<strong>Myin Khwar:</strong> Charter yachts are becoming an increasingly popular way to explore Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago. It's made up of 800 islands including this stunner, Myin Khwar, located 25 nautical miles from Kawthaung.
Myin Khwar: Charter yachts are becoming an increasingly popular way to explore Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago. It's made up of 800 islands including this stunner, Myin Khwar, located 25 nautical miles from Kawthaung.
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<strong>Remote territory: </strong>"It's unlikely you'll see another boat the entire time you're there," says Nikko Karki, director of charter company Indo Yachts.
Remote territory: "It's unlikely you'll see another boat the entire time you're there," says Nikko Karki, director of charter company Indo Yachts.
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<strong>Dunia Baru:</strong> Among the luxury ships available for charter is Dunia Baru, which can accommodate up to 14 travelers in seven separate cabins.
Dunia Baru: Among the luxury ships available for charter is Dunia Baru, which can accommodate up to 14 travelers in seven separate cabins.
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<strong>Ironwood yacht:</strong> While built following the traditional lines of an Indonesian phinisi, Dunia Baru is outfitted with technologies befitting a modern superyacht.
Ironwood yacht: While built following the traditional lines of an Indonesian phinisi, Dunia Baru is outfitted with technologies befitting a modern superyacht.
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<strong>Dunia Baru: </strong>The master suite on the Dunia Baru. The boat has seven cabins and can hold 14 guests.
Dunia Baru: The master suite on the Dunia Baru. The boat has seven cabins and can hold 14 guests.
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<strong>Moken boats: </strong>Travelers with a bit of luck on their side may have a chance encounter with the Moken, the semi-nomadic sea gypsies who have eked out an existence on these islands for hundreds of years.
Moken boats: Travelers with a bit of luck on their side may have a chance encounter with the Moken, the semi-nomadic sea gypsies who have eked out an existence on these islands for hundreds of years.
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<strong>Moken: </strong>An aerial view of a row of Moken boats.
Moken: An aerial view of a row of Moken boats.
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<strong>Lamima:</strong> This luxury sailing yacht's Mergui charters start and end in Phuket, Thailand.
Lamima: This luxury sailing yacht's Mergui charters start and end in Phuket, Thailand.
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<strong>Lamima's onboard massages: </strong>With views like this, you won't want to shut your eyes during your massage.
Lamima's onboard massages: With views like this, you won't want to shut your eyes during your massage.
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<strong>Island hopping:</strong> Most journeys include day excursions to pristine beaches and hidden lagoons. Guests can also cruise through islands on a dinghy, providing travelers a true feeling of adventure.
Island hopping: Most journeys include day excursions to pristine beaches and hidden lagoons. Guests can also cruise through islands on a dinghy, providing travelers a true feeling of adventure.
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<strong>Silolona:</strong> This luxury phinisi boat can be hired for private tours of Mergui. It has three king-sized suites and two double suites.
Silolona: This luxury phinisi boat can be hired for private tours of Mergui. It has three king-sized suites and two double suites.
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<strong>Mergui from above: </strong>"Sailing around the Mergui feels like you've found something that was lost," says long-time sailor Thomas Bruning. "I'd call it one of the last paradises on Earth."
Mergui from above: "Sailing around the Mergui feels like you've found something that was lost," says long-time sailor Thomas Bruning. "I'd call it one of the last paradises on Earth."
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