Cham Islands is the best place for underwater activities and beaches in Da Nang – Hoi An area, Vietnam. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will share the best times and the worst times to visit it.
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Must Knows about Cham Islands Vietnam
– Location: Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam, Vietnam
– Name of islands: Hon Lao (‘beach sheoak island’), Hon Dai (‘long island’), Hon Mo (‘tomb island’), Hon La (‘leaf island’), Hon Kho Me (‘dry island the mother’ or ‘big dry island’), Hon Kho Con (‘dry island the baby’ or ‘small dry island’), Hon Tai (‘ear island’), Hon Ong (‘uncle island’)
– Other name(s): Hoi An Islands,
– Name’s meaning: ‘islands of Cham people’ (Cham people lived here before 14th century)
– Area: 16,16 km2
– Population: 2,300 people
– Ticket price: 70,000 VND/adult & children above 1,3m, 35,000 VND/children from 1 to 1,3m, free for smaller kids
– Extra fee: ecological fee (20,000 VND/person), boat transfers, tour, food & drink, shopping
– Reason(s) to visit: beautiful beaches, one of the best snorkeling/diving place in Vietnam
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-islands-travel-guide
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Recognition(s): national marine park (2003), Unesco world biosphere reserve (2009)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
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Best Times of Year to Visit Cham Island Vietnam
Best Months Go to Cham Islands
The best months of the year to visit the Cham Islands are from March to August, when the dry season provides calm seas and crystal-clear waters perfect for water activities.
The most crowded months on the Cham Islands are from June to August, as these summer months align with school holidays and provide the most stable, sunny weather for tourism. This peak season sees a surge in domestic travelers and day-trippers from nearby Hoi An and Da Nang, all drawn by the calm seas and optimal conditions for water sports and beach activities.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Cham Islands. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Best Times to Go Snorkeling & Diving in Cham Islands
The best time of the year for snorkeling and diving in the Cham Islands is from June to August. During these peak summer months, the sea is at its calmest and the water visibility is superb, often exceeding 15 meters, allowing for vibrant views of the 135 species of coral found in the protected Marine Park.
The weather is consistently sunny with minimal rainfall, keeping the water clear of sediment and maintaining a comfortable temperature around 29°C. Conversely, visiting outside the March–September window is risky, as the monsoon season brings rough swells and murky conditions that can cancel boat trips entirely.
Read also: Snorkeling in Cham Islands, Scuba Diving in Cham Islands
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Cham Islands. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Best Times of Day to Visit Cham Island Vietnam
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Cham Islands. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Worst Times of Year to Visit Cham Island Vietnam
The worst time of the year to visit the Cham Islands is from October to January. During these months, Central Vietnam enters its peak monsoon and typhoon season, bringing heavy rainfall, biting cold winds, and violent sea swells.
The primary reason to avoid this period is safety; extreme weather often makes the 15km boat crossing from Hoi An too dangerous to navigate. Consequently, tour operators typically suspend all snorkeling and diving trips, and the islands can become completely inaccessible for weeks. Even on “calm” days, underwater visibility is poor due to stirred-up sediment, rendering the Marine Park’s famous coral reefs invisible to visitors.
Between October and January, without Cham Islands, visitors still have many nature things to do in Hoi An area. There are basket boat ride in Cam Thanh Coconut Village, My Son Sanctuary, Marble Mountains, Am Phu Cave, Son Tra Peninsula (Nature Reserve), Hai Van Pass, Ba Na Hills,…
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Cham Islands. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Guided Tours to Cham Islands Vietnam
Here are the best tours to Cham Islands in Hoi An:
– Cham Island Day Tour from Da Nang with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Day Tour from Hoi An with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Diving Tour by Wooden Boat
– Cham Island Tour from Da Nang Port (Tien Sa Port)
– Cham Island Tour with Hoi An Coconut Village
– Cham Island Tour with Hoi An Ancient Town
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Cham Islands. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
