North and South Twin

North and South Twin are granite sibling islands created by nature. Because much of the Mergui Archipelago is rich in limestone, this forms a pretty unusual seascape. Over time, the sea has pummeled these rocks, carving out magnificent boulder formations both above and below the surface. This results in stunning swim-throughs and lush valleys teeming with soft corals and sea fans. They deserve to be on top of the best dive sites in Burma.

North Twin is a Burma diving site located several miles off the coast that offers a unique dive experience within the archipelago, characterized by enormous granite boulders covered in gorgonian sea fans and soft corals. In the shallows, look for schools of goatfish, batfish, and snapper, as well as a popular manta cleaning station at roughly 22 meters, which gives way to yellowtail barracudas, large eye trevally, tuna, and eagle rays emerging from the deep blue depths.

Type of Dive: wall dive, cave dive, coral garden

Depth: 5 - 30 meters

Visibility: 15 - 30 meters

Marine Life: +++ for pelagic

Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced

Lens Recommendation: Day: wide-angle Night: macro or super-macro lens