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Sorong- Yamdena Cruise on Calico Jack
12 Days/11 nights – 32 Dives
Departure: Sorong on 10/05/2015
Arrival: Yamdena on 21/05/2015
This cruise Sorong to Yamdena crossing the Moluccas and part of the sea of banda will lead you
with strength Park Raja Ampat to Ambon. Unique biodiversity in water, shore! excursions, a spice
plantation, deserted beaches, caves and stunning scenery will make your stay an unforgettable
journey. The topography of the dive sites are also very diverse and interesting: dry, sagging,
caves, rock assemblages, mazes, lagoons ...
Waters supporting this life are very rich and sometimes dimly lit and there is not always excellent
visibility. Some dives have consistent currents.
Discover this destination that offers unique diving in the world, an incredible underwater life both
in its diversity and in its profusion, all combined with the pleasure of sailing east of Indonesia.
Diving Part
Some of the species:
- Barracudas, Surgeonfishes, Bumphead parrot fishes, Trevallies and giant trevallies,
spafefishes. Napoleon wrasse, wobbegon, tunas, bonitos, manta rays, mobulas,
- Seahorse, frogfish, leaf fish, scorpionfish .
- Black corals forests, gorgonian fields, soft corals , gorgonian fields,
Currents:
Currents are consistant on a number of dives while some others are really quiet. Some dives on
reefs or pinnacles have to be done on the current exposed side in order to enjoy the best fish life
and can therefore be slightly “sporty”. Our dive guides always check the current conditions
before the dive and will inform you of the conditions. A reef hook is recommended.
Visibility:
The average visibility is 15-20 meters but may be lower in some specific areas or for short
periods.
Temperature:
Water temperature is 28-29 °C in the all area.
Number of dives:
During the cruise you will perform a minimum of 32 dives.
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No diving the day of arrival
3 dives / day every day of the cruise - one dive is usually sacrificed for land excursion
6 Night dives.
1 dive the day before disembarking, eventually 2 if your travel schedule allows. (We
apply the 24-hour rule of desaturation before flying).
Other Information
NAVIGATION AND ITINERARY
hereunder: the route of the cruise.This one slightly varies between each cruise depending
on weather conditions, currents, visibility and diving. Distances are relatively short: only
two full nights of ! navigation, the rest taking place between dives or very early morning.
See the full program here
- Weather:
The weather is rather variable; even if it is the "dry" season in this region can be expected to
rainfall showers. Temperatures of about 30 ° C. Generally calm sea with a few temporary storms.
Slight swell in the most northern part.
- Insurance:
An insurance covering medical evacuation and diving accidents is compulsory. It will be
requested upon arrival on board.
- Visa:
Indonesian visa costs 35 USD (or equivalent in euros). The visa on arrival (VOA) is valid for 30
days. It is issued in Jakarta, Denpasar, Makassar and Manado international airports
- Airport taxes:
A departure tax is imposed in each Indonesian airport, to be payed cash in local currency.
- international: 200,000 IDR
- Domestic departure: 75,000 IDR
- Check in - Check out:
- Check in: the cruise starting date, before 12:00 AM
- Check out: The cruise ending date, before 12:00 AM.
Calico Jack
Boat specifications
Wooden Boat
30 meters x 7 meters
10 divers
Commissioning 2014
6 crew members
2 dinghies
5 air-conditioned double cabins with private bathroom and hot water.
*2 cabins with double beds
*2 cabins with twin beds (can be used as double bed when positioned together)
*1 cabin with twin beds.
At your service:
6 crew members, 3 dive guides, one skipper / instructor
TECHNIQUE:
2 x 220 hp Mitsubishi diesel
Voltage:
12V and 200V
Freshwater:
5 tons of reserves and watermaker capacity 5 tons / day
Compressors:
air compressors 2 200 lts / min. Low pressure compressor Atlas-
Navigation:
GPS, GPS Plotter, Echo sounder, Radar,
Communication:
VHF, UHF radio, satellite phone.
Engine:
Diving organisation on Calico Jack
PLANNING ET STANDARDS
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1st dive : 07:00 am
2nd dive: 10:30 am
3rd dive : 14:30 pm
Night dive: 18:30 pm
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Dive time: 60 minutes
Maximum depth: 35 mts
Dives into the safety curve
Bearing systematic safety
* Due to the large number of dives and the remoteness of the location, we urge divers to
stay within the safety curve, to comply with a maximum depth of 35 meters, and to systematically
perform a safety stop.
* Depending on the guests dive experience, aspirations (photography, macro etc …), the
cruise director will arrange the diving groups. These groups are made up of four divers and a
dive guide. The dive guides are rotating on a daily basis. Each diver is given a dive tank (DIN &
INT available, no need for adapters) and a single location for the duration of the cruise.
