Currents in Indonesia

Currents in Indonesia

by | Jun 12, 2017 | Blog, Travel Tips

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 basic understanding of the Indonesian Throughflow and “Sverdrups” is...
Komodo blog 2016

Komodo blog 2016

by | Sep 20, 2016 | Blog, Travel Info

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 stunning Indonesian archipelago. We started our season with our annual...
Aussie Trip to Komodo

Aussie Trip to Komodo

by | Aug 2, 2016 | Blog, Travel Tips

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, we set sail to the Moyo Island This secluded island is an unspoiled...
The Banda Islands – Seram – Southern Raja Ampat

The Banda Islands – Seram – Southern Raja Ampat

by | May 21, 2016 | Banda Sea, Blog

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 Koon (too many fish)- The Banda Islands-Ambon. These 7 small islands in...

Manta Mayhem in Misool Raja Ampat with Calico Jack

by | May 14, 2016 | Blog, Raja Ampat

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. Day 3 we sailed down to Shadow reef, a magnificent sea mount running...