Situated near Hoi An, the Cham Islands offer a premier diving experience characterized by vibrant coral gardens and an impressive variety of tropical marine life. Divers can explore extensive protected reefs within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that provide exceptional visibility and diverse underwater topography. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about diving in Cham Islands.
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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
Cham Islands Vietnam on Map
Is Cham Islands Vietnam Good for Diving?
The Cham Islands, a stunning archipelago near Hoi An, represent one of Vietnam’s premier diving destinations within a protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This marine park boasts an incredible ecosystem featuring over 300 species of reef-building corals and a bustling population of tropical fish and crustaceans. Divers are treated to diverse underwater landscapes where granite formations meet vibrant coral gardens in remarkably clear water.
So, no doubt that Cham Island is good for diving.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes private/group tour with the best snorkeling/diving spot in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-diving-tour/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
The Best & Worst Times for Diving in Cham Islands
Best Time of the Year to Dive in Cham Island
The dry season offers peak conditions. From March to May, you’ll enjoy pleasant temperatures and calm seas. However, June to August is the absolute best for snorkeling; the water is clearest, with visibility reaching 25 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life.
Worst Time of the Year to Dive in Cham Island
This period marks the monsoon season and is the worst for snorkeling. Frequent storms, heavy rain, and rough swells make the water murky and dangerous. During these months, boat services from the mainland are often suspended entirely, and the marine park may close to visitors for safety reasons.
See more information & details in Best Time to Visit Cham Islands Vietnam
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes private/group tour with the best snorkeling/diving spot in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-diving-tour/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
List of Dive Sites in Cham Islands Vietnam
Here are names of the best dive sites in Cham Islands Marine Protection Area in Hoi An Vietnam:
– Hon Tai Island (Ear Island or Two Turtles Island) near Bai Huong Village
– Hon Dai Island (Long Island)
– Hon Mo Island (Tomb Island or Grave Island)
– Hon La Island (Leaf Island)
– Hon Kho Me Island (Dry Island the Mother)
– Hon Kho Con Island (Dry Island the Child)
– Hon Nhan Reef near the nothernmost tip of Hon Lao Island (biggest island)
– Ran Manh Reef near Hon Tai Island
– Hon Ong Island (Whale Island)
*In local language, ‘hon’ means island.
Among these places, there are 5 sites designated as strictly-protected zone of the Cham Islands Marine Protection Area: Hon Tai Island, Hon La Island, Hon Mo Island, Hon Kho Me Island, Hon Kho Con Island.
Hon Tai Island or Hon Mo Island is often in the itinerary of organized diving tours. Without a tour, it’s quite difficult to access these sites due to Vietnam’s biodiversity conservation law.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes private/group tour with the best snorkeling/diving spot in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-diving-tour/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Cham Island Scuba Diving Tour Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary of Cham Island scuba diving tour:
07:00-07:40 AM: Our driver picks up guests from their hotels in Hoi An.
07:45 AM: Board the boat.
08:00 AM: Depart from the Cua Dai Pier to Cham Island. Includes a small refresher course and dive briefing on board with your Padi Dive Master or Instructor.
09:30-10.30 AM: Arrival at the dive site – Dive 1: Enjoy your first dive, lasting approximately 45–50 minutes with a maximum depth of 18–20 meters. You’ll dive in a small group of up to 5 divers, accompanied by 1 Padi instructor or Dive Master.
10:30-10:50 AM: Break time on board: water, coffee, tea, and snacks.
11:00-12.00 PM: Dive 2 – Second Dive Site
12:30 PM: Head to Bai Chong Beach (Cham Island) for lunch and relaxation
1:00 PM: Vietnamese lunch on the beach (please inform us of vegetarian or allergy needs. Water provided during lunch.
1:30-2:30 PM: Relax on the beach: enjoy hammocks, swimming and sunbathing.
