Check out the most beautiful scuba diving spots to see coral in Vietnam

Along Vietnam, from North to South, there are many diving spots to see beautiful coral, which many domestic and foreign tourists love to experience. 63Stravel reveals to you the top coral viewing spots along the country this summer today!

Diving to see coral is experienced by many tourists in Vietnamese waters. Along the coast from North to South, visitors can experience beautiful coral diving spots with many interesting things. Let's explore beautiful coral diving spots in Vietnam with 63STravel!

Top scuba diving spots to see the most beautiful corals in Vietnam

Follow 63Stravel to explore the most beautiful scuba diving locations in our country from North to South this summer.

Co to island

Scuba diving to see coral at Co To Island, a prominent destination in the North offering a unique marine experience not to be missed. Coming here, you can choose diving spots such as Vung Tron, Chim island and Ong Tich island in Thanh Lan island commune - one of the rare areas licensed for scuba diving to see coral in the North. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the brilliant coral world under clear blue water, about 80 km from the mainland.

Enjoy scuba diving to see coral and feeding fish when traveling to Co To

In addition to scuba diving, visitors can experience sea walking with a special high-pressure helmet, allowing exploration to depths of up to 20 meters, or participate in additional activities such as boating, underwater photography and Enjoy fresh seafood at sea. These activities open up a diverse and rich world for the whole family, especially children over 6 years old can also participate.

Diving to see coral - a new experience for visitors to Co To

Son Tra Peninsula

When arriving in Da Nang, visitors cannot miss Son Tra Peninsula - a scuba diving paradise to see coral. This place is blessed by nature with beautiful scenery with clear blue sea and enchanting brilliant coral reefs.

Coming to Da Nang, you must definitely experience diving to see coral

About 10km from the city center, Son Tra Peninsula stands out with its rich and diverse ecosystem. Although the coral here is not as diverse as Con Dao or Nha Trang, it is still diverse in shape and color, mainly concentrated in Hon Sup.

Son Tra Peninsula owns beautiful beaches such as South beach, Rang beach, But beach and North beach. These beaches have clear water, steep slopes, and are very suitable for diving and fishing activities. The price of a coral diving tour here is about 600,000 VND/person, including life jackets, glasses and snorkel.

Cu Lao Cham

Cu Lao Cham is about 15 km from Cua Dai beach, a great destination for those who love the sea and exploring the ocean. This is a beautiful archipelago, attracting tourists with its wild beauty and coral diving activities.

Recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, Cu Lao Cham includes 8 islands: Hon Lao, Hon Dai, Hon Mo, Hon Kho Me, Hon Kho Con, Hon La, Hon Tai and Hon Ong. This place owns a 5,000-hectare marine reserve, with 165 hectares of coral reefs and 500 hectares of seagrass beds, home to many rich seafood species.

Experience scuba diving to see coral on Cu Lao Cham island

Coral in Cu Lao Cham has more than 300 different species, diverse in size and color. Visitors can dive shallowly to a depth of about 3m or dive down to 6m to admire the brilliant coral reefs. The ideal time to scuba dive here is from April to September, when the sea temperature ranges from 26-29 degrees Celsius.

Bai Xep, Bai Bac, Hon Dai, and Hon Tai are ideal coral diving spots, where visitors can see sea turtles, seahorses, frog fish, algae beds, and seagrass. Before diving, visitors will be guided and equipped with life jackets, diving goggles and snorkel. For those who want to explore further, scuba diving can be accompanied by a guide.

The diving activity lasts about 30 minutes, after which guests can relax and enjoy lunch on the beach. Cu Lao Cham not only offers a wonderful experience under the ocean but also an opportunity to enjoy the wild, pure natural beauty.

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Ly Son Island

Scuba diving activities in Ly Son focus mainly on Be island (An Binh island). Tourists will be guided to take a basket boat to Back Beach, receive life jackets, diving goggles and participate in diving to see coral at a depth of 1-2 meters. Coming here, visitors not only have the opportunity to admire the beautiful coral reefs but also allow visitors to experience interesting activities such as casting nets to catch fish and SUP rowing, fully enjoying the beauty of Ly Son Island. in a day full of discovery.

Take a basket boat to see coral at Be Island - Ly Son

Quy Nhon beach

Two ideal diving spots in Quy Nhon are Ky Co and Hon Kho. Located in the bay, Hon Kho is famous for its calm water and is one of the most beautiful coral viewing spots in this region. Coral at Hon Kho is located near the shore, only about 1-2 meters above the water surface, creating favorable conditions for visitors to admire.

