Pawara, Thailand

Name: Similan - Koh Bon - Koh Tachai - Richelieu Rock (Thap Lamu Pier - Thap Lamu Pier)
Start: 2026-01-09
End: 2026-01-13
Location: Thailand

9.0 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 141 / day Check dates

“Great liveaboard with friendly crews.”
Tai-Ring T, Malaysia

Highlights

Custom-built liveaboard for Similan Islands
Chance to see Whale Sharks, Manta Rays
Free Nitrox available for qualified divers

The 35m MV Pawara is a custom-built, steel-hulled Similan Islands liveaboard. Offering 4-night trips from October - May to some of the best Similan dive sites, as well as Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, divers can hope to see giant Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, Leopard Sharks, and beautiful hard and soft corals. Diving takes place from the spacious dive platform, which offers plenty of room for gear storage, and qualified divers can take advantage of the FREE Nitrox on offer.

Topside, the MV Pawara Liveaboard offers 2 budget cabins with shared bathrooms and 10 cabins with en-suite bathrooms. Each cabin is air-conditioned and provides towels, toiletries, and a safety deposit box. For relaxation in between dives, guests can choose from the entertainment room equipped with a TV, DVD, sound system, karaoke, games, and more, or the sun deck with comfortable soft mattresses. In the dining room, 3 delicious Thai and International cuisine meals will be served daily, and cookies, fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and drinking water are available all day.

Let the experienced and professional MV Pawara crew help you create a Similans diving holiday to remember. Book online today to reserve your space.

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06 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 891

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11 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 891

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16 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 891

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21 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 891

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26 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 891

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01 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 891

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06 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 891

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11 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 891

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16 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

Male Share.

$ 891

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21 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 891

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25 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 891

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30 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 891

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Included: VAT, Dive Insurance, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Cabin Towels.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (1,500-2,300 THB), Visas and Fees.

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Rental Gear.

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Audio & video entertainment
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year renovated: 2016

Length: 35m

Beam: 7m

Top speed: 15 knots

Cruising speed: 8-12 knots

Engines: 1 x 420HP RE10 1 x 420HP RF10 Nissan Marine

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 12

Number of bathrooms: 13

Tenders: 4.2 x 1.9m with 40HP outboard

Fuel capacity: 15000l

Freshwater maker: 25000l

Boat navigation and safety

Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Pawara Reviews

9.0 Superb

Vessel

7.9
Crew

9.4
Food

9.6
Diving

9.1
Value

8.8

10 Exceptional
Mark H
Australia

10/10
Had the best time definitely will book the Parawa again for next time
Recommended for
Crew. Group. Diving.
24 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Lok Wan C
Hong Kong

Excellent liveaboard
Nice staff in the boat especially all the Divemaster, Beto, Dan, Henning, Angel and Glenn. They are very nice and helpful for sharing their diving experience for us.
Recommended for
Food is good and all the staff are friendly and helpful
03 Dec, 2017

10 Exceptional
Philip S
United States

Very knowledgeable DMs.
Love the wildlife we saw during the trip. Crew was great
Recommended for
It was cheap, accommodations for pickup from hotel were very easy and food was amazing
05 Feb, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Pauliina R
Finland

Good value for money
Richeliu rock diving and every meal. Good care of vegetarians too!
Recommended for
Diving, crew and food
16 Apr, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Tommaso Q
Italy

Perfect organization!
The dives from the boat, and the incredible world that opened up below me as soon as I looked below
Recommended for
Super helpful crew, yummy food and fabulous fish
16 Mar, 2024

Translated from Italian

9.2 Superb
Thibault M
France

Great service from all the kind team and beautiful dives
. Richelieu rock !!! . Cool night dive . Big school of fish hunting
Recommended for
Service onboard, dives adaptation and great atmospher
26 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Daekwon L
South Korea

Excellent experience in Pawara with amazing staffs!
Pretty much everything was perfect. Boat, crew, Foods and safe and fun diving! I will definitely visit Pawara again! Thanks a lot and take care!
Recommended for
Kind staff, great foods and schedules
14 Feb, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
Daehee K
South Korea

best service on the board
Must try if you can do scuba diving. It's very very nice, you can see the big fish such as human size. and also watch the Manta ray too.
Recommended for
Guide in the water, comfortable cost, kindly crew
13 Feb, 2017

10 Exceptional
xuan Z
China

Fantastic trip on the Pawara
it was our first boat trip and we really enjoyed our full time aboard. Great dive masters, very professional, showing the best spots and always taking care of us. Great food on board. A really successful trip. Thanks a lot to all the crew on Pawara for this memorable trip! Veronica & Stephane
Recommended for
1) All the Staff (Dive masters & crew) on board was super friendly and great 2) Fantastic dive sites 3) Great Food
03 Mar, 2018