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• M/V Colona Vl
• M/C Nutica
• Sea Horse (Maxium 6 person)
• Sea World 2(Maximum 12 persons)
• Sea World 1(Maximum 18 persons)

 
• M/C Colona Vl
 
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M/V Colona VI is now running into her fourth season. This extremely comfortable vessel has been running smoothly since her
first operation in the year 2000. With comfort and style she proves to be very popular with repeat customers.
Her trips include:
THAILAND Northern Cruise           - Similan & Surin Islands, for 4 days
THAILAND Southern Cruise          - Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, and The Phi Phi
                                                        Islands, for 2 days
THAILAND North & South Cruise  - Combined trip, Similan, Surin, Hin Daeng, Hin
                                                        Muang, and Phi Phi, for 6 days

Colona VI accommodates for a maximum of 14 guests in 6 twin cabins and 1 double cabin. Each cabin has its own private en suite shower and toilet, fridge and fitted cupboard. The large panoramic window in each cabin gives the interior lots of light.

Cabins are located on the main deck area and are clean, roomy and comfortable. The roomy main deck area also has plenty of space for all in water activities. Our upper deck area has comfortable loungers covered with cushions. Space and comfort are definitely our theme!

For mealtimes, make your way up to the upper deck to the dining area, and choose between delicious Thai or, for less spicy palates, European cuisine (allergies and meal requests can be catered for). The meals are served as “buffet-style” this means you may eat to your heart's content.

After your meal, relax back against the cushions in our lounge area, and watch a movie on our TV/DVD system, or listen to music CDs. Alternatively just lie down relax on 50 Sq meter sun deck. Sit there for hours, read a book or have a glass of wine whilst watching the stars. Tea, coffee, and drinking water and soft drinks are freely available. Alcohol is available onboard for a small purchase. Then finally at the end of a relaxing day, retire to your air-conditioned cabin.
Boat Layout


Boat Specification
 
Technical Specification

Built in the year 2000
Length 29m (95ft)
Beam 5m (17ft)
Two HINO engines each with 330bhp
A cruising speed of 12 knots
Two generators each with 35kw
All cabins complete with 220v of Electricity 24 hours a day
Two bauer mariner compressors
Large inflatable dingy with an outboard of 40bhp
Fitted with modern navigation equipment
Fully equipment medic first aid and oxygen system
50 sqm sun deck area
Water maker
Large comfortable sofa area
Library
CD / VCD Music system with music selection
DVD Player with a library of films
EAN NITROX onboard

Onboard Crew

1 captain
1 deck hand
1 engineer
1 cook
1 hostess
1 tour leader
1 cruise director

Safety Facilities

Satellite phone
Mobile phone
VHF Radio
CB Radio, 24h contact with NAVY
O2 tank + O2 instructor provider on board
MFA 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

Cabin Facilities

6 twin cabins
1 double bed cabin
All cabins have the following facilities;
• Air condition
• En suite facilities (private toilet & shower)
• Cupboard space
• A fridge
• Large panoramic window


Intinerary

THAILAND - NORTHERN Cruise  
The Similans and Surin Islands - (14 Dives - 4 Days / 4 Nights)

Twin Share Cabin US $ 690 
Double Bed Cabin US $
730  

SUNDAY - Leave from Patong Bay at 21:00. Travel 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 secluded 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 Koh Tachai or a night dive at Koh Bon. Travel back to Similans 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.
 

THAILAND - SOUTHERN Cruise
Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Phi Phi (7 Dives - 2 Days / 2 Nights)

Twin Share Cabin US $ 340 
Double Bed Cabin US $ 360 

FRIDAY - Leave from Patong Bay at 21:00. Travel overnight to the fantastic dive sites of the South, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang.
SATURDAY - Three dives in total at Hin Daeng / Hin Muang. Then either a sunset dive at Hin Daeng / Hin Muang or head
off to the fantastic Phi Phi Islands for a night dive. After a delicious dinner relaxation on board with a book or film.
SUNDAY - Morning dive no.5 at Koh Bida Nok then continue to dive site no.6 at Shark Point. The last dive of the trip no.7 at the fantastic macro island of Koh Doc Mai. A Total of 7 dives. Disembarkation in Patong Bay at approximately 17:30.
 

COMBINED TRIP NORTHERN & SOUTHERN CRUISE
The Similans, Surin Islands, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Phi Phi - 6 Days (21 Dives - 6 Days / 6 Nights)

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!

Important

Please note that the above itineraries are guidelines of an average cruise. The Cruise Director and Captain will decide the
best course of action based on weather conditions at the specific time.

