MV Colona VI - Thailand Liveaboard
- Destination: Similans, Richelieu Rock, Hin Daeng/ Hin Muang
- Trip Duration: 2 - 6 Day Cruises
- Total Dives: 7-21
- Total Guests: 14
- Nitrox: Yes
- Prices: from 17,600 Thai Baht per person
- Prices and Schedule
MV Colona VI is a locally built Thailand liveaboard that is constructed of asian hard woods from the northern most reaches of amazing Thailand. She takes a maximum of 14 guests onboard in a total of seven very comfortable and en-suite cabins. Though she is not a huge Similan liveaboard her design and layout give her a spacious feeling that provides lots of room for everyone onboard. There are six twin bed bunk cabins on the main deck and one double bed cabin on the upper deck. All of the cabins are very comfortably appointed and feature: asian hard wood paneling, air conditioning, mini refrigerators, picture windows, reading lamps, comfortable linens, hot and cold shower, nice size wardrobe, and towels for the trip. The greatest thing about the cabins is they are all extremely light and airy because of the nice picture windows. Our guest love the open feeling and the richness of the wood while cruising the Andaman Sea.
Now in her eighth season the Colona VI is one of the most widely know and popular Similan liveaboards in our fleet. Her 6 Day / 6 Night Andaman Safaris, which visit all of the best dive sites in Thailand, have become well known among experienced and novice divers alike. She is admired for having an extremely experienced and friendly crew, many repeat customers, and a down home feeling. MV Colona VI offers a level of service and comfort that is hard to beat at this price point. A Dive Adventures Asia Top Pick!
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Fun and Social Common Areas
The shaded outdoor dining / lounge area is where fabulous buffet style Thai and Western meals are served up hot and fresh each day. Eat as much as you like the food is absolutely delicious. The bar fridge, tea and coffee facilities are there for your use, make yourself at home.There are also numerous snacks available here throughout the day which include: yogurts, fresh fruits, grain cereals, and tasty cookies.
After dinner relax with a fresh sea breeze and a sunset view. This area is a favorite area for socializing and relaxing in the evenings or in between dives. Make yourself comfortable and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the world famous Similan Islands from your own little piece of paradise. If you prefer there is also a TV / DVD system with a great selection of music and videos, help yourself.
So you really want to kick back and take it easy? No worries, grab an overstuffed cushion and relax thai style in the world renowned cozy cushion corner. This special area on the upper deck has become legendary throughout the Similan Islands as the place to unwind and chill out between dives and lots of food. For you sun lovers there is an enormous sun deck on top of the wheelhouse complete with outdoor cushions. This is our favorite spot to have an evening cocktail and star gaze in the evenings.
A Well Organized Dive Deck with Nitrox Available on Every Dive
The dive deck has been designed with the ultimate in comfort and convenience in mind. There is plenty of area for suiting up and loads of storage space for your personal equipment. Each diver is assigned an individual tank holder and tanks are conveniently filled between every dive. For photographers and videographers there is a camera table and a fresh water rinse tank dedicated to your equipment. Don't forget the two fresh water showers on the dive platform for rinsing off after your dives.
There is also a full Enriched Air Nitrox station on board for those certified nitrox divers who want to make the most of their bottom time. For those of you not yet Nitrox certified, specialty nitrox courses are available during the trip for your convenience. Let us know if you need more information about becoming nitrox certified during your liveaboard trip.
MV Colona VI Liveaboard Gallery
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Shaded Outdoor Dining Area |
Large Dive Deck and Nitrox |
Outdoor Sun Lounge |
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Twin Bed Cabin |
Double Bed Cabin |
Double Bed Cabin |
MV Colona VI Liveaboard Prices and Cabin Selection 2011 - 2012
Destination |
Double Bed Cabin |
Twin Bed Cabin |
Total Dives |
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Hin Daeng / Hin Muang & Phuket Diving 2D / 2N |
18,600 Thai Baht |
17,600 Thai Baht |
7 |
Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock 4D / 4N |
37,200 Thai Baht |
35,200 Thai Baht |
14 |
Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock 5D / 5N |
46,500 Thai Baht |
44,000 Thai Baht |
18 |
Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock 6D / 6N |
55,800 Thai Baht |
52,800 Thai Baht |
21 |
Best of Thailand ! Andaman Safari 6 D / 6N |
55,800 Thai Baht |
52,800 Thai Baht |
21 |
For the 6D / 6N Andaman Safari combine any 2D / 2N Hin Daeng trip and any 4D / 4N Similan Islands trip for the Best Diving in Thailand!
Liveaboard Trip Prices Include: all prices are per person and include accommodation on board, all meals, most drinks (drinking water, coffee, tea, etc.), professional dive master services, scuba tanks, weights, weight belt, air, and 3-4 dives per day. We also include hotel transfers from Patong Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach.
Additional Charges: Equipment rental and national park fees are not included in the above prices and can be paid for upon arrival. Equipment rental is 800 Thai Baht per day for a full set. Park fees in Thailand are 800 Thai Baht for entry and 200 Thai Baht per day. PADI diving courses and alcoholic beverages will also be paid for on the boat.
How to Get There: Similan Islands liveaboard cruises aboard the Colona VI depart from Thap Lamu Pier north of Phuket Island, or from Patong Harbor on Phuket. Pick up is available on the day of departure throughout Phuket, at Phuket International Airport, and around the resort area of Khao Lak. There are direct flights to Phuket from Singapore, Malaysia, some cities in Europe, and from Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok is the hub of Southeast Asia and is easily accessible from Europe, Asia, Australia, America, and the Middle East.
