Description
Boat
Pawara is a steel mono hull dive liveaboard vessel, 35 meters long, 7 meters wide, the cruising speed normally is at 8 to 12 knots (max. speed at 15 knots), it is the flagship of one of the Phuket's best known dive centre.
Pawara earned its excellent reputation based on services & comfort and facilities, and safety. The staff and crew are among the most established and professional in the region, having been in operation for twenty years now.
There is a entertainment room/lounge with large sofa area, flat screen TV, DVD, sound system, karaoke, games and more.
For those who prefer a quieter form of entertainment between dives, they can borrow a book from the on-board selection in the lounge and relax in the sun deck, lying on comfortable soft mattress.
Pawara offering excellent food on board, every meal comes a wide assortment of food that always manage to satisfy the tastes of every person: pre-breakfast before the first dive, American breakfast after the first dive, lunch after the second dive, snack after the third dive, dinner after the night dive.
Pawara has a functional dive deck/platform, it has been designed in detail and with its large space allows divers to move in total freedom and comfort. In addition to the convenient distribution of the tanks, there are specific locations to store your own equipment.
For maximum comfort, not only FREE NITROX is now available on board, but divers will also will welcomed with a warming hot towel after night dives.
Pawara also offer FREE WIFI during the cruise to all the guests on-board, so those who need to stay connection will not need to worry about buying a 3G card before the cruise anymore.
Cabin
Pawara has 13 comfortable cabins, it can welcome up to 26 guests per trip.
All cabins feature air-conditioner, fan, international electric sockets, safe box, hair dryer, storage area.
2 Master Cabins :
Located on the main deck, comes with a double bed or two twin bed, large windows, en-suite bathroom, sea view windows.
4 Deluxe Cabins :
Located on the main deck, comes with two single bunk beds, desk & chair, large windows, en-suite bathroom, sea view windows.
4 Standard Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, comes with a double bed or two twin beds, en-suite bathroom, portholes.
1 Budget Cabin :
Located on the upper deck, comes with two single bunk beds, use shared bathrooms, window.
2 Budget Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, comes with two single bunk beds, en-suite bathroom, portholes.
Diving
- Similan 5D/4N : 14 dives in total.
- No dives will be offered on the embarkation day.
- 2 dives will be provided on the disembarkation day.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Other Informations
- Nitrox：Complimentary for Nitrox divers
- 15L Tanks：Available with an additional cost
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available, rate on request
- Dive insurance：Complimentary for all divers
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Complimentary for all guests
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Available with additional charge
- Payment on board：Cash(THB) or credit cards
- Crew Number：13+, include 4 dive guides
Itineraries
Similan Islands 5D/4N
Each trip is 4 days and 4 nights in length. Departure is from Tablamu Pier in Khao Lak after free scheduled transfers from around Phuket and Khao Lak. The diving starts at the Similan Islands, where there are colourful sloping reefs and the diving is enjoyable for all levels of diver.
MV Pawara then sails north to Koh Tachai and Thailand's best dive site Richelieu Rock. The final day is spent at Koh Bon before returning to Tablamu Pier for transfers to hotels.
Day 1 - departure
- 5 - 7:30 pm: Pick up time from all areas.
- 7:30 pm: Arrive at Tablamu Pier (Phang-Nga Province)
- 8:00 PM: Welcome dinner onboard.
- 8:30 PM: Dinner aboard while underway to Similan Island.
Day 1 - Similan Island
- 6:30 AM: Light breakfast
- 7:00 Am: Dive 1 (check dive) at an easy Similan Islands dive site.
- 8:30 AM: Full breakfast.
- 10:30 AM: Dive 2 at Similan Islands dive site.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch and relaxing time (beach excursions, when possible).
- 2:30 PM: Dive 3 at Similan Islands dive site.
- 3:30 PM: Snacks and relaxing time (beach excursions, when possible).
- 5:30 PM: Dive 4 (Sunset Dive)
- 7:00 PM: Dinner
Day 2 - Similan Island/Koh Bon
- 6:30 AM: Light breakfast
- 7:00 Am: Dive 1 at Similan Islands dive site.
- 8:30 AM: Full breakfast.
- 10:30 AM: Dive 2 at Similan Islands dive site.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch and relaxing time (beach excursions, when possible).
- 2:30 PM: Dive 3 at Similan Islands dive site.
- 3:30 PM: Snacks and relaxing time (beach excursions, when possible).
- 6:30 PM: Dive 4 (Night Dive)
- 8:00 PM: Dinner
Day 3 - Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock
- 6:30 AM: Light breakfast
- 7:00 Am: Dive 1
- 8:30 AM: Full breakfast.
