Boat International – September 2019

VOYAGE

09 2019

PHOTOGRAPHY: ALAMY; GETTY IMAGES; SHUTTERSTOCK; NORTHERN SUN/OCEAN INDEPENDENCE;REX FEATURES. CHART: REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF THE CONTROLLER OF HER MAJESTY’SSTATIONERY OFFICE AND THE UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE (GOV.UK/UKHO)

Takeabreakfastcruise to Port Maria

in the Lun Le Islands and go ashore to

visit a traditional Karen community.

Later, head to a nearby uninhabited

island and go diving, or soak up the

sunshine on board before Northern

Sun relocates to the Lampi Marine

National Park overnight.

TheLampiMarine National Park is

home to a range of diverse bird life,

including the hornbill, so take an

early-morning kayak upstream into

the deep mangroves for a spot of

twitching. Return to Bulet Aw beach,

on the western side of the park, for a

snorkel. At low tide visit Wa Ale

Island, where an eco-focused luxury

resort has recently opened, and

look for turtle tracks in the sand.

AwakeatCockscombIsland and head to the

heart-shaped emerald pool in the middle of the

rocky islet, which is surrounded by limestone

caves to explore. Dive enthusiasts can don their

gear for the chance to see blacktip sharks and

seahorses. Spend your last afternoon kayaking

in nearby South Bay and enjoy a final dinner on

the aft deck before returning to Kawthaung to

disembark the next day.

Day Seven

Day Five

Day Six

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Northern Sun is available

for charter at

oceanindependence.com

Further

adventures in

the Mergui

Archipelago

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mergui

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