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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.

MV Colona Liveaboard

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 2008 - 2009  
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
NOVEMBER
Cruise 2 Days Cruise SOUTH Cruise 4 Days Cruise NORTH
CO02 07 Nov - 09 Nov (2D/2N)
 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)
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
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)
CO18
16 Jan - 22 Jan- SPECIAL 6D/6N SIMILAN, KO BON, KO TACHAI, SURIN, RICHELIEU
CO19 23 Jan - 25 Jan (2D/2N)
 CO20  25 Jan - 29 Jan (4D/4N)
 CO21 30 Jan - 01 Feb (2D/2N)
   
FEBRUARY
Cruise 2 Days Cruise SOUTH Cruise 4 Days Cruise NORTH
  - 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)
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)
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)
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)
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

Prices

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
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

THAILAND - Northern and Southern Trips Combined
Similan's, Surin Islands, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Phi Phi           21 Dives - 6 Days / 6 Night

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

Gallery

Dining on MV Colona Liveaboard Dining on MV Colona Liveaboard Cabin on MV Colona Liveaboard
     
Cabin on MV Colona Liveaboard Dive Deck on MV Colona Liveaboard Dive Deck on MV Colona Liveaboard

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
 
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