Vietnam underwater

An Thới harbour view; not a photograph of a snorkel or dive site.

An Thới — Southern Phú Quốc

The southern island group offers several reefs for boat excursions. The chosen reef determines the experience, not simply the island-tour name.

November–April is a useful calmer season; daily wind and visibility still determine the site.

Hòn Đồi Mồi — Northwest Phú Quốc

This small islet off the northwest coast is also called Turtle Island. It is distinct from similarly named southern dive sites.

Usually plan November–April and let the guide select the sheltered side and suitable visibility.

Location view; not evidence of present reef condition or snorkelling access.

Cù Lao Chàm — Cham Islands

The islands off Hội An combine a protected marine landscape with organised snorkelling and diving trips. Not every beach is an entry point.

March–September is the usual boat and dive window; the central monsoon and storms can stop excursions.

Linh Ứng Pagoda on Sơn Trà as a location view; not a beach or reef photograph.

Sơn Trà — Coastal Bays

Bays around the peninsula near Đà Nẵng offer local snorkelling excursions. This differs from swimming at Mỹ Khê city beach.

March–August is a useful calmer window. Rain, wind and sea conditions often become less predictable from September.

“Beach of Whale Island” (2013), -JvL-. Location view; not evidence of present reef condition or access.

Whale Island — Hòn Ông

A resort island in Vân Phong Bay with shore snorkelling and diving as well as boat trips. The name does not guarantee whale sightings.

The dive operator gives late February–October; March–October is the broad planning window used here.

Hòn Đỏ and Nha Trang as an area view; not evidence of an authorised dive site or present reef condition.

Nha Trang Bay — Confirmed Dive Routes

Nha Trang has an established dive sector, but access is zoned. The bay name alone does not prove an advertised reef is accessible.

March–August is a useful calmer window; departure depends on the sea and current zoning.

Archive photograph from 2014; not evidence of current access. Hòn Mun is included as an access notice.

Hòn Mun — Check the Zone First

Hòn Mun is a reef-recovery area with differing access information. This is an access notice, not a general snorkelling or diving recommendation.

No recommended months: access confirmation comes before seasonal planning.

Location view; not evidence of present reef condition or snorkelling access.

Côn Đảo — Park Bays and Islands

The national park organises snorkelling routes around several islands. Ông Đụng also has a documented shore route; access and sea conditions vary by location.

March–September is a broad favourable window. Select the sheltered coast according to local weather.

Location view; not evidence of present reef condition or snorkelling access.

Vĩnh Hy — Reefs near Núi Chúa

The bay near Núi Chúa is a departure point for marine trips. Check whether a trip actually includes snorkelling or only coral viewing from a boat.

March–August is a useful calmer starting point; wind and sailing permission remain decisive.

Hòn Nưa — near Vũng Rô

The island at the mouth of Vũng Rô is visited on local boat trips. This is a snorkelling option, not a confirmed scuba centre.

March–July is the window in the official destination database. Wind and waves can prevent departure.

Kỳ Co beach view; this is not the Bãi Dứa snorkelling site. Check the boat route and current access.

Kỳ Co & Bãi Dứa — Nhơn Lý

Kỳ Co is the well-known beach; the official tourism source describes snorkelling at Bãi Dứa as a separate boat stop. Do not confuse the two.

April–September is the usual favourable window in the tourism database; daily conditions take priority.

Hòn Khô — Nhơn Hải

Near Nhơn Hải, local communities combine snorkelling trips with reef protection. Designated zones matter more than the shortest entry into the water.

March–August is a useful calmer window; local wind and tides determine the trip.

Location view; not evidence of present reef condition or snorkelling access.

Cù Lao Xanh — Quy Nhơn

This island off Quy Nhơn offers snorkelling alongside fishing life and coastal scenery. Ask which reef is actually included in the excursion.

February–September is the broad visitor window in the database; waves can restrict the crossing.

Location view; not evidence of present reef condition or snorkelling access.

Đảo Bé — An Bình near Lý Sơn

An Bình, also called Đảo Bé, has nearshore reefs beside volcanic rock. It is a separate island from Lý Sơn itself.

March–August is a useful calmer window; crossings and water entry can be cancelled by sea conditions.

Location view; not evidence of present reef condition or snorkelling access.

Phú Quý — Reef Excursions

The remote island offers reef excursions and smaller surrounding islets. Do not automatically treat snorkelling or staged underwater-photo products as certified scuba.

March–June is a useful calmer planning window; strong winds can halt boats even without a storm.

Location view; not evidence of present reef condition or snorkelling access.

Nam Du — Island Reefs

The archipelago has coral areas around several islands. A beach day on Hòn Lớn is not the same as a confirmed reef trip.

December–April is a useful drier window; monsoon winds can affect connections.

Location view; access may be restricted. This image does not establish permission to visit or snorkel.

Bình Hưng — Tourism Access Restriction

This page is an access notice, not a snorkelling recommendation. Bình Hưng lies within the protected Cam Ranh military area.

No recommended visiting months while the tourism restriction applies.