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Nautica
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Giamani (charter)

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MV Thai Sea

Burma Dive Sites
Black Rock
Western Rocky
Shark Cave
Burma Banks
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Burma Dive Courses
Most Burma dive liveaboards are geared towards certified divers and it is normally not possible to get SCUBA certified on the boat. Most divers joining Burma liveaboards have dive experience, the longer trips to remote areas appeal to the more experienced diver looking to see something new and to get away from the crowds.

It is normally possible to do con-ed courses on a liveaboard. PADI Advanced courses and PADI specialty courses are available if pre booked. PADI specialty courses such as Enriched Air Nitrox and Digital Photography can be easily integrated into the scheduled liveaboard dives.

Dive Equipment
You will struggle to buy dive gear in Burma. Neighbouring Thailand is a good place to get any dive equipment. Bangkok, Phuket and Khao Lak have dive shops that sell all the major SCUBA brands.

Burma Daytrip Diving
Daytrip diving is hard to find in Myanmar. By far the most practical way to dive the many islands of the Mergui archipelago, is from a dedicated liveaboard boat.

Your liveaboard will likely depart from Phuket or Khao Lak in Thailand where it is possible to do daytrip dives.

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*** Nautica Departs From:Thap Lamu Pier (transfer from Phuket provided) Max guests: 12 Nitrox: Yes Price From: 65,000 baht/diver. Our Verdict:** A good boat for small groups. Recently refurbished. Good food. Our only boat with scheduled Burma trips this season.

****** SaiMai Departs From:Thap Lamu Pier (transfer from Phuket provided) Max guests: 6 Nitrox: Yes Price From: Charter price available on request Our Verdict:** An ideal small boat charter. This boat has more experience diving Burma than any other.

****** Giamani Departs From: Phuket Max guests: 12 Nitrox: Yes (extra charge) Price From: Charter price available on request Our Verdict:** Built to IMO standards. Recently refurbished. A good option for a group

***** MV Thai Sea Departs From: Ranong Max guests: 12 Nitrox: No Price From: 22,000 baht / diver Our Verdict:** A comfortable low budget option for diving Burma. Short trips from just 3 nights available. Dive just Burma or combine with Thailand's Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock.

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Why Dive Burma?

For many divers the Burma (Myanmar) Mergui Archipelago is dive paradise. Compared to it's neighbour Thailand, the dive sites are deserted and you are unlikely to see another dive boat on your trip. In fact you are unlikely to see much of anyone other than a few sea gypsies. Mobula Rays

Burma diving is world class although the sharks that made Mergui famous are less abundant these days.

Each dive offers the chance for new discoveries and many liken the quality of macro critters to Indonesia diving.

It's not all small stuff though with sharks, manta rays and whalesharks making an appearance. Lucky divers also get to see squadrons of Mobula Rays.

Some liveaboard trips focus purely on Burma but most boats also include the best Thailand dive sites of Richelieu Rock and Koh Bon in their itineraries.

Liveaboards to Burma (Myanmar) depart from Thailand and the liveaboard operator will take care of all the Burma entry requirements for you.

Burma Scuba Diving

A few suggestions for where to dive in Burma:

Black Rock - Black Rock is one of the best dive sites in Burma’s Mergui archipelago where it is possible to see almost anything. This is an exposed dive site in open seas a long way from anywhere else and therefore acts as a natural magnet for marine life.

Manta rays and eagle rays are fairly common visitors to Black Rock. Less common but very spectacular are the squadrons of mobula rays that fly through in formation.
Western Rocky - the southern most dive site in Burma's Mergui archipelago. The dramatic underwater terrain has something to suit most divers. There are walls, sloping reefs, boulders and pinnacles.

The most popular section of the dive site however is the tunnel that runs all the way through the middle of the island. The star attraction are the very large tawny nurse sharks that live in the tunnel and occasionally block the route through for divers.
Shark Cave - Large tawny nurse sharks are the most common sharks seen here. Grey reef sharks are also seen on the outside of the tunnel and some divers encounter them as they swim through the tunnel which can get hearts pounding a little faster. Pelagic species like rainbow runner, barracuda and trevally are common.