อ่าวบอน : Ao Bon - Mergui Archipelago

Ao Bon in the Mergui Archipelago is a straightforward dive, perfect if you’re just getting comfortable in the water. It’s a shallow spot, topping out at 15 meters, which makes for plenty of bottom time and a relaxed pace. We’ve found it’s a good place to spot smaller reef inhabitants tucked into the crevices – think nudibranchs, pipefish, and juvenile angelfish. The visibility here can be quite good, especially in the mornings, allowing for some nice wide-angle shots of the reef structure. It’s not going to blow your mind with massive schools, but it’s a genuinely pleasant and easy dive.

Location
Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.411100, 97.870000
Maximum Depth
15m
Difficulty
Beginner

Best Time to Dive in Mergui Archipelago

The warmest water temperatures in Mergui Archipelago occur in May, averaging 30.8°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.9°C
  • March: 29.6°C
  • April: 30.7°C
  • May: 30.8°C
  • June: 29.9°C
  • July: 29.5°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 28.9°C
  • October: 29.0°C
  • November: 29.2°C
  • December: 28.7°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Mergui Archipelago

Nearest Dive Centres to อ่าวบอน : Ao Bon

Marine Life in Mergui Archipelago

Home to 173 recorded species including 106 reef fish, 49 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 other, 2 octopus & squid.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for อ่าวบอน : Ao Bon

Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories