Pawara, Thailand

Name: Similan - Koh Bon - Koh Tachai - Richelieu Rock (Thap Lamu Pier - Thap Lamu Pier)
Start: 2026-12-11
End: 2026-12-15
Location: Thailand

9.0 Superb

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

from $ 176 / 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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16 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 978

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21 Oct

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$ 978

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26 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

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01 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

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06 Nov

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11 Nov

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16 Nov

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21 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 978

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26 Nov

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$ 978

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01 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 978

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06 Dec

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11 Dec

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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
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
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

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

9.6 Exceptional
Rachel M
United Kingdom

Great trip
Had a lovely time aboard Pawara. The crew all worked really hard to make sure we had a great time. Our dive guide Alex was excellent. Safety is a top feature on Pawara and the food was fantastic!
Recommended for
Fantastic dive guide. Great food. Amazing dive sites.
20 Jan, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Fay P
Australia

Thank you Similans for the diving.
Diving. Just loved diving. Vis wasn't always the best, but that's OK. Always enjoyed the dive and looked forward to the next dive.
Recommended for
The crew, from the dive staff, to the boat boys, the ladies cooking and cleaning and the captain. All were fantastic people and very helpful.
25 Oct, 2018

10 Exceptional
Bianca G
United States

Awesome!
I felt in paradise the whole 5 days! Loved everything and would book the Pawara again in the future!
Recommended for
Boat size and layout was perfect for 5 days, whole crew was professional, efficient and friendly. Cabin was comfortable (I had a deluxe cabin).
19 Jan, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Lee S
South Korea

It was an enjoyable dive with nice people.
I enjoyed every minute of it. It was great to have a variety of experiences at dive sites with different terrains.
Recommended for
It was nice to be able to dive with nice people who were comfortable and fun.
09 May, 2024

Translated from Korean

9.6 Exceptional
Jose Carlos B
Brazil

Very good, specially the dive leader Beto.
The boat was always on time for each dive, food as well. Dive masters known very well the sites and were able to give us the best for each site. The dive leader Beto (responsible for all dive masters), were unique in terms on be on time, give very detailed directions on each briefing, providing tranquility and safety for each dive.
Recommended for
Dive sites, Dive masters and the weather
03 May, 2017

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
Nate V
United States

Excellent First Liveaboard
This was our first liveaboard, and it’s going to be hard to top. The diving in the Similans was incredible — every site felt unique and full of life. Mickey and the entire crew went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of the whole time. We were always well fed, well rested, and genuinely excited for every single dive. An unforgettable experience.
Recommended for
The Food. The Staff. The Diving.
19 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

9.6 Exceptional
Uwe Klaus O
Germany

A nice experience!
Choice shark, huge schools of fish, great dive sites
Recommended for
Food, vibes, great boat team....
10 Feb, 2024

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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.
25 Nov, 2024

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

9.6 Exceptional
Priyanka C
India

Overall a seamless, well organized, run operation, with well planned dives and all in great comfort!
I have been fortunate to be on a few Liveaboards and this trip exceeded my initial expectation. The crew, the focus on safety, attention to detail and of course the diving were all exceptional and good value for money. Vincent runs a tight ship and will have you miss his wakey wakey routine! Fred who was the dive instructor in our group was a gem and Neptune underwater! Rishab and Pong instructors from the other groups were the octopus whispererand Zen master respectively were lovely to be around. Personally would have no hesitation recommending Pawara or taking another trip on the boat. The chef and kitchen will keep ensure your belly lines grow inspite of all the diving :) Thank you for a lovely time and the only wish was that this trip was longer.
Recommended for
Dive safety, Boat Dive Crew, the Diving !!!
16 Apr, 2024

9.2 Superb
Tai-Ring T
Malaysia

Fantastic and very experience crew and dive masters.
Great liveaboard with friendly crews.
Recommended for
Friendly crew, Food and Choice of dive sites.
08 Jan, 2024

8.0 Very good
Ching- Lin S
Taiwan

Nice!
Very good experience, satisfied and joyful.
Recommended for
Nice food. Professional DM. Nice music.
21 Feb, 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

Translated from French

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
Swee Chuan O
Singapore

Excellent first Liveaboard on MV Pawara
Good divings, great food and fun group of people
Recommended for
Dives, People, Food
17 Mar, 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

8.8 Fabulous
Alexander W
Germany

Consistently positive and recommendable
Overall, extremely friendly and helpful crew. The Guids respond to wishes and put a lot of effort into the underwater search for what you want to see.The highlight of the diving was Richelieu Rock, which we found to be the nicer dive site compared to Similan Island.
Recommended for
Friendliness. Dive guide. Service.
03 Apr, 2026

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
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

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

10 Exceptional
Michael M
Austria

A trip of a lifetime. Incredible value for the money.
Huge school of barracuda at tachai pinnacle.
Recommended for
Diving, people, food.
04 Aug, 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

10 Exceptional
Gerson M
United States

It was amazing! 🤩
The moment we left the trip, we wanted to get right back on the boat and do another trip. That’s how good it was! Vincent and the crew were awesome, they answered any concerns we had and were flexible with everyone’s needs on the boat. The amount of money you pay doesn’t equate to the level of comfort you get - the crew went out of their way to make every single day and dive super fun, enjoyable and relaxing for us. We are already making plans for our next trip which will be very soon 😎
Recommended for
The food, the crew, and the dive sites
28 Mar, 2024

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

9.2 Superb
Myles M
United States

Experienced Diver Review
Fellow divers, the crew, meal time and The Parawa. Attention to details and some of the best dives and briefings. Bento is the Ringmaster of the whole show and his 10 years on the boat make the whole trip flow seamlessly.
Recommended for
The crew, the dive guides and itinerary.
03 Apr, 2019

10 Exceptional
ALICIA M
Spain

Fantástico buceo
Richelieu rock sin ninguna duda.
Recommended for
El crew, los guías, Richelieu Rock al sunset !!!
16 Nov, 2019

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.
28 Feb, 2025