experience your first dive in paradise, or log unforgettable advanced dives, our crew of expert instructors and local dive guides will make it happen — safely, smoothly, and with serious style.
Dive Courses at a Glance
- Discover Scuba Diving (Beginner)
- Open Water Diver (Beginner)
- Open Water – Open Water Part Only (Intermediate)
- Advanced Open Water (Advanced)
- Enriched Air / Nitrox (Advanced)
- Private Dive Guide (All Levels)
Dive Courses Available with Calico Jack Charters
| Course | Level | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) | Beginner | Anne Bonny only | $120 / 2 dives |
| Bubble Maker (8+ years) | Beginner | Anne Bonny only | $150 / course |
| Open Water Diver | Beginner | Anne Bonny only | $450 / full course |
| Open Water (part only) | Intermediate | Anne Bonny only | $360 / course |
| Advanced Open Water (AOW) | Advanced | Calico Jack & Anne Bonny | $380 / course |
| Enriched Air Nitrox | Advanced | Calico Jack & Anne Bonny | $220 / course |
| Private Dive Guide | All levels | Anne Bonny only | $100 / day |
Beginner courses are offered exclusively on private Anne Bonny charters, allowing for a customized learning experience. Calico Jack’s open expeditions welcome certified divers and non-divers alike.
Diving Courses With Calico Jack Charters
Expand your skills and confidence underwater with our range of PADI-certified courses, from first-time experiences to advanced specialities aboard Calico Jack and Anne Bonny.
Enriched Air (Nitrox) PADI Certification
Advanced Open Water PADI Certification
Open Water Diver PADI Certification
Bubble Maker (Ages 8+)
Discover Scuba Diving (DSD)
Diving Courses Onboard
Diving Facilities & Equipment
Both Calico Jack and Anne Bonny are fully equipped for professional diving operations and guest comfort:
- Bauer compressors and Nitrox systems
- Custom-built dive tenders for easy site access
- Personal dive stations with storage and rinse areas
- Full rental gear available (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, computer, fins)
- PADI-certified instructors and local dive guides
- Oxygen supply, safety equipment, and 24-hour power
We recommend bringing your own mask and dive computer for comfort, but we can arrange all equipment in advance.
Where We Dive
Calico Jack Charters operates year-round in Indonesia’s Coral Triangle, home to the planet’s richest marine biodiversity.
- Raja Ampat: Manta Sandy, Cape Kri, Arborek Jetty, and the lagoons of Misool — a dream for macro and wide-angle photographers.
- Banda Sea: Legendary for schooling hammerheads, sea snakes, and untouched volcanic seamounts.
- Komodo National Park: Drift dives, manta cleaning stations, and thriving coral gardens.
Each expedition is crafted around the season’s best conditions and your dive level, ensuring every dive is memorable, and often world-class.
👉 The Ultimate Guide to Raja Ampat Diving
👉 Top Dive Spots You Can’t Miss
Why Learn to Dive on a Liveaboard in Indonesia?
Training on a liveaboard is the most immersive way to learn. Instead of cramming dives into weekend sessions, you’ll dive multiple times a day in crystal-clear water, surrounded by marine life and guided by passionate instructors who live at sea.
You’ll gain confidence quickly, experience a huge variety of sites, and leave not just certified, but transformed.
Learning to dive in Indonesia is unlike anywhere else on Earth. You’ll surface each day with stories that few divers ever get to tell.
The Ultimate Guide to Raja Ampat Diving
The Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving in Indonesia
Dive Indonesia: Top Spots You Can't Miss
Discover the Magic of Triton Bay Diving
Diving the Banda Sea: An Unforgettable Experience
Unveiling the Mysteries of Puffer Fish: Nature's Inflatable Marvels
Scuba Diving in Cenderawasih Bay: An Underwater Paradise
Tips Raja Ampat Liveaboard with Kids
The Benefits of Liveaboard Diving
Ready to Dive In?
Join Calico Jack Charters for the ultimate Indonesian liveaboard diving experience.
Whether you’re learning your first dive skills on Anne Bonny or perfecting buoyancy in the currents of Raja Ampat aboard Calico jack, you’ll be diving with one of the most respected and experienced crews in Indonesia.
Contact our team to plan your dive adventure or certification course today.
Let’s make your next journey underwater unforgettable.