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KYUNN MEE GYEE SOUTHWEST BAY

67 miles from Kaw Thaung

KYUNN MEE GYEE SW BAY. 10°52.111N, 97°53.792E

Anchor in 8 metres on a sandy bottom off the fringing reef in the south bay. There is a superb beach ashore and great jungle walking. The water clarity in this area is exceptional.

When approaching this anchorage be aware that there is a shallow coral pinnacle that rises to within 2.5 metres of the surface just north of the southern point of this bay. This pinnacle is at position 10°52.12N, 97°52.85E.

*Anchorage ‘A’, Kyunn Mee Gyi (Clara Island) – Photo by Paul Johnson*

Pandemic impact

The current edition was published just a few months before the Covid-19 pandemic started to bite. We have not attempted to update this online version (or the new ebook version) as some situations change rapidly, while others are subject to unverifiable rumour.

So, if you are cruising now, please verify information before setting out for your destination and please understand that amenities ashore may be less than posted here or in the book. As 'compensation', you'll find many islands and beaches in the kind of pristine condition not seen for many years in the more developed tourist destinations.