The 5 Scuba Diving Trips in Vietnam Worth the Boat Ride

1.Discovery Scuba Diving on Hon Mun Island in Nha Trang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $85Our pick

Start with a morning pickup, breakfast, and a safety lesson before practicing in shallow water at Hon Mun Island. You then make two supervised open-water sessions at separate sites, with instructors such as Phi Ly, Tim, and Aloius helping beginners set a comfortable pace. Lunch, drinks, equipment, and transfers are included.

“Well guided operators. They were very patient and professional. Also made vegetarian food available. Excellent overall.”

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2.2 Fun Dives for certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $88

Certified scuba divers spend a half-day aboard a boat to Hon Mun Marine Park for two guided underwater sessions of about 40 to 50 minutes each. Equipment, computer, meals, park fees, and hotel transfers are included. Khoa, Thai, and Leia are among the instructors associated with the experience, with groups limited to four per instructor.

“Dove with dive instructor Khoa 2 October 2025 and he and the entire team were Phenomenal!! A lot of personalized attention, care and guidance with all of the equipment and instruction, and beautiful dives where I could see a broad variety of colorful fish, coral amidst spectacular scenery. Highly recommend!”

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3.Nha Trang: Scuba Diving Experience for Non-Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 45 reviews · from $54

Spend six hours on Nha Trang Bay with a PADI-certified instructor, even if you have never used scuba gear or cannot swim. You will practice before a guided underwater session of about 30 to 40 minutes, then snorkel, swim, and eat a BBQ lunch. Instructor Tuan has guided beginners, and pickup, equipment, insurance, snacks, and boat transport are included.

“They picked me up at the hotel, perfectly on time. Transport to the boat took about half an hour. Boat ride was smooth and water, tea, coffee and fruit were included. Diving itself was only about half an hour. Maybe 40 mins. Was a good time for first time diver. You could see some nice corals and tropical fish. Amazing experience! After that there was some free time for swimming and snorkeling. Lunch was included and perfectly fine as well. They provided a wet suit (also perfect for UV protection) and valuables could be stored on the boat with them looking after them.Read more”

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4.Scuba Diving Experience in Nha Trang Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $53

Spend about 6.5 hours exploring Nha Trang Bay with a PADI-certified instructor, then enjoy Vietnamese seafood at a floating restaurant on Hon Mieu Island. Equipment, insurance, town pickup, snacks, and lunch are included. Guides Bob and Nam are noted for calm instruction and clear English, though weather can affect the schedule.

“Excellent instructor—professional, knowledgeable, and safety-focused. He explains everything clearly, keeps you calm, and helps you master diving with confidence. I got an adrenaline rush, saw amazing marine life, and loved the underwater photos he took. I’ll definitely book with him again to sharpen my skills!”

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5.Nha Trang : Scuba diving experience for certified dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $51Best value

Join a certified-only scuba outing in Nha Trang Bay with PADI-certified dive masters, round-trip boat transport, equipment, lunch, insurance, and a snack break. You’ll explore coral and marine life at two underwater sites, though visibility can be limited and one report found depths close to 10 meters.

“The trip is very good, I can see a lot of fish and colorful coral. The tour guide is very friendly and the trip is fun. Especially, the diving techniques are safe and suitable for the professional. Recommend for everyone.”

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