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Underwater Life Of Myanmar

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Cruising Manta Ray
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Floating Manta
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Leopard Shark
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Manta Ray
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Mating Squid
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Polyp
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Porcelain Crab
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MYANMAR DIVING PACKAGE TOUR
M6 Adventure Cruise - S/y Gaea
Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar (Burma)


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.

APPROXIMATE ITINERARY: -

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Myanmar Diving Map

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.

MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO, MYANMAR ( BURMA )

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

M6 "ADVENTURE" CRUISE : 6Days / 6Nights


Adventure Cruise Myanmar (Burma) - Typical M6 Adventure Itinerary

DAY 1

Met on arrival at Ranong Airport or, at the Royal Princess Hotel, Ranong. Minibus or car transfer to Thai Immigration. Check out at Immigration (Ranong) then cross the Pakchan river (the border) by longtail boat to Kawthoung. Sightseeing in this interesting border trading town, formerly known as Victoria Point, before boarding the yacht. Depart from Kawthoung at approximately 5.30 pm for the islands of the Mergui Archipelago.

DAY 2

Morning spent relaxing and snorkeling 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 maqaqes (monkey) can be seen her on the shoreline feasting on oysters.

DAY 5

Wa-Ale Kyun, Gt. Swinton Islands
Early morning cruise around Wa-Ale Kyun with lunch on a beautiful beach. The remainder of the day spent snorkelling, swimming, diving and relaxing locally before an evening cruise to the overnight anchorage in a bay off the Great Swinton Islands.

DAY 6

Gt. Swinton Islands plus McCarthy, Stewart and Cavern Islands
An early morning dive at the site known as "In through the Outdoor" and an exciting cave dive, tide permitting. Continue cruising south past Pu Pankyup, spending some time exploring Cavern, McCarthy and Stewart Islands. There is an opportunity for another dive in this vicinity.
Late afternoon, set sail for return to Kawthaung, arriving late evening.

DAY 7

Disembark Kawthaung at 8.00 am for return journey to Ranong Airport, The Royal Princess Hotel or, Transfer to Phuket

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 )



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


Mergui Archipelago Myanmar (Burma) Diving Cruise - Typical M6 Itinerary

Day 1

Met on arrival at Ranong Airport or, at the Royal Princess Hotel, Ranong. Minibus or car transfer to Thai Immigration. Check out at Immigration (Ranong) then cross the Pakchan river (the border) by longtail boat to Kawthaung. Sightseeing in this interesting border trading town, formerly known as Victoria Point, before boarding the yacht. Depart from Kawthaung at approximately 5.30 pm for the islands of the Mergui Archipelago.

Day 2

Western Rocky Islet
Three great dives here. Highlights of the dive site being a big cave filled with fifty or more lobsters and thousands of Glassfish. Good chance to see Manta-rays and Whale-sharks as well as the resident Grey Reef, Black Tip and White Tip sharks at this open ocean dive site.

Day 3

Stewart Island, Cavern Island and High Rock
Three dives, plus optional night dive. Great macro life makes these sites a ‘must see’ on any diver’s checklist. Commonly seen are Sea Horses, Ornate Ghost-Pipe fish, Frog Fish, Stonefish, Turtles, Rays, sea snakes, Cuttlefish and much more. Guaranteed to give even the most experienced of diver’s a thrill!

Day 4

Early morning travel to South Twin and North Twin Islands - three dives again.
A night dive is available as an additional dive.

Day 5

Black Rock Three dives.
This dive site consistently gives some of the best diving to be found anywhere in the Andaman Sea. A true oceanic dive site, with no other land in site. Big pelagics are common. Manta-rays, Whale-sharks, plus lots of other different types of sharks and rays can all be seen here. On top of this, you will see big schools of Jacks and Tuna. If this isn’t enough the macro life is also first-class but expect to spend your time looking away from the reef at the bigger stuff out in the blue.

