From Hoi An or Da Nang: Cham Island Snorkeling or Scuba Diving Tour

Explore Cham Island's marine life by speedboat with guided snorkeling or scuba diving plus seaside lunch in a full-day format.

Getting started

Begin with hotel pickup in Da Nang or Hoi An and travel to the pier, where you meet your expert English-speaking guide and the rest of the group. Board the modern speedboat and set off with round-trip speedboat transfers toward Cham Island. Bottled drinking water is available from the start of your journey, so you can stay hydrated on the way.

What to expect

Cham Island and marine protected area

Cham Island is part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, known for its marine protected area and clear waters that are suitable for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Features

• During the speedboat cruise to Cham Island you pass into the marine protected area, where your guide introduces the island environment and explains how the reserve supports coral reefs and tropical fish.
• Entry to Cham Island is included, along with access to key cultural stops such as the Cham Ancient Well, Bai Lang fishing village, and Tan Hiep area, which you visit according to your selected option.
• An expert English-speaking guide stays with you throughout the full-day tour, coordinating timings, answering questions, and helping you get the most from each stop.

Cham Ancient Well, Bai Lang and Tan Hiep

These cultural stops give you a look at daily life on Cham Island, from traditional water sources to fishing activity and local trade.

Features

• At the Cham Ancient Well you see how fresh water has been accessed on the island, with your guide explaining its role in the community.
• In Bai Lang fishing village you walk among simple waterfront streets and observe working boats, then continue to Tan Hiep, known for its seafood market and local stalls.
• Entry to Cham Ancient Well, Bai Lang and Tan Hiep is covered in your tour, so you can focus on exploring these areas with your guide instead of arranging separate access.

Snorkeling or scuba diving

Your time in the water centers on coral reefs and tropical fish around Cham Island, with equipment and instruction provided based on your chosen option.

Features

• For the Full-Day Snorkeling Tour + Island Visit option, you enjoy a 1-hour snorkeling experience with equipment provided, including mask, snorkel, and life jacket, giving you time to float over the reefs and watch colorful marine life.
• For the Full-Day Scuba Diving Tour + Island Visit option, you complete a guided scuba dive with a professional instructor, who manages your dive setup and underwater route for a first dive in this marine protected area.
• Your guide coordinates the water session so that each guest reaches the correct snorkeling or scuba diving spot and returns to the boat on schedule, with bottled drinking water available on board.

Seaside restaurant and beach time

After time in the water, the tour shifts to food and relaxation on the coast.

Features

• A Vietnamese lunch at a seaside restaurant is included, giving you a set break in your schedule before the afternoon portion of the full-day tour.
• Free time for swimming and beach is built into the program, so you can relax on a white-sand stretch, swim, sunbathe, or walk the shoreline before departure.
• Throughout the beach and lunch portion of the day, bottled drinking water is provided, and your guide confirms the return timing for your round-trip speedboat transfers back to the mainland.

Wrapping up

At the end of your beach time you reboard the speedboat for the return leg of your round-trip transfers, then continue by vehicle back to your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An within the city center, where the full-day tour concludes.