* A short briefing will be conducted by the director of cruises or one of the guides before
each dive. It will provide guidance on the site topography, depths, currents and potential hazards,
as well as on marine life and the species represented.
* The divers should always carry a marker buoy.
* The staff carries your tank between the Calico Jack and the dinghies. In the dinghies,
tanks are disposed in slots and the guide will help you to gear just before to roll back for the
dive.
* Identification books of flora and local fauna are available on board, and the dive guides
or the skipper will always help you to identify the strange animal you just saw underwater!
* There are some dive equipment to rent on board: However, all sizes are not necessarily
available, so please book for it before the cruise.
* Our cruises are open to divers Padi Advanced Level 2 or equivalent with at least 50
dives logged. Less experienced divers can also participate with a specific supervision that have
to be arranged before the cruise.
* Please bring a medical statement of diving fitness, you will be asked for it on board. An
insurance covering medical evacuation and diving accidents is highly recommended.
*We will ask you to carefully respect the fauna and flora: have adequate buoyancy to
avoid touching the substrate or break any corals; do not touch the animals, do not collect
anything; do not to harass wildlife to photography and moderate the number of flashes you
impose on them. The use of gloves is not allowed.
*Thank you to read our rules of diving here. By booking a cruise with Wallacea you agree
with these few basic rules.
INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION OF OUR CRUISES ON CALICO JACK
Inclusions:
- Accommodation in a shared twin or double cabin.
- All meals and snacks: drinking water, soft drinks and hot drinks.
- All guided dives
- Aluminium tanks (12 lts), weights and belts
- The airport-ship transfers and from the place of departure and arrival.
Exclusions:
- Park and Harbour clearance fees: 100 € / cruise
- Alcoholic beverages, espresso (1€)
- Diving equipment rental (see prices below)
- 100 cf (15 liters) tanks : 35 € / cruise
- Crew gratuities
- International and domestic flights, Visa fees and airport taxes
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All extras are payable in cash on board. We can not receive payment by credit card.
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Currencies accepted on board: €, USD, CHF, IDR.
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Tipping: optional, they reflect your level of satisfaction with the service on board. As an
indication, in the area they are around 10 € / day / passenger.
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Are provided on board, towels and toiletries, soap, shampoo and toothpaste.
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Electrical outlets round European type. Room for storage and loading photos / videos and
accessory devices with many outlets. Taken in the cabins and bathrooms also. Hair dryer
available on request.
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Available on board: rods and hooks in stainless reef for snorkelling, € 10
DIVING EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES
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Complete regulator with octopus and pressure gauge
7€/ day
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Buoyancy
7€/ day
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Wet suit
5€/ day
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Torch
5€/ day
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Dive Computer
5€/ day
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Fin
2€/ day
• Diving mask
2€/ day
- Air transport:
We recommend for your domestic flight one of the airlines below:
- Lion Air 15 kg baggage on JT flights, 10 kg on IW flights + 3€ per extra kg
- Garuda Indonesia (baggage included = 20 kg personal effects (+ 23kg free of charge for
diving equipment)
-­‐ Sriwijaya : 20 kg (3 € per excess kg )
- Express: 20 kg (3 € per excess kg).
Getting to Sorong (2 hours time difference between Jakarta and Sorong):
Compagnie
Frequency
Jakarta-Sorong
Tarif
Luggage
Garuda
(Via Makassar)
Daily
21:00 - 06:15
Départ la veille
€228
20 kg (+ 23 kg additional authorised)
Express Air
(direct)
Daily
01:10 - 07:20
€223
20 kg (+ 3 Euros / excess Kg)
Sriwijaya
(via Makassar)
Daily
00:05 - 07:35
€190
20 kg (+ 3 Euros / excess kg)
NB : GA Rlights are not blacklisted by the European Community. Saumlaki - Jakarta
Lion Air
Saumlaki - Jakarta
Tarif
Luggage
IW 1515 + JT 887
09h45 - 15:35
€235
10 kg (+3 Euros / excess kg)
Extensions: Whether you want to precede or continue your cruise circuit in Indonesia or stay a few days in a resort, Wallacea Dive Cruises can probably arrange everything: do not hesitate to contact us. Examples of possible extensions: 5 or 6-­‐day tours in Tana Toraja (funeral ceremonies and other big celebrations) on the island of Sulawesi, or in the island of Flores (the famous three-­‐colored lake caldera, and villages which take you back in time), not to mention the island of Java with its Kawah Ijen and Mount Bromo, so dear to the French people. Starting 400 euros/person.