The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in Vietnam

1.Coral Reef Snorkeling and Floating Bar Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 555 reviews · 390 minutes - 8 hours · from $30Our pick

Join Ocean Camp Vietnam for a social day on the water with snorkeling at Hon Tam, cocktails and fruit at a floating bar near Hon Mot, live music, a giant waterslide, SUP, basket boats, and a Vietnamese seafood lunch. Guides such as Tiger and Minh keep the mood high, while pickup is available in central Nha Trang.

“I had a really great time and by the looks of it so did everyone else. It was a large group split onto 3 boats all of various ages and countries. The guides were very inclusive of everyone and they were so much fun!! They even performed while we were in the middle of the water. Super fun, I would highly recommend!!”

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2.Speedboat Tour of 4 Islands with Snorkeling & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 428 reviews · from $56

Join Pacific Boat for a six-hour, small-group speedboat trip from Phu Quoc to Kim Quy, May Rut Ngoai, Buom, and Fingernail Islands. You get two snorkel sessions, beach time, fruit, drinks, and a seafood BBQ at a mainland restaurant. Guides such as Windy, Ben, and Hugo are known for friendly, attentive service.

“all was great, our guide Ben was very funy, and do his job very well, barbeque food was a lot and it was very tasty! very good expierence”

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3.Cham Island Snorkeling Daily Group Tour, Sunbathing, nice beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $59Top rated

Spend 6 to 8 hours traveling from Da Nang or Hoi An to Cham Island by air-conditioned vehicle and speedboat. Visit a stone-carving village, marine protected area, ancient Cham well, pagoda, and seafood market, then snorkel at Xep Beach. Guides have included Sky, Banana, and Thanh. Lunch, equipment, hotel transfers, and insurance are included.

“I truly appreciate Banana's guidance throughout the tour; it made all the procedures feel smooth and enjoyable. The entire experience was not only impressive but also a lot of fun. If you're looking to have a great time exploring Danang, I wholeheartedly recommend joining this tour.”

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4.Snorkelling & Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 397 reviews · from $63

Join Pacific Boat for a small-group speedboat trip from Hoi An to Cham Islands. Guide names commonly include Cha Cha, Phi, and Sam. You get two roughly hour-long snorkeling stops, coral, fish, fruit, drinks, lunch, and beach time. Da Nang pickup may require confirmation, since hotel transfer is officially included only in Hoi An.

“Beautiful island 🏝️ to visit, great equipment to use for the snorkelling 🤿, saw loads of amazing fish and had a lovely lunch. Brilliant day 😊”

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5.South Phu Quoc: Pro Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 336 reviews · from $51

Spend about six hours exploring two carefully chosen coral sites in South Phu Quoc with an English-speaking instructor and a group of no more than 10. Guides such as Edward, Colin, and Jack Sparrow offer safety help and reef advice, while OnBird adjusts the route to the day’s water and light. Shared speedboat travel, gear, fruit, and juice are included.

“John and Jack Sparrow are very kind and professional guide. We felt safe during snorkeling and had good time on Love Island. although the water was not so clear that day it was very noce trip. We highly recommend this agency!”

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6.PRO-SNORKELING to Explore Hidden Coral Reefs (MAX 10 PAX)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · from $54

Spend five to six hours exploring two coral reefs in Phu Quoc’s An Thoi archipelago. OnBird supplies gear, flotation devices, instruction, hotel transfers, water, fruit, and English-speaking underwater instructors. The schedule changes with light and sea conditions, and the group is capped at 10 people.

“Spectacular! Very attentive and careful with the preparation of everything, from the masks to the way we move in the water. John, Colin and Hugo were exceptional in guiding and explaining. Now, nothing to do with the Enterprise and the guides, I found the beaches and the islands very dirty, we snorkeled almost always with plastic around. The amount of fish and some coral were dead, unfortunately. Of course, Onbird is not to blame, but it ends up getting a little sad because the experience gets "contaminated" with these details that we humans provoke.Auto-translated”

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7.Hopping Tour, Snorkeling, Boat Party, & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Join an English-speaking guide such as Bao, Rob, or Thang for a six-hour Nha Trang boat day with hotel pickup, reef snorkeling, swimming, music, a floating party, BBQ lunch, and two hours at Tranh Beach. Paddle boards, inflatables, and boat slides may be available, while parasailing and other water sports cost extra.

“This trip was absolutely amazing - best we’ve had in Vietnam so far. Thang was a great tour guide , it was our first time snorkelling and he was very helpful and also took lots of underwater videos for us which are amazing to have. We had lots of fun and would love to do it again!”