 

Cruise Map

Price 2005-2006

THAILAND - Southern Cruise
Hin Daenu, Hin Muang and Phi Phi - 7 Dives - 2Days/ 2 Nights
Twin Share Cabin US $ 340
Double Bed Cabin US $ 360



THAILAND - Northern Cruise
The Similans and Surin Islands - 14 Dives - 4 Days / 4 Nights
Twin Share Cabin US $ 690
Double Bed Cabin US $ 730

 

COMBINED TRIP Northern & Southern Cruise
The Similans, Surin Islands, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Phi Phi  -21Dives - 6Days / 6 Nights
Twin Share Cabin US $ 1020
Double Bed Cabin US $ 1080

 

**Please Note** - 2 Days Northern Cruise – Hin Daeng / Hin Muang Marine National Park Fee is US $ 10 per person paid locally. 4 Days Southern Cruise - Similans Marine National Park Fee is US $ 26 per person paid locally. 6 Days Cruise –  Just add teh two together.

The above listed prices include -  Transfers to and from the boat on Phuket Island, (other areas on request). Accommodation on board, all meals, snacks, drinking water, tea, coffee, tanks (not NITROX), weights, weight belts, dive guide, and torches for night diving.

Prices do not include: -  Soft drinks, alcohol, Marine National Park Fees, diving courses, and rental equipment.
mergui.org  reserves the right to change the prices without any prior notification according to the exchange fluctuations since all prices are base on local currency. .

PADI diving courses are available at US $130 per course. For detailed information please contact us by email on magado@mail4u.com.mm

Booking Policy

After receiving a 30% deposit for the specified cruise we will send you the booking confirmation. The remaining balance of 70% must be paid one month before departure to Mergui Princess. If we do not receive the balance in time Mergui Princess retains the right to cancel the booking and resell the spaces.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations can only be acknowledged if received IN WRITING, by fax (+95-1-202063) or by email. We will not accept cancellations by telephone.
•
Cancellation received 45 Days prior to departure. Deposit returned less bank fee
•
Cancellation received less than 45 Days prior to departure. Deposit will not be refunded
•
Cancellation received less than 20 Days prior to departure. Full cruise price will be charged

 

Schedule 2005-2006
 

Cruise Number 2-days Southern Cruise 4-days Northern Cruise
1

28/10 - 3/11 – Special 6 days / 6 nights, Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin & Richelieu

2

4/11 - 10/11 - Special 6 days / 6 nights, Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin & Richelieu

3

11/11 - 13/11

13/11 - 17/11

4

18/11 - 20/11

20/11 - 24/11

5

25/11 - 27/11

27/11 - 1/12

6

2/12 - 4/12

4/12 - 8/12

7

9/12 - 11/12

11/12 - 15/12

8

16/12 - 22/12 - Special 6 days / 6 nights, Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin & Richelieu

9

23/12 - 29/12 - Special 6 days / 6 nights, Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin & Richelieu

10

30/12 - 5/01 - Special 6 days / 6 nights, Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin & Richelieu

11

6/01 - 8/01

8/01 - 12/01

12

13/01 - 15/01

15/01 - 19/01

13

20/01 - 22/01 - FULL

22/01 - 26/01

14

27/01 - 29/01

29/01 - 2/02

15

3/02 - 5/02

5/02 - 9/02

16

10/02 - 12/02

12/02 - 16/02

17

17/02 - 23/02 - Special 6 days / 6 nights, Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin & Richelieu

18

24/02 - 2/03 - Special 6 days / 6 nights, Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin & Richelieu

19

3/03 - 5/03

5/03 - 9/03

20

10/03 - 12/03

12/03 - 16/03

21

17/03 - 19/03

19/03 - 23/03

22

24/03 - 26/03

26/03 - 30/03

23

31/03 - 2/04

2/04 - 6/04

24

7/04 - 9/04

9/04 - 13/04

25

14/04 - 16/04

16/04 - 20/04

26

21/04 - 23/04

23/04 - 27/04

27

28/04 - 4/05 - Special 6 days / 6 nights, Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin & Richelieu


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• M/C Nutica
 
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Our new liveaboard vessel M/V Nautica has now been launched she will be fully operative from October 2006 onwards. M/V Nautica has been built under is being built under the IMO specification.
The IMO (International Maritime Organisation) is a specialised agency of the United Nations which is responsible for measures to improve the safety of the international shipping and prevent marine pollution from ships. For more information about the IMO please visit the following web site www.imo.org

Her trips will include:
THAILAND Northern Cruise -
Similan & Surin Islands, for 6 days
THAILAND & MYANMAR Cruise -
Similan & Surin Islands and Mergui Archipelago, for 9 days
NAUTICA will be able to explore some of the best dive destinations though out Thailand including the Similan, Surin Islands and some of the newly discovered reefs of the Mergui Archipelago, (Myanmar)

NAUTICA can take a maximum of 10 guests in 4 Twin / Double Bed Adjustable Cabins and 1 Double Bed Master Cabin. All cabins are located on the main and upper deck levels and have private bathrooms with shower, individually controlled air con units, panoramic windows and mini-bar. The cabins have a lot of light and are very spacious.

