Diving in Myanmar

Mergui Archipelago — mantas at Black Rock, the Western Rocky tunnel, empty sea with no other boats

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Diving in Myanmar

Myanmar — Mergui Archipelago, mantas at Black Rock, the Western Rocky tunnel with nurse sharks. Liveaboard schedules and prices.

Why divers come here

  • Black Rock — a reef manta cleaning station in open water
  • Western Rocky — a 30-meter tunnel through the island with nurse sharks
  • Shark Cave at Three Islets — nurse sharks inside, grey reef sharks outside
  • Northern Rocky — macro heaven: frogfish, nudibranchs, harlequin shrimp
  • Around 800 islands, nearly all uninhabited — practically no other dive boats
  • Departures from Ranong or Khao Lak in Thailand, permit arranged by the operator

What you'll meet underwater

Reef mantas (Black Rock cleaning station) Reef mantas (Black Rock cleaning station)
Tawny nurse sharks (Western Rocky tunnel, Shark Cave) Tawny nurse sharks (Western Rocky tunnel, Shark Cave)
Grey reef sharks Grey reef sharks
Whale sharks (February–April, occasional encounters) Whale sharks (February–April, occasional encounters)
Frogfish and nudibranchs (Northern Rocky) Frogfish and nudibranchs (Northern Rocky)
Harlequin shrimp and mantis shrimp Harlequin shrimp and mantis shrimp
Schools of snapper and barracuda Schools of snapper and barracuda
Soft corals and gorgonians on granite walls Soft corals and gorgonians on granite walls
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Practical information

Best season
November–May (dry season, calm Andaman Sea)
Water temperature
26–29 °C
Visibility
10–30 m
Wetsuit
3–5 mm (thermoclines down to 24°C at depth)
Experience level

Advanced Open Water and around 30 logged dives (currents, open water, tunnels)

Getting there

Fly to Bangkok, then take a domestic flight to Ranong (UNN) or Phuket (HKT) and transfer to the departure port.

Entry via Yangon (RGN) is not used for these liveaboards.

Airports
Ranong (UNN), Phuket (HKT), Yangon (RGN)
Visa

Most nationalities need a Myanmar visa or e-visa

some, including Russian citizens, may enter visa-free for up to 30 days — check the current rules for your passport.

Diving in the Mergui Archipelago also requires a separate Myanmar diving permit, which the liveaboard operator obtains in advance from passport details and cannot be arranged individually.

Since the trip starts in Thailand, Thai entry requirements apply as well.

Climate

Tropical monsoon, 28–34°C, rains from June to October

Currency

Myanmar kyat (MMK); US dollars accepted on liveaboards

Language
Burmese, English in the tourism sector
Time zone
UTC+6:30

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