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Description

Colona is a large comfortable liveaboard, now running into her eighth season of operation. This large vessel only takes a maximum of 14 customers so you will never feel over crowded on this boat. Colona features six twin share, and one double bed cabins all featuring en-suite facilities and are finished to a very high standard. With the recent addition of onboard Nitrox blending facilities, this boat continues to attract divers from all over the world, and also welcomes back many repeat customers every year.

Length: 29 meters / 95 foot
Beam: 5 meters / 17 foot
Cruise: 12 knots
Divers: 14

The large dive deck has been designed by divers, for divers, and is very well set out, giving all fourteen divers plenty of room before and after diving. All meals are served under the covered dining area, and the food onboard is to the highest standard. After dives, guests are welcome to use the saloon area, which features a TV and DVD player, as well as a well stocked library of Fish books and other titles. And for those of you sun lovers; the large sun deck is a great place to relax between dives.

Cabin and Bathroom Facilities.
There are 6 Twin Share cabins and 1 double bed cabin onboard.

Cabin Facilities:

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bedding and Blankets
  • Towels
  • Reading Lights

All cabins are en-suite and feature a western toilet, shower, sink and mirror. All cabins also feature a wardrobe, individually controlled air conditioning, fridge and a large panoramic ocean view window.

Facilities and Food
Crew
Colona has very high standards of service and on every trip there will be:

  • 2 Divemaster’s
  • Captain
  • Cook
  • Engineer
  • Deck Hand
  • Hostess
Onboard Facilities
  • Spacious and well equipped Dive Deck and Platform
  • 50m2 Sun Deck
  • Large Saloon area
  • TV, DVD, Stereo
  • Extensive Library, containing Fish Guides, Dive Magazines and general titles.
  • Large range of DVD’s and music CD’s for your entertainment
  • Small Dingy – Used to pick up divers and also take people on to the islands to explore
  • Fresh Water showers located on the dive deck
Food and Drink
All Meals are served on the upper deck and are served as a buffet.
  • Western Breakfasts.
  • Thai and International Cuisine for Lunch and Dinner.
  • Fresh Fruits available all day.
  • Water, Tea, Coffee are available free of charge.
  • Toast, biscuits, sweets and cakes are also provided throughout the day.
  • Soft Drinks and Beer is also available on board for a small charge.
As with all liveaboard’s the food is of a very high standard, and if there is one thing for certain, it is that you will not go hungry.

Note: If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know when booking.

Schedule

Colona VI - Schedule 2009 - 2010  
OCTOBER
Cruise 2 Days Cruise SOUTH Cruise 4 Days Cruise NORTH
C001 30 Oct - 05 Nov - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU
NOVEMBER
Cruise 2 Days Cruise SOUTH Cruise 4 Days Cruise NORTH
CO02 06 Nov - 08 Nov (2D/2N) CO03 08 Nov - 12 Nov (4D/4N)
CO04 13 Nov - 15 Nov (2D/2N) CO05 15 Nov - 19 Nov (4D/4N)
CO06 20 Nov - 26 Nov - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU
CO07 27 Nov - 29 Nov (2D/2N) CO08 29 Nov - 03 Dec (4D/4N)
DECEMBER
Cruise 2 Days Cruise SOUTH Cruise 4 Days Cruise NORTH
CO09 04 Dec - 06 Dec (2D/2N) CO10 06 Dec - 10 Dec (4D/4N)
CO11 11 Dec - 13 Dec (2D/2N) CO12 13 Dec - 17 Dec (4D/4N)
CO13 18 Dec - 20 Dec (2D/2N) -- --
CO14 20 Dec - 26 Dec - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU
CO15 27 Dec - 02 Jan - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU
JANUARY
Cruise 2 Days Cruise SOUTH Cruise 4 Days Cruise NORTH
-- -- CO16 03 Jan - 07 Jan (4D/4N)
CO17 08 Jan - 10 Jan (2D/2N) CO18 10 Jan - 14 Jan (4D/4N)
CO19 15 Jan - 17 Jan (2D/2N) CO20 17 Jan - 21 Jan (4D/4N)
CO21 22 Jan - 28 Jan - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU
CO22 29 Jan - 31 Jan (2D/2N) CO23 31 Jan - 04 Feb (4D/4N)
FEBRUARY
Cruise 2 Days Cruise SOUTH Cruise 4 Days Cruise NORTH
CO24 05 Feb - 07 Feb (2D/2N) CO25 07 Feb - 11 Feb (4D/4N)
CO26 12 Feb - 18 Feb - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU
CO27 19 Feb - 21 Feb (2D/2N) CO28 21 Feb - 25 Feb (4D/4N)
CO29 26 Feb - 28 Feb CO30 28 Feb - 04 Mar (4D/4N)
MARCH
Cruise 2 Days Cruise SOUTH Cruise 4 Days Cruise NORTH
CO31 05 Mar - 11 Mar - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU
CO32 12 Mar - 14 Mar (2D/2N) CO33 14 Mar - 18 Mar (4D/4N)
CO34 19 Mar - 21 Mar (2D/2N) CO35 21 Mar - 25 Mar (4D/4N)
CO36 26 Mar - 01 Apr - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU
APRIL
Cruise 2 Days Cruise SOUTH Cruise 4 Days Cruise NORTH
CO37 02 Apr - 04 Apr (2D/2N) CO38 04 Apr- 08 Apr (4D/4N)
CO39 09 Apr - 11 Apr (2D/2N) CO40 11 Apr - 15 Apr (4D/4N)
CO41 16 Apr - 22 Apr - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU
CO42 23 Apr - 25 Apr (2D/2N) CO43 25 Apr - 29 Apr (4D/4N)
-- -- CO44 30 Apr - 04 May (4D/4N)