The dive deck area has been designed to be very spacious, with access to a toilet and shower, a rinse tank plus extra storage space for diving equipment to minimize clutter. Main meals will be served 3 times daily with alternate snacks after each dive. You will be able to choose between Thai or, for less spicy palates, European cuisine. All meals and drinks will be served buffet-style. Water, tea and coffee are available free of charge throughout the trip.

Onboard NAUTICA are two saloons: one located on the upper deck and another with air con on the main deck. A TV, DVD/CD system is installed and includes many DVD/CD's. There is also a well-supplied library. With comfort in mind the deck area is a huge 30sqm which is covered with cushions for reading or relaxing in between dives.

 

Boat Layout

Boat Specification
 
Technical Specification

Built in the year 2004
Length 24m (80ft)
Beam 5m (17ft)
Two HINO engines
EK 100 each with 330hp
8000 litres fresh water tank
8000 litres diesel
A cruising speed of 10 knots
Three generators two with 50kw and one with 12kw
All cabins complete with 220v of Electricity 24 hours a day
Three Bauer Capitano compressors
GPS & RADAR
WATERMAKER 2000 litres / day
4.5 meter dingy with 30HP outboard motor
Fitted with modern navigation equipment
Fully equipment medic first aid and oxygen system
30 sqm sun deck area
Large comfortable sofa area
Library
CD / VCD Music system with music selection
DVD Player with a library of films

Onboard Crew

1 captain
1 deck hand
1 engineer
1 cook
1 hostess
1 tour leader
1 cruise director

Safety Facilities

IMO registration
Satellite phone
Mobile phone
SSB MF/HF Radio
VHF Radio
CB Radio, 24h contact with NAVY
2 SART Radar Transponder
NAVTEX & EPIRB|
O2 tank + O2 instructor provider on board
MFA 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 system manual / automatic

Cabin Facilities

4 twin / double bed adjustable cabins
1 double bed master cabin
ALL cabins have the following facilities;

•
Air condition & En suite facilities (private toilet & shower)
•
Cupboard space for storing your belongings & A fridge
•
Large panoramic window


Intinerary

THAILAND - NORTHERN Cruise

The Similans and Surin Islands - (22 Dives - 6 Days / 6 Nights)

Twin Share Cabin US $ 2160 
Double Bed Cabin US $ 2250 

DAY - 1

Leave from Patong Bay at 21:00. Travel overnight to the fantastic Similan Islands.

DAY - 2

Three day dives around the Similan Islands. Dive no.4 a night dive in Donald Duck bay at island no. four.

DAY - 3

Dive no.5 at Koh Bon, then onward travel to Koh Tachai for Dives no.6 and 7. Dive no.8 could be either a sunset dive at Koh Tachai or a night dive at Koh Tachai.

DAY - 4

Dive no.9 and 10 at Richelieu Rock. Dive no.11 at Hin Rap then Dive no.12 a night dive in a secluded bay. Relax and watch a film.

DAY - 5

Dive no.13 and 14 at Richelieu Rock then back to Koh Tachai for Dives no.15 and 16. Once of may be a sunset or night dive.

DAY - 6

Onward travel to Koh Bon for Dive no.17. Then back to the Similans for Dive no.18 and 19. Then Dive no.20 a night dive at the Similans.

DAY - 7

Dives no.21 and 22 at the Similan islands, then it's head back to Patong Bay. Disembarkation at Patong Bay, 18:00.


THAILAND & MYANMAR Cruise

The Similans and Surin Islands with Myanmar
(31 Dives - 9 Days / 9 Nights)

 Twin Share Cabin US $ 1320 
 Double Bed Cabin US $ 1380 

DAY - 1

Leave from Patong Bay at 21:00. Travel overnight to the fantastic Similan Islands.

DAY - 2

Two day dives around the Similan Islands. Then onto to Koh Tachai for Dives no.3 and 4. One a day dive the other a night dive.

DAY - 3

Travel to the world famous dive site Richelieu Rock for Dive no.5 and 6. Head for Kawthaung (Myanmar) and check in. Then a relaxing overnight trip to the Mergui Archipelago.

DAY - 4

Dive no.7 at High Rock then onto Dive no.8 at Shark Cave. Dives no.9 and 10 at Colona Rock, one day and one sunset dive.

DAY - 5

Dive no.11 and 12 South Twin Island then onto North Twin Island for dives no.13 and 14.

