MV Pawara

• Max 26 guests.
• Better itinerary – more dives at the best dive sites.
• Hot water showers and air-con in all cabins.
• 2 x Master cabins with en-suite bathroom, on the main deck. Choice of double bed or twin
• 4 x Deluxe twin bed (bunk) cabins with en-suite bathroom, on the main deck.
• 4 x Standard cabins with en-suite bathroom, on the lower deck. Choice of twin share or double bed.
• 3 x Budget twin share cabins on the lower deck.
• Safety deposit boxes in all cabins.
• Air conditioned lounge with entertainment center and plenty of sockets for charging all your electronics.
• Huge (72 sq metre) top deck with room for sun bathing or lounging in the shade.
• Spacious dive deck with freshwater showers.
• Pawara means “Treasures of the Corals” in ancient Thai language.
• Built 2006.
• 35m length, 7m beam.
• Cruising speed 13 knots.
• PADI Specialties and PADI Advanced courses available.
• Nitrox FREE to nitrox certified divers.
• Delicious Thai and European Food. Pawara caters well to vegetarians.

Pawara price

4 days 4 nights (14 dives) at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

• Master double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (main deck): 43,700 baht per diver
• Deluxe twin bed (bunk) cabin with private en-suite bathroom (main deck): 40,700 baht per diver
• Standard twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (lower deck): 38,700 baht per diver
• Standard double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (lower deck): 38,700 baht per diver
• Budget twin bed (bunk) cabin: 32,700 baht per diver

3,000 baht discount for non diving partners

Liveaboard price includes: Dive guide, 12l tanks, weights & belt, all meals, nitrox (for nitrox certified divers), return transfers from hotels in Phuket or central Khao lak (Nangthong / Bangniang) or Phuket airport, diving accident and recompression chamber insurance.

Price excludes: Equipment rental set (BCD, reg, ws, mask, fins 800 baht/day), dive computer (350 baht/day), alcohol and soft drinks, marine national park fees (2,300 baht), 15 litre tanks.

Note. OW certified divers will be limited to 18m dive depth, and no night dives. To participate fully in all dives  complete the PADI Advanced course on board, or the PADI Adventure Deep dive and Adventure Night Dive.

Early Booking Discount: 10% off bookings for next season paid in full before August 31st.

Pawara schedule

15 May – 15 October – season close

Early Booking Discount: 10% off bookings for next season when paid in full before August 31st.

15 May – 15 October – season close

Pawara Similan Islands liveaboard itinerary

Duration: 4 Days / 4 Nights (14 dives) at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

Departure day:
Pick up around 1700 hrs and transfer to Pawara at Thap Lamu pier (Khao Lak).
Cruise to Similan Islands. Dinner is served on board.

Day 1: 4 dives  Similan Islands:
0800 hrs: Princess Bay
1100 hrs: West of Eden
1215 hrs: Lunch
1400 hrs: Elephant Head
1530 hrs: Beach excursion
1930 hrs: Turtle Rock
2030 hrs: Dinner

Day 2: 4 dives  Similan Islands/Koh Bon:
0800 hrs: Three Trees
1100 hrs: Koh Bon West ridge
1215 hrs: Lunch
1400 hrs: Koh Bon North Ridge
1700 hrs: Koh Tachai Pinnacle (sunset dive)
2000 hrs: Dinner

Day 3: 4 dives  Richelieu Rock:
0730 hrs: Richelieu Rock
1030 hrs: Richelieu Rock
1145 hrs: Lunch
1330 hrs: Richelieu Rock
1700 hrs: Richelieu Rock
2000 hrs: Dinner

Day 4: 2 dives  Koh Tachai and Koh Bon:
0800 hrs: Koh Tachai
1030 hrs: Koh Bon
1200 hrs: Lunch
1530 hrs: Return to Thap Lamu pier
1630-1730: Arrive back at your hotel in Khao Lak or Phuket.

*Dive sites on each day may change due to weather and currents.

Pick up times:
16:00-16:30 Chalong, Rawai, Nai Harn, Kata, Karon
17:00-17:30 Patong, Kathu, Rassada Pier, Phuket town, Panwa
17:30-18:00 Kamala, Cherngtalay, Talang, Ao Poh
18:00-18:30 NaiThorn, Nai Yang, Airport, Mai Khao
19:00-19:30 Khaolak-Nang Thong beach
North of Khao Lak Takua Pa: extra charge 2,000 baht per way
Surathani/ Ranong: extra charge 2,500 baht per way
Krabi: extra charge 3,500 baht per way