The Mergui Archipelago of southern Myanmar is one of the last genuinely remote superyacht destinations in Asia, comprising over 800 islands in the Andaman Sea with minimal development, extraordinary biodiversity and some of the finest unspoiled reef diving in the region. Yachts available from 125,000 euros per week are typically 40 to 60 metres, with professional crews of eight or more experienced in the specific permitting and navigation requirements of the Mergui cruising ground.
Access to the Mergui Archipelago requires advance arrangements with Myanmar authorities and specific charter permits that experienced operators handle as part of the booking process. The reward is an archipelago that remains largely as it was discovered: dense forest reaching to the water’s edge, beaches with no footprint visible in any direction, and reefs with fish populations that reflect the absence of significant fishing pressure. The Moken sea nomads, whose entire lives are spent afloat in the archipelago, are occasionally encountered in the outer islands.
At 125,000 euros per week, the charter fee covers the yacht and crew. The Advance Provisioning Allowance of 25 to 30 percent covers fuel, provisioning and port dues. The nearest provisioning base is Kawthaung at the southern tip of Myanmar, with Phuket in Thailand providing full superyacht provisioning before departure. All-in weekly budgets typically run to 155,000 to 165,000 euros.
The Mergui season runs from November through April. The southwest monsoon from May through October makes navigation in the outer islands impractical.
