Famous beautiful diving spots in Vietnam

Vietnam is a beautiful country with an impressive coastline stretching thousands of kilometers and a variety of diving locations. Vietnam's seas are praised for their beautiful landscapes and marine biodiversity, making them an ideal destination for tourists who love scuba diving. 

The diving community in Vietnam is considered friendly and enthusiastic, gathering a large number of divers from all over the world. Dive operators and diving instructors all have professional knowledge and experience, ensuring safety and helping to enhance the overall diving experience for visitors. 

International tourists love the four sea areas in Vietnam that are suitable for scuba diving. These locations host many diving centers and resorts that offer diving services at all levels. 

Nha Trang Beach, Khanh Hoa

Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa The best time to dive in Nha Trang is from February to October, the weather is warm and the sea is calm. At this time, the water temperature ranges from 26-30 degrees Celsius and there is clear visibility. The seabed in Nha Trang has colorful coral reefs and many types of fish such as clownfish, angelfish, butterfly fish, schools of barracuda, or snapper fish. If you are lucky, you can see hawksbill fish gliding on the water surface. 

The South Central Coast has two beautiful diving locations including Hon Mun waters, Hon Mun marine protected area and Whale Island (Hon Ong). Hon Mun Marine Protected Area was established in 2001, with an area of ​​about 160 km2, including about 38 km2 of land and about 122 km2 of water around 9 islands: Hon Tre, Hon Mieu, Hon Tam, Hon Mot, Hon Mun, Hon Cau, Hon Vung, Hon Rom and Hon Ngoc. Visitors here can experience scuba diving, glass-bottom boat rides, skydiving... Visitors are asked not to bring plastic bottled drinking water, plastic bags and single-use plastic waste to protect the marine ecosystem. . 

At Hon Mun, visitors can dive to Madonna Rock located at a maximum depth of about 16 m, with high cliffs and some narrow caves. The reserve possesses a diverse marine ecosystem with puffer fish and reef sharks. Dive deep into this "underwater paradise" and you can encounter stingrays, intricately structured coral reefs and turtles. Tourists who want to combine scuba diving and relaxation can visit Ong island. This pristine island is located in Van Phong Bay, Van Ninh district, about 100 km from Nha Trang. During the breeding season of jellyfish and plankton from April to July, many whales gather here to feed and hunt near the shore. Lucky visitors can meet whales on the island. 

Phu Quoc Beach, Kien Giang 

The best time for scuba diving in Phu Quoc is from November to May. During this period, the water temperature ranges from 26–29 degrees Celsius. Phu Quoc is home to many tropical fish species such as butterfly fish, fish parrots and angelfish. There are also seahorses, lionfish, and rays that create a lively underwater scene. 

Tourists who love scuba diving can go to Mong Tay island and Doi Moi island. Doi Moi Island is located in the west of Phu Quoc island, in Ganh Dau commune. Traveling by boat from Duong Dong ward, Phu Quoc to Doi Moi island takes two hours. 

Diving here, visitors feel like they are "lost in an underwater wonderland", encountering sea turtles, rays and colorful coral reefs. Mong Tay island is located in the south of the island, in Kien Luong district. Traveling from An Thoi port to Mong Tay island by boat takes about an hour, 30 minutes by canoe. Characteristics of this diving site are underwater caves and cliffs, providing habitat for marine species. 

Con Dao Beach, Ba Ria - Vung Tau

The archipelago in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province is considered a "hidden gem" off the coast of Vietnam. The best time to go scuba diving in Con Dao is from March to September every year. At this time, the water temperature fluctuates between 27-30 degrees, creating favorable conditions for underwater exploration activities. Visitors can take a scuba diving trip at Bay Canh island when coming to Con Dao. 

Hon Bay Canh consists of two island parts connected by a sand bar in the middle called Lon sand beach. The entire island is covered with primary forests and mangrove forests belonging to the tropical island ecosystem with 882 plant species and nearly 150 animal species. 

Hon Tai is 5.3 km from Con Dao tourist boat and about 1 km from Shark Cape, considered an ideal scuba diving place. Marine resources here are rich with coral reefs, giant clams, and sea turtles. Hon Tai is also a breeding ground for hundreds of sea turtles. From April to September every year, thousands of baby turtles are returned to the ocean. 

Cu Lao Cham Beach, Quang Nam 

This island is recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve, 18 km from Hoi An city center, with a total area of ​​about 15.5 km2. The appropriate time to scuba dive at Cu Lao Cham is from April to September, sea water temperature is about 26-29 degrees Celsius. 

Diving here, visitors can encounter sea turtles, seahorses, frog fish and indispensable coral reefs. Hon Dai, Bai Bac and Hon Tai are suitable locations for scuba diving activities. Hon Dai is one of the largest islands covering and shielding the entire island of Cu Lao Cham. Sitting on a canoe moving from the mainland to the island, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of Long Island. Typical marine creatures here are sea turtles and sea cucumbers. 

Bai Bac or Bai Bac, located at the top of the main island of Hon Lao, is a deserted beach, suitable for relaxation and diving activities. It is not difficult to see schools of snapper or butterfly fish in this area. Hon Tai is located near Hon Dai, which is the main gateway to the island. This diving spot is characterized by ocean rocks and a diverse marine life system such as octopuses and cuttlefish.

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