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Pawara SIMILAN ISLANDS - RICHELIEU ROCK Liveaboard Trip Schedule (all dive tours start and finish at Tap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Phang Nga)

Departs 20.30pm onwards, 1st day from Tap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Phang Nga

Free land transfers are available on the day of departure ONLY from Phuket and Khao Lak Hotels at scheduled times to the top Similans diving liveaboard MV Pawara.

Returns at 15.00pm, last day Tap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Phang Nga

After saying a fond farewell to new dive buddies & the crew on Pawara - free land transfers are available from this premium Thailand scuba diving liveaboard to guests chosen Khao Lak/Phuket Hotels.

Last dive ends by 12.00 Noon on the last day

Please note that in order to meet flying after diving recommendations, which advocate a minimum pre-flight surface interval of at least 18 hours - that guests cannot partake in the last two dives of the cruise if they have a flight on the same day this premier Phuket liveaboard returns to Port.

Departure Day = (0 dives) Pick-ups start at 16.30pm, with all guests arriving at Tap Lamu Pier by 19.30pm – where they will board the awaiting high quality Similan diving liveaboard MV Pawara. 20.00pm is briefing time, followed by a red/white wine welcome dinner with this high-class Thailand liveaboard getting underway to the Similan Islands at around 20.30pm.

Day 1 = (4 dives) At the Similan Islands five star dive sites. Includes a Similans night dive.

Day 2 = (4 dives) At the best Similans dive spots including a night dive.

Day 3 = (4 dives) World class liveaboard diving @Richelieu Rock and Koh Tachai – the number one Whale shark dive sites Thailand has to offer (luck required!). Sunset or night dive.

Day 4 = (2 dives) At Koh Bon – the best dive site for Thailand Manta ray diving! MV Pawara will return to Port at around 15.00pm, with complimentary land transfers provided to Khao Lak/Phuket Hotels from this very popular Similan Islands liveaboard.

Diving Days = 4 days (14 dives)

Cabin Prices 4D/4N

Master Cabin Main Deck = 39,700 Baht per person

Deluxe Cabin Main Deck = 36,700 Baht per person

Standard Cabin Lower Deck = 34,700 Baht per person

Budget Cabin Lower Deck = 28,700 Baht per person

Budget Cabin Upper Deck = 28,700 Baht per person

COVID-19 Thailand Travel Information

From the 1st of July 2022 onwards – visitors will only be required to show proof of their vaccination history when entering the Kingdom of Thailand. If you are unable to provide either proof of your vaccination history OR a negative ATK test result, then you can still gain entry into Thailand, but may be subject to an on arrival ATK test.

Please Note:

You are personally responsible for making sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months, has enough available pages, is in good order and that you are allowed to enter the Kingdom of Thailand. If you are unsure please check with your local Thai Consulate.

At the time of writing (July 2022) Citizens from MOST (but not all) countries in Europe, North America, Oceania and South East Asia are eligible to enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days.

However Citizens from some Countries/Territories may only be granted stays for up to 15 days, or may be required to obtain a Tourist Visa before arriving in Thailand. Visitors are therefore strongly advised to check with their local Thai Consulate if in doubt.

Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds for the duration of your stay may be required by Thai Immigration on arrival.

At their discretion - Immigration officials may ask you for proof of onward travel (i.e. a confirmed return or onward air ticket out of Thailand). They may also ask you to provide evidence that you have sufficient funds for the duration of your stay, which is deemed to be at least 10,000 Baht per person or 20,000 Baht per Family (or equivalent in another currency) for Visa on Arrival visitors.

Although Accident & Recompression Chamber Insurance is included on ALL Pawara liveaboard dive cruises – we would still strongly suggest that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance. If you do NOT have comprehensive travel insurance then you should look at purchasing your own comprehensive scuba diving, accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation/interruption insurance prior to joining a Thailand diving liveaboard safari.

Dive computers are strongly advised on ALL Pawara liveaboard tours for diver safety – and can be rented onboard for 300 Baht per day if you do not have one.

Please kindly note that the free transfers from/to Phuket are based on a SHARED minibus transfer.  Guests therefore need to be aware that this involves a long journey time of around two hours - as multiple pick-ups/drop-offs are done at different Phuket Hotel locations.  Of course - if you do not like the sound of this(?) and would prefer to have a private transfer from your Hotel location to/from the boat, then this can easily be arranged for an additional private transfer surcharge. Please let us know at the time of the booking if you would prefer a private transfer (additional surcharge applies) and we can happily arrange this for you.

On all Pawara Similan liveaboard dive trips PADI dive courses are available onboard. Please inquire at the time of booking for details and costs.