For many divers, Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago is a paradise. Compared to it's neighbour Thailand, 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.

The diving is world class although the sharks that made the area 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 some also include the best Thailand dive sites of Richelieu Rock and Koh Bon in their itineraries.

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