MV Pawara Liveaboard

The MV Pawara is 32m or 105ft in length, and built of steel making her one of the largest liveaboards plying the western Indian Ocean.

Dive Overview

The Thai islands and the Andaman Sea are known for widely varied underwater terrain, friendly fish, and diverse marine life, with warm water throughout the year. Marine life includes soft and hard corals, fields of anemones, nudibranchs, harlequin shrimp, cuttlefish and seahorses, plus regular sightings of mantas, zebra sharks, and the legendary whale sharks.

[See: Similan Islands Dive Travel Guide &Thailand Dive Travel Guide]

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Accommodation Overview

There are four types of cabins on the MV Pawara; budget, standard, deluxe and master, all are air-conditioned, both twin and double bed combinations depending on the cabin.

MV Pawara Cabin Details

• Deluxe rooms are on the main deck and are all twin beds. These rooms have larger windows, have large desks, and 220v outlets thus are ideal for underwater photographers. These each has a sink, toilet and hot shower.
• Master cabins are on the main deck forward and have large windows all around for the best views. These rooms can be made as twins or doubles, have 220v outlets, and have larger bathrooms equipped with sink, toilet and hot shower.
• Budget rooms are on the lower deck, have two cross-lined bunks, twin beds only. The rooms share a bath with the crew. These cabins are really designed for those really on a budget who can handle cramped accommodation.
• Standard rooms are on the lower deck and can be arranged as twins or doubles. These rooms each has a sink, toilet, hot shower, plenty of storage space and 220v outlets.

Food & Drinks

Between dives aboard the M/V PAWARA there is a way to enjoy the delicacies of our chef who is clearly able to follow the requirements of the most exigent guests. With every meal comes a wide assortment of food that always manages to satisfy the tastes of every person. MV Pawara also offers free hot & cold beverages, and snacks are available all day.

Dive Information

4D4N: Similan, Bon, Tachai, Richelieu Rock Itinerary

These trips will depart from Thap Lamu harbor, one hour north of the Phuket Airport, 30 minutes south of Khao Lak Resort areas. Transfers are included in the price from Phuket or Khao Lak hotels. Transfers from the airport are included if you arrive the same day as departure, otherwise they are charged separately.

• Departure Day
• 17:00 - Major Phuket Beach Areas
• 18:30 - 18:45 Phuket International Airport
• 18:45 - JW Marriott Hotel
• 19:00 - Khao Lak Resort Area
• 19:30 Board vessel in Thap Lamu
• 20:00 Dinner served on board, departure for Similan
• Islands
• No diving
• Day 1 -Diving at Similan Islands
• ~4 dives
• Day 2 - Diving at Similan Islands, Koh Bon & Koh Tachai
• ~4 dives
• Day 3 - Diving at Richelieu Rock
• ~4 dives
• Day 4 - Diving at Similan Islands
• 12:00 Depart for Thap Lamu
• 16:00 Begin hotel transfers to Phuket and Khao Lak
• 18:00 Arrival to Phuket
• ~2 dives