Burma Boating: Famous Mergui Islands (Prices & Booking 2021)

Burma Boating Mergui: Famous Mergui Islands (4 days / 3 nights)

DAY 1

After the welcome aboard your yacht will set sail to Myin Khwar Island (also known as “Horse shoe island”), light lunch on board while sailing.

Swimming, snorkeling around the island followed by a short sail to Zardet Kyee Kyun where you will enjoy a sunset cocktail and a first dinner on board. Overnight in the south bay of Zardet Kyee Kyun.

DAY 2

During breakfast on board; we start our sail to Cocks Comb Island, famous for its heart shaped emerald lagoon followed by an anchoring stop in the St Andrews Group for beach visit, snorkeling and kayaking (the schedule between these 2 activities can be reversed according to tide time).

Lunch on board during the sail north towards the St Andrew Group where the yacht will anchor around McLeod Island. Dinner & overnight on board.

Burma Boating Mergui

DAY 3

After breakfast on board, we set sail toward Boulder Island and transfer with the dinghy to Boulder Bay for a great hiking and birdwatching morning. Lunch on board and sail back east in the direction of Barwell Island.

On the way, you will stop at Russell Island to discover a sustainable pearl farm and learn how these ocean’s gems are cultivated. Sparkling sunset cocktail on the beach before getting back on board to enjoy a special farewell dinner.

DAY 4 

Last swim & final passage towards Kawthaung. Casual Brunch on board before we reach the pier and say goodbye to the Mergui around noon.

*Sample itinerary – can be modified by the captain according to the weather conditions & government regulations.

**Please note that this itinerary does not allow us to include a visit of a Moken Village.

Cabin Price Burma Boating

Departure Dates 2020 / 2021

Rates quoted in this agreement are valid from 1^st August 2020 to 6th May 2021.

*Rates are based on double/twin cabin occupancy, single cabin supplement apply.

Our rates Include:

• All non-alcoholic-beverages and water
• All equipment and activities: usage of dinghy boat, sea kayak, snorkeling equipment, fishing equipment, stand up paddle board.

• Linen, towels, beach towels, bathroom amenities
• Full crew service during cruise
• Fuel, electric power
• Vessel insurance
• Local shared transfers – Kawthaung or Ranong airport/hotel on the day of embarkation and disembarkation only

• Special area visa (if guests Enter and Exit through Ranong, Thailand)

* Our rates do not Include:

Other services not mentioned in package

• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal health insurance and other personal insurances
• Other personal expenses
• Gratuity
• Myanmar Visa (if guests travel in Myanmar before or after the cruise)
• Mergui fees: USD 310 per person: The relevant government authorities charges foreign visitors fees for entering the Mergui Archipelago.

Meta IV

Meta IV was designed by the naval architect Thomas E. Colvin, who gave the vessel her beautiful shape and robust hull. She is made entirely of Thai teak, one of the best woods for building classic boats.

Meta IV was constructed in 1998 as a private yacht for a Swiss businessman who made his fortune in hotels. In 2010, the Austrian skipper Herbert Mayrhauser found her at a pier in Phuket and immediately fell in love. After two years of intensive restoration work and refitting, Meta IV started her new life as a luxury charter vessel in the fall of 2012.

Meta IV measures 85 feet in length or 25 metres. That’s longer than the Santa Maria, the boat that Columbus sailed into history when he discovered the Americas. In fact, with all her space, you could almost forget you were holidaying on a yacht. The sheer size, and the facilities on board, make for a holiday getaway that your family or friends won’t forget.

Cabins & Quarters

Meta IV has four guest cabins, each fully air conditioned with ensuite bathrooms and electric toilets. Two of the cabins boast queen-size beds, while the other two feature twin beds. Behind the cockpit is the triple stateroom. The entire aft of the boat is shaded and fitted with multiple dining spaces and sunbathing areas.

The boat’s centre is dominated by the generous galley and saloon dining area. But chances are that you’ll be enjoying most of your meals outside in the sun or in Myanmar’s mild evenings.

• Boat Type Classic Ketch
• Year build 1998
• Last refit 2019
• Flag State Myanmar
• Length (LOA) 85ft / 25.9m
• Beam (width) 18ft / 5.4m
• Speed 6-11 knots
• Passengers 8/9 guests (4 cabins: 1 owner’s suite, 2 doubles & 1 twin)
• Air Condition Available
• Electricity 12V / 220V
• Crew 4 (1 captain, 1 chef, 1 guide, 1 deckhand)
• Equipment Water maker – Espresso machine – 8 Pax dinghy
• 2 double kayaks – SUP – Snorkeling equipment
• Fishing gear – beach games – board games – portable sound system.

SY Meta IV Cabin Layout Plan

Terms and Conditions

1. 1. Travel Terms & Conditions

   The purchase of any travel services offered by MyanMarvels Travel and Tours, constitutes a contractual arrangement between you (the Traveler) and MyanMarvels Travel and Tours, based in Yangon, Myanmar, and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking.

   Important Notes

   • Cruises departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change
   • A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required for MyanMarvels Travel and Tours to secure the cabin for you.

   The following charges are not included in the Sea cruise holiday  price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; domestic flights, unless specified in the itinerary; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; port fee, unless specified in the itinerary; guide tips, alcoholic drinks unless specified in the cruise itinerary, Myanmar Visa, Vaccinations, Travel Insurance, Laundry, Telephone.

