MV Pawara - Scuba Diving in Thailand

Schedule 08/09 | Prices | Description and Photos | Itinerary | Boat Plans

Enjoy the Andaman Sea aboard the new liveaboard Pawara. Pawara is a Thai-Sanskrit word, which means ‘Treasures of the Corals’. The boat set sail for the first time in February 2006. She is a one of a kind, custom built diving vessel that combines the modern amenities of today's living and Thai craftsmanship. Pawara is extremely spacious. With her 35 meter long and 7 meter wide steel hull, she provides a stable platform from which to explore the Andaman Sea.

Pawara Similan Liveaboard - Prices 2008/2009

Similan Islands, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock
4 days / 4 nights (14 dives)

Standard cabin - 1,009 U$

Deluxe cabin - 1,060 U$

Hin Daeng / Hin Muang
2 days / 3 nights (7 dives)

Standard cabin - 460 U$

Deluxe cabin - 485 U$

Andaman Safari - Similan & Hin Daeng Combination
6 days / 7 nights (21 dives)

Standard cabin - 1,309 U$

Deluxe cabin - 1,395 U$

Similan Islands, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock
6 days / 6 nights (22 dives)

Standard cabin - 1,285 U$

Deluxe cabin - 1,360 U$

Similan, Surin & Hin Daeng National parks fees 400 Baht entry plus 200 Baht per day payable on the boat.

Pawara Schedule 2008 / 2009

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Pawara has 10 cabins for a maximum of 20 Guests. There are 2 Deluxe twin cabins on the main deck along with 4 Standard twin cabins. Furthermore there are 4 more Standard Twin cabins on the lower deck. Be aware that the headroom on the lower deck will not suit tall people! Every cabin has individually controlled air conditioning as well as en suite facilities. Singles wanting their own cabin can pay a 50% single supplement (note: most boats charge 85 - 90% single supplemet, so Pawara is a good deal in this respect).

The 35 square meter lounge is located on the Upper Deck. Here you can unwind from a days diving in a comfortable and air-conditioned room with a variety of indoor board games and TV/Video/DVD/CD/Karaoke facilities provided. A personal computer is also available for downloading of digital pictures onto CD’s. Fax and internet access are available, depending on location.

Our bridge, or the Captain’s control room, is well equipped with a full range of state-of-the-art navigation equipment. From here, the Captain will get an all around view, including views from monitoring cameras located in the engine room and the diving platform. The Captain is a local who has had plenty of sailing experience and is an expert when it comes to venturing the Andaman Sea.

Apart from the private shower & toilet facilities in your cabin, a common shower and toilet room is also provided by the large and organised dive equipment area for even more convenience.

5 meals are served per full day. Meals will vary each day and will comprise of Thai cuisines, fresh seafood, and international dishes. Our cook will ensure that you are well looked after for every meal on board. Food will be attentively prepared to suit your requirement. Snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks are available
throughout the day.

Pawara - Trip Itinerary (4 days / 4 nights)
Scuba Diving in Thailand - Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock

Departure day - Pick up around 19:30 in Phuket, transfer to Pawara at Chalong Bay. Cruise to Similan Islands. Dinner is served on board.

1st - 3rd Diving days - 4 dives per day - exact itinerary varies*

4th Diving day - 2 dives and return to Phuket. Transfer to your hotel, arriving at about 6pm.

*Dive sites are decided en route based on currents, weather, customer choice, big fish sightings etc.. A typical 4 day / 4 night trip includes the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai and Koh Bon.

Pawara Liveaboard - Deck Plans

Pawara - Boat Summary

Pawara Information Sheet for Guests