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from THB 29,430 / person
Plan this trip with AI →Welcome aboard the MV Pawara, a custom-built liveaboard designed for both comfort and adventure in the stunning waters of Thailand. With an impressive 35-meter steel hull, this vessel features stabilizers for a smooth ride, spacious dive decks, and a dedicated camera station, ensuring an exceptional diving experience across the breathtaking Similan Islands and beyond.
During your 5-day, 4-night journey, you'll explore mesmerizing dive sites like Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock, where encounters with majestic marine life await. Keep your eyes peeled for leopard sharks, mantas, and blue-spotted stingrays, alongside barracuda, Napoleon fish, and both whitetip and blacktip reef sharks. The onboard experience is equally remarkable, with air-conditioned cabins, delicious buffet-style meals, and complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks available throughout the day.
With a capacity for 24-26 guests, the MV Pawara offers spacious communal areas, an entertainment lounge, and a sun deck perfect for soaking in the sun after a day of diving. Plus, enjoy the added benefits of free Nitrox for certified divers and Wi-Fi in select areas. Join us for an unforgettable underwater adventure!
Departure day Afternoon pick-ups from Phuket and Khao Lak, followed by arrival at Thap Lamu Pier. Evening embarkation aboard MV Pawara includes welcome drinks, paperwork, equipment setup, briefing and dinner on board. Overnight sailing towards the Similan Islands. 16:00 – 19:30 Pick-up from Phuket & Khao Lak 18:00 – 20:00 Arrival at Thap Lamu Pier 22:30 Departure towards the Similan Islands Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.
Similan Islands Diving begins in the Similan Islands with multiple daytime dives on granite boulders and coral reefs, plus a sunset or night dive. Time is allocated for beach visits between dives. 07:15 Dive 1 – Princess Bay 11:00 Dive 2 – West of Eden 14:00 Dive 3 – Elephant Head Rock 19:30 Sunset or night dive – Turtle Rock
Similan Islands, Koh Bon & Koh Tachai Dives continue through the Similan Islands before moving north to Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, featuring current-swept ridges and offshore pinnacles. A sunset or night dive is scheduled. 07:15 Dive 1 – Three Trees 11:00 Dive 2 – Koh Bon West Ridge 14:00 Dive 3 – Koh Bon North Ridge 19:30 Sunset or night dive – Koh Tachai Pinnacle
Richelieu Rock A full day of diving at Richelieu Rock, widely regarded as one of Thailand’s top dive sites, with several dives showcasing rich marine biodiversity and the possibility of pelagic encounters. 07:15 Dive 1 – Richelieu Rock 10:30 Dive 2 – Richelieu Rock 13:30 Dive 3 – Richelieu Rock 17:00 Sunset or night dive – Richelieu Rock
Koh Tachai & Koh Bon / Return Two final morning dives at Koh Tachai and Koh Bon, followed by return to Thap Lamu Pier and transfers back to hotels in Phuket or Khao Lak. 07:15 Dive 1 – Koh Tachai Pinnacle 10:30 Dive 2 – Koh Bon South Bay 15:00 Arrival at Thap Lamu Pier 16:30 – 17:30 Transfers to Phuket or Khao Lak Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Regulations in Thailand make it mandatory to provide PADI Travel with all required info within 48 hours after receiving confirmation. If you fail to provide the requested information, the boat reserves the right to cancel your reservation without further notice. Your confirmation email/invoice document will tell you which information needs to be returned without delay. Transfers from outside Khao Lak local area will attract a surcharge of 1500THB
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. Boat 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. 17:00 Pick up time from all areas on the departure date 19:30 Arrive at Tablamu Pier (Phang-Nga Province) Underway to Tablamu Pier, transfer by mini bus back to Phuket approx.: 16:00 Liveaboards Pick up Time Patong Beach/ Kathu area: 17:00-17:30 Chalong Bay/Kata/Karon Beach: 16:30-17:00 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 )
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★ 4.73 guest reviews
★ 5 · Adrian Gasser · 2026-01-03Wir waren 4 Tage u d 4 Nächte mit der MV Pawara unterwegs, inkl. 14 Tauchgängen bei den Similans, Ko Bon, Ko Tatchai und Richelieu Rock. Die Reise war von A-Z der Hammer: Tolles Essen, aussergewöhnlich tolle und aufmerksame Crew, einen grossartigen Tourenleiter und Tauchlehrer (Micky), dazu super Tauchgänge, Übernachtung in wunderbaren Buchten - es war wirklich eine unglaublich tolle Erfahrung und ich würde jederzeit wieder mitfahren!
★ 4 · Tammy Bustin-DuPont · 2022-05-10Overall, a really nice dive trip, packed a lot of diving in 5 days/4 nights. Food was excellent, staff was friendly and very helpful. Only complaint was our A/C didn't work properly and considering we paid for the top Master Cabin it made the trip a bit uncomfortable in the heat. Otherwise, all very good!
★ 5 · Ferdinand Kuhlman · 2022-01-21Professional, friendly and service oriented organisation. Everything is positively focused on the diving experience. We loved it very much and would not mind at all to do it again (even at the same location).
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