Plongée à Mergui Archipelago — Myanmar

The Mergui Archipelago is a chain of 800 largely uninhabited islands in Myanmar's Andaman Sea, home to the Moken sea nomads and some of Southeast Asia's most pristine reefs. Accessible only by liveaboard from Kawthaung or Ranong (Thailand), the diving features black rock pinnacles draped in sea fans, macro critters galore, and encounters with mantas and whale sharks in season.

Score
66.4
Visibilité
10–30m
Température
26–30°C
Meilleurs mois
November, December, January
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Mergui Archipelago
MyanmarAndaman Sea
66.4

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11.5000°N

98.0000°E

The Mergui Archipelago is a chain of 800 largely uninhabited islands in Myanmar's Andaman Sea, home to the Moken sea nomads and some of Southeast Asia's most pristine reefs. Accessible only by liveaboard from Kawthaung or Ranong (Thailand), the diving features black rock pinnacles draped in sea fans, macro critters galore, and encounters with mantas and whale sharks in season.

Myanmar's Untouched Island Wilderness

Visibility10–30 m
Temperature26–30°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$180
Best MonthsNovember, December, January, February
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML78.0CH75.0VIS65.0SV72.0TMP85.0DA68.0OP72.0TS35.0GT35.0VAL58.0CRD92.0SP62.0

Marine Life

78.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
75
Megafauna Encounters
72
Reef Fish Abundance
78
Macro Life
82
Endemic Species
65
Marine Life Diversity
78.0
Coral & Reef Health
75.0
Visibility & Conditions
65.0
Dive Site Variety
72.0
Water Temperature
85.0
Depth & Access
68.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
35.0
Getting There
35.0
Value & Cost
58.0
Crowding
92.0
Social Proof
62.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

This destination is primarily accessed by liveaboard — not ideal for non-diving partners. Consider planning separate shore-based activities before or after your liveaboard trip.

Activities for Non-Divers

island explorationMoken village visitskayakingsnorkeling

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Moken sea nomad villages

Non-Diver Score

3/10

Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber300 km — Bangkok Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (via Ranong)
Nearest Hospital200 km

No medical facilities in the archipelago; evacuation to Kawthaung or Ranong (Thailand) — liveaboard carries emergency O2; DAN coverage mandatory

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Burma Boating Liveaboards

PADI

4.7
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