The most popular trip for diving and adventure in the Mergui Archipelago, is our 'M6' Adventure cruise, aboard the trimaran yacht 'Gaea'. This is a five day / six night sailing cruise which offers scuba diving, snorkelling, beach visits and other adventurous activities. The trip starts and finishes in Kawthoung.

With fifteen years experience operating live-aboard scuba diving trips SEAL has an unblemished safety record.

Sailing Yacht “GAEA” - 50 ft x 26 ft ketch-rigged trimaran with 3 x double and 2 x single cabins: accommodates 8 passengers.
This Eco-cruise is a combination of Sailing/Exploration/ Snorkelling/Kayaking & Diving and is suitable for non-divers as well as divers. The number of dives would be six during the course of the trip.

“This is Burma, and it will be unlike any land you know about! Rudyard Kipling – Letters from the Far East 1898

Comprising over eight hundred islands and covering an area of ten thousand square miles, these pristine islands had, until January 1997, been closed to all foreigners for over fifty years. This beautiful area is totally untouched by modern development, with a rich history of maritime trade, mysticism and piracy.
The modern-day Mergui Archipelago is as it was in days gone by, bar the piracy! Due to the archipelago’s virtual isolation, the islands and surrounding seas are alive with an amazing diversity of wildlife, flora and fauna. Parrots, hornbills, sea eagles, Brahminy kites and herons fill the skies, as do flying foxes, whilst on land the animal population includes wild cattle, elephants, monkeys, deer, wild pigs, tigers, crocodiles and rhinoceros. The only human inhabitants in the area are the sea gypsies, a nomadic sea-faring race whose lifestyle has changed very little over the years, they have been the sole inhabitants of the Mergui Archipelago over the years and still practice the same fishing and boat building techniques used for generations.

Day 1: Check in to our Dive Centre in Phuket by 8.30 am for departure by 9.00 am by air-conditioned mini-bus, arriving in Ranong (Thai/Burma border) by 3.00 pm, stopping en route for lunch. Check out at Immigration (Ranong) then cross the Pakchan river (the border) by long-tail boat to Kawthoung. Sightseeing in this interesting border trading town, before boarding the yacht. Depart from Kawthoung at approx. 6.00 pm for the islands of the Mergui Archipelago.

Day 2: Morning spent relaxing and snorkelling at Crescent Bay (a cluster of islands grouped together to form a beautiful bay) with white beaches in every direction. Afternoon sailing north to Pulau Laviaung island. A few hours spent at this beautiful spot for beach exploration and swimming. Afternoon travelling north again to Pulau Nala to visit the Moken (sea gypsy) village. Evening at anchor in this vicinity.

Day 3: Exploring Lampi island including a visit to the southern-most of the island’s mangrove rivers using the inflatable dinghy and kayaks. Afternoon sail north along the western coast of Lamp visiting Pulau Tayu, anchoring at Kubo islands.

Day 4: River visit to the northern-most river on Lampi island, tide permitting. Afternoon spent sailing and exploring Kubo island. Evening at Salet Galet; a secluded ‘S’ shaped channel which guarantees a calm, secluded anchorage. This is a good place for bird-life including hornbills. Crab-eating monkeys can be seen here on the shoreline feasting on oysters.

Day 5: Early morning sail to Clara Island. The day to be spent snorkelling, swimming, diving and relaxing here. Barbecue in the evening - weather permitting - on one of the archipelago’s most beautiful beaches.

Day 6: Early morning sail south to dive site named “In through the Out-door”!. Continue travelling south, stopping at Cavern, McCarthy and Stewart Islands for diving in this vicinity. Late afternoon departure for return to Kawthoung, arriving early next morning.

Day 7: Disembark at 8.00 am for return journey to Phuket by 3.30 pm.

PRICE: US$- per person (October to mid-May) Plus US$- Customs Entry Permit (includes 28 day Visa)

In our price for the trip, everything is included, except alcohol (which is available onboard for purchase), dive equipment rental, and domestic flights. Also remember that there is US$100.00 per person for the Myanmar visa and entry permit fee. This is payable in US$ notes cash on the day of arrival by the customer. There will be no other expenses, unless your client(s) would wish to tip the crew at the end of the cruise.

