Snorkeling in Nha Trang: Hon Tam Island with Lunch

You control the snorkel and the pace along Hon Tam's coast.

A private snorkeling tour in Nha Trang Bay takes you by speedboat from Vinh Truong pier to Hon Tam island, where you snorkel the reefs and watch fish species in shallow water, then swim or rest at Mini Beach before returning to your hotel. The tour includes a local English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and runs six to seven hours. You stay at least five meters from the coast while snorkeling and should have moderate fitness for the water time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. I-Resort Hot Mineral Springs2h
2. Hon Mieu Island2h · entry included

Nha Trang Bay snorkeling and beach

• Pick up from hotel
• Transfer to Vinh Truong pier
• Speed boat to Hon Tam island
• Snorkel along the coast
• Lunch at Mini Beach
• Swim or relax on beach
• Return to mainland
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup at 8:30 and a drive to Vinh Truong pier, where you board a speedboat for Hon Tam island. Once there, you enter the water with your guide and snorkel along the coast: the reefs hold friendly fish and the shallow depth keeps visibility clear. You set your own rhythm in the water and decide how long to spend at each spot, staying within the five-meter safety distance from shore.

After snorkeling, the boat moves to Mini Beach, where lunch waits. You eat on the sand, then have the choice to swim again or simply rest on the beach before the return trip. The speedboat takes you back to the pier in the afternoon, and the minivan returns you to your hotel by late afternoon, ending the tour.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan.
• speedboat transport to and from Hon Tam island.
• a local guide who speaks English and leads the snorkeling.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch at Mini Beach.
• the private tour format means no other groups join you.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 5 Jan 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (6 to 70 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Friendly Travel Nha Trang

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you travel with only your group and set the pace in the water yourself. Choose it if you want a guide to show you the reefs but prefer not to be part of a larger group, or if you want the flexibility to spend more or less time snorkeling depending on how you feel that day.

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Top questions

What fish and reef life will I see while snorkeling at Hon Tam?

The reefs around Hon Tam hold many fish species described as friendly and vibrant in the shallow water. The guide leads you along the coast and points out what lives there, though the exact species vary by season and tide.

Is the snorkeling suitable if I've never done it before?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the water time and the entry and exit from the boat. The guide is with you in the water, and the shallow depth and calm conditions around Hon Tam make it manageable for beginners who are comfortable in the ocean.

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

You control how long you spend in the water. After the snorkeling portion at Hon Tam, you move to Mini Beach where swimming is optional. You can rest on the sand instead and still be part of the group.

Does the tour include food and drinks?

Lunch is included and served at Mini Beach. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase if you want them.

How long is the full day, and what time does it end?

The tour runs six to seven hours total, starting with pickup at 8:30 in the morning. You return to your hotel in the late afternoon, giving you the rest of the day free.