Hoi An · CHAM ISLANDS SNORKELING
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Below are the 15 best cham islands snorkeling in Hoi An, best first: what each one costs, how long it runs, and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at the top, it is there for a reason.
Speedboat snorkeling from Hoi An to the Cham Islands with island culture stops and a seafood lunch. About $34 for an 8-hour day.
“Everything was amazing, guide was great and we had loads of time in the water. Local food for lunch was incredible”
Speedboat from Hoi An to Cu Lao Cham: museum stops, village views, snorkeling gear, seafood lunch, and beach time on a UNESCO reserve.
“The island itself is beautiful, you cannot take that away from it. We arrived at the port to be harassed for 20 minutes by the locals trying to sell you hats, sun cream, waterproof cases and towels, literally do not leave you alone. We then got on the speed boat which was cramped and taken to an island to look at a well and temple which again was fine but would of liked to be told about the trip as we thought we was snorkelling most of the morning. We end up getting in the sea 2 and half hours later to snorkel 🤿 after another stop for others to…”
Cham Island day trip from Hoi An: snorkel, an oxygen-helmet seabed walk, hand-feed fish, and enjoy a seafood lunch at Bai Chong Beach.
“Wonderful trip by boat to Cham Island from Houston An dock took about 50 min. Jimmy was a great tour leader and kept us informed of all the activities. Anchored and went snorkeling for 30 min - very wonderful coral - many varieties. Lots of small fish and amazing colorful starfish. Then the hi-light sea walking. What an unbelievable experience. Lots of fish to see and the diving hood was very easy and comfortable. Our safety diver was great and he took super videos. Then took a ride in a basket boat - how do they do this. Lots of fun. On to another beach for a wonderful lunch and…”
Snorkel UNESCO Cham Island from Hoi An or Da Nang, ride a traditional wooden boat, then enjoy seafood lunch and hammock time at Bai Chong.
“Thanks SeaTrek for providing me a wonderful scuba diving trip. It was fantastic to enjoy a calm sea and observe the beautiful coral reefs under the sea of Cham Island. The coral populations and other marine species in this area actually are not too much, but still be known as one of the most diverse ecosystem on the planet. It was excited to feed some breads ("banh mi") for the fishes. Even if you don't wanna dive, just lie down on the sand in the sun, and relax!!! Don't forget there are 2 snorkeling spots off the island, so prepare your swimming stuffs for both before you leave the boat.…”
Speedboat day trip from Hoi An or Da Nang to UNESCO Cham Island for snorkeling, island history stops, and fresh seafood lunch.
“Sky as our guide was great, honestly it was a fantastic experience overall.”
7-hour Cham Islands cruise from Hoi An with SeaTrek underwater walking, snorkeling gear, seafood lunch, and hotel pickup for about $45.
“Logistics were organized very well. Pickup was on time, they had towels and locker on boat, and the diving crew was efficient. However, water was very unclear during the sea walking so we didn't really see anything (I don't know how it usually is), and the snorkeling spot wasn't great. Lunch was very basic too.”
Speed-boat snorkeling to UNESCO Cham Island, then Vietnamese seafood lunch and beach time at Bai Chong. Pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An.
“Nice Island. Very good lunch. Big waves back home. Wet from top to tow.”
Speedboat to Cu Lao Cham from Hoi An for 45 minutes of snorkeling, quiet beaches, cultural stops, and a seafood lunch on a 5–6 hour day tour.
“The tour was fun, we got picked up on time & we enjoyed the islands and the beaches are charming! The lunch was good as well by the beach! The monkeys were lovely and just wanted to steal your food 😅 The only thing is that the boRead more”
A half-day to full-day trip from Hoi An to the Cham Islands for snorkel time, a white-sand beach break, and seafood lunch.
“Amazing service by Hien. pickup on time and good boat. delicious lunch. highly recommended.”
Speedboat to Cu Lao Cham from Hoi An or Da Nang, with Lang Beach time, pagoda + museum stops, seafood lunch, and snorkeling.
“The boat ride was fun and spending time on the lovely beach after lunch was nice. Snorkeling was very disappointing , not much to see and there were stingers in the water. Marine museum was also ordinary. Old well was nice to cool down at. Very busy. Lunch was ok, but nothing special. We didn’t receive water as stated in itenary.”
Snorkel Cham Island with included gear and a picnic-style lunch, plus hotel pickup from Hoi An or Da Nang for a mostly beach day.
“We enjoyed this tour! The difference between this tour and a group tour is: 1/ transfer is just for you only to the boat pier, 2/ the boat is the same as the group boat but rented out for you? 3/ lunch by yourself, 4/ we were first by 20-30min at thRead more”
Cham Islands day trip from Da Nang or Hoi An with snorkeling, pagoda and museum stops, seafood lunch, and optional massage.
“The water quality was not good, cloudy and couldn’t see anything. Our guide was not very clear. The island was beautiful.”
Escape Hoi An to Cham Island for Bai Lang culture, Champa Well, Hai Tang Pagoda, Bai Xep snorkeling, and Bai Chong beach time.
“I had mistakenly assumed that we would be going on a snorkeling trip. Instead, we only had 40 minutes. The highly praised equipment consisted of a snorkel and goggles. There weren't enough fins for everyone. The reef itself was surprisingly beautiful and full of blue starfish and lemon-yellow fish! On the island, we looked at a room full of jars with fish bleached by the sun. Then we were transported to the next location. The part of the group that paid extra to go diving was very disappointed. It was described to me as a 10-minute trip, during which visitors were transported from one guide to the next like pieces…”
Speedboat trip from Hoi An to the UNESCO Cham Islands: temple stops, Huong Beach snorkeling, Ong Beach lunch, beach time.
“Great but directions to pick up spot were vague. Taxi took us to wrong spot. The trip itself was awesome!”
Cham Islands day trip from Hoi An with speedboat, 30-min snorkeling, Hai Tang Pagoda, and grilled lunch. Small-group feel, easy pickup.
“Our driver picked us up 15 minutes early and brought us oceanside to the tourist holding tank with hundreds of others waiting for their tours. We sat there for an hour and wondered what the day would bring? Then the tourists were all herdeRead more”
