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Myanmar (Burma) - Facts

Jun 26, 2023
  • Important pre-arrival information: Permission to cruise the Archipelago must be applied for at least 30 days before arrival. See Formalities for all the details.
  • Burma has been officially known as the Union of Myanmar since 1989. Restrictions on tourists are being eased, following the example of Vietnam and Laos, to bring in foreign currency. The gradual opening of the country to foreign visitors has also seen an increase in the number of cruising boats allowed to enter although the total of the fees involved is very high.
  • The southern part of the country is the most attractive cruising destination and is easily accessible from Phuket. The Thai Similan archipelago can be visited en route before making for the well-sheltered Kawthaung (Victoria Point) harbor, which is only 150 miles from Phuket.
  • The Mergui archipelago, which stretches north from Kawthaung for some 200 miles, offers unlimited cruising possibilities among the hundreds of islands and cays. After being off-limits for decades, the authorities now permit foreign boats to cruises there. After years of isolation, the wildlife on sea and land is particularly rich; the islands are inhabited by the nomadic Moken people. However, check the latest security situation as tensions do remain along the Thai-Myanmar border.
  • Facilities for yachts are practically non-existent. Only simple repairs are available, especially where there are fishing boats. Fuel is only available in the larger ports. Fresh produce is widely available. For more information see Yachting Essentials

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