A Day on a Dive Trip with Calico Jacks
A Day in the Life: What to Expect on Your First Dive Trip with Calico Jacks Not sure what an actual dive day looks like, logistically? Here’s a realistic walk-through of what to expect, start to finish, on a trip with us. Morning: pickup and briefing Your day starts with a hassle-free transfer from your […]
Diving in Kenya vs Zanzibar vs the Maldives
Diving in Kenya vs Zanzibar vs the Maldives: How Does It Compare? If you’re weighing up where to book your next dive trip, Kenya, Zanzibar and the Maldives are three of the most popular Indian Ocean options – each with a genuinely different feel. Here’s an honest comparison. Diving quality All three destinations offer warm-water […]
Diani vs Mombasa North Coast
Diani vs Mombasa North Coast: Which Should You Dive? Kenya’s diving splits across two main areas – Diani on the south coast, and the north coast around Mombasa. Calico Jacks is one of the few operators running full operations on both, so here’s an honest comparison to help you choose (or decide to do both). […]
How Much Does Scuba Diving Cost in Kenya?
How Much Does Scuba Diving Cost in Kenya? A Price Guide Note : this post gives general, market-wide price ranges gathered from operators across Diani and Mombasa, as of publication. Insert Calico Jacks’ own current pricing before this goes live – this is one of your highest-intent pages and needs accurate, current numbers. Diving prices […]
What to Pack for a Diving Holiday in Kenya
What to Pack for a Diving Holiday in Kenya Getting ready for a dive trip to Diani or Mombasa? Here’s a practical packing list – plus a few things you can leave at home, since we’ve got them covered. Diving essentials Certification card (C-card) – bring the physical card or have a digital copy accessible; […]