Diving in Burma
Nestled between the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea and flanked by some of Asia’s most famous destinations, Burma is one of the world’s best-kept secrets. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, or Burma as it remains better known, was opened up to tourism in 1997. Since then, the Burmese government has worked hard to develop its tourism industry and more and more visitors are arriving to experience the country’s turquoise waters and palm-fringed white sand beaches.
Burma’s Mergui Archipelago offers over 800 islands sprinkled throughout 12,000 square kilometres of crystalline waters just begging to be discovered. Since Burmese waters were opened up a few boats have begun to appear, yet the islands remain almost entirely uninhabited save for the odd Burmese sea gypsy fishing from his boat amongst the mangrove glades. The vastness of the area means it is possible to spend weeks here without coming across another human being, with just the kingfishers, wild pigs, monkeys and a whole host of marine life for company.
Burma’s Mergui Archipelago offers over 800 islands sprinkled throughout 12,000 square kilometres of crystalline waters just begging to be discovered. Since Burmese waters were opened up a few boats have begun to appear, yet the islands remain almost entirely uninhabited save for the odd Burmese sea gypsy fishing from his boat amongst the mangrove glades. The vastness of the area means it is possible to spend weeks here without coming across another human being, with just the kingfishers, wild pigs, monkeys and a whole host of marine life for company.
The best way to go diving in Burma
Burma’s diving is almost entirely accessed by live-aboard boats, which offer the most effective means of exploring the outer reaches of the Mergui Archipelago. Most of the dive boats arrive from major resorts such as Phuket in neighbouring Thailand. But for something a little bit different and for the best access to the area, try Ranong, the Thai border town across the strait from Burma on its South East coast.
Ranong itself is home to various natural attractions. It is blessed with hot springs and unspoiled mangrove forests and makes a great base for a few days of relaxing and exploring before joining your live-aboard. But it won’t take too long before you are hankering to discover the diverse marine ecosystem of the Mergui Archipelago. New magical dive sites off deserted islands are being discovered and added to a few lucky itineraries every year.
Divers are spoilt for choice in Burma’s virgin waters. Mantas, dolphins and whales sharks patrol the crystalline waters and the area was once famous for its many sharks. On this stage though, little creatures enjoy equal billing with the big boys. Lobsters, crabs, cuttlefish and shrimps scurry around the sea floor providing plenty of action and keen underwater photographers are spoilt for choice, with pipefish, frogfish, nudibranch and seahorse all jostling for position against the coral heads and myriad colours of the untouched seabed.
The Smiling Seahorse offers 3 very special cruises to go diving in Burma
Ranong itself is home to various natural attractions. It is blessed with hot springs and unspoiled mangrove forests and makes a great base for a few days of relaxing and exploring before joining your live-aboard. But it won’t take too long before you are hankering to discover the diverse marine ecosystem of the Mergui Archipelago. New magical dive sites off deserted islands are being discovered and added to a few lucky itineraries every year.
Divers are spoilt for choice in Burma’s virgin waters. Mantas, dolphins and whales sharks patrol the crystalline waters and the area was once famous for its many sharks. On this stage though, little creatures enjoy equal billing with the big boys. Lobsters, crabs, cuttlefish and shrimps scurry around the sea floor providing plenty of action and keen underwater photographers are spoilt for choice, with pipefish, frogfish, nudibranch and seahorse all jostling for position against the coral heads and myriad colours of the untouched seabed.
The Smiling Seahorse offers 3 very special cruises to go diving in Burma
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Price per diver: Only 127 Euros/Day
To be paid in THB 25.000,- including 15 dives
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to be paid in THB 20.240,-
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High Rock, North Twin, Shark Cave, Macleod Island, Seafan Forrest, Western Rocky.
Price per diver: Only 139 Euros/Day
to be paid in THB 26.240-, includes 18 dives
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to be paid in THB 32.800,-
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Price per diver : Only 145 Euros/Day
to be paid in THB 45.600,- includes 26 dives
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to be paid in THB 36.480,-
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