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Description

Pawara set sail for the first time in February 2006, and is one of the newest luxury liveaboard’s in Phuket. Pawara is a very spacious boat, with a maximum of only twenty customers onboard; you will never feel over crowded. The ten guest cabins have been decorated in a traditional Thai style and all feature en-suite facilities. Pawara also features large relaxing communal areas where divers can spend time before and after dives.

MV Pawara Liveaboard

Length: 35 meters / 115 foot
Beam: 7 meters / 23 foot
Cruise: 13 knots
Divers: 20

Like everything on Pawara, the dive deck is well designed and offers divers plenty of room to kit up before the dive, and there are four members of crew on hand to help you get ready. After the dive, fresh water showers are located on the dive deck for you to wash off, and there are plenty of hangers and space for you to dry your kit in between dives. Pawara is a great boat that offers a very high level of service and comfort, at very reasonable prices.

Cabin and Bathroom Facilities.
There are 10 twin share cabins with six cabins on the main deck and a further four on the lower deck. All cabins are en-suite and have a fresh water shower, sink, toilet and mirror inside.

Cabin Facilities:

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bedding and Blankets
  • Towels
  • Reading Lights

There are three different cabin layout’s available, and all rooms are decorated in a Thai style to a high standard. If you have any particular requests regarding room allocation please inform us when booking.

Facilities and Food
Crew
Pawara has very high standards of service and on every trip there will be:

  • Tour Leader
  • 3 Divemaster’s
  • Captain
  • Cook x 2
  • Engineer
  • Deck Hand x 4
Onboard Facilities
  • Spacious well designed Dive Deck and Dive Platform
  • Large 72 m2 Sun Deck
  • Saloon
  • TV, DVD, Stereo
  • Extensive Library, containing Fish Guides, Dive Magazines and general titles.
  • Communal Toilet and shower on dive deck
  • Fresh water showers on dive deck
  • Small Dingy – Used to pick up divers and also take people on to the islands to explore
Food and Drink
Onboard food is never far away, with the chef preparing five meals per day. The food is served in the large indoor, air conditioned dining area, or alternatively, guests are welcome to eat outside on the upper deck. All main meals are served as a buffet and feature a selection of freshly cooked Thai and International cuisine. There is also fresh fruit and snacks available throughout the day, plus water, tea, coffee and soft drinks are all included in the trip price.

Note: If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know when booking.

