Plongée à Nha Trang — Vietnam

Nha Trang is Vietnam's most established dive hub, where Hon Mun Marine Protected Area harbours surprisingly diverse macro life including frogfish and nudibranchs. Incredibly affordable certification courses and a buzzing beach-town vibe draw thousands of new divers annually. Madonna Rock and Moray Beach are standout sites.

Score
66.3
Visibilité
8–25m
Température
24–29°C
Meilleurs mois
February, March, April
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Beginner Friendly
Nha Trang
VietnamAsia-Pacific
66.3

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12.2388°N

109.1967°E

Nha Trang is Vietnam's most established dive hub, where Hon Mun Marine Protected Area harbours surprisingly diverse macro life including frogfish and nudibranchs. Incredibly affordable certification courses and a buzzing beach-town vibe draw thousands of new divers annually. Madonna Rock and Moray Beach are standout sites.

Vietnam's Diving Capital

Visibility8–25 m
Temperature24–29°C
Max Depth30 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$55
Best MonthsFebruary, March, April, May
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML58.0CH45.0VIS55.0SV68.0TMP85.0DA58.0OP68.0TS82.0GT75.0VAL90.0CRD50.0SP62.0

Marine Life

58.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
55
Megafauna Encounters
35
Reef Fish Abundance
60
Macro Life
72
Endemic Species
48
Marine Life Diversity
58.0
Coral & Reef Health
45.0
Visibility & Conditions
55.0
Dive Site Variety
68.0
Water Temperature
85.0
Depth & Access
58.0
Operator Quality
68.0
Topside Experience
82.0
Getting There
75.0
Value & Cost
90.0
Crowding
50.0
Social Proof
62.0

Dive Types

reefwreckshore

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

Vinpearl cable car and theme parkmud baths at Thap BaPo Nagar Cham towersnight market

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Po Nagar Cham Towers
  • Long Son Pagoda

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber15 km — Nha Trang Hospital Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital8 km

Chamber at Nha Trang General Hospital; DAN Asia-Pacific available

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Sailing Club Divers

PADI

4.6
380 reviewsNITROX

Vietnam Active Diving

SSI

4.5
250 reviewsNITROX