burma DIVE SITES

Burma Mergui Archipelago comprises 800 small islands north and east of Burma Banks. Some islands offer huge boulders, soft corals, sea fans, and excellent visibility. Others, such as Black Rock and Shark Cave, offer wall diving, caves and drop-offs.

All have remained relatively untouched by the passage of time these last 50 years, and they maintain an out-of-this-world mystique of years gone by.

Residents and visitors to these islands include Grey Reef, Zambezi, Nurse and Mako Sharks. Scuba diving in Burma is frontier diving in pristine environments, with new sites being discovered all the time.

Burma Scuba Diving Reef Basics: Big Shark action and marine life
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 5 - 50m
Currents: Can be strong
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 25 - 28°C
Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced
Diving Season: November to April
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for Drift Diving and Dive Propulsion Vehicles
Distance: ~280 km north of Phuket, 60 km west of Kawthaung