Pawara, Thailand

Name: 10% Off: Similan - Koh Bon - Koh Tachai - Richelieu Rock (Thap Lamu Pier - Thap Lamu Pier)
Start: 2026-12-01
End: 2026-12-05
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

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21 Oct

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21 Nov

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26 Nov

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01 Dec

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06 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 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
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
Spela R
Slovenia

Great experience on our first liveaboard trip
We were able to explore some of the best diving spots in Thailand with experienced diving crew. Staff was very friendly and willing to help. Food was amazing.
Recommended for
Staff. Diving. Food.
07 Apr, 2026

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

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

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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

9.2 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

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
Fanny L
Belgium

Really nice and comfy :)
Richelieu rock, rocks! Really friendly and helpful team!
Recommended for
3 Dives masters, comfortable beds and general organisation (2 waves dive)
30 Nov, 2019

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

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

8.4 Very good
Antje B
Germany

Wonderful diving trip
Our first liveaboard, very good organization. Great guides, relaxed, safe dives. Wonderful staff, delicious food, great service.If you have the opportunity, please update the cabin photos on the liveaboard homepage.
Recommended for
Excellent guides, safety first!. Quality of food. Friendliness, helpfulness of all staff on board.
06 Nov, 2024

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9.0 Superb
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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
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

8.0 Very good
Centia M
India

Good trip
Good trip, Richileu diving was amazing
Recommended for
Food. Crew. Diving.
30 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Stephen J
United Kingdom

An Excellent Experience
Firstly, the boat is really well managed by Vincent and everything is run incredibly smoothly. The food is plentiful and of a very high standard. A lot of care is taken in finding mooring sites that enable everyone to get a good nights sleep and internet coverage where possible. The complete dive setup is carried out to make it as easy as possible for guests and they quickly spot when someone needs some help and provide it immediately. When in the water, the ability of the guides to try and avoid the crowds, provide good finds and generally ensure the dive goes well and maximise the time in the water is superb. Once surfaced, the pick up is done quickly and with minimum hassle. You have to use a dingy but that is due to National Park rules and nothing to do with the boat. Once back on the liveaboard, every effort is made to ensure everyone has a good time and the guides mix well with guests. A special mention to the dive guide Stefan who you will not meet a nicer person. Extremely caring and always ready to share a joke at his or your expense! I would net hesitate to recommend Pawara and it’s crew to anyone!
Recommended for
How well the boat is run, the friendlyness and ability of all staff and the food!
10 Feb, 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

10 Exceptional
Romuald P
France

Super destination plongee
Wonderful dives in Richelieu roch
Recommended for
Top staff, great dives and we eat really well
09 May, 2024

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
Craig V
South Africa

Great experience on Sawasdee Fasai
We booked on Pawara but were switched to its sister ship Sawasdee Fasai, which is slightly bigger but followed the same dive sites. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, good food, spacious facilities. Similan Islands were fun to dive and the ocean conditions were mostly calm.
Recommended for
Mostly calm ocean, great staff, spacious boat
10 Jan, 2023

8.0 Very good
Cici H
China

I love live on board, do nothing but diving everyday.
I love love on board, you do nothing but diving everyday, the staffs are very helpful, I’ll go Liveaboard trip again.
Recommended for
Food, dive, service
03 Jan, 2018

9.2 Superb
Pauline G
Switzerland

Great dives, great staff
The dives were beautiful, the staff was very friendly. Very Good group of divers
Recommended for
Ambiance, security, good food
01 Nov, 2022

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
PO CHU K
Hong Kong

This is awesome trip, I will join Pawara trip again.
Thank you my DM Glenn made me had awesome & excited trip. When I shared experience with my friends, they also want to join me again in coming this year. Finally , Thank you for the all crew staffs. See yours next year ^^
Recommended for
1)My team's DM Glenn was very professional . 2)Crew Service is very good ,they very polite and very helpful , the bed room neat and clean
08 Nov, 2017

8.0 Very good
Tamanna D
India

Birthday made memorable!
It was my second liveaboard, and I must say it made me fall more in love with LOB diving. Even though the waters were choppy owing to a cyclone, the LOB crew made sure that we had a great time nonetheless.
Recommended for
Hospitality. Hygiene. Dive Guides.
13 Nov, 2025

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

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

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
YEN CHIH L
Taiwan

The highlight in Tailand
The best trip with my first liveaboard. The weather is good in April in our trip. Everything is going well.
Recommended for
The scheduel. food. Hospitable.
09 Apr, 2026

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

8.0 Very good
Christian T
France

Must do is diving in Similan and Pawara is a good choice
- advantage of being only 9/26 passengers on the boat due to coronavirus - the dive sites are very beautiful although the visibility is not very good - organization of dives and divemasters are very good - the crew and the divemasters are very friendly and attentive - soft drinks in charge and no wifi contrary to the description on the site liveabord.com - pawara - the air conditioning of the M1 master cabin always requires crew intervention to operate - it will be nice to have a microwave available to heat the dishes
Recommended for
Organisation of the dives; the divemaster 's skills, the sites of diving
01 Apr, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Susanne P
Germany

We would recommend it to everyone:)
Unfortunately we didn't see any big fish, but the reefs were great. Definitely worth the trip.
Recommended for
Crew was super friendly and helpful. Very nice dive sites. Good food.
14 Apr, 2025