Black Rock (Mergui)

Best time to dive

November to May; January to May; February to April; March

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Eagle rayPossible
• Ghost pipefishLikely
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Manta rayLikely
• NudibranchPeak season
• Whale sharkPossible

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 - Limited - surface conditions often rough with strong current, not a typical snorkel stop

Safety notes

Strong horizontal and vertical down-currents; very remote, nearest medical evacuation many hours away; Myanmar political/access situation has shifted since 2021 - verify current travel advisories (operators, e.g. The Smiling Seahorse, ran Mergui trips as recently as April 2026)

Permits & fees

Myanmar Mergui archipelago permit and entry fee arranged by the liveaboard operator; historically reported around $225-230 USD cash per person for a 7-day entry - this has fluctuated over the years, confirm the current fee with your operator

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kawthaung