Cham Islands Scuba Diving Tour with Certified Guide

Dive a UNESCO marine reserve with a guide who knows the sites

A full-day scuba diving activity in the Cham Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve off Hoi An, for both beginners and certified divers with a professional guide, full equipment and lunch included. The eight-island marine park sits in protected waters where vivid coral and marine creatures stay year-round. Pickup is arranged. A vegetarian meal option is available on request.

The experience

The Cham Islands sit eight kilometers off the coast of Hoi An as Cu Lao Cham Marine Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where the water stays calm and the coral thrives. A speedboat carries you out in the morning, and the day splits between two or three dive sites depending on conditions and your certification level. Beginners work with an instructor in shallower water. Certified divers go deeper into the reserve. A professional guide and photographer stay with your group throughout, documenting what you see and handling the technical side so you focus on the underwater landscape.

The eight hours include two or three dives, snacks and bottled water on board, and lunch at Bai Chong Beach with local seafood. A vegetarian option is available if you request it when you book. Full diving equipment comes with you. The guide manages the gear setup and safety checks. The photographer captures images of the coral formations and fish you encounter, so you have a record of what you saw without managing a camera yourself.

Pickup is included, and the boat departs early enough to reach the islands while the light is good. The return timing gives you a full afternoon on the water. Insurance is covered as part of the booking, and the guide speaks English throughout the day.

What’s included

• Full diving equipment including wetsuit and tanks.
• two or three dives at sites chosen by your certification level.
• lunch with local seafood at Bai Chong Beach.
• snacks and bottled water on board.
• professional guide and photographer throughout the day.
• hotel pickup from Hoi An.
• insurance.
• vegetarian meal option on request.

Options for this experience

2 options

For certified diversGuide in English · 08:00includes pickup

Cham Island scuba diving tour for beginnersGuide in English · 08:00includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 to 65 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 69

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dragon Travel Viet

Is this one for you?Book the beginner option if you've never dived before: the instructor teaches you in shallow water first, so you build confidence before deeper sites. Certified divers choose their own option and dive at the depth their certification allows, which is what makes the same day work for both skill levels without anyone waiting or repeating basics.

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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 24 h before the start.

Can I dive in the Cham Islands if I've never dived before?

Yes, the activity offers a beginner option where an instructor teaches you in shallow water before moving to deeper sites. Certified divers choose their own option and dive at the depth their certification allows.

What's included in the eight-hour day on the water?

Full diving equipment, two or three dives depending on your level, lunch with local seafood at Bai Chong Beach, snacks and bottled water on board, a professional guide and photographer, and insurance. Pickup from your Hoi An accommodation is included.

What is the Cham Islands marine park actually like underwater?

The Cham Islands are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with vivid coral formations and abundant marine life. The protected waters keep the ecosystem stable, so the coral and fish populations stay healthy year-round.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the boat?

No, pickup from your Hoi An hotel or accommodation is included in the booking. The speedboat departs from the coast near Hoi An and returns to the same point.

What happens if I have dietary restrictions?

A vegetarian meal option is available for lunch at Bai Chong Beach. Advise the operator when you book so they can prepare it for you.

Is there a photographer on the dive?

Yes, a professional photographer guide documents the coral and marine life you encounter during the dives, so you have images without managing a camera underwater.