Pawara, Thailand

Name: Similan - Koh Bon - Koh Tachai - Richelieu Rock (Thap Lamu Pier - Thap Lamu Pier)
Start: 2026-02-23
End: 2026-02-27
Location: Thailand

9.0 Superb

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

from $ 163 / day Check dates

“Can’t say enough good things about this outfit The dive guides and boat staff are super efficient knowledgable and friendly. ”
Russell H, United Kingdom

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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21 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 913

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25 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 913

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30 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 913

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04 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 913

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09 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 913

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14 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 913

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19 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

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24 Jan

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$ 913

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29 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 913

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03 Feb

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 913

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08 Feb

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 913

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13 Feb

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 913

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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, Scuba Diving Courses (1,500-9,000 THB).

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

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, Thai, French, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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
Barbara H
Germany

Amazing liveaboard experience
I had an incredible liveaboard experience on Pawara. The diving was world-class, the food was consistently delicious, and the staff were wonderfully kind and attentive. Our dive guide Pong made sure that we had incredible dives and helped us spot some of the rarer species around the dive sites. Highly recommended for anyone looking for comfort and adventure combined.
Recommended for
Dive guides and crew. Amazing food. Diving.
30 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Anna M
Poland

Amazing crew and great diving
We visited Similan National Park onboard of Pawara and enjoyed every moment of the trip including fantastic dives. The crew of Pawara is catering to all guest needs and the food is outstanding. The diving operation is smooth and all dive guides are taking care of safety of the guests and high quality dives. We had great time!
Recommended for
Crew. Food. Dive sites.
26 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
James M
United States

Awesome diving and so fun.
This is a very fun crew. The boat was great. They were so helpful. We saw our first Sea Snake, and a Giant Grouper. This is our 3rd liveabord and they will be our first choice next year.
Recommended for
The Dive Masters, the Crew, dive sites
04 Apr, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
HANEUL K
South Korea

Value for money, Good staff and meal
3 dives in Rechelieu rock were the best in the trip, diveguides are all professional and very sincere to the guests. Cabins are a little small but good air conditioning and water pressure for shower was satisfying.
Recommended for
Great food, nice staff, good diving course
30 Mar, 2023

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

9.2 Superb
JUN L
China

Experience a very good dive trip
Eated many delicious food, saw various fishes storm, experience diving in powerful currents.
Recommended for
the foods are delicious, the staffs are having four dives in R.R,
16 Dec, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Reinhard K
Germany

A well-rehearsed crew
The Pawara has a well-rehearsed crew that also spreads a good mood. Since the weather on my trip was a bit stormy, the course of the trip was changed a bit and also a dive was aborted due to an unexpectedly strong current. Safety comes first on the Pawara, I liked that. The highlight was certainly Richelieu Rock.
Recommended for
Well-rehearsed crew. The food. Great diving spots.
16 Dec, 2024

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Denis F
Canada

It was extraordinary
The beauty of the colors, the experience of my instructor, the atmosphere on the boat and the quality of the food.
Recommended for
The helpfulness of the crew
11 Dec, 2023

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Krystian T
Poland

great experience
So that was my first liveaboard experience and I'm very satisfied. Boat is in good shape, thai crew and dive masters are very friendly. Beto is a great leader who can help you with every problem. Diving was great, especially on Richelieu Rock, and the sunsets were most beautiful I've ever seen. Free nitrox is a nice addition. Def gonna come back in future.
Recommended for
diving, crew, food,
17 Mar, 2018