Pawara
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- Sep 13, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 15, 2023
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.
Boat features
Daily housekeeping
Audio & video entertainment
Library
Air Conditioned saloon
Aircon Cabins
Sun Deck
Indoor Saloon
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
En-Suite bathrooms
Non-Smoking Rooms
Seaview Cabins
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Bar
Food & Drinks
Western Food
Local Food
Vegetarian Options
Buffet style
Beer available
Snacks All Day
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
DIN Adaptors
Nitrox available
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Shaded Diving Area
Free Nitrox
The crew speaks English, Thai, French, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Boat Specifications
Year renovated2016
Length35m
Beam7m
Top speed15 knots
Cruising speed8-12 knots
Engines1 x 420HP RE10 1 x 420HP RF10 Nissan Marine
Max guests24
Number of cabins12
Number of bathrooms13
Tenders4.2 x 1.9m with 40HP outboard
Fuel capacity15000l
Freshwater maker25000l
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