Western Rocky

Best time to dive

November to May

What you might see

• Eagle rayPossible
• Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
• FrogfishLikely
• Ghost pipefishLikely
• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Manta rayPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• Nurse sharkLikely
• SeahorseLikely
• 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 around the islet possible in calm conditions, the signature feature is a scuba swim-through

Safety notes

Tunnel is a genuine overhead environment - do not enter without proper training/equipment/experience (only the correct exit is passable, the other is too small); moderate current; remote location

Permits & fees

Myanmar Mergui permit arranged by liveaboard operator; fee historically ~$200-230 USD, confirm current rate with operator

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kawthaung