Scuba Diving Burma - Mergui Archipelago
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Myanmar, also known as Burma, is truly a land that time and modern man has forgotten. After the major political and economic changes that took place in Southeast Asia in the 1940's Myanmar fell into obscurity which has resulted in political and geographic isolation for almost half a century. This isolation has created a wonderland for even the most intrepid of adventure travelers. The entire country which has a rich and historical past is filled with intriguing destinations that will make you feel you have been transported to another time and place. One of these exciting and increasingly popular areas among divers is the vast and far reaching Mergui Archipelago. Burma Liveaboards are now taking diving to a new level of exploration in this mystical region of southern Myanmar.
In the early 1990’s, several dive operators out of Phuket Thailand, looking for new diving frontiers in the Andaman Sea, began exploring a series of underwater mountains 90 nautical miles northwest of the Similan Islands that came to be known as the Burma Banks. In a very short time, the Burma Banks became recognized as one of the best places on the planet for consistent big shark encounters. As it turns out, this was just the icing on the cake.
In 1997 Thailand Liveaboard operators were also given permission for Myanmar diving activities in the Mergui Archipelago. In recent years Myanmar's reputation has blossomed as a world class diving destination where discerning experienced divers can discover one of the richest and most bio-diverse marine habitats in the world. Not only does burma offer big animal encounters with Sharks, Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Eagle Rays, and Big Game Fish, but it is also marco lovers dream world. The amount of species and life in this area rivals the best dive destinations on the planet and is inspiring photographers from every part of the globe.
Dive Adventures Asia offers a broad range of Myanmar diving liveaboards to the very best dive destinations of the Burma Banks and Mergui Archipelago. From our base on beautiful Phuket Island you can experience diving Myanmar by Burma Liveaboard from October to May.
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Best Diving in Myanmar / Burma
Mergui Archipelago - The majestic and mystical Mergui Archipelago has quickly become the Myanmar diving destination of choice and is becoming increasingly popular among divers who once returned to the best diving of Thailand year after year. This region is blessed with untouched beaches, uninhabited islands, crystal clear waters, and a rich bio-diversity that is second to none. It is easy to see why the dive sites of the Mergui Archipelago are at the top of the list for experienced divers interested in exploratory frontier diving in one of the most diverse marine habitats anywhere in the world. An area that time and modern man has forgotten for almost a half a century. Be one of the few to visit this mystical and vast area!
Burma Banks - Burma's most infamous dive destination and one of the best places in the world to have an encounter with big sharks. The Burma Banks are what put Myanmar diving on the dive map. These incredible submerged sea mounts lying in the open sea are not for the faint of heart and best for experienced divers looking for high voltage excitement, big animal encounters and a chance to dive an environment well off the beaten path. For intermediate to experienced divers up for a challenge. Even if you don't have a shark encounter on your dives at the banks the enormous variety of marine life will not leave you disappointed. The Burma Banks are one of the finest dive destinations in Myanmar.
How to Dive Myanmar / Burma - Liveaboards
Because the best dive sites of Burma are remote the only way to access this world class diving is on a Burma Liveaboard safari. Because of its proximity to Myanmar, Phuket Island has become a hub for liveaboard trips venturing to the remote areas of the Burma Banks and the Mergui Archipelago. Liveaboard operators offering diving cruises in this area are generally standard to luxury class and are capable of transoceanic voyages. Burma Liveaboard cruises will vary in length from a 5 day to 10 day safari and are normally combined with the best diving of the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock. It is also possible to dive only Myanmar / Burma by liveaboard. There are no day trips or short overnight trips into this vast region.
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Myanmar Diving Season
Diving in Myanmar can only be accomplished during the northeast monsoon season which runs from October to May. During these months the seas are calm, the weather is fantastic, and it is safe to venture offshore to this huge and remote area. Liveaboards run to theBurma Banks and Mergui Archipelago from mid October to mid May, but the very best diving conditions are from December thru April. The larger pelagic's including Whale Sharks and Manta Rays are making their annual appearances during this time, to feed on the rich plankton blooms which make this incredibly bio-diverse area so full of life..
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Information on all the best dive sites in Myanmar accessible by Burma liveaboard.
Diving Myanmar Quick Facts
- Diving Season: October to May (The best diving is December thru April)
- Depth: 5 to 40+ meters
- Current: Depending on the site, mild to very strong
- Visibility: Varies from 5 to 50+ meters
- Water Temp: 25-28°C
- Experience Level: Best for Intermediate to Advanced Divers
- Access: Liveaboard departing from Ranong, Tap Lau, or Phuket in Thailand
- Recommended Length of Stay: 5 to 10 days
- Highlights: Manta Rays, Wacky Macro, Whale Sharks, Turtles, Pristine Beaches, Uninhabited Islands
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