Liveboard options - Colona VI vs. Giamani

[wing]

Hi all!! I'm quite new to the diving scene here and I'm currently thinking of diving in the Similans in Dec/Jan. Having done some research (this forum is very useful!) I've narrowed down my choices to Colona 6 and Giamani.

There aren't many reviews of Giamani (probably becoz its quite new) and I've heard Colona is a fun boat to be on. However I've noted that the air-cons on Colona can't be individually controlled. As I've never been on a liveaboard before, I'm wondering if this normally causes any major problems (i.e. will I likely be suffocated by stuffy air in the middle of the night =p)?

Any general feedback/comments on the two liveaboards will also be greatly appreciated - thanks lots~

Wing

 

[Batfish]

Winnie, is that you?

There are several trip reports on Colona 6 on the forum such as:

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/thailand/237062-trip-report-similan-islands-colona-vi.html

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/thailand/233150-travels-thailand-phuket-andaman-sea-2008-a.html

It's been around for about 8 years, always well run, good crew.

Giamani was all new last year, actually run by the same people as Colona 6. Newer boat, small group like Colona 6, I don't think I could say one is better. Whichever suits your dates best!

Jamie

 

[stevenl]

Have to agree with Jamie. Colona has the advantage that you can stay on the same boat for 2 days/nights Hin Daeng, or can make a 6 days trip.

But boat and group wise (and price wise) they are very much comparable.