MV Colona VI - US$ 1,100 Book now...
Cabin: twin bed on middle deck, with sea views, en-suite and minibar
Destination: Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Ha and Koh Phi Phi, then Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin & Richelieu Rock
Koh Similan is indisputably the most beautiful group of dive sites in Thailand and one of the best areas for diving in the world.
Richelieu Rock rates as one of the best places in the world for swimming with whale sharks. Sightings last high season occurred 80% of the time, with the best time is between February and April.
Koh Tachai is great for manta ray encounters.
Hin Daeng - Hin Muang is your best chance to see grey reef sharks, patrolling the walls. Besides that, it's also the second home in Thailand for whale sharks and manta rays. Dive Hin Muang and you'll experience the thrill of diving Thailand's highest vertical wall. Look out into the blue to catch sight of Mantas performing their loop-the-loops and gracefully gliding all around you.
Koh Ha is a superb cavern dive, especially if you make the dive first thing in the morning, when the sunrise is captured in brilliant emerald light through the cavern entrance.
Dives: 21 dives
Departs: 28 February, 7, 14, 21, 28 March, 4, 11, 18 or 25 April 2003, 19:45 hrs
Returns: 20:00 hrs
Max. 14 guests
You will discover ALL the best dive sites that Thailand's Andaman Sea has to offer, as this Phuket liveaboard cruise covers both the northern and southern areas.
Divemasters Raoul and Mark team up again this season, to make Colona VI an excellent diving education and experience. Knowing them both, it's likely to be great fun too!
Enriched Air Nitrox is an option on this boat, US$ 5 per dive
Includes air-conditioned cabin, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea, coffee and water, tanks, weights and weightbelts, torches, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), and hotel - boat transfers.
"... Please pass on my thanks to the crew of the Colona VI for an excellent 6 day trip ... The food was excellent as good as any food served in the expensive hotels ... The captain and the rest of the crew were helpful and friendly ... Last but not least, special thanks to Martin, Jennie and especially Raoul who were always friendly helpful and above all made the diving safe and enjoyable ... I would recommend the Colona boats to anyone who was visiting Thailand and hope that I may have the opportunity to return in the future and dive with the Colona crew again ..." - Dan Carpenter - USA
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Seaview Hotel
Accommodation: 4 nights
Chill out a stone's throw from the beach at the quiet end of Patong Beach - a short stroll from the colourful nightlife entertainment. Though you'll find all you need to enjoy without leaving the Seaview Hotel grounds.
Admire the beautiful Asian sunsets from your balcony before deciding on where to eat - the Tamarind Restaurant for Asian and European cuisine - or go casual on the Surf n' Turf BBQ Terrace with succulent fresh seafood.
Before your evening's exploration of Patong's nightlife, kick back and sip some cocktails at the Four Seasons Lobby Lounge. With the Pool Bar and Beachside Bar to keep you refreshed all day, you won't want to leave this island of paradise!
Location: Beach Road, Patong
Includes: breakfast, hotel - airport transfers, in double or twin room with air-conditioning, direct dial telephones, in-house movie & video channels, French & English satellite TV, full mini bar, bath & shower, laundry service, room service
Services: adults & child swimming pool, internet, tour desk, beauty salon with massage & sauna, fitness centre, doctor & dentist on call, parking, porter service, sun deck, Four Seasons lobby lounge, Tamarind Tree all day restaurant, daily set menus or á la carte meals, Surf n' Turf BBQ terrace, pool bar, beach side bar, gift shop, games room, safety deposit boxes, 24 hour security, maid service, shower room for late flight guests, elevator to all floors, baby cot & sitting
Total Price (incl. all taxes): US$ 1,100 per person sharing
MV La Mahe - US$ 460 Book now...
Cabin: twin or double bed, en-suite with minibar and TV
Destination: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin & Richelieu Rock
Dives: 14 dives
Departs: 2, 7, 12, 17, 24, 29 March, 4, 19, 24 April, 1 or 6 May 2003, 20:00 hrs
Returns: 19:30 hrs
Max. 12 guests
The European owners of the Thai liveaboard Le Mahé have been diving and instructing in the area for many years, and are very familiar with all the interesting sites in the Similan area. You'll see all types of marine creatures you've never seen before, and you may never see again!
Although a small boat, you'll find plenty of privacy with the on-board en-suite accommodation, and the low number of guests will leave you plenty of space and an uncrowded sun deck to boot!
The boat is 1 year old, so you can relax and feel totally secure as everything is new and in working order.
Le Mahé is offered to you at an incredibly low one-off introductory price. Take advantage of this market-entry price now - act before the word gets out and this price goes up!
Includes air-conditioned cabin, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea, coffee and water, tanks, weights and weightbelts, torches, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), and hotel - boat transfers.
"... Amazing what Khun Na and Rene can whip up in the galley! ..." - Eric Delamarter, U.S.A.
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Lamai Hotel
Accommodation: 6 nights
Lamai Hotel is on the edge of town so it's easy to get to the nightlife, but far enough away if you'd like to get some sleep at night too!
Location: Patong
Includes: double or twin room with air-conditioning, hotel - airport transfers, bath, shower, telephone service, satellite TV and minibar
Services: Restaurant, taxi service, tour and travel service
Total Price (incl. all taxes): US$ 460 per person sharing
MV Dive Master II - US$ 590 Book now...
Cabin: double, triple and quad bed
Destination: Burma Banks and Burma Mergui Archipelago: South Torres, Black Rock, Threes Islets, North Twin Island
Burma Banks and Mergui Archipelago offer frontier diving in pristine conditions surrounded by over 800 islands. Manta Ray encounters are virtually guaranteed, whilst you can frequently see Silvertip, Nurse, Zambezi, and Grey Reef sharks too.
Dives: 10 dives
Departs: 17, 24 April or 1 May 2003, 10:00 hrs
Returns: 13:00 hrs
Max. 18 guests
Includes air-conditioned cabin, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea, coffee and water, tanks, weights and weightbelts, torches, and experienced English-speaking divemaster(s).
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Lamai Hotel
Accommodation: 6 nights
Location: Patong
Includes: double or twin room with air-conditioning, hotel - airport transfers, bath, shower, telephone service, satellite TV and minibar
Services: Restaurant, taxi service, tour and travel service
Total Price (incl. all taxes): US$ 590 per person sharing
MV Chokrenu VIII, MV Choksomporn - US$ 535 Book now...
Destination: Phuket diving day tours - Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock - Koh Tachai, Hin Daeng - Hin Muang, Racha Yai - Racha Noi, Phi Phi Islands, AND Shark Point - Kingcruiser Wreck - Anemone Reef
Dives: 14 dives at the best Phuket dive sites
Departs: every day, 07:30 - 08:00 hrs
Returns: 13:00 hrs
Max. 18 divers
Includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, tea, coffee and water, tanks, weights and weightbelts, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), and hotel - boat transfers.
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Lamai Hotel
Accommodation: 7 nights
Location: Patong
Includes: double or twin room with air-conditioning, hotel - airport transfers, bath, shower, telephone service, satellite TV and minibar
Services: Restaurant, taxi service, tour and travel service
Total Price (incl. all taxes): US$ 535 per person sharing
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