The cost to rent scuba diving equipment for this tour:
For a full set = US$ - per day
Total dive gear hire = US$- nett (excluding dive computer)
Dive computers for hire @ additional US$- per day
Total dive : 6 dives for the above itinerary

NOTE: Alternative route to join this trip. Passengers can fly direct to Ranong from Bangkok, thus avoiding the mini-bus journey from Phuket. Phuket Airlines have daily flights from BANGKOK to RANONG (Thai side of Thai/Burma border). We can pick up at Ranong airport at 14.30 hrs on the departure day.
Airfare for Yangon – Kawthoung v.v in Usd - per person / way. ( by Myanmar Airways daily flight & Yangon Airways )
Airfare for Yangon – Myeik v.v is Usd - per person / way. ( by Air Bagan on Mon, Thur & Sat )
Boat fees for Myeik – Kawthoung is Usd - per person / way. ( Daily departure at 10Am and arrive at 1500Pm )

The most popular trip for diving and adventure in the Mergui Archipelago, is our 'M6' Adventure cruise, aboard the trimaran yacht 'Gaea' This is a five day / six night sailing cruise which offers scuba diving, snorkelling, beach visits and other adventurous activities. The trip starts and finishes in Kawthoung.

With fifteen years experience operating live-aboard scuba diving trips SEAL has an unblemished safety record.

Sailing Yacht "GAEA" - 50 ft x 26 ft ketch-rigged trimaran with 3 x double and 2 x single cabins: accommodates 8 passengers.

This Eco-cruise is a combination of Sailing/Exploration/Snorkelling/Kayaking & Diving and is suitable for non-divers as well as divers. The number of dives would be six during the course of the trip.

This is Burma, and it will be unlike any land you know about! Rudyard Kipling - Letters from the Far East 1898

Comprising over eight hundred islands and covering an area of ten thousand square miles, these pristine islands had, until January 1997, been closed to all foreigners for over fifty years. This beautiful area is totally untouched by modern development, with a rich history of maritime trade, mysticism and piracy.

The modern-day Mergui Archipelago is as it was in days gone by, bar the piracy! Due to the archipelago's virtual isolation, the islands and surrounding seas are alive with an amazing diversity of wildlife, flora and fauna. Parrots, hornbills, sea eagles, Brahminy kites and herons fill the skies, as do flying foxes, whilst on land the animal population includes wild cattle, elephants, monkeys, deer, wild pigs, tigers, crocodiles and rhinoceros. The only human inhabitants in the area are the sea gypsies, a nomadic sea-faring race whose lifestyle has changed very little over the years, they have been the sole inhabitants of the Mergui Archipelago over the years and still practice the same fishing and boat building techniques used for generations.

M6 "ADVENTURE" CRUISE : 6Days / 6Nights

NOTE: Arrival and Departure Ranong - Phuket Airlines operate daily return flights from Bangkok to Ranong. Flights depart Bangkok for Ranong at 13:15, arriving 14:30, return flights depart approximately one hour later. On-line booking is available on their web site www.phuketairlines.com

The Royal Princess Hotel, Ranong, also provide a daily minibus transfer serving this Phuket Airlines flight.

Alternative Route to join trip - Phuket/ Ranong transfer, for customers wishing to start their trip to Myanmar from Phuket or, return to Phuket after, SEAL will provide a minibus transfer to and from Ranong. The charge for this 300 km. Phuket to Ranong transfer including lunch, is Baht 5,500 one way.

Cancellation Clause:
If circumstances should arise such as political unrest, fighting on the Thai/Burma border, flight cancellations or any other risk to customers or vessels, SEAL reserves the right to cancel the trip. If this should be the case, we would re-route the trip to another destination at no extra cost to customers.

PRICE : US$- per person (October to mid-May) Plus US$120 Customs Entry Permit (includes 28 day Visa)

In the price for the trip, everything is included, except alcohol (which is available onboard for purchase), dive equipment rental, and domestic flights. Also remember that there is US$100.00 per person for the Myanmar visa and entry permit fee. This is payable in US$ notes cash on the day of arrival by the customer. There will be no other expenses, unless your client(s) would wish to tip the crew at the end of the cruise.

