Cham Island Snorkeling from Hoi An: Private Speedboat & Coral Reefs

Two Hours of Snorkeling in Cham Island's Clearest Water

You're picked up from your hotel, taken by private speedboat to two separate snorkeling sites on Cham Island, fed a seafood lunch on the beach, and back by early afternoon: all without stepping foot in a temple, market, or souvenir shop. The private boat is the thing that makes the schedule work: it means no waiting for group activities, no detours, just snorkeling and beach time on your own clock.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hoi An Ancient Townpass by
2. Cham Island4h · entry included

Cham Island snorkeling and beach tour

• Pick up at hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang
• Transfer to Cua Dai quay for speedboat registration
• Speedboat to Cham Island (25 minutes)
• Snorkel at Dai Island with soft coral (1 hour)
• Snorkel at Tai Island with hard coral and fish feeding (1 hour)
• Seafood BBQ lunch at Chong or Ong beach
• Relax and sunbathe on the beach
• Return by speedboat to Cua Dai estuary
• Transfer back to hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang

The experience

The speedboat cuts through the water in 25 minutes flat, and you're already at Dai Island watching soft coral and fish scatter as you slip below the surface. Most Cham Island snorkeling tours from Hoi An pack in temples, markets, and shopping: the kind of stops that eat up your time on the water. This one doesn't. You get a private speedboat, two separate snorkeling sites with different coral formations, and enough hours in the day to actually explore instead of rush.

Your guide picks you up from your hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang and takes you to Cua Dai quay to register before boarding. The first snorkel at Dai Island runs about an hour: soft coral, schools of small fish, the kind of reef you can see clearly without fighting a crowd. Around 11:30 the boat moves you to Tai Island for the second site, where the hard coral grows thicker and the fish feeding happens if you want to watch it. That's another hour in the water. No temple visits, no museum detours, no vendor pitches. Just snorkeling and the reef.

Lunch lands around 1 p.m. at Chong or Ong beach: a seafood BBQ with fruit and drinks included, time to dry off and sit in the sand before the ride back. The boat leaves Cua Dai around 2:30 p.m., and you're back at your hotel by mid-afternoon. The private speedboat costs 380 USD extra for your group, which is what keeps the shared-boat crowds and their temple stops out of your day. Snorkel gear, life jacket, and entrance fees are all covered.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle from Hoi An or Da Nang.
• speedboat transfer to Cham Island (25 minutes each way).
• snorkel mask, snorkel gear, and life jacket.
• two snorkeling sessions at Dai Island and Tai Island (approximately one hour each).
• seafood BBQ lunch with fruit and drinks at Chong or Ong beach.
• all entrance fees.
• experienced guide for the day.

Options for this experience

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Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

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Up to 7 per booking · Guide in English07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Last departure this season: 31 Dec

AgesAdult (5 to 90 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “It located near speedboat station for Cham island.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Paradise Indochina Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to maximize snorkeling time without the temple visits and market stops that fill other Cham Island tours. The private speedboat is what keeps the schedule focused on the reef and the beach.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long is the boat ride to Cham Island?

About 25 minutes by speedboat from Cua Dai quay.

How much snorkeling time do you actually get?

Two separate snorkeling sessions, roughly one hour each: one at Dai Island and one at Tai Island.

Is the private speedboat included in the tour price?

No. The private speedboat costs 380 USD extra for your group. Shared speedboats are available but include temple and market stops, which limits snorkeling time to about 40 minutes.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkel gear and life jacket, seafood BBQ lunch with fruit and drinks, entrance fees, and an experienced guide.

What time does the tour end?

Around 2:30 p.m., when the speedboat returns to Cua Dai quay and you're transferred back to your hotel.

Can you do this tour from Da Nang?

Yes, hotel pickup is available from both Hoi An and Da Nang.

Do you need to be a strong swimmer?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Life jackets are provided and included.

What if you don't want to snorkel the whole time?

You can sunbathe and relax on the beach during the snorkeling sessions. The tour is designed to give you the choice.