Pawara, Thailand

Name: Similan - Koh Bon - Koh Tachai - Richelieu Rock (Thap Lamu Pier - Thap Lamu Pier)
Start: 2027-01-19
End: 2027-01-23
Location: Thailand

9.0 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 174 / 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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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).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (฿1,500-9,000).

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
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
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: 13

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

8.0
Crew

9.4
Food

9.6
Diving

9.2
Value

8.9

9.6 Exceptional
Adam R
Netherlands

Amazing experience!
Whether you're a very experienced diver or relatively new to it (like myself) this liveaboard is an incredible experience. The crew was amazing, the diving was spectacular and the people I met there were great too! I highly recommend this experience to anyone!
Recommended for
The diving experience itself was incredible. Mickey was a great guide who really supported us and made sure we saw all the cool things!. The crew were amazing. Very friendly and hospitable. The food!!.
07 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Caroline C
France

Great dives and crew at the top 👌
Wiky wiky !! Those words Micky said in the morning to wake us up. What very good memories for this 5 day cruise.The cabins are clean and well laid out.We gain 2kg because it's so good! The team is at the TOP 👌, bravo !! We spent the week with Alex who offered us some very nice dives. Briefings before each dive. On the way back we debrief, Alex guided us well during these 5 days.We had a very nice cruise with a good group and very good friendliness.We had rented our very good quality material and equipment.The resa beforehand was well followed.So very satisfied with this second cruise with Liveaboard and the crew of the Pawara 🤩
Recommended for
Top team 👌. The boat: cleanliness and layout. The dives +++.
23 Feb, 2026

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Liam S
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.
12 Jan, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Russell H
United Kingdom

Awesome experience yet again
Can’t say enough good things about this outfit The dive guides and boat staff are super efficient knowledgable and friendly . Good to see some familiar faces still working on Pawara .would definitely recommend booking a trip with them . I loved it as much if not more than my previous one 5 years ago .
Recommended for
The diving , the staff and the food
23 Jan, 2023

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.
23 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Kimberly K
United Kingdom

A gem in the Similan Islands
The crew on board Pawara treat you like family from the moment you step on board, and are unrivalled in their hospitality. Food on board was often local cuisine which was absolutely delicious. Dive guides were knowledgable and made every dive unique and enjoyable.
Recommended for
Crew friendliness. Food and drink on board. Comprehensive dive briefings.
17 Aug, 2026

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

9.2 Superb
Aman B
India

Mesmerising experience
I recommend this boat for diving in this area. Amazing experience
Recommended for
Whale shark, soft coral, great food
04 Mar, 2018

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

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9.0 Superb
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9.2 Superb
Tom P
France

1st Extraordinary Liveaboard
Of course underwater encounters: turtles, schools of barracudas, scorpion fish, and a beautiful majestic manta ray!
Recommended for
Intense, convivial, impeccable logistics
27 Jan, 2018

9.2 Superb
Brian W
United Kingdom

Well run Similan Islands Liveaboard, thoroughly recommend.
As experienced Liveaboard divers we were impressed with the organisation and setup. The boat is in excellent condition but with a full complement of divers it is a bit of a squeeze for space, however not uncomfortably so. Boat and dive safety are a clear priority and even travelling with the sister boat Sawasdee Fasai gives a level of confidence that has not always apparent on other trips that we have done. Boat director Mickey was great at the dive briefings and helping keep the busy dive schedule on track. With four dives a day it is full-on and very little down time, however there was still an opportunity to get onshore with an island visit on one afternoon. The deck crew were amazing at helping everyone get kitted up, not to mention assisting with returning aboard. The food produced by the kitchen staff was delicious and plentiful. The diving really didn’t disappoint. Plenty of sealife and particularly large shoals of assorted species at Richelieu, although a tad surprising not to see any sharks the sheer numbers of fish was mind blowing. I would say that the diving is appropriate for advanced level or higher and a Nitrox qualification is almost essential due to the depth and dive frequency.
Recommended for
Super friendly hardworking crew. Richelieu Rock dive site - Stunning. Safety focus.
05 Mar, 2026

8.0 Very good
Thierry G
France

To be done again
The most beautiful site is Richelieu, but the others were very good.
Recommended for
Dive sites. Crew service and friendliness. Meals.
05 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Melih O
United States

Organized very professionally, awesome trip
Overall experience was amazing. Beto did a great job with organizing. it was a tight schedule but we were able to get the most out of it. I am really surprised how professionally the tour was planned. We were 21 divers on board, we dived in waves and never had a problem. Our instructor was Angel, we had superb dives. Staff was very friendly, we did not have a single problem, it was a very positive and a lot of fun trip. Kit - chef was amazing. We explored islands before diving trip and the food on boat was better than any of the restaurants we have been to. i dived in Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Hawaii before. Dive sites in this trip were way better than any of my previous experiences. We have seen whalesharks and marine life was very alive, a lot of schools of fish and amazing landscape with sea fans, pinnacles. I rarely leave good reviews, but this one was 5 star in every aspect.
Recommended for
Diving, food, friendly staff
23 Apr, 2018

