Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“An Excellent Experience. Firstly, the boat is really well managed by Vincent and everything is run incredibly smoothly. The food is plentiful and of a very high standard. A lot of care is taken in finding mooring sites that enable everyone to get a good nights sleep and internet coverage where possible. The complete dive setup is carried out to make it as easy as possible for guests and they quickly spot when someone needs some help and provide it immediately. When in the water, the ability of the guides to try and avoid the crowds, provide good finds and generally ensure the dive goes well and maximise the time in the water is superb. Once surfaced, the pick up is done quickly and with minimum hassle. You have to use a dingy but that is due to National Park rules and nothing to do with the boat. Once back on the liveaboard, every effort is made to ensure everyone has a good time and the guides mix well with guests. A special mention to the dive guide Stefan who you will not meet a nicer person. Extremely caring and always ready to share a joke at his or your expense! I would net hesitate to recommend Pawara and it’s crew to anyone!”
Recommended for: How well the boat is run, the friendlyness and ability of all staff and the food!
Customer Review By Stephen J, from: United Kingdom scored the Pawara 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 127 reviews and information click here: Pawara .
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Pawara Boat Features
The Pawara liveaboard scores 37% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 6 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Pawara liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Air conditioned saloon
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Indoor saloon
- • Sun deck
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The boat features that are not found on the Pawara include the following: WIFI Internet, Available for charter, Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Leisure deck, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Airport transfer
- • Hotel transfer
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Pawara Cabin Features
The Pawara liveaboard scores 45% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 5 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Pawara liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 2 Double Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 7 Double/Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 2 Twin Cabins with shared bathroom
- 1 Twin Cabin with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Pawara include the following: Family cabins, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
Pawara Diving Features
The Pawara Liveaboard scores 47% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 10 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Pawara Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry, or for getting your kit ready before transferring to a tender for your next dive. In addition, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. What’s more, it includes nitrox, making your dives longer and safer without extra cost.
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Free)
- • Rinse hoses
- • Shaded diving area
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Pawara include the following: Camera room, Camera station, Outside showers, Separate rinse for u/w camera, Rebreather support, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Underwater scooters, Nitrox course, Scuba diving courses.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
- • Nitrox
Pawara Food & Dining Features
The Pawara liveaboard scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 7 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Pawara liveaboard has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Pawara include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Fine cuisine, Half-board option, Set menu dinner, Vegan options.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Pawara Drink & Refreshment Features
The Pawara Liveaboard scores 28% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 2 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Pawara Liveaboard has a bar where beer is available to purchase. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water and tea & coffee.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Pawara include the following: Fine wines selection, Free soft drinks, Free wine w/dinner, Welcome cocktails, Wine available.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Tea & coffee
Pawara Other Recreational Activities
The Pawara liveaboard scores 11% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 2 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
- • Library
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Pawara include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Kayaks on-board, Massage, Naturalist guide, Naturalist itineraries, Sauna, Snorkel equipment, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Pawara Included in the Price
When you book the Pawara dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Thailand. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Pawara Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Airport transfer
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Hotel transfer
- ✓ Nitrox
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
Pawara Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Pawara dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Pawara Liveaboard.
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Gratuities
- + Rental gear
- + Soft drinks
Pawara Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Pawara dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees are mandatory to support conservation efforts in Thailand and protect the underwater ecosystems you will be diving.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Pawara Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! National park fees
- ! Visas and fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 35.0m (114.8ft)
- Beam: 7.0m (23.0ft)
- Max guests: 24
- Cabins: 12
- Bathrooms: 13
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Pawara are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Pawara. Pawara liveaboard scores 64% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 11 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Crew Trained in First Aid
- • Depth Sounder
- • Emergency Flares
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Engine room CCTV
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Pawara include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, E.P.I.R.B. Distress System, Fishfinder, Radar, Satellite & Mobile Phones, Search light.