Cham Island Sea Trek Snorkeling: Speedboat, Coral, Lunch

Mask, fins and coral colonies waiting beneath the surface.

A full-day sea trek and snorkeling adventure from Da Nang and Hoi An City takes you by speedboat to Cham Island, a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve, where you don provided gear and swim among schools of tropical fish and living coral. Hotel pickup is included in the Da Nang and Hoi An options. Lunch and all snorkeling equipment are provided. The tour runs seven hours and suits all fitness levels.

The experience

The speedboat leaves from Da Nang or Hoi An with your hotel pickup arranged, carrying you out to Cham Island's protected waters. Once you arrive, your guide fits you with mask, fins and goggles, then leads you into the water to swim among schools of tropical fish and explore colonies of living coral. The reef work is the core of the day. You spend the morning and early afternoon in and out of the water, snorkeling at different depths and sites around the island.

Between water sessions, you rest at Bai Chong beach, a unique ecological site within the UNESCO biosphere reserve. A hammock waits if you want to swing in it, or you can sit on the sand. Lunch is a Vietnamese seafood meal served at a Cham jungle restaurant, included in the price. Bottled water is on hand throughout the day. The speedboat and air-conditioned vehicle handle all transport. You bring nothing but a towel and sunscreen.

What’s included

• Shared speedboat transfers to Cham Island.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (included in Da Nang and Hoi An private options, and in the shared car transfer).
• all snorkeling equipment: mask, fins and goggles.
• Vietnamese seafood lunch at a Cham jungle restaurant.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned ground transport.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

3 options

Pickup in Hoi An, privateUp to 9 people · Guide in English · 08:00Private car: a private car picks you up and drops you off at your hotel in Hoi An City; pickup is included

Shared car transfer at the hotelUp to 15 people · Guide in English · 08:00Shared car: pickup is included

Pickup in Da Nang, privateUp to 15 people · Guide in English · 08:00Private car: private pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Da Nang City; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Infant (4 to 7 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 2

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by SeaTrek VietNam

Is this one for you?Choose the Da Nang or Hoi An private pickup if your hotel is in either city and you want the boat to leave on schedule without waiting for other travelers. The shared car transfer works if you're staying elsewhere and prefer to split transport costs: pickup still comes to your hotel, and the speedboat departure time stays the same.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years); Infant (4 to 7 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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 24 h before the start.

What kind of marine life will I see when snorkeling around Cham Island?

Schools of tropical fish in many shapes and colors swim through the waters around Cham Island, and you'll explore colonies of living coral. The island sits inside a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve, so the marine ecosystem is protected and active.

How long is the full-day sea trek and snorkeling tour?

The tour runs seven hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, including speedboat travel, snorkeling time, lunch and rest at Bai Chong beach.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to arrange my own transport?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included when you choose either the Da Nang or Hoi An private pickup option at checkout. The shared car transfer option also includes hotel pickup. An air-conditioned vehicle handles all ground transport.

What's included in the lunch, and where do we eat?

Lunch is a Vietnamese seafood meal served at a restaurant in the Cham Island jungle. It's included in the tour price, along with bottled water throughout the day.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No, mask, fins and goggles are provided and included in the tour. You just need to bring a towel, sunscreen and a swimsuit.