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8.Explore Nha Trang Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 314 reviews · from $40

Set out from Nha Trang at 7:30 a.m. for two snorkeling stops around Hon Mun and nearby islands. You get hotel pickup, gear, a guide, fruit and coffee, lunch with vegetarian choices, and a slow boat ride across the bay. Guides such as Sam and Huy have earned praise for clear help in the water, though visibility and reef quality can change with weather.

“This was great! The crew were friendly and super helpful, the snorkling stops were amazing. They take you outside the usual touristic crowded areas, so it's beautiful and peaceful. The gear was of good quality and you have enough time and freedom to explore as much as you want!”

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9.Snorkeling Tour with BBQ Lunch at Coral Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 258 reviews · from $27

Join an English-speaking crew for a full morning of snorkeling around Nha Trang Bay, with equipment, transfers, marine park entry, snacks, and a BBQ lunch included. Guides such as Bao and Thuan help beginners get set up, while the route may include Mun Island and a quieter second reef. Weather can change the plan.

“I really enjoyed it all and walking on the walkway to the restaurant was an experience in its self!!! Lol The snorkelling was great but I was tired after”

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10.Cham Island: Underwater Walking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 112 reviews · from $68

Spend 7 to 8 hours traveling from Hoi An or Da Nang to Cham Island for snorkeling, swimming, and helmeted underwater walking. English-speaking guides such as Jimmy and Ho lead the day, with safety divers beside walkers. Lunch, equipment, water, and hotel pickup are included when selected. Bring a towel, comfortable clothes, and money for drinks.

“The tour was just awesome , great staff , amazing experience underwater and some super good beach time with a tasty meal. Worth every penny spent. Must go .”

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11.Cham Island: Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 97 reviews · from $53

Travel from Hoi An or central Da Nang to Cua Dai Wharf, then take a one-hour wooden boat ride to Cham Island. Snorkel at Hon Nhon Beach, eat seafood at Cham Jungle Restaurant, and rest or swim at Bai Chong Beach. English and Vietnamese guides, gear, lunch, water, transfers, and island fees are included.

“There wasn’t that many fish to see but my teenage boys loved it.”

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12.Cham Island Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · from $45

This seven-hour trip takes you from Hoi An or Da Nang to Cham Island by high-speed boat for a short island tour, snorkeling at Xep Beach, and a seafood lunch. Guides such as Duyen, known as Miss Banana, Sky, and Thong lead the day with humor and clear explanations. Expect about 40 to 60 minutes in the water, followed by nearly two hours to swim or relax.

“Activity was good but needed more time snorkelling because by the time you get used to the water your time is up - it’s one hour it should be one and half hour - else everything was very good - guide was excellent”

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13.Speed Boat Tour 4 Islands – 2 Reefs Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · from $47

Join OnBird Phu Quoc for a six-hour speedboat trip around four islands, with two coral reef stops, a shallow-water lesson, and a quiet beach or pineapple garden. Guides such as Jack, Hardy, DD, and Collin are attentive in the water. Expect quality anti-fog gear, fruit juice, and a maximum of 12 people.

“Our experience was great and we are fully statisfied. OnBird crew was super friendly, we had nice chat with guides during pick-up and later at beach bar on last stop. They also were very focused on our safety. Thumbs up! Most important is that every one was very professional, we got basic traning which was heplful to properly use snorkeling gear. I am really satisfied about provided equipment - it was pro stuff, not the cheap one that I got in other trips that I had attended before. On top of that the guides gave us information about reef life and enviromental awarness, which is in my opinion very important.…”

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14.2-3 hours of Private Snorkeling Trip in South of Phu Quoc

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 38 reviews · from $64

Spend about four hours on a private speedboat from An Thoi, with up to three hours at coral reefs around Gam Ghi, Kim Quy, and possibly May Rut Ngoai. Your driver may be Mr Ty, while Katie can help with arrangements and hotel pickup. Expect simple English support unless you pay extra for a guide.

“It was fantastic. We are lucky to find this option! No waiting, no crowded group, very spacious speedboat. They prepared snorkels and fins for us, and did not rush us at all. We spent 3 hours just for snorkeling, enjoy the beauty coral reefs and many fishes, but still saved a half day for other things”

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15.Cham island snorkeling tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $200

This private Da Nang outing combines Marble Mountains, the Non Nuoc stone-carving area, Linh Ung Pagoda, and a two-hour Han River boat trip. Pickup, transport, guide, tickets, lunch, and drinks are included. Confirm the snorkeling and Cham Island details before booking, since the published route lists city sights rather than an island stop.

“Forget crowded tourist traps! This "Premium snorkel trip & island hopping" was a dream come true for our couple's getaway. The small group setting (max 8) ensured personalized service and an intimate atmosphere. Knowledgeable guiRead more”

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