On a Myanmar snorkeling safari with Andaman Snorkel Discovery you will cruise the beautiful Mergui Archipelago. Although the area has been open to visitors for the last twenty years or so, it still remains largely undiscovered. You will get the chance to snorkel well away from any crowds, we will be the only boat there. On our boat, the eye catching Reggae Queen, you can sit back and enjoy fantastic fresh Thai food and adventure out on our dinghy to unexplored places and visit pristine, white deserted sandy beaches.
You will get the chance to learn all about the Andaman Sea marine life and meet like-minded adventurers who are also there to relax and enjoy. There are many highlights on our Myanmar snorkeling tour including a visit to the fishing community and Moken on Great Swinton Island, nature watching at Lampi Island, cooling showers in waterfalls, a visit to one of the most beautiful beaches you will ever see at Horseshoe Island and snorkelling in the secret lagoon at the Emerald Heart inside Cock Combes Island.
With our experienced Burmese guide we will visit many of the known snorkel spots dotted around the Mergui Archipelago which boast pristine, abundant and diverse coral reefs. As this is our first season heading to Myanmar we will also have the opportunity to explore and discover new potential snorkel spots.
The best thing about snorkelling in Myanmar is we are very unlikely to encounter other boats at our snorkel locations. When we hit the water we could be the first ever snorkellers to explore that particular spot and we will certainly be alone.
On our Myanmar Snorkelling Tour we will be surrounded by hundreds of uninhabited, beautiful islands. Some are just small rocky pinnacles and not all the islands have beaches. But the islands that do have beaches, well… WOW! There are so many beautiful calm bays and white sandy beaches it’s simply impossible to visit them all. We will of course try 🙂 We will show you the best spots we find along the way.
Not all of the Mergui beaches are deserted though. We will certainly encounter local fishermen and the Moken at some islands. We get the opportunity to go ashore and visit some of these small communities dotted around the archipelago. The people we meet are always friendly and welcoming and at some stops we can set up some tables and enjoy a drink whilst soaking up island life.
Round trip transfers from and to your Khao Lak Resort
5 night stay in a twin bunk air-conditioned cabin
All meals on board
Fruit, drinking water, tea and coffee
English and German speaking guide
Professional Snorkel equipment
Insurance
Myanmar entry and visa fees (this is $250U.S. per person)
Alcoholic drinks
Transfers outside of the Khao Lak area (for example Phuket)
Transfers to the Andaman Snorkel Discovery Office
Soft drinks
Good sun protection; at least 30SPF and up. This should be waterproof
T-shirt to wear in the water, bathing suit, towel and extra clothes
Money for alcoholic drinks and any souvenirs you might want to buy on the Surin Islands.
Waterproof camera if you have one with extra batteries and plenty of storage on your SD card (you will be snapping all over the place!)
A long sleeved jumper/cardigan/jacket for the evenings – even in the tropics it can get a bit chilly at night sometimes!
Any personal items you might require. If needed, we advise bringing sea sickness prevention pills, but these are available on board
Don’t worry about all your holiday luggage, you can leave this in the safety of the Andaman Snorkel Discovery office while you are on the boat. You will only need a few things, so it is better to leave your big bags behind and just pack the essentials in a small backpack. We will store it for free and even have a safety box if you have valuables you would like storing safely.
Myanmar Snorkeling South Tour Itinerary
Your Adventure Starts
Departure Day
Heading to remote areas like the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar requires an early start. We will meet at the Andaman Snorkel Discovery office at 06:00 to begin our transfers to Ranong, which will take around 3.5 hours before we embark on the MV Reggae Queen.
Whilst welcoming you aboard, staff will complete formalities with Thai Immigration, checking you out of Thailand. During the short cruise to Kaw Thaung, Myanmar we will serve lunch.
Once we are cleared by Myanmar Immigration we will weight anchor and cruise to St. Matthews Island, the largest island in the southern reaches of the Mergui Archipelago. There is a Myanmar Naval Base on the island, but snorkelling the outer reefs of the island is permitted.
We will hold a short introduction about the Mergui Archipelago and some of the special areas we will be snorkelling during the trip. After a briefing and instructions on how to use the snorkel equipment it is time to hit the water and get our first impressions of the fantastic underwater world of the Mergui Archipelago in a small bay to the east of St. Matthews Island. Back on board you can enjoy all the comforts of the boat and end the day enjoying a cool beer or cocktail on the sun deck.
Dinner is served at 19:00, the Reggae Queen will remain anchored in the bay overnight.
Safety factor: Itinerary is guide and may change due to conditions, this for your safety.
Myanmar Snorkeling North Tour Itinerary
Your Adventure Starts
Departure Day
Heading to remote areas like the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar requires an early start. We will meet at the Andaman Snorkel Discovery office at 06:00 to begin our transfers to Ranong, which will take around 3.5 hours before we embark on the MV Reggae Queen.
Whilst welcoming you aboard, staff will complete formalities with Thai Immigration, checking you out of Thailand. During the short cruise to Kaw Thaung, Myanmar we will serve lunch.
Once we are cleared by Myanmar Immigration we will weight anchor and cruise to at the 115 Island Group. The journey takes around 6 hours passing by breathtaking island landscapes, spectacular bays and lagoons of the Mergui Archipelago. You can enjoy all the comforts of the boat and end the day with a cool beer or cocktail on the sun deck.
Dinner is served at 19:00, the Reggae Queen will remain anchored at the 115 Island Group overnight.
Safety factor: Itinerary is guide and may change due to conditions, this for your safety.
