🇲🇾Snorkeling, Freediving, and Scuba in Myanmar
Quick Facts
- • Best season: Year-round (varies by region)
- • Typical visibility: 10-30m depending on location
- • Entry types: Shore diving, Boat diving
- • Highlights: Explore Myanmar's underwater world
Welcome to the ultimate guide for snorkeling, freediving, and scuba diving in Myanmar. With 4 documented dive spots across 11 regions, Myanmar offers diverse underwater experiences for all skill levels. From vibrant coral reefs to mysterious wrecks, from shallow snorkeling bays to deep freediving drops, discover what makes Myanmar a must-visit destination for underwater enthusiasts. Our community-driven platform provides real-time conditions, detailed spot information, and local insights to help you plan your perfect diving adventure.
Regions in Myanmar (11)
Andaman or Burma Sea
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Bay of Bengal
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Andaman
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Bay of Bengal
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South China Sea
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Sunda Shelf
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Andaman Sea Coral Coast
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Gulf of Thailand
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Gulf of Tonkin
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Northern Bay of Bengal
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Dive Spots in Myanmar (4)
Burma, Western Rocky
Burma, Western Rocky is an exposed pinnacle dive site characterized by its extensive cave systems and notable rock formations. The site features a large main cave that divers can explore, with multiple entry and exit points available. Conditions can include strong and unpredictable currents, making this dive more suitable for those with experience. Marine life observed here includes vibrant soft corals, anemones, nurse sharks, bowmouth guitarfish, harlequin shrimp, frogfish, seahorses, lobsters, and crabs. Occasionally, divers may encounter larger species such as whale sharks and manta rays.
9.8603, 97.8659
Fan Forest Pinnacle
Fan Forest Pinnacle is a prominent submerged formation that rises to within 5 meters of the surface. The site is characterized by striking limestone structures surrounded by granite boulders. Divers can expect strong and unpredictable currents, making it a site more suitable for those with advanced diving experience. The marine life includes large gorgonian sea fans, soft corals, and anemones, along with abundant barracuda, trevally, and reef sharks. Sightings of whale sharks and mantas are also common, and the area is rich in diverse macro life.
9.9040, 97.8413
North Twin
North Twin is a submerged pinnacle located in Myanmar, characterized by its striking rock formations that include both vertical walls and sloping areas. The dive site experiences varying currents, which can be mild to strong, making it suitable for intermediate and advanced divers. The underwater landscape is rich with both hard and soft corals, as well as large sea fans. It attracts a variety of pelagic species, including barracuda, trevally, several types of reef sharks, leopard sharks, whale sharks, and manta rays. Additionally, the site is home to diverse macro marine life.
10.6344, 97.7057
South Twin
South Twin is characterized by its submerged pinnacle structure, featuring dramatic granite formations and a variety of underwater topography, including walls and ledges. The site experiences currents that can vary from mild to strong, making it suitable for both relaxed exploration and drift diving. It is recommended for intermediate to advanced divers. The marine life here includes vibrant hard corals and colorful soft corals, along with a diverse array of reef fish such as snappers, barracudas, and trevally. Additionally, macro life is abundant, with sightings of seahorses and nudibranchs. The dive site is accessed from the shore.
10.4689, 97.6832