Calico Jack

Raja Ampat 9-Day/8-Night Itinerary

The sample itinerary below highlights what you can expect on one of Calico Jack's cruises around Raja Ampat National Park. Each cruise is unique; navigation and dive sites may vary slightly due to weather conditions and visibility. The harbor of departure and arrival is Sorong Harbor (West Papua, Indonesia).

Day 1 | Embarkation in Sorong

• Pickup from your hotel or Sorong airport and transfer to the harbor.
• Welcome onboard Calico Jack, enjoy refreshments, and tour the ship.
• Receive briefings on safety, diving operations, and life onboard.
• Depart by 12 PM and cruise 5 hours north to Waisai.
• Set up dive gear and cameras, meet the crew and guests, and complete an afternoon check dive.
• Anchor near Waisai for sunset and dinner onboard.

Day 2 | Dampier Strait (4 Dives)

• Dive sites: Mioskon, Sardine Reef, Cape Kri, Yenbuba Jetty.
• Morning dives at Mioskon and Sardine Reef, teeming with schooling fish and colorful corals.
• Afternoon dive at Cape Kri, home to a record 374 fish species identified during one dive.
• Night dive at Yenbuba Jetty, exploring corals, pipefish, and cuttlefish.

Day 3 | Arborek Island/Manta Sandy (4 Dives)

• Dive sites: Cape Yenbuba, Manta Sandy, Lalosi, Arborek Pier.
• Morning dive at Cape Yenbuba, followed by a visit to the Manta Sandy cleaning station.
• Afternoon dive at Lalosi and a visit to Arborek village.
• Night dive at Arborek Pier, featuring giant clams, hermit crabs, and colorful corals.

Day 4 | Penemu (3 Dives)

• Dive sites: My Reef, Melissa’s Garden, Penemu Lagoon.
• Morning dive at My Reef, known for large schools of fish.
• Second dive at Melissa’s Garden, a vibrant coral garden teeming with marine life.
• Explore Penemu’s star-shaped lagoons, kayak, paddleboard, and enjoy the view.
• Night dive in the Penemu Lagoon area.

Day 5 | Aljui (4 Dives)

• Dive sites: Channel No. 5, White Arrow, Channel Island, Cendana Pier.
• Explore colorful soft corals, sea fans, pygmy seahorses, and nudibranchs.
• Night dive at Cendana Pier, known for its abundant marine life.

Day 6 | Wofo (3 Dives)

• Dive sites: Black Forest, Wofo’s Wall, Teman Wofo.
• Morning dive at Black Forest, featuring stunning black fan landscapes.
• Second dive at Wofo Tembok (a wall dive) and final dive at Teman Wofo.
• Enjoy a beach BBQ with the crew, live music, and fireworks under the stars.

Day 7 | Yanggefo (4 Dives)

• Dive sites: Mayhem, Citrus Ridge, Lalosi, Batu Lima.
• Morning dives at Mayhem and Citrus Ridge, known for vibrant fish life.
• Afternoon dive at Lalosi and night dive at Batu Lima, where walking sharks are often spotted.

Day 8 | Dampier Strait (2 Dives)

• Dive sites: Blue Magic, Sardine Reef.
• Morning dives at two iconic sites with large schools of fish and oceanic manta rays.
• Relax on a secluded beach before returning to Sorong in the evening.

Day 9 | Disembarkation in Sorong

• After breakfast, say farewell to the crew and disembark.
• Transfer to your hotel or airport in Sorong.

Cenderawasih Bay Overview

Calico Jacks newest destination takes you on a remarkable journey to North West Papuas Cenderawasih Bay. What is so remarkable about Cenderawasih Bay diving? This area is home to Indonesias largest marine park, the area boasts stunning tropical rain forests, mist- topped limestone cliffs and some of the finest corals and dramatic wall dives in West Papua.

Cenderawasih Bay is one of the only places in the world where its possible to see such large numbers of Whale sharks so easily. Divers and snorkelers are treated to a very unique experience as the sharks circle floating fishing platforms ( Bagans ) that target small baitfish and squid.

The Whale Sharks are regular visitors to the Bagans and hand-fed by the local fisherman who believes the whale sharks bring good luck. Interacting with Cenderawasihs resident giants is truly a lifetime experience.

