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
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
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
78.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
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
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Moken sea nomad villages
Non-Diver Score
Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.
Safety & Emergency
No medical facilities in the archipelago; evacuation to Kawthaung or Ranong (Thailand) — liveaboard carries emergency O2; DAN coverage mandatory
Top Operators
Burma Boating Liveaboards
PADI