DAY - 6

Onward travel to the world famous Black Rock for Dive nos.15, 16, 17, and 18. Stay onboard overnight at Black Rock in one of the secluded bays.

DAY - 7

Onward travel to the Burma Banks for Dive nos.19, 20, 21, and 22. Stay onboard overnight at Black Rock in one of the secluded bays.

DAY - 8

Dive no.23 at Faraway Bank, then onto Dive no.24 at Western Rocky. The final dive of the day no.25 at Cupola Island. Overnight check out of Myanmar and then head back to the waters of Thailand.

DAY - 9

Back to Richelieu rock for Dive no.26, then onto Koh Tachai for Dive no.27 then onto Koh Bon for Dive no.28. On to Similan Islands no. eight for Dive no.29 a night dive.

DAY - 10

Dives no.30 and 31 at the Similans then it's head back to Patong Bay. Disembarkation at Patong Bay, 18:00.

 

Important
Please note that the above itineraries are guidelines of an average cruise. The Cruise Director and Captain will decide the

best course of action based on weather conditions at the specific time.

Cruise Map

Price 2005-2006

 

THAILAND & Myanmar Cruise
The Similans and Surin Islands with Myanmar - 9Days -  31Dives - 9Days/ 9 Nights
Twin Share Cabin US $ 2160
Double Bed Cabin US
$ 2250

 

THAILAND - Northern Cruise
The Similans and Surin Islands - 22 Dives - 6 Days / 6 Nights
Twin Share Cabin US
$ 1320
Double Bed Cabin US$ 1380

Natuica is available for full charter; Please contact us magado@mail4u.com.mm for full details.

**Please Note** - 9 Days Cruise - Similans Marine National Park Fee is US $ 26 per person paid locally. Visa entrance to Myanmar is US $ 140 per person (cash new notes). Please bring 4 passport size photos with you and 2 copies of your passport. 6 Days Cruise - Similans Marine National Park Fee is US $ 36 per person paid locally.

The above prices include - Transfers to and from the boat on Phuket Island, (other areas on request). Accommodation on board, all meals, snacks, drinking water, tea, coffee, tanks (not NITROX), weights, weight belts, dive guide, and torches for night diving.

Prices do not include: - Soft drinks, alcohol, Similan Marine National Park Fee, Myanmar VISA and port fee, diving courses,
and rental equipment.
Service provider reserves the right to change the prices without any prior notification according to the exchange fluctuations since all prices base on local currency.

PADI diving courses are available at US $130 per course. Advanced Open Water is a great choice. We also can offer PADI
specialities on request.

Booking Policy

On receipt of receiving a 30% deposit for the specified cruise we will send you a confirmation. The remaining balance of 70%
must be paid one month before departure to Magado Travel. If we do not receive the balance in time
Mergui Princess. retains the right to cancel the booking and resell the spaces.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations can only be acknowledged if received IN WRITING, by fax (+95-1-202063) or by email. We will not accept cancellations by telephone.
•
Cancellation received 45 Days prior to departure. Deposit returned less bank fee
•
Cancellation received less than 45 Days prior to departure. Deposit will not be refunded
•
Cancellation received less than 20 Days prior to departure. Full cruise price will be charged

 

Schedule 2005-2006

Cruise Number Dates Schedule Diving Days
1

14/10 - 20/10 

Similans / Surin 6
2

21/10 – 27/10 

Similans / Surin 6
3

28/10 – 03/11

Similans / Suri 6
4

04/11 – 10/11

Similans / Surin 6
5

11/11 – 17/11

Similans / Surin 6
6

18/11 – 27/11

Similans + Surin + Myanmar

9
7

28/11 – 07/12

Similans + Surin + Myanmar 9
8

09/12 – 15/12

Similans / Surin 6
9

17/12 – 26/12

Similans + Surin + Myanmar 9
10

28/12 – 06/01

Similans + Surin + Myanmar 9
11

09/01 – 18/01

Similans + Surin + Myanmar 9
12

20/01 – 26/01

Similans / Surin 6
13

27/01 – 02/02

Similans / Surin 6
14

04/02 – 13/02

Similans + Surin + Myanmar 9
15

15/02 – 24/02

Similans + Surin + Myanmar 9
16

27/02 – 08/03

Similans + Surin + Myanmar 9
17

11/03 – 20/03 r

Similans + Surin + Myanma 9
18

22/03 – 31/03

Similans + Surin + Myanmar 9
19

03/04 – 09/04

Similans / Surin 6
20

11/04 – 20/04

Similans + Surin + Myanmar 9
21

21/04 – 27/04

Similans / Surin 6
22

28/04 – 04/05

Similans / Surin 6
23

05/05 – 11/05

Similans / Surin 6
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