7 Snorkeling Trips in Hoi An: Where to Put Your Money

1.Hoi An/Da Nang: Snorkelling & Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 397 reviews · from $63Our pick

Spend a full morning and early afternoon snorkeling around Cham Island with guides such as Cha Cha, Phi, or Sam. A speedboat carries you from Cua Dai Harbour to two reef sites, with about an hour at each, followed by lunch and beach time. Expect a small group of 20 to 25 people, drinks, equipment, and hotel transport from Hoi An.

“I joined the snorkeling tour and it was an amazing experience! We stopped at two snorkeling spots, and the masks and snorkels provided were excellent – no leaking at all. The reef was full of beautiful colors and there were plenty of fish, including some starfish. The boat was spacious, and we had unlimited drinks on board: cold water, cola, Fanta, and even beer. Freshly cut fruit – watermelon and pineapple – was also served during the cruise, which was a really nice touch. Our guide swam with us, made sure everyone stayed safe and got back on the boat, and also shared interesting stories about the Cham people. One…”

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2.Cham Island Tour Snorkeling -Sunbathing – Nice Beach – Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 136 reviews · from $39

You travel from Hoi An to Hon Lao Island by speedboat for a short museum and village visit, snorkeling, beach time, and a fresh seafood lunch. The $39 price includes hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, equipment, bottled water, and an English or Vietnamese guide. Sea conditions strongly affect the day.

“This tour like many other tours in Vietnam are run by vendors within vendors. They are disorganized, inefficient, and discriminatory. I was born in Vietnam but lived in the states. I witnessed the saddening discrimination amongst its own pRead more”

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3.Cham Island: Underwater Walking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 112 reviews · from $68

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Cham Island by boat for snorkeling, swimming, and a helmeted underwater walk with a safety instructor. You can feed fish on the seabed without a diving license, then eat seafood at Bai Chong Beach. Guides such as Jimmy and Ho are known for clear instructions and patient support.

“Very relaxed day where you snorkel or chill on the boat whilst you wait to do the under water walk. Followed by a big lunch on chan island and some time to swim on the beach of have a snooze in a hammock. Great day.”

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4.Cham Island: Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 97 reviews · from $53

Join Sea Trek VietNam for a 7 to 8-hour trip from Hoi An or Da Nang to Cham Island. Ride a traditional wooden boat, snorkel at Hon Nhon Beach, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, and relax at Bai Chong Beach. Gear, water, island fees, guide, and selected hotel transfers are included.

“We recommend this tour. The island is very beautiful and we enjoyed a relaxing time off there after lunch.”

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5.Da Nang/Hoi An: Cham Island Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · from $45

Spend seven hours traveling from Da Nang or Hoi An to Cham Island by fast boat, with a local guide such as Duyen, Sky, or Thong. Visit Lang Beach, see a Champa-era well, snorkel among coral and fish, eat a seafood lunch, and relax on the beach. The snorkeling is easy and scenic, though time in the water can feel short.

“My partner and I had lots of fun on this tour! Sky was a great guide and we really enjoyed our time. The snorkeling was very fun and we saw some cool fish. Lunch came with plenty of food and a good variety of dishes! There was a couple hours to relax on the beach which was a great way to end the activity.”

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6.Snorkeling Cham Island: Snorkeling Tour by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 26 reviews · from $53

Take a shared speedboat from Cua Dai Wharf to Cham Island for snorkeling at Hon Nhon Beach, a seafood lunch, and relaxing time at Bai Chong Beach. An English-speaking guide, hotel transfers, gear, water, and island fees are included. The trip lasts 7 to 8 hours and costs $53 per person.

“Nice Island. Very good lunch. Big waves back home. Wet from top to tow.”

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7.Da Nang/Hoi An: Cham Island Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 24 reviews · from $37Best value

Take a half-day speedboat trip from Da Nang or Hoi An to Cham Island. You will visit Hai Tang Pagoda, an ancient well, and Tan Hiep market, then snorkel for about 45 minutes, eat a Vietnamese family-style lunch, and swim at the beach. The trip costs $37 and includes hotel pickup, guide, transport, equipment, and lunch.

“All in all a good trip with a visit to the village on Cham Island, snorkelling at the rocks from the boat and then lunch and time to swim and relax on the beach. Our guide was really nice, pleasant and informative. The only minus was that we chose exactly this trip because the description stated that sailing took place with a wooden boat, which was not the case.”

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