Silvertip Bank

Best time to dive

December to April

What you might see

• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Hammerhead sharkPossible
• Manta rayPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• Potato codPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not suitable - open-ocean seamount, deep, strong current

Safety notes

Very remote open-ocean location, far from any medical evacuation; strong/unpredictable currents; reachable only on longer itineraries in stable weather; Myanmar access/political situation has changed since 2021 - verify current entry rules and travel advisories before booking (operators were still running Mergui trips as of 2026)

Permits & fees

Myanmar Mergui/Burma Banks zone permit and entry fee arranged by the liveaboard operator; historically reported around $200-230 USD cash per person - confirm current rate directly with operator as fees and rules have changed over the years

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kawthaung