Sail through the Mergui Archipelago

The Mergui Archipelago is one of the last pristine natural environments in Southeast Asia. Belonging to Myanmar but also right on the border with Thailand, this wonderful collection of islands is still a playground for the few and one of the best ways to see as much of the natural beauty as possible is to take a cruise through the islands - swimming, snorkelling and kayaking along the way.

If you are a proper sailor then the yachts on offer from Burma Boating are bound to capture the imagination. Ranging from 20 to 50m these yachts offer a touch of luxury in world with few facilities. Otherwise you might enjoy the more solid delights of the Andaman Explorer - a boat loving restored by cruise specialists Pandaw. For normal folk without such a lavish budget there is the Mergui Princess where the emphasis is on snorkelling and exploring a few of the islands.