What’s included in the 11-night Cenderawasih Bay trip?

Airport/hotel transfers, 11 nights on Calico Jack, three chef-prepared meals daily plus snacks, 3–4 dives per day with alternating night dives, dive guides, tanks and weights, use of snorkeling gear, kayaks and SUPs, selected land excursions and beach BBQs. Park fees, alcohol and rental dive gear are extra.

Do I need to be an advanced diver to join?

Minimum certification is Open Water Diver. We recommend 25+ logged dives due to currents, depth and wreck profiles. Most guests are experienced and comfortable with drift and repetitive diving.

How many dives will we do?

Plan for roughly 33 dives: typically 3 day dives with alternating night dives, adjusted to conditions and group preferences.

What are the main highlights of this itinerary?

Dawn whale-shark encounters at Kwatisore; WWII wrecks near Manokwari including Shinwa Maru; sponge gardens at Tanjung Mangguar; soft-coral walls around Roon/Rippon; mixed pelagics and macro around Wairundi and the Wandammen Peninsula; village visits and a beach BBQ.

What’s the group size and diver-to-guide ratio?

Maximum 10 guests. Divers are split into small groups with a typical 1:5 guide ratio and two tenders for smooth operations.

Are non-divers welcome?

Yes. Non-divers can snorkel (including with whale sharks where appropriate), kayak, use SUPs, join beach excursions and village visits, and enjoy nature walks.

When is the best time to go?

Calico Jack schedules Cenderawasih Bay expeditions primarily for August–September for the calmest seas and most reliable whale-shark encounters.

What are the cabins like?

Five air-conditioned en-suite cabins (two double, two convertible twin/double, one twin), with hot showers, storage, daily housekeeping and traditional Indonesian woodwork.

Trips typically run Nabire → Manokwari (or reverse). Guests fly via Jakarta, Bali or Makassar with domestic connections. Our team provides transfer guidance and pickup/drop-off.

Can I complete a certification course onboard?

Private charters can arrange Open Water, Advanced and specialties. Per-cabin departures can offer Discover Scuba Diving for beginners, subject to conditions.

Check dates on the schedule, request an Easy Quote, or contact us directly to reserve. Groups of 8+ can charter the whole yacht and customise the itinerary.

8 Night Raja Ampat

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8 Nights onboard Calico Jack exploring the best of Northern Raja Ampat.

This 8-night expedition takes you through some of the most iconic and remote regions of Raja Ampat, diving, island-hopping, and soaking in serious scenery along the way.

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Accommodation

8 nights accommodation + All meals

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Trip Type

Diving and island hopping

Looking to book for a group of 8 or more?.

Calico Jack is available for private charter, meaning deals and savings on group bookings. It also gives you the flexibility to tailor this itinerary to your exact wishes. Contact us for more information.

Trip Schedule

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Email: calicojackbookings@gmail.com

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About this trip

This 8-night expedition takes you through some of the most iconic and remote regions of Raja Ampat, diving, island-hopping, and soaking in serious scenery along the way.

You’ll start in Sorong and sail north, hitting legendary dive sites like Melissa’s Garden, Cape Kri, and Blue Magic, with manta dives, shark sanctuaries, and remote beach BBQs in between. Mornings mean early dives with big schools and bigger fish. Afternoons might be treks to island peaks or a kayak through mangroves. Evenings are for cold drinks, sunsets, and crew-cooked dinners under the stars.

It’s a full loop through Raja Ampat’s most incredible locations, plus a few secret spots only boats like Calico Jack can reach.

Included

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Land transfers to and from the aipoirt and hotel
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Full crew with planned itinerary
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Full board accommodation
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3 x meals a day + snacks & drinks
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3-4 dives per day + alternating additional night dives

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Dive guides
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Fishing equipment where allowes
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Snorkeling equipment
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Kayaks & stand-up paddleboards

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