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Top of PageMV Colona VI Liveaboard Cruise Schedule Thailand 2011 - 2012
November 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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CO02 |
01-Nov-11 |
05-Nov-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO03 |
06-Nov-11 |
10-Nov-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO04 |
11-Nov-11 |
15-Nov-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO05 |
16-Nov-11 |
20-Nov-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO06 |
21-Nov-11 |
25-Nov-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO07 |
27-Nov-11 |
01-Dec-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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December 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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CO08 |
02-Dec-11 |
06-Dec-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO09 |
07-Dec-11 |
11-Dec-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO10 |
12-Dec-11 |
16-Dec-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO11 |
17-Dec-11 |
21-Dec-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO12 |
23-Dec-11 |
28-Dec-11 |
5 D / 5 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
21 |
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CO13. |
29-Dec-11 |
04-Jan-12 |
6 D / 6 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
21 |
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January 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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CO14 |
05-Jan-12 |
09-Jan-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO15 |
10-Jan-12 |
14-Jan-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO16 |
15-Jan-12 |
19-Jan-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO17 |
21-Jan-12 |
25-Jan-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO18 |
26-Jan-12 |
30-Jan-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO19 |
31-Jan-12 |
04-Feb-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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February 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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CO20 |
05-Feb-12 |
09-Feb-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO21 |
10-Feb-12 |
14-Feb-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO22 |
16-Feb-12 |
20-Feb-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO23 |
21-Feb-12 |
25-Feb-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO24 |
26-Feb-12 |
01-Mar-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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March 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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CO25 |
02-Mar-12 |
04-Mar-12 |
2 D / 2 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang |
7 |
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CO26 |
04-Mar-12 |
08-Mar-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO27 |
09-Mar-12 |
11-Mar-12 |
2 D / 2 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang |
7 |
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CO28 |
11-Mar-12 |
15-Mar-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO29 |
16-Mar-12 |
18-Mar-12 |
2 D / 2 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang |
7 |
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CO30 |
18-Mar-12 |
22-Mar-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO31 |
23-Mar-12 |
25-Mar-12 |
2 D / 2 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang |
7 |
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CO32 |
25-Mar-12 |
29-Mar-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO33 |
30-Mar-12 |
01-Apr-12 |
2 D / 2 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang |
7 |
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April 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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CO34 |
01-Apr-12 |
05-Apr-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO35 |
07-Apr-12 |
11-Apr-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO36 |
12-Apr-12 |
16-Apr-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO37 |
17-Apr-12 |
21-Apr-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO38 |
22-Apr-12 |
26-Apr-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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CO39 |
27-Apr-12 |
01-May-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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May 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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CO40 |
02-May-12 |
06-May-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MV Colona VI Liveaboard Itinerary
The itinerary of the Colona VI is meant to deliver the best diving of the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Hin Daeng / Hin Muang within the time allotted for the liveaboard cruise. Her schedule will consist of 4 Day and 4 Night cruises to the best dive sites in Thailand (Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock) and 2 Day / 2 Night cruises to Hin Daeng / Hin Muang and the Phi Phi Islands south of Phuket. The two cruises can be combined for the very popular 6 Day / 6 Night Andaman Safari visiting all of the best dive sites in Thailand! She will also offer several 6 D / 6 N cruises to the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock.
Sample Itinerary Similan Liveaboard Safari
Day of Departure (First evening on the Colona VI)
- 19:00 - 20:00 Phuket Hotels and Airport Pick Up
- 20:00 - 20:30 Depart for the Similan Islands
- 21:00 - 22:00 Welcome Drinks, Boat Briefing, Staff Introduction, Cabin Allocation, Welcome Dinner
Diving Days 1 thru 5 (Depending on the length of the cruise)
- 4 Dives per Day
Day of Arrival ( Last Day on the Colona VI)
- 07:00 - 12:00 2 Dives
- 12:00 - 12:30 Depart for Chalong Bay
- 18:00 - 18:30 Arrive Phuket and Disembark Colona VI. Transfer to hotels. If you are continuing on to the Hin Daeng you will depart the following evening. Enjoy your free day on Phuket Island..
Sample Itinerary 2 Day Hin Daeng Liveaboard Safari
Day of Departure (First evening on the Colona VI)
- 19:00 - 20:00 Phuket Hotels and Airport Pick Up
- 20:00 - 20:30 Depart for Hin Daeng / Hin Muang
- 21:00 - 22:00 Welcome Drinks, Boat Briefing, Staff Introduction, Cabin Allocation, Welcome Dinner
Diving Day 1
- 4 Dives per Day
Last Day on the Colona VI
- 3 Dives
- 17:00 - Arrive Phuket and Disembark Colona VI. Transfer to hotels. If you are continuing on to the Similan Islands that evening, you have a few hours free before departure.
Note: This does not represent an exact itinerary, it is approximate only. Every cruise is different. Itineraries depend on current conditions, time of year, weather, captain, cruise director, and guest preferences. We do our best to put you at the best sites possible on every dive.
We take no responsibility for scheduling or itinerary changes due to changing weather, political situations, natural disasters or other events beyond our control. We strongly recommend that you purchas,travel insuranceefor any kind of trip you do anywhere in the world. We also recommend that you have DAN or other diving accident insurance up to date and current in case of an unanticipated evacuation or other treatment that may not be covered by your regular insurance.
Top of PageMV Colona VI Liveaboard Layout
8 Outdoor Dining / Lounge Area - 9 Double Bed Guest Cabin - 10 Wheel House - 3 Private Bathroom
1 Dive Platform - 2 Fuel - 3 Private Bathroom - 4 Engines - 5 Twin Bed Guest Cabin - 6 Galley - 7 Crew Cabin
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