Dive sites in Vietnam
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Regions
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Con Dao Islands
Con Son · Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province · Vietnam
A remote archipelago of 16 islands off southern Vietnam with pristine reefs, over 400 coral species, and encounters with dugongs and green sea turtles.
Hon Mun Island
Nha Trang · Khanh Hoa Province · Vietnam
Vietnam's premier marine protected area with over 1,500 species thriving among vibrant coral gardens just 10 km south of Nha Trang.
Whale Island (Hon Ong)
Nha Trang · Khanh Hoa Province · Vietnam
A secluded island north of Nha Trang where seasonal whale shark aggregations and healthy coral reefs provide a quieter alternative to the city's crowded dive sites in the South China Sea.
Phu Quoc Island
Duong Dong · Kien Giang Province · Vietnam
Vietnam's largest island offers relaxed reef diving around its southern archipelago, where shallow coral gardens host seahorses, cuttlefish, and colourful reef fish in warm, calm waters of the Gulf of Thailand.
Cham Islands (Cu Lao Cham)
Hoi An · Quang Nam Province · Vietnam
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve archipelago off the ancient port of Hoi An where recovering coral reefs and abundant macro life provide surprisingly good diving just an hour from Vietnam's most charming town.
Dive centers in Vietnam
Nha Trang Fun Divers
Nha Trang · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
PADI center in Nha Trang offering affordable diving at Hon Mun Marine Reserve and surrounding islands.
Vietnam Active - PADI 5 Star Diving Center & Snorkeling
Nha Trang · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Rainbow Divers-Nha Trang
St · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Lặn biển Nha Trang - Delight Diving
Nha Trang · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Angel Dive Center and Instructor Training Center
Nha Trang · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Ecodive Vietnam - PADI Dive Centre Nha Trang
Nha Trang · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Sailing Club Divers
Nha Trang · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Goodwin Dive / Gennadii Dive Pro
Trần Quang Khải · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Vietnam Underneath - Scuba Diving & AWARE Center
Cồn Ngọc Thảo · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Vietnam ProDive
Nha Trang · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
DIVE FOR YOU Vietnam (Russian, English) / Дайвинг Нячанг
CT7 · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Diving Center VictorDivePro
26 Trần Quang Khải · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Ocean Home - Diving Club (WaterWorld)
Nha Trang · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Vietnam Diving and Training Nha Trang
Tây Nha Trang · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Mark Scott's Diving Vietnam
to 13 Đường Đệ · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
Vietnam Active - PADI 5 Star Diving Center Phu Quoc
Cửa Lấp · Kien Giang · Vietnam
Vietnam Explorer PADI Dive Center
tổ 2 · Kien Giang · Vietnam
PHU QUOC DIVING CLUB - SSI DIVE CENTER
Đường Trần Hưng Đạo · Kien Giang · Vietnam
Dive Zone Center
Block 4 · Kien Giang · Vietnam
Poseidon Diving School Phu Quoc Padi
Khu phố 10 · Kien Giang · Vietnam
VietDivers - SSI Dive Center in Phu Quoc
Phú Quốc · Kien Giang · Vietnam
Ecodive Vietnam - Trung Tâm Lặn Phú Quốc
Phú Quốc · Kien Giang · Vietnam
Flipper diving club
Phú Quốc · Kien Giang · Vietnam
Lặn biển Phú Quốc - Delight Diving
Duong Dong · Kien Giang · Vietnam
Dive Center (Searama Diving)
Cửa Lấp - Suối Mây · Kien Giang · Vietnam
Phil Hai Diving Club
Kp7 · Kien Giang · Vietnam
Amadive Phu Quoc Dive Center
An Giang 92506 · Kien Giang · Vietnam
Cuttlefish Diving Club - Scuba diving training center
Khu phố 7 · Kien Giang · Vietnam
Phu Quoc Local Guide - Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
Phú Quốc · Kien Giang · Vietnam
Diving in Vietnam
Dive sites in Vietnam include reef locations across Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, Khanh Hoa Province, Kien Giang Province, Quang Nam Province. Each location includes depth, conditions and environment type to help you plan safely.
Use the region and city navigation above to narrow your search, or explore individual site pages for detailed conditions, entry type, skill requirements and nearby alternatives.
FAQ
How do I reach the Con Dao Islands?
The most common way is a 45-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Son Airport (VCS). Alternatively, a high-speed ferry operates from Vung Tau, taking approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on sea conditions. Flights operate daily and fill quickly during peak season.
What makes Con Dao diving different from Nha Trang?
Con Dao offers more remote, less-visited reefs with significantly higher coral diversity, larger pelagic species including dugongs, and wreck diving options. Currents tend to be stronger, making it better suited for intermediate and advanced divers. The islands also serve as Vietnam's most important green sea turtle nesting ground.
When is the best time to dive Con Dao?
The ideal diving season runs from November to April during the dry northeast monsoon, when seas are calm and visibility can reach 30 meters. From May to October, the southwest monsoon brings rougher conditions, though some sheltered sites remain diveable.
What is the best time of year to dive at Hon Mun Island?
The best diving conditions are from February to September, when seas are calm, visibility peaks at 20 meters or more, and water temperatures hover around 27 to 30 degrees Celsius. The rainy season from October to January can bring reduced visibility and rougher seas.
Is Hon Mun Island suitable for beginner divers?
Absolutely. The shallow reef sections between 5 and 12 meters are ideal for newly certified divers and even discovery dives. Calm currents and warm water make it one of Vietnam's most accessible dive destinations. Deeper sections around 18 to 25 meters suit more experienced divers.