Another highlight in the area is Manokawri Bay, which provided safe anchorage for the Japanese during the second world war. Numerous wrecks are scattered around the bay.

Several wrecks are currently accessible to reactional dives with many still to be discovered. The wrecks are covered in corals and home to a large variety of sea life. Some of the boats are still remarkably preserved and you can still see ammunition, helmets, and cargo. Underwater exploration has only just begun, and we expect more surprises to emerge from these extraordinary seas.

Cenderawasih Bay Dive Cruise Itinerary (12 Days)

Day 1 | Embarkation in Manokwari (2 Dives)

• Pick-up from your hotel or Manokwari Airport and transfer to the harbor for embarkation aboard Calico Jack.
• Welcome drinks and a short tour of the ship, followed by a safety briefing and introduction to life onboard.
• After lunch, embark on an afternoon check dive in the Manokwari area.

Day 2 | Manokwari WW2 Wreck Dives (4 Dives)

• Explore historic World War 2 wrecks, including the Shinwa Maru, Cross Wreck, and Pillbox wreck.
• Dive into fascinating wrecks surrounded by vibrant coral growth and marine life.
• Lunch and evening relaxation aboard the ship.

Day 3 | Pulau Numfoor & Manim Island (3 Dives)

• Dive around Pulau Numfoor's steep slopes, teeming with large fish species like grey reef sharks, barracudas, and tunas.
• Visit Manim Island, featuring numerous landing crafts from WWII covered in colorful corals.
• Enjoy the beauty of the area during dives and explore the underwater treasures.

Day 4 | Pulau Wairundi (4 Dives)

• Discover the unspoiled reefs of Wairundi, abundant with rainbow-colored reef fish, hard and soft corals.
• Encounter sharks like Whitetip, Blacktip, and Grey reef sharks patrolling the waters.
• Enjoy vibrant coral reefs and underwater creatures for keen photographers.

Day 5 | Pulau Matas & Pulau Rouw (2 Dives)

• Begin with a dive at Pulau Matas' southern end, featuring a sloping wall covered in coral and thriving fish life.
• Next, dive at Pulau Rouw, home to three World War 2 American P38 Lightning fighter planes resting in shallow waters.
• Spend the afternoon snorkeling, exploring, and enjoying a beach BBQ dinner under the stars.

Day 6 | Pulau Mioswar, Pulau Roon (3 Dives)

• Explore areas covered in soft and hard coral, with schools of Fusiliers, bump head parrotfish, and grey reef sharks.
• Visit Tanjung Ayami for a boulder dive and more coral-covered underwater treasures.
• Take time to visit the local village and enjoy an evening night dive off the village's front.

Day 7 | Pulau Roon & Pulau Ribbon (4 Dives)

• Dive among soft corals, sea fans, and sponges, spotting hawksbill turtles, barracuda, and surgeonfish.
• Explore a downed aircraft from WWII resting at Pulau Rippon, surrounded by vibrant sea life.
• Optional night dive in the area.

Day 8 | Pulau Sodompari & Wandammen Peninsula (3 Dives)

• Dive at Pulau Sodompari, where sea fans and soft corals attract rich fish life.
• Head to Wandammen Peninsula for pelagic action, with schools of barracuda, giant trevally, fusiliers, and critters.

Day 9 | Tanjung Mangguar (4 Dives)

• Explore Tanjung Mangguar's reef, adorned with soft corals and sea whips, attracting fish such as barracuda, manta rays, and Mobula rays.
• Spot massive sponges, giant clams, and vibrant marine life in crystal-clear waters.
• Optional night dive in the area.

Day 10-11 | Kwatisore Bay Whale Sharks (6 Dives)

• Dive and snorkel with the majestic whale sharks in Kwatisore Bay, a unique experience in Cenderawasih Bay.
• Witness the whale sharks feeding near the Bagons (floating fishing platforms), providing an incredible underwater encounter.

Day 12 | Disembarkation in Nabire

• After breakfast and final farewells, disembark and transfer to Nabire Airport or your hotel.