- 10:30 AM: Dive 2
- 12:00 PM: Lunch and relaxing time (beach excursions, when possible).
- 2:30 PM: Dive 3
- 3:30 PM: Snacks and relaxing time (beach excursions, when possible).
- 6:30 PM: Dive 4 (Night Dive)
- 8:00 PM: Dinner
Day 4 - Koh Bon or Boon Soong Wreck
- 6:30 AM: Light breakfast
- 7:00 Am: Dive 1
- 8:30 AM: Full breakfast.
- 10:30 AM: Dive 2
- 12:00 PM: Bid farewell to the pristine archipelago and sail back to Tab Lamu Pier.
- 3 - 4 PM: Transfer to vehicles for drop off at hotels, resorts, and even the airport.
Liveaboards Pick up Time
Patong Beach/ Kathu area: 17:00-17:30
Chalong Bay/Kata/Karon Beach: 16:00-16:30
Rassada Pier/ Phuket town/ Panwa Beach: 17:00-17:30
Kamala/Surin/Cherng Talay/Talang/Ao Poh: 17:30-18:00
Airport/ Nai Yang Beach/Mai Khao Beach: 18:00-18:30
Khaolak/ Nang Thong Beach: 19:00-19:30
Outside Khaolak center area: 19:00-19:30 ( 1,000 Baht per pax extra charge )
More
| Destinations | Similan Islands |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Nitrox support, Sidemount Friendly, Camera Station, Massage or Spa, Wi-Fi |
| Languages spoken | Chinese, English |
Schedules & routes
| Date | Duration | Destination | Departure - Arrival | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/04/2024 to 25/04/2024 | 4 nights | Similan Islands | Tap Lamu - Tap Lamu | From $726.43 | Detail |
| 26/04/2024 to 30/04/2024 | 4 nights | Similan Islands | Tap Lamu - Tap Lamu | From $726.43 | Detail |
| 01/05/2024 to 05/05/2024 | 4 nights | Similan Islands | Tap Lamu - Tap Lamu | From $726.43 | Detail |
| 06/05/2024 to 10/05/2024 | 4 nights | Similan Islands | Tap Lamu - Tap Lamu | From $726.43 | Detail |
| 11/05/2024 to 15/05/2024 | 4 nights | Similan Islands | Tap Lamu - Tap Lamu | From $726.43 | Detail |
Prices & conditions
| Destination | Duration | Cabin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Similan Islands | 4 nights | Budget | From $726.43 |
| Similan Islands | 4 nights | Standard | From $889.67 |
| Similan Islands | 4 nights | Deluxe | From $944.08 |
| Similan Islands | 4 nights | Master | From $1,025.70 |
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Nitrox fills
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
- Wi-Fi
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Dive courses on board
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Similan Islands
Best time for diving
Mid-October - May is the optimum diving season on the Andaman coast (west coast). From early December until late April you can usually expect clear skies nearly every day. On average, you can expect 20 meters of visibility at The Similan Islands throughout the diving season.
Due to the likelihood of extreme weather during the monsoon months, the local authorities close the marine parks from May 16th until October 14th every year. Therefore the Similan diving season is from October 15th to May 15th.
About temperatures
Air: throughout the year, temperatures range from 25°C to 34°C with April through May being the hottest month and January the coldest
Sea: between 27°C - 29°C all year round, there are times when it drops to the mid or even low 20s, but in general these are rare or temporary occasions.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 3 mm wetsuit year-round.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels. You can find out more information about diving in Similan Islands here : Similan Islands
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation and disembarkation are in Khao Lak, or Phuket, guests can fly in/out of Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Transfer between Phuket Airport and Tap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak) is approximately 1 ½ - 2hr, depending on traffic.
Transfer between Phuket Airport and Chalong Pier is approximately 1 ½hrs, depending on traffic.
A few liveaboards set their embarkation and disembarkation in Ranong (UNN).
Visa Requirements
Many nationalities can visit Thailand without a visa under the Visa on Arrival rule or Visa Exemption scheme. These options allow visitors to stay for up to 30 or 45 days.
To find out more information, please visit the Thai Visa on Arrival, or Visa Exemption and Bilateral Agreement or contact your nearest embassy/consulate.
Vaccinations
No specific vaccinations are required unless you are coming from or passing through contaminated areas. Yellow fever certificates are required for those who are coming from the following 14 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Angola, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania, Mali, Nigeria, Sudan, and Zaire.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Thai Baht (THB). The majority of established hotels and restaurants accept major credit cards.
However, smaller, family-run places probably will not. There are money changers and ATMs located at the airport and the ports.
Drones
Tourists can bring their drones into Thailand. However, they are not allowed to fly their drones here until they have registered their devices with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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