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Diving with Calico Jack
Indonesia is one of the most extraordinary diving destinations on Earth — but not all liveaboards experience it the same way.
Expedition Liveaboard Diving in Indonesia. Done Properly
Indonesia is one of the most extraordinary diving destinations on Earth, but not all liveaboards experience it the same way.
Calico Jack Charters has spent decades exploring Indonesia’s most remote reefs, open crossings, and forgotten corners of the Coral Triangle. We don’t chase luxury trends or fixed itineraries, we focus on time, access, experience, and adaptability, delivering serious diving with exceptionally high standards of safety, comfort, and service.
This page is your gateway into diving with Calico Jack:
our routes, our dive style, our courses, our equipment, and the expeditions that define us.
- Why dive with Calico JackÂ
- Where we dive in Indoensia
- OUr dive styleÂ
- PADI Dive courses onboard
- Equipment and dive facilities
- Is Calico jack right right for youÂ
Why Dive with Calico Jack?
Calico Jack sits in a rare middle ground – more adventurous than luxury liveaboards, more comfortable and professional than budget operators.
We’re approachable. We’re experienced. And we go further than most.
What sets us apart:
- Expedition-style itineraries, not cookie-cutter routes
- Small dive groups with highly experienced guides
- Long trips (usually 11–12 nights) that reach truly remote sites
- A crew that lives and breathes Indonesian diving
- Flexibility to change plans when conditions demand it
This is diving for people who care about the underwater world, not just ticking destinations off a list.
Where We Dive in Indonesia
Calico Jack sails across Indonesia’s most celebrated — and most challenging — dive regions, following seasonal conditions rather than rigid schedules.
Our Dive Style: Small Groups, Serious Experience
Diving on Calico Jack is intentionally unhurried and personal.
- Maximum 1:5 diver-to-guide ratio
- Two dive guides plus a dedicated dive instructor onboard
- Separate tenders for dive groups
- Dive planning based on experience, not just certification level
Our cruise director is a marine biologist, adding depth to every dive — from reef ecology to species behaviour and conservation insight.
This approach keeps dives safer, calmer, and far more rewarding.
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Dive Courses Onboard
Calico Jack offers a range of PADI-certified dive courses, allowing guests to progress their skills while diving some of the best sites on the planet.
Enriched Air (Nitrox) PADI Certification
Advanced Open Water PADI Certification
Open Water Diver PADI Certification
Bubble Maker (Ages 8+)
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Equipment & Dive Facilities
We believe great diving requires great infrastructure.
Both Calico Jack and Anne Bonny are fully equipped for professional dive operations, including:
- Bauer compressors and Nitrox systems
- Custom dive tenders for easy site access
- Personal dive stations and rinse areas
- Full dive equipment rental onboard
Guests are welcome to bring their own gear, but everything can be arranged in advance.
Is Calico Jack Right for You?
Calico Jack is ideal if you:
- Want adventure without chaos
- Want to experience the very best of Indoensian diving
- Prefer long trips that go further
- Enjoy a relaxed, social, pirate-spirited atmosphere
- Want to dive with people who genuinely know Indonesia
If you’re looking for white gloves and marble bathrooms, we’re probably not your boat.
If you’re looking for exceptional diving done properly, you’ll feel right at home.
Ready to Dive Indonesia?
Whether you’re planning your first liveaboard or your next serious expedition, Calico Jack offers a way to experience Indonesia that few operators can match.