Triton Bay

• What is so special about Triton Bay diving? Triton Bay is one of three regions that together with Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay comprise the Birds Head Seascape of West Papua. This area is also famous for its beautiful corals and marine life. This still relatively unknown destination is full of treasures and fast becoming legendary for its beautiful soft corals, huge schools of fish and migrating whale sharks.
• The area has been protected since 2008, allowing fish stocks to recover from overfishing. Devoid of humans, the healthy, unbleached reefs have practically no garbage floating around.
• When not diving the fishy sites, there is amazing macro diving to be found. All five species of pygmy seahorse can be found with solid predictability not only Denise and Bargibanti, but also the very tiny species of Pontohi and Sotomi. The Paracheilinus nursalim flasher wrasse is found only in Triton Bay, Misool and South Raja Ampat.
• The remoteness of Triton Bay gives you a truly privilege dive experience in one of the most beautiful parts of the Coral Triangle. It is the home of more species of fish and corals than any other area in Indonesia. If you are interested in traveling and diving in Indonesia, you can join Calico Jacks Liveaboard Diving adventures. Calico Jack team has been working together to bring you the ultimate dive adventure comprising Raja Ampat (Misool), Pulau Pisang and Triton Bay. Check HERE for the updated diving and tour schedule, or contact Calico Jacks team for any question regarding Triton Bay adventures!

Raja Ampat - Triton Bay Itinerary

Day 1 | Embarkation in Sorong, Raja Ampat (1 Dive)

• Pick up from Sorong airport and transfer to the harbor where our crew will welcome you onboard Calico Jack.
• Enjoy refreshments and a short tour of the ship, followed by a safety briefing and dive operations overview.
• Delicious lunch served and time to get acquainted with the ship, set up dive gear & cameras, and socialize with fellow guests and the crew.
• Do a check dive in the area later in the afternoon.
• Early morning, we will navigate to Misool.

Day 2 | Daram, Misool (4 Dives)

• Andiamo: A submerged pinnacle surrounded by fusiliers, batfish, blacktip reef sharks, and napoleon wrasse.
• Candy Store: Covered in sponges, sea fans, and surrounded by fusiliers, butterflyfish, and barracuda.
• Night dive in Yillet.

Day 3 | Yilliet, Misool (4 Dives)

• Short navigation to dive the Fiabacet area, known for its colorful corals and sea fans.
• Dive Batu Kecil (Tank Rock), Nudi Rock, and Whale Rock, with abundant fish life, pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and reef sharks.
• Night dive in the area.

Day 4 | Warokaraket, Misool (4 Dives)

• Shadow Reef (Magic Mountain): Famous for schools of bannerfish, yellow snappers, trevallies, and oceanic manta rays.
• Boo Rock (Jamur Boo): Known for the windows that pierce the reef and teeming with fish and critters like parrotfish, reef sharks, and turtles.
• Yellit Kecils: A site with a large number of Nembrotha nudibranchs.

Day 5 | Wayilbatan, Misool (3 Dives)

• Wedding Cake: Home to schools of batfish, trevallies, barracuda, and pygmy seahorses.
• Four Kings: Underwater pinnacles covered in soft corals and abundant fish life, including turtles.
• Overnight navigation to Pulau Pisang.

Day 6 | Pulau Pisang (3 Dives)

• Diving off the Pisang archipelago with healthy corals, giant elephant ears, schools of fish, mantas, and turtles.
• Overnight navigation to Momon.

Day 7 | Momon (3 Dives)

• Dive the large hard coral seamount at Momon, home to schools of Bigeye Trevally, batfish, napoleon wrasse, and Giant Trevally.
• Visit the beautiful Kita Kita waterfalls in the afternoon.
• Early morning navigation to Namatote.

Day 8 | Namatote (3 Dives)

• Dive the soft coral walls of Namatote, filled with schools of jacks, barracuda, turtles, and wunderpus octopus.
• Macro and pelagic species are abundant in these areas.
• Early morning navigation to Triton Bay.

Days 9-11 | Triton Bay (8 Dives)

• Experience unbleached reefs, abundant fish life, pygmy seahorses, and large schools of fish in this legendary area.
• Whale shark Bagans: Swim with whale sharks at the local fishing platforms where they are fed by fishermen.
• Larry's Heaven: Dive in a beautiful area with vibrant soft coral, black coral, and abundant fish life.
• Aiduma: A dive site with large groups of tasseled wobbegongs and invertebrate-rich reefs.
• Little Komodo: Dive among boulders covered in orange soft corals, sweetlips, anthias, and damselfish.
• Beach BBQ in Triton Bay: Enjoy a BBQ on the beach with the crew.