Prices

Liveaboard Cruise Prices per person 2009 - 2010
THAILAND - NORTHERN Cruise
The Similan and Surin Islands - 4 Days
14 Dives - 4 Days / 4 Nights
Twin Share Cabin: THB 30,000
Double Bed Cabin: THB 32,000
Similan and Surin Park Fee 1600 THB per person paid locally on the boat
THAILAND - SOUTHERN Cruise
Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Phi Phi - 2 Days
7 Dives - 2 Days / 2 Night
Twin Share Cabin: THB 15,000
Double Bed Cabin: THB 16,000
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang National Park Fee 400 THB per person paid locally on the boat
COMBINED TRIP NORTHERN & SOUTHERN CRUISE
The Similan's, Surin Islands, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Phi Phi - 6 Days
21 Dives - 6 Days / 6 Nights
Twin Share Cabin: THB 45,000
Double Bed Cabin: THB 48,000
Similan and Surin Park Fee & Hin Daeng / Hin Muang National Park Fee 2000 THB per person paid locally on the boat
For the combined trip just add the two itineraries together. You may join the excursion on the Southern or Northern cruise, it's up to you!
SPECIAL NORTHERN ONLY CRUISE
The Similan's, Surin Islands - 6 Days
22 Dives - 6 Days / 6 Nights
Twin Share Cabin: THB 45,000
Double Bed Cabin: THB 48,000
Similan and Surin Park Fee 2000 THB per person paid locally on the boat

Boat Plan

Boat Specs and Safety
Technical Specifications
  • Built in year 2000
  • Size — 29m x 5m
  • Top speed — 15 knots
  • Cruising speed — 12 knots
  • 2 x 330 HP Hino engines
  • 2 x 35 KW generators
  • 2 x Bauer Mariner dive tank compressors
  • 12 liter aluminum tanks with international fittings (DIN adapters available for rent)
  • Nitrox Blending Facility onboard.
  • Electricity 220V — 24 hours per day
  • Fresh Water Maker
  • Environmental waste storage tank
Safety Features
  • Satellite phone
  • Mobile phone
  • VHF Radio
  • 4m Inflatable Dingy
  • CB Radio, 24h contact with NAVY
  • O2 tank + O2 instructor provider on board
  • First Aid Kit + Emergency First Response instructors on board
  • Two life rafts complete with jackets throughout
  • Emergency evacuation facilities with helicopter & ambulance
  • Affiliated member with the Hyperbaric Chamber in Phuket
  • Fire extinguishers
Boat Layout

Colona Layout


 
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Website: http://www.divetravelasia.com
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