2:30-2:45 PM: Depart from the beach to return to the mainland
4:00-4:30 PM: Arrive at Cua Dai Pier and hotel drop-of
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes private/group tour with the best snorkeling/diving spot in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-diving-tour/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Scuba Diving Courses in Cham Islands Vietnam
Open Water Course – 3 Days Training
DAY 1:
08:00 am: Meet your Padi instructor. Confined dive with your instructor and theory revision. Finish around 1:00 pm, with the afternoon free.
DAY 2:
Diving trip to Cham Island from 7:20 am to 4:30 pm. Two dives with the instructor to a maximum depth of 12 meters. Lunch is provided on the Bai Chong Beach on Cham Island.
DAY 3:
Diving trip to Cham Island from 7:20 am to 4:30 pm. Dives 3 and 4, including one dive to a depth of 18 meters at Cham Island. Lunch is provided on the Bai Chong Beach on Cham Island.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes scuba diving courses in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-scuba-diving-course
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Padi Advanced Open Water Course – 2 Days Training
DAYS 1 & DAY2:
Diving trip to Cham Island from 7:20 am to 4:30 pm. 5 dives with the Padi instructor and make your specialty dives. Lunch is provided on the Bai Chong Beach on Cham Island.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes scuba diving courses in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-scuba-diving-course
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Other 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 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!
Places to Visit in Cham Islands Besides Scuba Diving
– Beaches: Bai Ong Beach, Bai Chong Beach, Bai Xep Beach, Bai Lang Beach, Bai Bac Beach, Bai Bim Beach.
– Islands: Hon Lao Island, Hon Dai Island, Hon Mo Island, Hon Tai Island, Hon La Island, Hon Kho Me Island, Hon Kho Con Island, Hon Nhon Island, Hon Ong Island.
– View points: Eo Gio
– Others:
+ Bai Lang (fishing village): Hai Tang Pagoda, Tan Hiep Market, Xom Cam Well, Tinh Xa Ngoc Tuyen (Buddhist temple), Au Thuyen (typhoon shelter),…
+ Bai Huong (fishing village): Mieu To Nghe Yen (Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers), Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong (Buddhist temple),…
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes private/group tour with the best snorkeling/diving spot in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-diving-tour/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Cham Island Self-Guided Itinerary for First Timers
Here are recommended itineraries in Cham Islands for first time visitor:
– Cham Island 1-day itinerary: Cua Dai Port (8:00) – Bai Lang Village (8:30) – Bai Xep Beach or Bai Ong Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Hon Dai Island (snorkeling) – Bai Lang Village (13:00) – Cua Dai Port (13:30). Visit An Bang Beach if need one more beach for the day. See details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-without-tour/
– Cham Island itinerary for 2 days 1 night:
+ Day 1: Cua Dai Port (8:00/9:00) – Bai Lang Village (8:30/9:30) – Bai Xep Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Bai Chong Beach and Bai Huong Village if have time. Dinner in Bai Lang.
+ Day 2: Eo Gio (watching sunrise) – Tan Hiep Market – Bai Ong Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Hon Dai Island (snorkeling) – Bai Lang Village (13:00) – Cua Dai Port (13:30). Visit An Bang Beach if need one more beach for the day.
– Cham Island itinerary for 3 days 2 nights:
+ Day 1: Cua Dai Port (8:00/9:00) – Bai Lang Village (8:30/9:30) – Bai Xep Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Bai Lang. Dinner in Bai Lang.
+ Day 2: Eo Gio (watching sunrise if like) – Tan Hiep Market – Bai Ong Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Hon Dai Island (snorkeling if like) – Lunch at Bai Ong or Bai Lang – Bai Chong Beach and Bai Huong Village – Hon Tai Island (snorkeling/diving if like) – Bai Lang. Dinner in Bai Lang.
+ Day 3: Go around Cham Island by motorbike – Bai Bac Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Bai Lang Village (lunch, check out, take boat back at 13:00) – Cua Dai Port (13:30). Visit An Bang Beach if need one more beach for the day.
See full itineray for 2 days and 3 days in this blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-itinerary/
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes private/group tour with the best snorkeling/diving spot in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-diving-tour/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
