Manta festival in Myanmar
20 mantas gliding around us from all part on Black Rock, a dive site in the middle of the ocean, a treasure of the andaman sea!
Arguably one of the best experiences a diver could ever have is to dive with giant oceanic manta rays. We are lucky to see them regularly during our cruises in Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar and compiled a list of the questions we most often answer about these gentle giants.
Manta rays are generally found in temperate, tropical and subtropical waters above 68 °F (20 °C) across the planet. They are a migratory species and some that have been tagged by scientists were known to travel as far as 1,000 km and as deep as 1,000m.
Giant Oceanic Manta Ray: FAQ, factsheet and photos
Discover diving in Myanmar
The video gives a glimpse of what makes diving in Myanmar so special, but there is much more to discover beneath the surface.
The Mergui Archipelago is one of the most remote diving destinations in the Andaman Sea, with hundreds of islands, isolated reefs and dive sites that are only accessible by liveaboard.
Our Myanmar diving trips explore this spectacular region, including remote sites around the archipelago and, on selected itineraries, the legendary Burma Banks.
We also include blackwater diving on our trips, offering divers the chance to experience the fascinating creatures that migrate vertically through the open ocean at night.
Continue your Andaman Sea adventure
Explore Myanmar’s marine life – discover the incredible species and underwater habitats found across the Andaman Sea.
Discover the Mergui Archipelago – venture into the remote islands, reefs and underwater landscapes of Myanmar.
Explore our Myanmar liveaboard schedules and itineraries – find your next adventure aboard The Smiling Seahorse.
