Dive Burma Banks & Mergui Archipelago
Burma Mergui Archipelago comprises 800 small islands north and east of Burma Banks. Some islands offer huge boulders, soft corals, sea fans, and excellent visibility. Others, such as Black Rock and Shark Cave, offer wall diving, caves and drop-offs.
All have remained relatively untouched by the passage of time these last 50 years, and they maintain an out-of-this-world mystique of years gone by.
Residents and visitors to these islands include Grey Reef, Zambezi, Nurse and Mako Sharks. Scuba diving in Burma is frontier diving in pristine environments, with new sites being discovered all the time.
Diving Season
Burma is open for diving from December to April, with Whale Sharks and Manta Rays visiting from February to May.
Liveaboards season in Burma runs from early October to mid May, but the seas may be rougher if you visit before the year end.
Burma Diving Reef Basics
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 5 - 50m
Currents: Can be strong
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 25 - 28°C
Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for Drift Diving and Dive Propulsion Vehicles
Distance: ~280 km north of Phuket (14 hours), 60 km west of Kawthaung (3 hours)
Access: Thailand liveaboards from Phuket, Khao Lak or Ranong
Dive Sites of Burma
For more detailed information on the dive sites of Burma, click on the links below:
Dive The World Recommendations: Black Rock and Shark Cave.
Other dive sites that can be dived as part of a liveaboards cruise to Burma:
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