Day 12 | Disembarkation in Kaimana

• After breakfast and exchanging photos and memories, the crew will transport you to your hotel or Kaimana airport.

Triton Bay - Raja Ampat Itinerary

Day 1 | Embarkation in Kaimana Triton Bay (1 Dive)

• Pick up from the hotel in Kaimana and transfer to the harbor where the crew will welcome you onboard Calico Jack.
• Enjoy refreshments and a short tour of the ship, followed by a briefing on safety, diving operations, and life onboard.
• Lunch served, followed by time to get acquainted with the ship, set up dive gear & cameras, and meet fellow guests and crew.
• Check dive in the area later in the afternoon.

Day 2-3 | Triton Bay (6 Dives)

• Explore the beautiful corals, large schools of fish, and migrating whale sharks in the protected Triton Bay area.
• Dive sites like Larry’s Heaven, known for vibrant soft corals and abundant fish life, and Aiduma, home to large fish species and tasseled wobbegongs.
• Encounter whale sharks at the Bagans (fishing platforms), one of the few places in the world where whale sharks can be seen year-round.
• Dive the invertebrate-rich Little Komodo site with large coral boulders covered in orange soft corals and colorful fish.

Day 4 | Namatote (3 Dives)

• Sail five hours to Namatote and Sagin islands, home to rich fish life, soft coral walls, and a variety of critters for both wide-angle and macro diving.
• Enjoy three dives around the islands, spotting jacks, barracuda, turtles, wunderpus octopus, and more.
• Early morning navigation back to Triton Bay.

Day 5 | Momon (3 Dives)

• Arrive early at Momon reef for three dives on a large hard coral seamount full of healthy fish life, including schools of Bigeye Trevally and Giant Trevally.
• In the afternoon, visit the beautiful Kita Kita waterfalls where a freshwater river flows into the sea.
• Navigate towards Namatote for the next dive location.

Day 6 | Pulau Pisang (3 Dives)

• Dive the healthy and vibrant corals of the Pisang archipelago, where giant elephant ears, schools of various fish, mantas, and turtles are frequently spotted.

Day 7 | Wayilbatan, Misool (4 Dives)

• Dive the impressive Wayilbatan area, including Wedding Cake, home to schools of batfish, trevallies, and pygmy seahorses.
• In the afternoon, take a scenic kayaking and paddleboarding trip through hidden lagoons.
• Explore Four Kings, a dive site featuring underwater pinnacles covered in soft coral and teeming with fish life, including turtles.

Day 8 | Warokaraket, Misool (4 Dives)

• Explore Shadow Reef (Magic Mountain) with schools of bannerfish, pyramid butterflyfish, and sharks, plus an oceanic manta ray cleaning station.
• Dive Boo Rock (Jamur Boo) with its distinctive rounded openings and rich reef life, including reef sharks, parrotfish, and nudibranchs.
• Explore Yellit Kecil, known for its abundant Nembrotha nudibranchs along the ridge.

Day 9 | Yilliet, Misool (3 Dives)

• Explore Fiabacet area’s colorful corals and sea fans, connecting islands like Boo and Kalig, with diverse marine life and abundant pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs.
• Dive sites like Batu Kecil (Tank Rock), Nudi Rock, and Whale Rock with extensive reef systems and a rich variety of marine life.

Day 10 | Daram, Misool (3 Dives)

• Dive Andiamo, a large reef with submerged pinnacles covered in sea fans, home to fusiliers, batfish, and napoleon wrasse.
• Dive Candy Store, a reef with sponges, soft corals, and sea fans, and large schools of fusiliers and barracuda.

Day 11 | Balbulol - No Contest, Love Potion (2 Dives)

• Dive sites with schools of platax, snapper, and bumphead parrotfish, plus barracudas and jacks surrounding the pinnacles.
• Spend the afternoon exploring hidden lagoons and enjoying the roosting Palm Cockatoos as the sun sets.
• Depart for Sorong on an overnight cruise (12 hours of navigation).

Day 12 | Disembarkation in Sorong

• Enjoy breakfast, exchange photos and memories with the crew, and disembark in Sorong.
• Transport to your hotel or airport for your onward journey.