Schedule

PAWARA TIMETABLE (October 2007 – April 2008)  
October
Cruise No. Destination Departure Arrival Diving
Day Date Time Pier Day Date Time Pier Day Night
PW1 Similan Sun 14 1700 Chalong Thu 18 1900 Chalong 4 4
PW2 Similan Sun 21 1700 Chalong Thu 25 1900 Chalong 4 4
PW3 Similan Sat 27 1700 Chalong Wed 31 1900 Chalong 4 4
November
Cruise No. Destination Departure Arrival Diving
Day Date Time Pier Day Date Time Pier Day Night
PW4 Similan - Surin Fri 2 1700 Chalong Thu 8 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW5 Similan Fri 9 1700 Tub Lamu Tue 13 1830 Patong 4 4
PW6 Hin Muang - Hin Deang Tue 13 1900 Patong Fri 16 0900 Chalong 2 3
PW7 Similan - Surin Fri 16 1700 Chalong Thu 22 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW8 Similan Fri 23 1700 Tub Lamu Tue 27 1830 Patong 4 4
PW9 Hin Muang - Hin Deang Tue 27 1900 Patong Fri 30 0900 Chalong 2 3
PW10 Similan - Surin Fri 30 1700 Chalong Thu 6 1830 Patong 6 6
December
Cruise No. Destination Departure Arrival Diving
Day Date Time Pier Day Date Time Pier Day Night
PW11 Hin Muang - Hin Deang Thu 6 1900 Chalong Sun 9 0900 Chalong 2 3
PW12 Similan - Surin Fri 14 1700 Chalong Thu 20 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW13 Similan - Surin Fri 21 1700 Chalong Thu 27 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW14 Similan - Surin Fri 28 1700 Chalong Thu 3 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
January
Cruise No. Destination Departure Arrival Diving
Day Date Time Pier Day Date Time Pier Day Night
PW15 Similan Fri 4 1700 Chalong Tue 8 1830 Patong 4 4
PW16 Hin Muang - Hin Deang Tue 8 1900 Patong Fri 11 0900 Chalong 2 3
PW17 Similan - Surin Fri 11 1700 Chalong Thu 17 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW18 Similan - Surin Fri 18 1700 Tub Lamu Thu 24 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW19 Similan Fri 25 1700 Tub Lamu Tue 29 1830 Patong 4 4
PW20 Hin Muang - Hin Deang Tue 29 1900 Patong Fri 1 0900 Chalong 2 3
February
Cruise No. Destination Departure Arrival Diving
Day Date Time Pier Day Date Time Pier Day Night
PW21 Similan - Surin Fri 1 1700 Chalong Thu 7 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW22 Similan Fri 8 1700 Tub Lamu Tue 12 1830 Patong 4 4
PW23 Hin Muang - Hin Deang Tue 12 1900 Patong Fri 15 0900 Chalong 2 3
PW24 Similan - Surin Fri 15 1700 Chalong Thu 21 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW25 Similan - Surin Fri 22 1700 Tub Lamu Thu 28 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW26 Similan Fri 29 1700 Tub Lamu Thu 4 1830 Patong 4 4
March
Cruise No. Destination Departure Arrival Diving
Day Date Time Pier Day Date Time Pier Day Night
PW27 Hin Muang - Hin Deang Tue 4 1900 Patong Fri 7 0900 Chalong 2 3
PW28 Similan - Surin Fri 7 1700 Chalong Thu 13 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW29 Similan - Surin Fri 14 1700 Tub Lamu Thu 20 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW30 Similan Fri 21 1700 Tub Lamu Tue 25 1830 Patong 4 4
PW31 Hin Muang - Hin Deang Tue 25 1900 Patong Fri 28 0900 Chalong 2 3
PW32 Similan - Surin Fri 28 1700 Tub Lamu Tue 3 1830 Tub Lamu 6 6
April
Cruise No. Destination Departure Arrival Diving
Day Date Time Pier Day Date Time Pier Day Night
PW33 Similan Fri 4 1700 Tub Lamu Tue 8 1830 Patong 4 4
PW34 Hin Muang - Hin Deang Tue 8 1900 Patong Fri 11 0900 Chalong 2 3
PW35 Similan - Surin Fri 11 1700 Chalong Thu 17 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW36 Similan - Surin Fri 18 1700 Tub Lamu Thu 24 1700 Tub Lamu 6 6
PW37 Similan Fri 25 1700 Tub Lamu Tue 29 1830 Patong 4 4
PW38 Hin Muang - Hin Deang Tue 29 1700 Patong Fri 2 1830 Chalong 2 3

Prices

EARLY BIRD BOOKING CAMPAIGN FOR SEASON 2007-2008
We will apply the current rates for any booking that made under the below conditions.
Price per person 4D/4N Similan 2D/3N Hin Deang 6D/7N Andaman Safari /
6D/6N Similan Discovery
8D/9N Andaman
Explorer
Standard Cabin US$ 799 US$ 399 US$ 1,120 US$ 1,490
Deluxe Cabin US$ 859 US$ 429 US$ 1,210 US$ 1,580
 

CONDITION:
1. Rates are valid from now to August 2007.
2. 50% deposit payment must be made 5 days after confirmation of booking.
3. Full payment must be made within the end of August 2007.
4. We reserve the right to cancel / amend the Early Bird Booking conditions at our own discretion.

DISCOUNT: as same as contract agreement

CANCELLATION POLICY:

- Prior to 60 days before departure date:
Full refund (less 10,000 Baht for administrative/banking fee)
- 60 days – 30 days before departure date: 50% refund (less 10,000 Baht for administrative/banking fee)
- Less than 30 days before departure date: No refund

Gallery

MV Pawara Liveaboard Dining area on MV Pawara Cabin on MV Pawara
     
Large Spacious Saloon Large Sun Deck Dive Deck
     
Facilities on MV Pawara

Boat Plan

Boat Specs and Safety
Technical Specifications
  • Built in year 2004
  • Size — 35m x 7m
  • Top speed — 15 knots
  • Cruising speed — 13 knots
  • 2 x 415 Nissan V10 engines
  • 2 x 50 KW generators
  • 2 x K14 dive tank compressors
  • 12 liter aluminum tanks with international fittings (DIN adapters available for rent)
  • Electricity 220V — 24 hours per day
  • Environmental waste storage tank
Safety Features
All SOLAS approved equipment are on board according to the Harbor Master Regulations and up-to-date inspection by Master Captain, including:
  • VHF Marine Band radio
  • Local band radio
  • 2 way radio
  • Radar
  • Sounder
  • GPS
  • Chart Plotter
  • Closed Circuit TV
  • Dingy
 
Thailand
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Website: http://www.divetravelasia.com
Tourisim Authority of Thailand License No. 31/0759 
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