Vietnam · SNORKELING

15 Snorkelling Trips in Vietnam That Repay the Day

25 tours  ·  from $15

Pick one of these 15 snorkelling trips and the day plans itself. Prices, running times and the one thing to check before you pay are on every entry.

Nha Trang: Coral Reef Snorkeling and Floating Bar Party - Morning pickup and the run to the islands
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Nha Trang: Coral Reef Snorkeling and Floating Bar Party

1.Coral Reef Snorkeling and Floating Bar Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 555 reviews · 390 minutes - 8 hours · from $30Our pick

Spend about 6.5 to 8 hours island-hopping from Nha Trang, with snorkeling at Hon Tam, a floating bar party near Hon Mot, live music, fruit, cocktails, lunch, SUP, kayaking, and a waterslide. Guides such as Tiger, Minh, Khue, and Nguyen keep the mood lively. Extra water sports cost more.

“We were the first Cubans to do the activity and the staff treated us wonderfully. Beautiful guides. A beautiful activity. Thank you, I will return.”

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REAL snorkel &island hopping by SPEEDBOAT-EXPLORE CUISINES(MAX12) - May Rut, Gam Ghi, and the beach break
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Real snorkel &island hopping by Speedboat-Explore Cuisines(MAX12)

2.Real snorkel &island hopping by Speedboat-Explore Cuisines(MAX12)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 466 reviews · from $55

Spend about six hours speeding from Phu Quoc’s An Thoi port to island reefs and quiet beaches. Snorkel at Kim Quy and Coconut Island, swim at May Rut or Gam Ghi, and finish with a Vietnamese meal inland. Guides such as Windy, Ben, Hugo, and Si are praised for friendly service. Groups are advertised at 12, with some bookings allowing up to 15.

“Ben was super friendly, spoke great English and really looked after us. Boat trip was bumpy and fun. First island stop was the best. Local lunch was excellent.”

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Phu Quoc: Speedboat Tour of 4 Islands with Snorkeling & BBQ - May Rut Ngoai or Gham Ghi for swimming and beach time
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Phu Quoc: Speedboat Tour of 4 Islands with Snorkeling & BBQ

3.Speedboat Tour of 4 Islands with Snorkeling & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 428 reviews · from $56

You’ll visit Kim Quy, May Rut Ngoai, Buom, and Fingernail Islands by speedboat with Pacific Boat Phu Quoc Snorkeling. Expect two snorkeling sessions, beach time, fruit, drinks, and a seafood BBQ at a mainland restaurant. Guides such as Windy, Ben, Hugo, and T are known for friendly, attentive service.

“Everything went according to plan, our guide was the wonderful T. Highly recommend! :)”

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Cham Island Snorkeling Daily Group Tour, Sunbathing, nice beaches - Crossing by speedboat to Cu Lao Cham
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Cham Island Snorkeling Daily Group Tour, Sunbathing, nice beaches

4.Cham Island Snorkeling Daily Group Tour, Sunbathing, nice beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $59Top rated

Spend 6 to 8 hours traveling from Da Nang or Hoi An to Cham Island with a local English-speaking guide. Visit a stone-carving village, Marine Protected Area, ancient Champa well, and village sites, then snorkel at Xep Beach. Your day includes a seafood lunch, equipment, speedboat transport, hotel pickup, and beach rest time.

“The snorkeling was fun, and the guide was nice. Overall it was well organized. My mid rating is due to the fact that although I purchased a child's ticket, less than 24 hours before they were scheduled to pick us up I received a text that I Read more”

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Hoi An/Da Nang: Snorkelling & Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour - From Hoi An to Cua Dai Harbour
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Hoi An/Da Nang: Snorkelling & Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour

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

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

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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South Phu Quoc: Pro Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat - Pickup, Speedboat Ride, and the First Water Lesson
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South Phu Quoc: Pro Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

6.South Phu Quoc: Pro Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 336 reviews · from $51

Spend six hours exploring two carefully selected coral sites in South Phu Quoc with OnBird’s small team of underwater guides. The group is limited to 10, and guides such as Colin, Edward, Jack Sparrow, John, and Quoc help beginners and regular snorkelers alike. Expect quality gear, shallow-water practice, reef lessons, fruit, juice, and a fast speedboat ride.

“It was great and amazing expierience. Crew was always smiling and knew good english which was very helpful”

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PRO-SNORKELING to Explore Hidden Coral Reefs (MAX 10 PAX) - The shallow-water lesson makes a real difference
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Pro-Snorkeling to Explore Hidden Coral Reefs (Max 10 Pax)

7.Pro-Snorkeling to Explore Hidden Coral Reefs (Max 10 Pax)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · from $54

Join OnBird Phu Quoc for a five to six-hour snorkeling trip limited to 10 people. Guides such as John, James, Mario, Sunny, and Leon provide instruction, safety support, and reef interpretation. You’ll visit two reefs selected for the day’s light, water, and visibility, with gear, fruit, drinks, and pickup included.

