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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.
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| Colona VI - Schedule 2008 - 2009 |
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| OCTOBER |
| Cruise |
2 Days Cruise SOUTH |
Cruise |
4 Days Cruise NORTH |
| C001 |
31st Oct- 06 Nov SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU |
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| NOVEMBER |
| Cruise |
2 Days Cruise SOUTH |
Cruise |
4 Days Cruise NORTH |
| CO02 |
07 Nov - 09 Nov (2D/2N)
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C003 |
09 Nov - 13 Nov (4D/4N) |
| CO04 |
14 Nov - 20 Nov - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU |
| CO05 |
21 Nov - 23 Nov (2D/2N) |
CO06 |
23 Nov - 27 Nov (4D/4N) |
| CO07 |
28 Nov - 30 Nov (2D/2N) |
CO08 |
30 Nov - 04 Dec (4D/4N) |
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| DECEMBER |
| Cruise |
2 Days Cruise SOUTH |
Cruise |
4 Days Cruise NORTH |
| CO09 |
05 Dec - 11 Dec - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU |
| CO10 |
12 Dec - 14 Dec (2D/2N) |
CO11 |
14 Dec - 18 Dec (4D/4N) |
| CO12 |
20 Dec - 26 Dec - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU |
| CO13 |
27 Dec - 02 Jan - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU |
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| JANUARY |
| Cruise |
2 Days Cruise SOUTH |
Cruise |
4 Days Cruise NORTH |
| CO14 |
02 Jan - 04 Jan (2D/2N) |
CO15 |
04 Jan - 08 Jan (4D/4N) |
| CO16 |
09 Jan - 11 Jan (2D/2N) |
CO17 |
11 Jan - 15 Jan (4D/4N)
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| CO18 |
| 16 Jan - 22 Jan- SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU |
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| CO19 |
23 Jan - 25 Jan (2D/2N)
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CO20 |
25 Jan - 29 Jan (4D/4N) |
| CO21 |
30 Jan - 01 Feb (2D/2N)
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| FEBRUARY |
| Cruise |
2 Days Cruise SOUTH |
Cruise |
4 Days Cruise NORTH |
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CO22 |
01 Feb - 05 Feb (4D/4N) |
| CO23 |
06 Feb - 12 Feb - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU |
| CO24 |
13 Feb - 15Feb (2D/2N) |
CO25 |
15 Feb - 19 Feb (4D/4N) |
| CO26 |
20 Feb - 22 Feb (2D/2N) |
CO27 |
22 Feb - 26 Feb (4D/4N) |
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| MARCH |
| Cruise |
2 Days Cruise SOUTH |
Cruise |
4 Days Cruise NORTH |
| CO28 |
27 Feb - 05 Mar - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU |
| CO29 |
06 Mar - 08 Mar (2D/2N) |
CO30 |
08 Mar- 12 Mar (4D/4N) |
| CO31 |
13 Mar - 15 Mar (2D/2N) |
CO32 |
15 Mar - 19 Mar (4D/4N)
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| CO33 |
20 Mar - 26 Mar - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU |
| CO34 |
27 Mar - 29 Mar (2D/2N) |
CO35 |
29 Mar - 02 Apr (4D/4N) |
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| APRIL |
| Cruise |
2 Days Cruise SOUTH |
Cruise |
4 Days Cruise NORTH |
| CO36 |
03 Apr - 05 Apr (2D/2N) |
CO37 |
05 Apr - 09 Apr (4D/4N) |
| CO38 |
10 Apr - 16 Apr - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU |
| CO39 |
17 Apr - 19 Apr (2D/2N) |
CO40 |
19 Apr - 23 Apr (4D/4N) |
| CO41 |
24 Apr - 26 Apr (2D/2N) |
CO42 |
26 Apr - 30 Apr (4D/4N) |
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| MAY |
| Cruise |
2 Days Cruise SOUTH |
Cruise |
4 Days Cruise NORTH |
| CO43 |
01 May - 07 May - SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU |
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| Liveaboard Cruise Prices per person 2008 - 2009 |
THAILAND - NORTHERN Cruise
The Similan and Surin Islands - 4 Days
14 Dives - 4 Days / 4 Nights |
| Twin Share Cabin: |
28'000 Baht |
| Double Bed Cabin: |
29'500 Baht
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| Similan and Surin National Park Fee 1600 Baht 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: |
14'000 Baht |
| Double Bed Cabin: |
15'000 Baht |
| Hin Daeng / Hin Muang National Park Fee 400 Baht per person paid locally on the boat |
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THAILAND - Northern and Southern Trips Combined
Similan's, Surin Islands, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Phi Phi 21 Dives - 6 Days / 6 Night
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| Twin Share Cabin: |
42'000 Baht |
| Double Bed Cabin: |
44'000 Baht |
| Similans/Surin/Hin Daeng/Hin Muang National Park Fee 2000 Baht per person paid locally on the boat |
THAILAND - Special Northern Cruise
The Similan and Surin Islands - 6 Days
22 Dives - 6 Days / 6 Night |
| Twin Share Cabin: |
42'000 Baht |
| Double Bed Cabin: |
44'000 Baht |
| Similan and Surin Islands National Park fee 2000 Baht per person paid locally on the boat |
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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
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