Dive with guitarfish and wedgefish among the remote reefs of the Mergui Archipelago and Similan Islands in the Andaman Sea. These critically endangered, shark-like rays are a rare sighting on liveaboard trips better known for their pristine reefs, whale sharks and mantas. Seas are calm and the Similan and Mergui marine parks are open from November to April, best from December to February.
Dive with guitarfish and wedgefish among the remote reefs of the Mergui Archipelago and Similan Islands in the Andaman Sea. These critically endangered, shark-like rays are a rare sighting on liveaboard trips better known for their pristine reefs, whale sharks and mantas. Seas are calm and the Similan and Mergui marine parks are open from November to April, best from December to February.
Up to 50% sighting chance in Mergui Archipelago / Similan Islands (Myanmar / Thailand). Best months: January, February, December.
No, they are a rare and lucky sighting; the Mergui and Similan reefs are better known for whale sharks, mantas and healthy corals.
November to April, when the Andaman seas are calm and the Similan and Mergui marine areas are open to liveaboards.
By liveaboard, as these are remote reefs off Myanmar and Thailand with no land base nearby.
Wedgefish and guitarfish are among the most endangered fish on Earth, so any encounter is a rare privilege.