    

   2. PRICE GUARANTEE Once you have paid in full for your trip, you are safe from any additional charges.

    

   Cruise Price

   The ‘Myanmar Cruises Price’ is the total amount listed on your itinerary. All Tour Prices are quoted in U.S. Dollars. MyanMarvels Travel and Tours reserves the right to vary Cruise Prices at any time to account for any increase in costs, including but not limited to airfares, fuel, government taxes and charges, exchange rate fluctuations or other tour related costs or tariffs. If payment if received received the full amount of the Sea Cruise from the customer , there will be no increases to your Cruise price, regardless of any increases in the tour costs inside or outside of our control.

   Incoming Taxes. Sales taxes assessed by Myanmar & Local authorities  as identified on your itinerary are included in the Cruise Price.

   3. Booking/Payment.

   Booking / Deposit. You must pay the deposit listed on the itinerary (the “Deposit”) within 5 days of booking your travel. Your Booking will be automatically canceled if your Deposit is not received by MyanMarvels Travel and Tours on or before the due date. A 30% deposit of your total booking value with Burma Boating is required upon confirmation and is non-refundable.

    

   Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable, except as otherwise expressly stated herein.

   Final Payment. The balance of the Tour Price must be paid no later than 90 days prior to the tour departure date. Failure to pay the balance within 90 days of the tour departure date will result in cancellation of your trip and loss of the Deposit.

   Please note that the remitting party must cover their own bank charges.

   Bookings Within 90 Days. If you place a Sea cruise booking with MyaMarvels Travel and Tours within 90 days or less of your chosen departure date, full payment of the Tour Price is required before we can request and confirm your booking. If the tour is not able to be fully confirmed, then we will refund all funds paid to us, and MyanMarvels Travel and Tours will have no further obligations or liability to you in respect of your booking.

   INFORMATION REQUIRED

   • Full name as in your passport
   • Date of birth
   • Full passport details
   • Email address & Phone Number
   • Disabilities
   • Medical conditions
   • Dietary restrictions you make known to Sea cruise company
   • Emergency contact (non-participant)

   If any additional information is required, it will be requested from you with your reservation.

   4. CANCELLATIONS Terms for Burma Boating Sea Cruise Ships:

   No OF DAYS’ NOTICE PRIOR TO CRUISE COMMENCEMENT – CANCELLATION CHARGE (per person)

   • 90 days and greater Loss of the  Deposit
   • 89-60 days 35% of Cruise Price
   • 59-30 days 50% of Cruise Price
   • Less than 30 days 100% of Cruise Price

    

   5. Cruise Variation, Cancellation or Delay.

   Itinerary Variations. While MyanMarvels  Travel and Tours & its local cruise partners will make reasonable efforts to operate the tour in accordance with your itinerary, changes or substitutions may be necessary for reasons outside Cruise company control or other Force Majeure Events.

   On tours that include cruises, the ship may be changed due to operational reasons. For departures in early and late season operated in cool weather conditions, itinerary variations may occur and certain activities may not be available due to seasonality or weather conditions. Availability of certain activities may also be limited due to itinerary variations.

   Minimum Required Bookings. Your booking is conditional on Burma Boating Sea Cruise Myanmar receiving a minimum number of bookings to operate the tour and ensure an enjoyable group atmosphere.

   For cruise departures where occupancy is less than 5 cabins the company reserve the right to cancel the departure giving all passengers with confirmed bookings 30 days prior notice of this intention. An alternative departure date will be offered subject to availability. If this alternative date is not acceptable to the passenger any down payments made for the cancelled cruise will be refunded. In the event that a passenger has cancelled and paid cancellation fees and the Company subsequently cancel that departure then any cancellation fees (and down payment) will be refunded in full on the request of the passenger. The company reserves the right to change a cabin allocated without notice and in the event that a passenger is downgraded to a cheaper cabin then the difference in cost between the cabins will be refunded to the passenger or the passenger’s agents.

   MyanMarvels Travel and Tours  will endeavor to notify you of any changes to your tour itinerary in the following  manner: (a) if prior to  your tour departure, we will notify you by telephone, email or mail; and (b) if during your tour, personally by your Cruise Director.

   6. Force Majeure. For the purposes of these terms and conditions, a ‘Force Majeure Event’ means any act of God; war; terrorism; fire; flood or any other extreme weather condition; loss of power; epidemics or pandemics; industrial disputes, slow-downs or other strike activities; riots or civil disturbances; acts of government, semi-government or other authorities; inability to obtain any necessary license or consent; delays caused by subcontractors, suppliers or other third parties (including telecommunications carriers); material shortages; or other any other disruption, delay, damage or loss resulting from any action, omission or event outside the reasonable control of Burma Boating Sea Cruise.

   You hereby acknowledge and agree that Burma Boating Sea Cruise is not liable for any delay or any failure by Burma Boating Sea Cruise to perform its obligations under these Terms and Conditions resulting from or as a consequence of a Force Majeure Event. lf a delay or failure occurs or is anticipated due to Force Majeure Event, Burma Boating Sea Cruise obligations are suspended for the duration of the Force Majeure Event. If the Force Majeure Event delays performance for a period of 7 days or more, calculated from the date MyanMarvels notifies you of the Force Majeure Event, then MyanMarvels may terminate this agreement and, in such event, you will be issued a future travel credit equal to the amount You paid to MyanMarvels hereunder, less any non-refundable third-party costs. Please note that you are limited to the future travel credit and will not be entitled to a cash refund.

   In these circumstances, Burma Boating will offer all affected bookings an alternative departure date and itinerary. If no suitable alternative can be offered, a credit for future cruise will be provided for the guests to make a new booking at a later date. In the event of a cruise being cancelled as a result of the above force majeure situations following the commencement of that cruise period then Burma Boating is under no obligation to provide any such offer.