Schedules, Prices & Itineraries The MV Colona VI offers four different schedules and itineraries to fit in with most divers time scales and budgets. Thailand Northern Cruise (Similan & Surin Islands - 4 Days & 4 Nights - 14 Dives) The most popular trip is the Similan and Surin Islands dive cruise for four days and nights with a total of fourteen dives included. Of course, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and arguably the best dive site in Thailand, Richelieu Rock, are included in this itinerary. Sunday: Leave from Patong Bay at 9pm and travel overnight to the fantastic Similan Islands.
Monday: Three day dives around the Similan Islands. Guests are encouraged visit island number four between some dives for relaxation and sightseeing. The fourth dive is a night dive in Donald Duck Bay at island number four. Stay onboard overnight in one of the secluded bays, maybe relax and watch a film, or read a book.
Tuesday: A morning dive at the Similan Islands before heading off to Koh Bon for a couple of dives. This is where Manta Rays are usually spotted. A sunset or a night dive at Koh Tachai.
Wednesday: After a morning dive at Koh Tachai you'll be cruising north to the famous Richelieu Rock for a couple of dives. This is arguably THE best dive site in Thailand, and get the most visits from Whalesharks, although Hin Daeng and Muang come a close second. A night dive at Koh Tachai or Koh Bon.
Thursday: Two dives in the Similans before cruising back to Phuket and Patong Beach. Guests will disembark at around 6pm and transfer to their hotels. Prices For Thailand Northern Cruise (Similan & Surin Islands 4 Days & 4 Nights - 14 Dives) Master Cabin - Thai Baht 37,200pp
Twin Share Cabin - Thai Baht 35,200pp Similan Marine Park Fees are B1600 per person payable onboard. Thailand Southern Cruise (Hin Daeng & Hin Muang - 2 Days & 2 Nights - 7 Dives) There is also a shorter trip down to the world class dive sites of Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, where there's always an excellent chance to see something special like Manta Rays or even a Whale Shark or two! The Hin Daeng and Muang trip lasts for two days and two nights. Friday: Leave from Patong Bay at around 9pm. Cruise overnight to the fantastic scuba diving sites of the south, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang.
Saturday: Three day dives at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. These are two of the best dive sites in Thailand to see Whalesharks and Manta Rays. Possibly a night dive at Hin Daeng, or maybe Koh Phi Phi.
Sunday: A morning dive at Koh Bida Nok by Koh Phi Phi, before cruising west to another fantastic dive site, Shark Point. The last dive of the trip could be at the fantastic macro dive site of Koh Doc Mai. The Colona VI will arrive in Patong Beach and guests will disembark at about 5pm. Prices For Thailand Southern Cruise (Hin Daeng & Muang - 2 Days & 2 Nights - 7 Dives) Master Cabin - Thai Baht 18,600pp
Twin Share Cabin - Thai Baht 17,600pp Hin Daeng Marine Park Fees are B400 per person payable onboard. Combined Cruise (Similans & Hin Daeng - 6 Days & 6 Nights - 21 Dives) These two fantastic trips can be combined into one awesome trip, which lasts for six days and six nights! This trip covers ALL the best scuba diving sites in Thailand in a single trip, and should be considered by all those wanting something just that little bit special and extra. You can join the cruise in either direction it's up to you! Prices For Combined Cruise (Similans & Hin Daeng - 6 Days & 6 Nights - 21 Dives) Master Cabin - Thai Baht 55,800pp
Twin Share Cabin - Thai Baht 52,800pp Similan & Hin Daeng Marine Park Fees are B2000 per person payable onboard. Special Northern Cruise (Similan & Surin Islands - 6 Days & 6 Nights - 22 Dives) There is also a special northern cruise to the Similan Islands and Surin Islands, which lasts for 6 days and six nights and includes twenty-two fantastic dives. Friday: The Colona VI departs from Patong Bay at around 9pm and cruises overnight to the fantastic Similan Islands.
Saturday: Three day dives in around the Similan Islands. Guests are free to visit island number four between dives for some relaxation and sightseeing. A sunset or night dive could be at Donald Duck Bay. Spend the night onboard in a secluded bay in the Similans.
Sunday: A morning dive in the Similans before heading off to Koh Bon for a couple of dives looking for Manta Rays. A sunset dive at Koh Tachai. Guests can relax in the evening and watch a movie or do whatever they please.
Monday: A morning dive at Koh Tachai, then onward to the world famous dive site Richelieu Rock for a couple of dives. This is the best dive site in Thai waters to see Whalesharks. The fourth dive could be either a sunset dive at Koh Tachai or a night dive at Koh Bon.
Tuesday: A dive at Koh Tachai and one at Koh Bon, before heading back to the Similans for a couple of dives at some of the excellent sites there.
Wednesday: Four dives in the Similan Islands. Maybe take a trip to one of the islands in between some dives?
Thursday: Two dives in the south of the Similan chain, possibly Boulder City and Shark Fin Reef, perfect sites for the final dives where it's possible to see anything large or small. Head back to Patong Beach and guests will disembark at about 6pm. Prices For Special Northern Cruise (Similan & Surin Islands - 6 Days & 6 Nights - 22 Dives) Master Cabin - Thai Baht 55,800pp
Twin Share Cabin - Thai Baht 52,800ppSimilan Marine Park Fees are B2000 per person payable onboard. Prices IncludeAll transfers from Phuket airport or hotel, accommodation onboard, all meals onboard, torch rental, snacks, drinking water, tea, coffee, tanks, weights, belts, dive guides. Prices Exclude Rental dive equipment, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, Marine Park Fees, dive courses, Nitrox fills, dive computer rental, flights, hotel accommodation. Notes A full set of rental dive equipment is available at B800 per day.
Dive computers are available to rent at B300 per day.
Nitrox fills are B250 per tank.
Marine Park Fees are payable onboard.
Itineraries are for example purposes. Itineraries could be changed due to sea or weather conditions, or at the captain or cruise directors discretion. |
