From Mrauk U – Most visitors travel down river by private boat (6-7 hours, K100,000) orpublic ferry. The private boats are converted fishing boats that are usually well kitted out with covered areas, a table, refreshements, western toilet and lifebuoys.

Slow ferries operate Tuesday to Sunday and cost K15,000, leaving Mrauk U early in the morning and taking five hours (non-stopping) or six and a half hours (stopping). Bear in mind that the stopping boat arrives too late for many departing flights.

There is a fast ferry once a week (K20,000), which leaves Mrauk U on Thursdays at 7am, arriving in Sittwe at 11am.

From Taunggok – If you are travelling from Ngapali beach and don’t want to take the plane, then it is possible to take a bus or car to from Ngapali/Thandwe to Taunggok, and then a boat onwards to Sittwe.

Boats are scheduled to leave daily, but occasional days boats do not run – and schedules are dependent on the weather. Ticket price K18,000-K30,000.