Cham Island Snorkeling Tour Da Nang & Hoi An with Lunch

The Speedboat Ride to Cham Island Takes 20 Minutes, Then the Snorkeling Starts

You're picked up from your Da Nang or Hoi An hotel and driven to Cua Dai Port, where you board a speedboat for a 20-minute ride to Cham Island Marine Park. On the way, you stop at a stone carving village to see artisans at work. Once on the island, you visit the Champa ancient well, explore the Marine Protected Area, and spend two hours snorkeling at Xep Beach with clear water and coral reefs. Lunch is fresh seafood cooked by a local fishing family. You're back at your hotel by mid-afternoon, with all gear, meals, and transfers included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Cua Dai Beach30m
2. Cham Island2h · entry included

Cham Island snorkeling and cultural tour

• Pick up from hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An
• Visit local Stone Carving Village
• Depart from Cua Dai Port to Cham Island
• Visit Marine Protected Area and Champa ancient well
• Snorkel at Xep Beach and optional scuba diving
• Enjoy fresh seafood lunch with local fishing family
• Free time for swimming, photos, and sunbathing
• Return to Hoi An and Da Nang city
• Drop off at hotel and end tour

The experience

The engine noise cuts through the morning quiet at Cua Dai Port. You're standing on the deck of a high-speed boat, watching the water turn from brown to turquoise as you leave the Hoi An shoreline behind. The ride to Cham Island is fast (40 to 50 kilometers per hour across 10 nautical miles), and the whole crossing takes about 20 minutes. Your guide points out the coastline as it shrinks, and then suddenly you're there: the island appears, green and low, with white sand visible even from the water. This is a UNESCO-recognized Marine Park, and the snorkeling here is the reason people make the trip from Da Nang and Hoi An.

Before the boat leaves, though, there's a stop at a stone carving village inland: one of over 600 workshops where artisans shape rare stone into Buddha statues, Champa figures, and jewelry. The place is loud with chisels and dust, and the scale of it surprises you. Your local guide walks you through, explaining how the craft has been passed down through generations, and you can buy a small piece if something catches your eye. It's not a long visit, maybe an hour, but it breaks up the morning and gives you a sense of what people actually do here, not just what tourists see. After that, you head to the port and board the speedboat.

Once on Cham Island, the day unfolds in stages. You visit the Marine Protected Area first, where your guide shows you the species that live in these waters. Then there's the Champa ancient well (locals say it's a place to wish for love), and your guide tells the history while you stand in the quiet. By mid-morning you're at Xep Beach, where the water is so clear you can see the coral and fish before you get in. The snorkeling equipment is provided: mask, snorkel, life jacket. You spend a couple of hours in the water, moving slowly over the reef, watching schools of small fish scatter as you pass. If you want to go deeper, scuba diving is available for an extra fee with a professional diver. After that, you're hungry, and lunch arrives: fresh seafood cooked by a local fishing family, served on the beach. The food is simple and good: grilled fish, prawns, rice, fruit. You have free time after to swim again, lie in a hammock, or just sit and dry off.

The boat leaves at 2 p.m. and you're back in Hoi An or Da Nang by 3:30 p.m., dropped at your hotel. The whole day is about eight hours from pickup to dropoff, and it includes the guide, all snorkeling gear, lunch, entry to the island, and the boat rides both ways. The guide speaks English and knows the island well enough to answer questions about what you're seeing underwater and why the water is so clear here. Bring sunscreen and a towel. You'll need both.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and dropoff in Da Nang or Hoi An city center.
• two-way high-speed speedboat transfer to and from Cham Island.
• snorkeling equipment including mask, snorkel, and life jacket.
• entry and admission to Cham Island Marine Park.
• visit to the stone carving village.
• professional English-speaking local guide.
• fresh seafood lunch with local cuisine and fruit (vegetarian options available).
• bottled water.
• shower facilities and hammock rest on the beach.
• travel insurance.
• air-conditioned transport with safe driver.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 08:00

AgesAdult (10 to 70 years) · Youth (5 to 9 years) · Child (1 to 4 years) · Infant (under 1): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dacotours Co.,Ltd

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Da Nang or Hoi An who want a full-day island and snorkeling experience without arranging their own transport, boat tickets, or meals: the fixed itinerary and early pickup mean you're on the water by mid-morning and back by afternoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 9 years); Child (1 to 4 years); Infant (under 1): free.

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 speedboat ride to Cham Island?

About 20 minutes at 40 to 50 kilometers per hour across 10 nautical miles.

What's included in the tour?

Snorkeling equipment, hotel pickup and dropoff, boat rides, entry to Cham Island, lunch with fresh seafood, a professional English-speaking guide, bottled water, and use of shower and hammock facilities on the beach.

Is scuba diving available?

Yes, but it's an optional add-on at your own expense. A professional diver will guide you if you choose to dive.

What time does the tour start?

Hotel pickup is at 7:30 a.m. from Da Nang or Hoi An city center.

Can I bring my own snorkeling gear?

Snorkeling equipment is provided, including mask, snorkel, and life jacket. You don't need to bring your own.

Is lunch vegetarian?

Lunch is fresh seafood cooked by a local fishing family, but vegetarian options are available if you request them.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If the tour is cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date, an alternative experience, or a full refund.