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 onmagado@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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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.mmfor 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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free to contact us
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