Dive sites in Myanmar
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Burma Banks
Kawthaung · Andaman Sea · Myanmar
Massive flat-topped seamounts rising from 300-meter depths in the open Andaman Sea, attracting silvertip sharks, mantas, and open-ocean predators.
Black Rock
Kawthaung · Mergui Archipelago · Myanmar
Myanmar's premier manta ray hotspot, a solitary limestone islet in the Andaman Sea with sheer walls, patrolling sharks, and schools of eagle rays.
Shark Cave
Kawthaung · Mergui Archipelago · Myanmar
A dramatic swim-through cavern in the Mergui Archipelago where nurse sharks rest on sandy floors beneath limestone overhangs, surrounded by untouched soft coral gardens in gin-clear Andaman Sea water.
Western Rocky
Kawthaung · Mergui Archipelago · Myanmar
A remote granite pinnacle in the outer Mergui Archipelago where massive manta rays, whale sharks, and swirling barracuda schools converge on one of Southeast Asia's most isolated and rewarding dive sites.
Diving in Myanmar
Dive sites in Myanmar include reef, wall, cavern, pinnacle locations across Andaman Sea, Mergui Archipelago. Each location includes depth, conditions and environment type to help you plan safely.
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FAQ
Can I dive the Burma Banks on a day trip?
No. The Burma Banks are located approximately 125 km offshore from Kawthaung, making them accessible only by multi-day liveaboard cruises departing from Phuket, Thailand or Kawthaung, Myanmar. Most itineraries combine the Burma Banks with the Mergui Archipelago over 7 to 10 day trips.
What skill level is needed for the Burma Banks?
Advanced certification is strongly recommended. The shallowest points on the banks sit at 21 to 24 meters, meaning bottom times are short without Nitrox. Currents can be unpredictable, and the open-ocean location means no nearby shoreline for surface support. Nitrox certification is a significant advantage.
What sharks can I see at the Burma Banks?
The Burma Banks are named partly for their reliable shark encounters. Silvertip sharks are the signature species, especially at Silvertip Bank. Blacktip reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks are common, and occasional nurse sharks rest on the sandy plateaus. The banks' proximity to 300-meter-deep water draws pelagic visitors year-round.
When is the best time to see manta rays at Black Rock?
Manta rays are present throughout the November-to-April diving season, but sightings peak between February and April when plankton concentrations are highest. The west and southwest faces of the rock are the primary manta cleaning and feeding stations.
How far is Black Rock from shore?
Black Rock stands alone approximately 188 km northwest of Kawthaung and 114 km west of the Myanmar coastline. It is accessible only by multi-day liveaboard cruises, typically combined with other Mergui Archipelago dive sites over 5 to 10 day itineraries departing from Phuket or Ranong in Thailand.