The cost to rent scuba diving equipment for this tour:

For a full set = US$ - per day

Total dive gear hire = US$- nett (excluding dive computer)

Dive computers for hire @ additional US$- per day

Total dive : 6 dives for the above itinerary

NOTE:  Alternative route to join this trip.

Passengers can fly direct to Ranong from Bangkok, thus avoiding the mini-bus journey from Phuket. Phuket Airlines have daily flights from BANGKOK to RANONG (Thai side of Thai/Burma border). We can pick up at Ranong airport at 14:30 hrs on the departure day.

Airfare for Yangon - Kawthoung v.v in Usd - per person / way. ( by Myanmar Airways daily flight & Yangon Airways )
Airfare for Yangon - Myeik v.v is Usd - per person / way. ( by Air Bagan on Mon, Thur & Sat )
Boat fees for Myeik - Kawthoung is Usd - per person / way. ( Daily departure at 8Am and arrive at 1500Pm )

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1	M6 "ADVENTURE" CRUISE : 6Days / 6Nights
2	Myanmar Scuba Diving Holiday (Mid-October to Mid-May)
3	Island Safari - Kayaking & Adventure Mergui Archipelago-Myanmar Burma

Myanmar Scuba Diving Holiday
(Mid-October to Mid-May)

Mergui Archipelago-Burma "M6 diving cruise"
6 days/6 nights	US $ -
7 days/7 nights	US $ -
plus US$ - for Mergui Archipelago entry/visa fee

NOTE: Arrival and Departure Ranong - Phuket Airlines operate daily return flights from Bangkok to Ranong. Flights depart Bangkok for Ranong at 13:15, arriving 14:30, return flights depart approximately one hour later. On-line booking is available on their web site www.phuketairlines.com

The Royal Princess Hotel, Ranong, also provide a daily minibus transfer serving this Phuket Airlines flight.

Alternative Route to join trip - Phuket/ Ranong transfer, for customers wishing to start their trip to Myanmar from Phuket or, return to Phuket after, SEAL will provide a minibus transfer to and from Ranong. The charge for this 300 km. Phuket to Ranong transfer including lunch, is Baht 5,500 one way.

Cancellation Clause:
If circumstances should arise such as political unrest, fighting on the Thai/Burma border, flight cancellations or any other risk to customers or vessels, SEAL reserves the right to cancel the trip. If this should be the case, we would re-route the trip to another destination at no extra cost to customers.

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1	M6 "ADVENTURE" CRUISE : 6Days / 6Nights
2	Myanmar Scuba Diving Holiday (Mid-October to Mid-May)
3	Island Safari - Kayaking & Adventure Mergui Archipelago-Myanmar Burma

Island Safari - Kayaking & Adventure
Mergui Archipelago-Myanmar Burma

Mergui Archipelago-Burma "M6 diving cruise"
6 days/6 nights	US $ -
7 days/7 nights	US $ -
Plus US$- for entry fee/visa

Please note: The itinerary can be adapted daily to individual or group requirements.

NOTE: Arrival and Departure Ranong - Phuket Airlines operate daily return flights from Bangkok to Ranong. Flights depart Bangkok for Ranong at 13:15, arriving 14:30, return flights depart approximately one hour later. On-line booking is available on their web site www.phuketairlines.com

The Royal Princess Hotel, Ranong, also provide a daily minibus transfer serving this Phuket Airlines flight.

Alternative Route to join trip - Phuket/ Ranong transfer, for customers wishing to start their trip to Myanmar from Phuket or, return to Phuket after, SEAL will provide a minibus transfer to and from Ranong. The charge for this 300 klm. Phuket to Ranong transfer including lunch, is Baht 5,500 one way.

Cancellation Clause:
If circumstances should arise such as political unrest, fighting on the Thai/Burma border, flight cancellations or any other risk to customers or vessels, SEAL reserves the right to cancel the trip. If this should be the case, we would re-route the trip to another destination at no extra cost to customers.