“We had a great time on this snorkeling trip. The guides were fun and friendly. I highly recommend this small group trip.”

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Nha Trang: Hopping Tour, Snorkeling, Boat Party, & BBQ Lunch - Getting from your hotel to the port
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Nha Trang: Hopping Tour, Snorkeling, Boat Party, & BBQ Lunch

8.Hopping Tour, Snorkeling, Boat Party, & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Spend six hours sailing from Nha Trang to a coral reef, snorkeling, swimming, and joining a lively floating party with music, wine, fruit, and a boat slide. Guides such as Bao, Rob, Thang, and Bob Marley are known for keeping the mood high while watching water safety. Lunch includes seafood and Vietnamese dishes, followed by two hours at Tranh Beach.

“This trip was absolutely amazing - best we’ve had in Vietnam so far. Thang was a great tour guide , it was our first time snorkelling and he was very helpful and also took lots of underwater videos for us which are amazing to have. We had lots of fun and would love to do it again!”

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Explore Nha Trang Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Adventure Tour - Getting ready for the first water stop
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Explore Nha Trang Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Adventure Tour

9.Explore Nha Trang Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 314 reviews · from $40

Start around 7:30 am with hotel pickup or meet at Vietnam Active in Nha Trang. Cruise to reef areas around Hon Mun, Hon Tam, and Hon Tre for two snorkeling stops, with equipment, guides, fruit, drinks, and lunch included. Guides such as Sam, Huy, and Jack have been praised for clear instruction and personal care, though visibility depends heavily on weather.

“A great experience cycling through the rice fields and learning how to make rice wine, mats and rice noodles. Hanne was very knowledgeable and would highly recommend her for anyone!”

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Nha Trang: Snorkeling Tour with BBQ Lunch at Coral Reef - The early pickup and ride to the harbor
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Nha Trang: Snorkeling Tour with BBQ Lunch at Coral Reef

10.Snorkeling Tour with BBQ Lunch at Coral Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 258 reviews · from $27Best value

Join an English-speaking crew from Vietnam Fantastic for a full morning on Nha Trang Bay. You’ll snorkel at two sites, possibly including Mun Island, with equipment, marine park entry, hotel transport, snacks, and a seafood or vegetarian BBQ lunch included. Guides such as Bao and Thuan help first-time snorkelers feel safe.

“It was beautiful yet a bet crowded but the guide tried everything to make sure we have a great time”

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Real snorkel trip by speedboat with small group on Cham island - The morning pickup and ride to Cua Dai Harbour
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Real snorkel trip by speedboat with small group on Cham island

11.Real snorkel trip by speedboat with small group on Cham island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · from $60

You’ll speed from Cua Dai Harbour to Cham Island for two roughly 60-minute snorkel sessions at Dai and Tai islands, then eat a local BBQ lunch on Ong or Chong Beach. Guides such as Phi, Cha Cha, Sam, and Huy are praised for staying in the water and helping swimmers. Pickup is available from Hoi An and Da Nang.

“I think this tour was one of the better values in terms of total time spent snorkeling. Staff was courteous and professional.”

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Coral Reef Snorkeling and Floating Bar Party from Nha Trang - Brunch gives the morning a useful pause
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Coral Reef Snorkeling and Floating Bar Party from Nha Trang

12.Coral Reef Snorkeling and Floating Bar Party from Nha Trang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $29

Spend about six and a half hours island-hopping from Nha Trang with snorkeling, SUP, kayaking, a floating cocktail bar, live music, and a giant water slide. Guides such as Phuc, Tiger, Huy, and Khue keep the mood lively. Lunch includes squid, shrimp, fish, clams, spring rolls, and seafood hotpot.

“We had an excellent time on this tour! From the minute you get picked up the energy is very lively. We brought our own snorkeling gear and had a great time seeing a lot of different fish. The floating bar and happy hour was so much fun and the energy never died. They really know how to give their guests a fun experience. Highly recommend”

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Cham Island Tour Snorkeling -Sunbathing - Nice Beach - Speedboat - Snorkeling at Cham Island
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Cham Island Tour Snorkeling -Sunbathing – Nice Beach – Speedboat

13.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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Cham Island: Underwater Walking & Snorkeling Tour - Leaving Cua Dai Wharf by wooden boat
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Cham Island: Underwater Walking & Snorkeling Tour

14.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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Cham Island: Snorkeling Tour - Cua Dai Wharf and the wooden boat crossing
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Cham Island: Snorkeling Tour

15.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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