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 Cruise-dive
in the Archipelago of Mergui (Burma)
The Mergui Archipelago (South of Burma) has been left largely alone and today
it is an area of some mystery. Innumerable islands remain unexplored,
and the region presents the possibility of thousand of exciting new dive sites.
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In 1997 Myanmar (Burma) was opening up to foreigners for the first time in over fifty years.
A French based in Phuket, specialist of cruise diving in the Andaman Sea for more than ten years, ha s recently achieved his dream to offer to his clientele of divers coming from all over the world, the opportunity to discover the exceptional submarine floors in the Burmese territorial waters.
The dives take place in the Mergui Archipelago composed of hundreds of islets, emerged rocks and islands of which most are surrounded with fabulous beaches of thin sand, with the jungle from where sea eagles, frigate birds, terns and green parakeets can be observed... |
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 On the left, the Mergui Archipelago:
Click on the map for a zoom out.
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 Diving sites (Burma Banks)
Most of the best diving is conducted on the open ocean sites, in deeper water, around submerged pinnacles and rocky islets, as well as the already famous Burma Banks. The greatest area attraction is diving with numerous sharks, rays and pelagic fishes...
Big Bank:
The bank covers an area of almost 2 sq. km (0.8sq miles). Its plateau is the deepest of the four banks', averaging 18 m (60ft), with sides sloping down to 30 m (100ft), then a wall down to 300 m (1000ft). The elevated section of this site is scattered with coral mounds, some rising to 12 m (40ft) and being 5 m (16ft) across. Some are divided by impressive gullies and canyons wide enough for divers to pass through; sea fans adorn their walls, and lesser star corals provide an undulating floor. Numerous sharks roam this site. Tawny Nurse Sharks are the most common.
Rainbow Reef:
This site has possibly the highest population of hard-coral cover of all the banks, with some magnificent table corals spreading to 5 m (16ft) or more in diameter. There are also huge coral mounds and boulders on top of the platform, as well as patches of Elkhorn and Stag horn coral and Gorgonian sea fans. The fish life here is typical of the area.
Silvertip Bank:
Silvertip Bank covers about 1 sq. km (0.4sq miles). the bank is a flat platform with patches of dense hard corals and coral heads, as well as rock grottoes and tunnels where soft corals predominate. The main attraction at this site, however, is its sharks - and there are plenty of them. Reef sharks here include Silvertips, Whitetips, Grey and Nurse Sharks and Hammerheads. Enormous Whale Sharks are sometimes seen.
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The Boat
The MV Bunmee II of 25 m. x 5,5 m. is powered by a
motor of 550cv turbo, and is equipped of 2 GPS, 1 radar,
3 Sonar of which 1 is horizontal, 3 marine radios and telephone, 6 air-conditioned cabins, hot water, mini-bar, solarium, video, music, pharmacy, oxygen and emergency kit; a large platform for diving and an experienced crew. |
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 Incentives for +10 PAX...
Private cruise up to 12 persons, ideal for a team of divers together
with friends, in family or for advanced courses under the supervision
of professionals on board of this luxurious boat.
A selection of exceptional sites, with the possibility to practice
under water photography and video, and much more...
 Tour Code: RT007A
Contact Alain in Bangkok |
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Individuals and small groups
Our travel partners do not organize this tour for individuals. Please visit Exotissimo Travel, a travel agency specialist of quality tailored tours that we highly recommend, and make an online enquiry with them.
 Package Cruise-dive in the Archipelago of Mergui
Destination: Archipelago of Mergui (Andaman sea, South of Burma)
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Hotels in Phuket:
1st Hotel  Laguna Beach Resort (Bang Thao Bay)
2nd Hotel Patong Premier Resort (Patong Bay)
More Hotels All Hotels in Phuket
More diving-cruises with departure from Phuket:
Koh Tarutao national park (near Malaysia), Similans and Surins islands, contact us.
Info: Bring your diving record book or license card, eventually your diving equipment, solar cream, sun glasses, towel and other personal toilet items, hammock, and a sense of adventure!
Remark: Itineraries are given for information
only. They can be modified or reorganized, depending on technical
or safety concerns that might arise. In this case, only the
persons responsible of the group on location are authorized
to take the necessary decisions. Concerning the climatic conditions
of the moment or all other event out of our control, we cannot
be held responsible for the modifications or cancellations that
could result, but we will do everything that is in our power
to assist you during your stay.
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