Day 6

Nine Pins Rock and In Through the out Door
Considered by virtually all of our guests to be the best dive of the trip. The highlight of this dive site is the big ‘swim-through’, which is home to more than ten resident Grey Reef sharks. The majority of the dive is spent being buzzed by these magnificent creatures. Inside the cave also lives a family of Nurse sharks, one of which is about four meters long. A very healthy coral reef, inhabited by a profusion of fish life is another bonus. Sea Horses are very common here. At the end of the afternoon we sail back to Kawthaung.

Day 7

Disembark Kawthaung at 8.00 am for return journey to Ranong Airport, The Royal Princess Hotel or, Transfer to Phuket

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.



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


Trip details: Guided Sea Kayak Safari
Departure: Sunday - Met on arrival at Ranong Airport (14.30 Hrs.) or, The Royal Princess Hotel, Ranong
Return: Saturday - Depart 12.00 hrs for Ranong Airport or, Royal Princess Hotel or transfer to Phuket

Day 1

Met on arrival at Ranong Airport or, at the Royal Princess Hotel, Ranong. Minibus or car transfer to Thai Immigration. Check out then cross the Pakchan River (Thai/Myanmar border) by longtail boat to Kawthoung where you're visa-on-arrival will be issued. Formalities complete, we board our support boat 'SEAL 1' waiting at the jetty, then full speed to our 'Safari Camp' on Nyaung Wee Island, your tropical island home for the next five days. Settle into a comfortable and relaxing safari camp environment. Dinner and drinks will be served.

Day 2

After breakfast, a general briefing with some basic kayak training before heading off by boat to visit the sea gypsy village situated on the southeast coast of Nyaung Wee. You will experience the unique Moken culture and their fascinating life style. Back to camp for lunch. After lunch we set off by boat, to the north end of our beach to find the entrance to the local river. The afternoon is spent paddling tide permitting, up this jungle river through the mangrove forest deep into the interior, quite an experience. Dinner with the evening spent relaxing around the campfire discussing this day of discovery.

Day 3

Early morning start, after breakfast head out in SEAL1 to explore the northwest coast of our island. Following a lunchtime beach barbecue and swim, we head east to spend the afternoon paddling the north coast of our island exploring the many bays, inlets and rivers. Late afternoon, it's cruise back to camp for dinner after a full day of activities.

Day 4

This morning we head off south and then east to the nearby Bo Ya (Potter) Island group to spend the morning exploring, paddling and some snorkeling. After a lunchtime rendezvous we will take you trekking through the tropical rainforest to the beach on the south coast of our island Nyaung Wee, showing you the secrets of the forest en route. The support boat will be waiting here to return us to camp or, you may choose to paddle back. Enjoy a late afternoon swim and a well earned rest before dinner.

Day 5

This morning, head out north-west on an exhilarating cruise to the island of Nga Mann, great snorkeling here, explore or swim for a few hours before continuing on our way to the most beautiful island of Kyuna Phi Lar (Gt.Swinton). Here you will see some of the most stunning beaches to be found in the archipelago. Time to explore at your leisure including a beach picnic lunch, afternoon spent walking, snorkeling, kayaking or simply relaxing in the sun. Late afternoon, all aboard SEAL 1 for the twenty minute ride back to Nyaung Wee and dinner.

Day 6

A short journey south for a morning kayaking along the west coast of beautiful Phoni (Pocock) Island to arrive at a stunning white sandy beach for the picnic lunch. In the afternoon you are free to explore the island, swim, snorkel or simply relax on the beach. Paddle or catch a ride back to the camp, as you choose.

Day 7

Early morning breakfast in camp. 9.00 am departure for the journey back to Kawthaung, on arrival, complete any Immigration formalities. Local transfer to Kawthaung airport for the flight to Yangon or, transfer back across the river to Ranong and complete the Thai check-in formalities. Transport will be waiting to take guests back to Ranong Airport or, local hotel.

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.



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