Coral, clear water and a fishing village
The Cham Islands are a small group of islands about 20 km off the coast of Hoi An, protected as a marine park and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. A day trip by speedboat combines snorkelling over coral, a visit to the fishing village and a lazy hour on the beach.
A small-group speedboat trip with snorkelling, the village and beach time.
A speedboat day to the Cham Islands marine park with snorkelling on the coral, a fishing village and beach time, in a smaller group than the mass-market trips. Runs only in the calm-sea season.
Check availabilityBoats only run when the sea is calm, which in practice means roughly March to September. From October to February the north-east monsoon brings waves and trips are often suspended at short notice. The best water clarity for snorkelling is usually from April to August.
Keep a spare day. Even in season, trips are sometimes cancelled because of wind. Book for early in your stay so you can move the date if needed.
The speedboat ride can be bumpy; take seasickness tablets if you are prone to it, and bring reef-safe sun cream and a towel.
About 20 km offshore. The speedboat from Cua Dai port takes around 20 to 30 minutes.
From March to September, when the sea is calm. Trips rarely run from October to February.
It is one of the best snorkelling spots in central Vietnam, with coral gardens and reef fish, although visibility varies with the weather.
Yes. Life jackets are provided, and you can simply enjoy the boat ride, village and beach.
There are simple homestays on the main island, but most visitors come on a day trip.
