Under water there is world class diving to be found with reefs, drop offs, sea mounts, caves and tunnels, which sometimes cut right through islands with exits on both sides. There is enough to keep every adventure diver very happy. Fish life is abundant. Scuba diving in the Mergui Archipelago usually means diving with sharks, manta rays and large swarms of eagle rays. The occasional whale shark can also be encountered.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1 - The drive from Phuket takes 4-5 hours with a lunch stop in between at the romantic Kuraburi Green View Resort, which is included in the price. You are then checked out by Thai immigration in Ranong and transfer by longtail boat to Kawthoung, Burma. Once welcoming on board, you can get settled in your cabins, while we finish the rest of the Burmese immigration procedures.We leave for Barwell Island our first anchorage at around 20.00 for a quiet, relaxing evening.
Day 2 - Two dives in the morning and another one in the afternoon. In between you can go on the beach at Great Swinton Island. Anyone interested in a night dive can do so here too.
Day 3 - In the morning depart for Colona Rock, one of the best dive sites to see sharks. We stay for 2-3 dives and set sail in the afternoon for Selat Galet, a passage between two islands. This is a perfect anchorage and will offer you nature pure, as you will see sea eagles, wild pigs and crab eating monkeys.
Day 4 - Early start for our sail to Black Rock, one of Burma's most famous dive sites. If you are lucky you can see up to 5 different species of sharks here. We stay here for two dives and continue afterwards for Little Torres Island for another dive in the afternoon. Our night anchorage is at Bailey Island , where you have the choice of another night dive.
Day 5 - Early start to NE Little Torres Island, good for Bull shark sightings. Then we continue to Submarine Rock that boasts beautiful coral. During lunch we continue south to Black Rock for an afternoon dive and then sail to Clara Island for our night anchorage.
Day 6 - Early departure for North Twin Island , which boasts huge Gorgonian Ferns and schools of fish. We stay here for 2 dives and then continue to South Twin Island for an afternoon dive and another night dive.
Day 7 - This is an interesting place for photographers: South Twin Island offers you fantastic rock formations, swim through and nurse sharks, which are 3 meter long! In the afternoon we sail to McCarthy Island for a bonfire on the beach and a BBQ dinner.
Day 8 - An early dive at Steward Island famous for it's caves and strong currents. Last dive at High Rock and then we depart for Kawthoung to arrive around 18.00. After dinner we visit the town and how about a Burmese massage?
Day 9 - Depart at 070.0hrs from the yacht. A longtail boat will bring you back to Ranong. Checking in with immigration in Thailand takes at the most ½ hour. Our minibus will then drive you back to the airport or you hotel in Phuket.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The price depends on the type of boat and season that you choose. Also if you choose a crewed charter or not.
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