Pawara, Thailand
9.0 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“It was great to have a variety of experiences at dive sites with different terrains.”
Highlights
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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Included: VAT, Dive Insurance, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Beach Towels, 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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Pawara Reviews
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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.0
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.2
- Value 8.9
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- 9.2 Superb
- Melanie B
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France
Amazing time on Pawara
Great time all around. The food was amazing, the crew as well. The dive sites were beautiful and our guide Mickey was full of energy and love for the ocean. The vibes on the boat were great, loads of fun A big shout-out to the Thai crew who made our life so easy, even reminding us to drink water before a dive and waiting with hot towels after sunset/night dives.
- Recommended for
- The food. The dive sites. The good vibes on the boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Barbara H
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- SHUJING Z
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China
Choose Pawara's best value !!
Super invincible first liveaboard trip, the boat was clean and tidy, the staff was warm and polite, and the food was very tasty!!
- Recommended for
- Friendly staff. Beautiful view. Comfortable liveaboard.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Dani D
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United States
A liveaboard done right!!
Just finished a 4 night trip on the Pawara and I genuinely cannot recommend it enough. I was nervous that 4 nights on the boat would be too much but I can assure you that by the end you will not be ready to leave. From the moment we stepped on board, the crew set the tone - professional, attentive and incredibly warm. You could feel that they truly care about the guests and the ocean. What stood out most to me was how clearly they prioritized environmental respect. Briefings reinforced protecting the reef and preserving the dive sites, and not in a preachy way, but as a diver that meant a lot. The diving itself was fantastic, but honestly, the energy on deck made the whole trip special. Between dives there was so much laughter, good music and a great vibe. It was a great balance of safety, structure and pure fun! Four nights flew by! I left with amazing memories, new dive buddies, and a lot of appreciation for a crew that clearly loves what they do. Would absolutely do it again. Special shoutout to my dive guides Mickey and Pong!
- Recommended for
- the crew. the food. the dive sites.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Liam S
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Australia
Excellent
Highly recommend for their liveaboard boat the MV PAWARA, had an excellent time on a 4 night 5 day dive to Similans and Richelieu Rock. We weren't experienced divers but our dive instructor Mickey was a blast and taught us very well. Food was 10/10 and onboard service impeccable.
- Recommended for
- Instructors. Food. Teachings.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sandi L
- United States
Power On, Pawara!
The dive trip went smoothly with thorough briefings, competent dive guides and beautiful dive sites
- Recommended for
- Dive Guide. Crew. Food.
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- 8.4 Very good
- J Christian D
- United States
Great No Frills Experience
Richelieu Rock dive site was exceptional and now ranks as my top dive site. This was my 17th Liveaboard and I've been on some very high end boats. This boat was unique - it got the job done but was no frills- sort of a hostel for diving. The boat itself was in very good condition as were the decks and dive deck. The cabins were dated but clean. I had one of the master cabins that was laughably small- here is where I remind my self how inexpensive this trip was. The food was good with many Thai dishes. Served buffet style.- No frills nourishment. The boat had 27 guests and 14 crew. Many of the crew slept in the salon or on the upper deck. All the crew worked exceptionally hard and were friendly and helpful. It was crowded on the dive deck but the crew managed to crank through the dives. They had only one Skiff and would greatly benefit from having a second. The dive briefings were thorough. There were many newer divers and the crew worked well accommodating their needs. There were no deck towels. You got one bath towel and one hand towel in your cabin and those had to serve both bath and diving for the 5 day cruise. There was no cabin service except emptying the trash in the head daily. Again I reminded myself how inexpensive the cruise was. The cruise was fun, the diving SAFE, the crew hardworking and the diving at Richelieu Rock amazing. Just be aware of the no frills aspect and you'll have a great time.
- Recommended for
- Richelieu Rock. Excellent dive briefings. Good value.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- ross N
- United States
i would do it again only stay longer in Thialand to rest before the dives. if anyone reads this i am 68 so i need my rest lol.
it was a great experience the crew was great the food was very good except for the Sauage it was different from my American taste however i have to remember i was someplace exotic.
- Recommended for
- the crew. the training. getting to know other divers.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Roxanne B
- United States
Amazing liveaboard - highly recommend
As someone said before, this is champagne on a beer budget. Everything is so nice - you even get a hot towel after night dives. The entire crew is sweet and helpful. Food was absolutely amazing. And of course, the diving was epic thanks to skilled dive guides. You can’t control wildlife or weather, but you can control some things. This crew is so skilled, knowledgeable, and kept us safe the entire time. Rooms are small but super comfortable - have good ac, cozy beds, and hot showers. Couldn’t ask for more. Highly recommend. Big thank you!
- Recommended for
- Diving. Crew. Food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Hongmou Z
- China
very good liveaboard
My first liveaboard trip, unforgettable experience
- Recommended for
- food, briefing, dive site
