Burma Boating is set to launch monthly cruises around the Mergui Archipelago, combining two of the most sought-after activities in these clear waters – yachting and scuba diving. And, not only will you appreciate the exclusivity of the Mergui Archipelago, but you will also experience some of the most beautiful and diverse sites in the Andaman Sea. In the afternoon head towards Zadetkyi Island and its gorgeous bay, stopping to indulge in another barbecue on the beach as you watch the sunset across Myanmar’s awe-inspiring horizon one last time.
Dive companies of Thailand’s Andaman Coast were the first to lead sailing and diving excursions here, but with around 800 mostly uninhabited islands these excursions still left much of the archipelago to the imagination. While pearls and marine products from the region are sought after, it is the huge untapped potential of the archipelago as a beach and ecotourist destination that could really transform the area’s economy.
You can’t just rock up to Kawthaung and hire a boat to check out some of the islands, as the restricted-access resorts are scattered far and wide over an area several times larger than the Maldives, up to three hours away by speedboat, with set transfer schedules during the week, and red tape to complete before they can roll out the red carpet.
The resort is supporting the work of marine biologists from Project Manaia to survey and map the coral and fishlife at the islands four beaches. While more areas are certain to be discovered soon, for now, the only dive sites are located in the Mergui Archipelago and immediately to its west.
The Mergui Archipelago is made up of an astonishing 800 islands, each one completely deserted and incredibly beautiful. The visitors could enjoy the white sand beaches, corals, fishes, forest and birds around the Myauk Ni. Visitors could meet with Salone (Sea Gypsies) around the Island.
Virtually unknown to the outside world, the Mergui Archipelago is located in Myanmar’s (Burma’s) remote south: a group of 800 deserted islands that lie at the heart of our sailing area. While the further from the mainland the more the islands turn to white-sand beaches and tropical rainforest.