Burma Banks
Also known as: Big Bank
Best time to dive
December to April; January to March
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Hammerhead sharkPossible
- Manta rayPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- Nurse sharkLikely
- Tiger 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 - Not suitable - deep open-ocean seamounts with strong current
Safety notes
Very remote, far from any medical facility/evacuation; strong/unpredictable currents; accessible only on longer liveaboard itineraries; weather-dependent crossing; verify current Myanmar access rules before booking
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
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Kawthaung
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.