Diving to see Ky Co Eo Gio coral - no need to go abroad

Especially in the summer, seaweed in Hon Kho blooms, creating a beautiful scene for those who love underwater photography. Just wear a life jacket, put on diving goggles, and put your face in the water, you can see vibrant corals and schools of colorful fish swimming around. With its wild beauty and clear sea water, Ky Co offers visitors wonderful scuba diving experiences, exploring the colorful and lively ocean world.

Nha Trang beach

Nha Trang is famous for being one of the first places in Vietnam to develop forms of scuba diving to see coral. Tourists coming here often choose islands such as Hon Tam, Hon Mieu, Bai Tranh and Hon Mot to explore the beauty under the sea.

Experience walking under the sea to see coral in Nha Trang

The ideal time to dive in Nha Trang is from February to October, when the weather is warm and the waves are calm. The water temperature ranges from 26-30 degrees Celsius, creating favorable conditions for visitors to admire the underwater landscape with clear vision.

Vinh Hy Bay

Vinh Hy Bay - a wild and poetic gem of Ninh Thuan, is a great destination for those who love natural beauty. Visitors coming here can not only admire the beautiful scenery but can also comfortably swim and snorkel to see coral.

Vinh Hy - One of the most beautiful coral viewing spots in Vietnam

This place is famous for more than 300 species of coral, including more than 50 newly discovered species in Vietnam. In particular, the coral reefs here are located close to the water surface, only 2 - 4 meters away, very convenient for diving and admiring the underwater landscapes.

Phu Quy Island

Phu Quy Island, also known as Cu Lao Thu, is about 104 km from Phan Thiet city and about 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City. This island stands out with its pristine natural scenery, lush green coastline, smooth white sand beaches and diverse, brightly colored coral reefs.

SUP and snorkeling to see coral on Phu Quy island

Bai Can, located east of Phu Quy island, is one of the prominent coral diving spots. With an area of ​​about 1 km², the coral reef here includes many types of stony coral, table coral, cabbage coral along with green grape seaweed beds and colorful fish species. An interesting point is that visitors can take photos underwater or on a SUP using a flycam, creating beautiful souvenir photos.

The most ideal time to dive to see coral is from March to August every year. Scuba diving prices range from 250,000 VND to 350,000 VND per adult, while package tours cost about 800,000 VND.

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Phu Quoc Beach

Phu Quoc Island is the largest island in Vietnam, famous for its huge and abundant coral reefs, an area of ​​up to 480 hectares with 360 species of hard coral and dozens of soft coral species. These coral reefs form large, colorful beaches, attracting tourists from all over to admire them.

Explore the ocean and dive to see coral in Phu Quoc

The An Thoi area in Phu Quoc has many beautiful coral diving spots such as Hon Thom, Hon Roi, Hon Dam and Hon Dua. The ideal time to dive to see coral in Phu Quoc is from May to July every year, when the sea is calm and the water is clear. This is the time when visitors can enjoy wonderful experiences under the cool blue water.

The shallow waters in Phu Quoc allow visitors to admire coral at a depth of 2-4 m when snorkeling, very suitable for people without diving experience. On clear sunny days, corals can be clearly seen at a depth of 8-10 m when scuba diving. The deeper you dive, the more diverse marine life you will have the opportunity to see. The South Island area, Ganh Dau, Thom beach and Rach Vem are also famous coral diving destinations and are chosen by many people.

Con Dao

Con Dao is a beautiful archipelago with 16 large and small islands, famous for its clear blue water and not too deep, creating ideal conditions for diving to see coral. This place has many great diving spots such as Bay Canh, Hon Tai, Hon Tre, Hon Egg, Hon Trac and Hon Cau. Coral reefs in Con Dao are diverse in morphology such as branches, plates, blocks, tables, and include many rare coral species recorded in the Red Book.

Explore the natural world under the sea in Con Dao

Located 97 nautical miles from the coast of Vung Tau, Con Dao is not only famous for its pristine natural beauty but also known for its ability to accommodate many different travel styles. Travel + Leisure magazine once voted Con Dao one of the most mysterious archipelagos in the world, and Lonely Planet ranked it in the top 10 must-visit tourist destinations in Asia. Vogue Paris also praised Con Dao as a dreamy land with pure natural beauty and intact ecosystem.

When you come to Co To, you must definitely experience diving to see the coral here!

The ideal time to dive to see coral in Con Dao is from March to September. Although this is the rainy season, the rains usually only last about an hour, most of the rest of the time it is sunny. The water temperature ranges from 27-30 degrees Celsius, very convenient for underwater exploration activities.

Above are suggestions for the most beautiful coral diving spots in Vietnam that visitors can come and experience. Each place will have its own interesting and attractive things, bringing wonderful things and memorable moments to your trip to Vietnam. Wishing everyone a wonderful trip!

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Update day : 28/07/2024