9.2 Superb
Melanie B
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.
24 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
YOUKYOUNG J
South Korea

the first experience of liveaboard was very satisfied!
It's probably because of my first experience, but I enjoyed a lot. Food never get better, I liked it much more than the restaurants in phuket! All staffs are very friendly and so nice. I will definitely recomment pawara liveaboard to others!
Recommended for
food / crew members / reasonable price
06 Jan, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Christopher R
Germany

Diving with Pawara and you’ll be happy.
We had a standardcabin quite next to the engine room, which made it a bit noisy. A person who had problems with falling asleep might need to consider this while choosing the best cabin for itself. - the food was amazing, I tried and eat something of everything. As someone who usually goes through a quite disciplined diet - no chance for skipping something. - the divesites were nice and we had some good luck on what we saw - the boat staff in general was super nice, friendly, and helpful - super big plus - micky, the diveoperator and a dive guide I want to give special credit: his humour, awareness , detailed explanation of divesites and positive energy, willing to help every diver in every experience class really was (as a client) just awesome. He defined the nice vibe the whole trip had. Thanks @ the whole boat-team and guides for a wonderful experience! 5/5 recommendation for choosing Pawara
Recommended for
Dive Guide. Food. Vibe on the Boat.
23 Feb, 2026

9.2 Superb
Hongmou Z
China

very good liveaboard
My first liveaboard trip, unforgettable experience
Recommended for
food, briefing, dive site
03 Jan, 2022

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

8.8 Fabulous
Erica W
Canada

Great Value for money
He amount and diversity of marine life was amazing. Including a whale shark!!
Recommended for
The diving was amazing, the food was unbelievably good, the dive briefs were fantastic.
28 Aug, 2019

9.2 Superb
Hui Sang K
South Korea

very pleasant trip
I received good service at reasonable price. Similan island is beautiful as it is known, and there are many things to see. The whale shark that I met in an unexpected spot made this trip unforgettable. The crews were very friendly and helped make the trip a pleasant one.
Recommended for
Crew, Food, Ocean
04 Mar, 2018

10 Exceptional
SHUJING Z
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.
12 Feb, 2026

Translated from Chinese

9.6 Exceptional
Angela P
Austria

I loved it!
I was allowed to do my AOWD certification during the Pawara liveaboard (5 days) and what can I say? I LOVED IT!What were the highlights?- the dives around the Smilian Islands- the entire board staff with their wonderfully friendly and motivated mood- the fantastic food- the dive at Richelieu Rock - these schools of fish, what a blast! 🥹- everything I was able to learn through and from my instructor Mickey and thus expand my diving skills extremelyTHANK YOU for your commitment and the wonderful time!
Recommended for
The diving spot Richelieu Rock. The mood and atmosphere on board. The excellent food.
09 May, 2025

Translated from German

8.4 Very good
Valerie S
France

I recommend
Very successful stay even if the wind was a little too much in the game. The whole team goes out of its way to ensure the planned dives in a friendly atmosphere. The meals are very good and varied. And the dives were magnificent even if we didn't see any big ones. Incredible colors, corals of all kinds and life everywhere, a real pleasure.
Recommended for
The atmosphere on board, family and without fuss. The richness of what is underwater. The quality of the meals.
20 Jan, 2025

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
Daniel L
Sweden

Awesome liveaboard for single diver
3-4 dives a day which is really good compared to longer trips where there is normally only 2-3 dives a day. Got to see seahorses, a leopard shark, octopus, huge schools of barracuda and alot of nice corals. Nice to only have to think about transfer and hotel before and after the liveaboard. Else everything was very convenient.
Recommended for
Small dive groups, many dives, good price
22 Aug, 2016

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

6.8 Review score
Eduard A
Netherlands

Simple sober liveaboard, did what it had to do.
We saw a manta ray and the atmosphere in the group was nice.
Recommended for
The Food was exelent! The Thai crew were super friendly. The diving was good.
25 Jan, 2024

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

9.2 Superb
Morten T
Denmark

Bad experience turned around to a good dive trip by well organized team
Due to the bad weather we could't leave the pier, so have to say it was service from your side to offer us we could stay on the boat but still get our money back if we still couldn't leave the next day, lucky we got away and had some dives even though it wasn't the best dive sites in Similan but we did dive so all is good. Fantastic team onboard everyone from boar staff to dive master they made all the difference. Thanks very much and I will come back for sure. Hope you all get a great season. Morten
Recommended for
Staff, food, diving
28 Oct, 2016