Thailand Diving
From £315 per person*
Dive Thailand (Andaman Sea) with Colona VI
Overview | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | Colona VI
MV Colona VI offers dive safaris to Thailand's top dive spots in the Andaman Sea, including the famous Similan & Surin Islands national parks, Koh Bon, Richelieu Rock (renowned for whaleshark and manta ray sightings) to the north of Phuket, and Hin Daeng & Hin Muang to the south.
Similans trips are eaither 4 or 6 days duration whilst southern trips are 3 days,2 nights.
Departure Schedule |
| Departs | Days | Itinerary | Price | Note | |
| Jan 9, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Jan 11, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | THREE CABINS REMAINING | Register |
| Jan 16, 2009 | 6 | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £946 | | Register |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Jan 25, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Feb 1, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Feb 6, 2009 | 6 | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £946 | | Register |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Feb 15, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | RESERVED FOR CHARTER | Register |
| Feb 22, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | RESERVED FOR CHARTER | Register |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 6 | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £946 | RESERVED FOR CHARTER | Register |
| Mar 6, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Mar 13, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | RESERVED FOR CHARTER | Register |
| Mar 20, 2009 | 6 | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £946 | | Register |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Mar 29, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 6 | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £946 | | Register |
| Apr 17, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Apr 26, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| May 1, 2009 | 22 | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £946 | | Register |
4 Day Similan & Surin Islands
14 Dives: 4 Days, 4 Nights
SUNDAY - Depart from Patong Bay at 21:00. Sail overnight to the fantastic Similan Islands.
MONDAY - Three day dives around the Similan Islands. With a chance late afternoon to visit island no.4 for a couple of hours. Dive no.4 a night dive in Donald Duck bay at island no .four. Stay onboard overnight in one of the sucluded bays. Relax and watch a film or read a book.
TUESDAY - Dive no.5 at the Similan Islands, then onward travel to Koh Bon for Dives no.6 and 7. Dive no.8 could be either a sunset dive at Ko Tachai or a night dive at Koh Tachai. Stay onboard overnight at Koh Tachai. What a film or get an early night!
WEDNESDAY - Dive no.9 is at Koh Tachai, then onward to the world famous dive site Richelieu Rock for Dives no.10 and 11. Dive no.12 could be either a sunset dive at Ko Tachai or a night dive at Koh Bon. Travel back to Similan's to stay onboard overnight at one of the Similan islands.
THURSDAY - Dives no.13 and 14 at the Similan islands, then it's head back to Patong Bay. Disembarkation at Patong Bay, 18:00.
Notes
Price quoted based on twin share cabin. Similan and Surin Park Fee: THB 1,600 per person payable on board
Departure Schedule |
| Departs | Days | Itinerary | Price | Note | |
| Jan 11, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | THREE CABINS REMAINING | Register |
| Jan 25, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Feb 1, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Feb 15, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Feb 22, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | RESERVED FOR CHARTER | Register |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | RESERVED FOR CHARTER | Register |
| Mar 29, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
| Apr 26, 2009 | 4 | 4 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £630 | | Register |
6 Day Similan & Surin Islands
22 Dives: 6 day, 6 night cruise to Similan & Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock (2 day extension to the 4 day cruise). Departing from and returning to Patong Beach, Phuket
Notes
Prices based on twin share cabin. Similan and Surin Park Fee THB 2,000 per person payable on board
Departure Schedule |
| Departs | Days | Itinerary | Price | Note | |
| Jan 16, 2009 | 6 | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £946 | | Register |
| Feb 6, 2009 | 6 | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £946 | | Register |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 6 | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £946 | RESERVED FOR CHARTER | Register |
| Mar 20, 2009 | 6 | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £946 | | Register |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 6 | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £946 | | Register |
| May 1, 2009 | 22 | 6 Day Similan & Surin Islands | £946 | | Register |
2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang
7 Dives: 2 Days / 2 Night
Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Kho Phi Phi
Notes
Price based on twin share cabin. Hin Daeng & Hin Muang National Park fee THB 400, payable on board
Departure Schedule |
| Departs | Days | Itinerary | Price | Note | |
| Jan 9, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | RESERVED FOR CHARTER | Register |
| Mar 6, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Mar 13, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Apr 17, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 2 | 2 Day Hin Daeng & Hin Muang | £315 | | Register |
The Colona VI
MV Colona VI is now running into her eighth season. This extremely comfortable vessel has been running smoothly since her first operation, and proves to be very popular with repeat customers.
On Colona VI, space and comfort are the theme. Guest numbers are limited to 14 people per trip so on the 28m boat you will never feel crowded.
There are 6 twin cabins and 1 double cabin. Each cabin has its own private shower and toilet. All cabins have fitted cupboards keeping personal belongings conveniently stored away. The large panoramic window in each cabin also gives the interior lots of light.
The roomy dive deck area comfortably accommodates 14 divers and 2 dive guides. The custom-built tank benches minimizes any clutter. There are two freshwater showers to hand and a freshwater bucket for cameras, video equipment and dive computers.
At mealtimes, make your way up to the dining area, and choose between delicious Thai or, for less spicy palates, European cuisine. All meal are buffet-style service which means that you can eat to your heart's content.
After your meal, relax back against the cushions, and watch a movie on our TV/DVD system, or listen to music CDs. Alternatively just lie down relax on 50 Sq meter sundeck. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available for purchase. Tea, coffee, and drinking water are freely available.
At the end of a relaxing day, retire to your air-conditioned cabin. Don't forget to plug in your dive torch before you sleep (220 a.c. international sockets in all cabins - no adapter needed).
Boat Information
- Name : Colona VI
- Destination : Thailand
- Seasons : From November to May
- Capacity : 14 (max no. guests)
About the cabins
- Cabin Facilities Room : 1 double room,6 twins,Ensuite all,Library, CD / VCD Music system with music selection, DVD Player ith a library of films
- Electricity :220V
- Sockets:
Technical Data
- Length x Beam : 29m x 5m
- Engines : Two HINO engines each with 330bhp
- Max speed : 14 knots
- Cruising speed : 12 knots
- Navigation equipment : All modern equiptment
- Communications equipment : Satellite phone, Mobile phone, VHF Radio, CB Radio, 24h contact with NAVY
- Fuel capacity/range :
- Fresh water capacity : water maker on board
Further Information
- Dive Entry : two
- Life jackets : yes
- Life rafts : Two life rafts complete with jackets throughout
- Boat Crew : 5
* NOTE. Prices indicated on this website are shown as a guideline only and may be subject to currency fluctuations, banking fees and other changes outside our control. Pricing information is available in
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