LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Calico Jack — Banda Neira & Misool — Ambon to Sorong — 11 Nights

Eleven-night Banda Neira & Misool crossing from Ambon to Sorong aboard Calico Jack.

Vessel Calico Jack

Country Indonesia

Duration 11 nights

Estimated diving Approximately 34 dives

Embarkation Ambon

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The route

Route Overview

The operator’s sample 11-night / 12-day crossing reverses the Banda programme from Ambon through Banda Neira and Misool to Sorong.

The published highlights include volcanic diving, possible seasonal hammerheads and other pelagics, Spice Islands history, Mandarin fish, remote reefs, Misool, beach BBQs and lagoon kayaking.

The supplied itinerary lists 33+ dives; exact navigation and site order may change.

Calico Jack — Banda Neira & Misool — Ambon to Sorong — 11 Nights — Indicative route map. Navigation and dive-site order remain subject to weather, currents and park conditions.

Day by day

Operator Itinerary

This is the operator’s indicative itinerary. The captain and cruise director may change the sequence according to conditions, safety and marine-park regulations.

Day 1 — embark in Ambon, complete briefings and make a check dive before the first overnight passage.

Core expedition days — explore Banda Neira and the Banda Sea, then continue toward Misool and Raja Ampat with diving and selected cultural excursions.

Final day — return to Sorong the night before disembarkation.

Diving profile

Diving Banda Neira & Misool

Diving overview

The operator sample programme lists 33+ dives for this 11-night route.

Full diving days generally follow a morning, late-morning and afternoon dive pattern with selected night dives. Exact dive count depends on passage time, weather, guest experience and safe operation.

Conditions and experience

Remote Indonesian itineraries can involve current, blue-water passages and changing visibility. The cruise director selects sites and timing according to conditions and diver experience.

Underwater photography

The itinerary combines wide-angle reefs, pelagic opportunities and macro subjects. Bring critical batteries, chargers, storage and spares; specific wildlife and visibility are never guaranteed.

Practical dive information

Minimum certification: PADI Open Water or equivalent; operator states a minimum of 10 sea dives. Lower-experience divers may require paid coaching.
Minimum logged dives: 10
Nitrox: Nitrox is available according to the vessel booklet but fills are additional; certification, price and operational availability must be reconfirmed.

Operating season

October November

Representative dive areas

Ambon
Banda Neira
Banda Sea
Misool

Listed sites are representative and cannot be guaranteed for a specific departure.

Marine highlights

Seasonal hammerhead encounters — possible
Large pelagics
Mandarin fish
Remote reefs
Soft corals

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Experienced divers Underwater photographers Remote Indonesia Small-group liveaboard travel

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Operated by Calico Jack Charters / PT Calico Jack Perkasa

Vessel type Traditional Indonesian liveaboard / phinisi-style sailing vessel

Length 30

Beam 6.5

Cruising speed 7–8 knots; operator states top speed 12 knots.

Guest capacity 10

Cabins 5

Shared spaces

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Embarkation Ambon

Disembarkation Sorong

Duration 11 nights

Last checked 1 September 2026

Cabin options have not yet been published for this departure.

Operator terms and departure information

Boarding

Embarkation port: Ambon. The operator itinerary states boarding around 09:00–10:00 depending on the programme.

Exact airport/hotel pickup, meeting point and boarding time must be reconfirmed before ticketing.

Disembarkation

Disembarkation port: Sorong. The operator itineraries generally return to the final port the night before disembarkation.

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Operator's published deposit requirement

30% non-refundable deposit due within 7 days of invoice to confirm the booking.

Operator's published balance schedule

Balance due 60 days before cruise departure; bookings made less than 60 days before departure require full payment at booking.

Cancellation terms

The 30% deposit is treated as the cancellation fee when a reservation is cancelled.

For cancellation 60 days or less before departure, the operator charges 100% of the cruise rate. Current signed terms and final invoice prevail.

Departure-specific fees

Harbour and park fees are additional. Current supplied contract material lists USD 300 per guest (approximately EUR 257 at the package FX rate), subject to change.

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Embarkation Ambon

Disembarkation Sorong

Duration 11 nights

Last checked 1 September 2026

Cabin category

Calico Jack — Double / Twin Cabin

Cabins #1 and #4. Each is an air-conditioned ensuite cabin for two guests and...

Cabins of this type: 2
Beds: Double bed convertible to twin beds
Maximum guests: 2
Location: Lower Deck

Available occupancy options

Per person sharing Based on 1 guest

EUR 4720 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

Cabin category

Calico Jack — Double Cabin

Cabins #2 and #3. Air-conditioned ensuite double cabins for two guests.

Cabins of this type: 2
Beds: Double bed
Maximum guests: 2
Location: Lower Deck

Available occupancy options

Per person sharing Based on 1 guest

EUR 4720 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

Cabin category

Calico Jack — Front Twin Cabin

The forward cabin with two beds, air conditioning and a private ensuite bathr...

Cabins of this type: 1
Beds: Two separate beds
Maximum guests: 2
Location: Lower Deck

Available occupancy options

Per person sharing Based on 1 guest

EUR 4720 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

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