
MV Pawara - diving safari on the Similan Islands
Similan - Ko Bon - Ko Tachai - Richelieu Rock - Wrecks
4 days / 4 nights / 14 dives
Price from 26,700 baht
The safari yacht MV Pawara was launched in February 2006.
The ship was originally built to function as a safari yacht. The ship's steel hull, combined with stabilizers and a keel, allows this ship to have very high seaworthiness.
Thanks to the competent layout, MV Pawara is a very spacious and comfortable ship.
The 35-meter ship is equipped with ten cabins and is designed to accommodate 24 divers at a time.
There are a total of twelve double cabins on the ship - two Master cabins with double beds on the main deck, four Deluxe cabins with twin beds also on the main deck, four Standard cabins on the lower deck with twin or double beds and two Budget cabins with single beds as well. on the lower deck. All cabins except the Budget cabins have their own bathrooms.
MV Pawara is one of the few ships in Thailand with free Nitrox and WiFi.
Meals on the ship include both traditional Asian cuisine and fresh seafood and European dishes.
An experienced captain and a well-chosen crew will allow you to spend your holiday on the ship as comfortable and safe as possible.
MV Pawara route
Between October and May, the ship makes four-day cruises to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, as well as Richelieu Rock and the local wrecks of Khao Lak.
Cost of diving safari on the ship "Pavara"
Budget cabin, diver/non-diver: 26,700/23,700 baht
Standard cabin, diver / non-diver: 32,700 / 29,700 baht
Deluxe cabin, diver/non-diver: 34,700/31,700 baht
Master cabin, diver/non-diver: 37,700/34,700 baht
All prices are in Thai Baht per person.
Additionally, park fees are charged - 2,300 baht per diver and 1,500 baht per non-diver.
The trip price includes:
English-speaking guide (Russian-speaking guide if possible)
cylinders/weights
food and tea/coffee/water on the ship
transfer from most hotels in Khao Lak and Phuket
Nitrox (if certificate available)
The trip price does not include:
equipment rental: 500 baht per day
dive computer: 300 baht per day
underwater light: 100 baht per dive
15 l cylinder: 300 baht per day
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Layout and characteristics of the safari yacht MV Pawara

Ship length, m - 35
Ship width, m - 7
Housing - steel
Displacement, tons - 190
Maximum speed, knots - 15
Cruising speed, knots - 8-12
Number of cabins - 12
Number of bathrooms - 13
Maximum number of divers - 24
Engines - 2x420 HP Nissan Marine
Fuel capacity, l - 15000
Fresh water supply, l - 25000
Zodiacs - 2 pcs.
Compressors - 2 X Bauer Mariner