The Boat

In the Kiswahili in East Africa, the whale shark is called the Pappa Shilling. Translated this means Die Shark with the shillings. There is a legend that says that God was as pleased as he was Whale Shark created that he instructed the angels to place gold and silver coins from heaven on the back of the Throwing fish. And so it happened that the whale shark got its signature design. As gratitude he often swims close to the surface and shimmers in the sun towards his creator to thank.

The “Papa”, as it is called by our crew, has 2 Cateripilar engines with 450 hp each. A
220V generator provides electricity on board. Like all of our cruise boats, the papaschillingi is an alternative to uncomfortable diving of small boats. The highly motivated crew takes care of the mini diving group of a maximum of 6 Guests on board. The papa has 3 cabins but is not closed with large cruise ships elsewhere to compare.

1 master cabin with shower and toilet
2 x twin cabins with shared shower and toilet
There is a dining room in the kitchen, a sundeck and the flightbridge.
On the diving deck there are 8 holders for the diving bottles with equipment.
11 liter Aloy tanks with mono valve
Coltri diesel compressor 265l
2 O2 rescue kids


The route and the daily diving area depend on the weather and are therefore flexible.

1 master cabin with shower and toilet
2 x twin cabins with shared shower and toilet
There is a dining room in the kitchen, a sundeck and the flightbridge.
On the diving deck there are 8 holders for the diving bottles with equipment.
11 liter Aloy tanks with mono valve
Coltri diesel compressor 265l
O2 rescue kid

The Crew

1 Skipper
1 Divemaster
1 Deck hand