The 13 Snorkelling Trips from Da Nang We Would Pick

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $59Our pick

Spend 6 to 8 hours traveling from Da Nang or Hoi An to Cham Island by air-conditioned vehicle and speedboat. Visit a stone-carving village, island sights including an ancient well, and Xep Beach for snorkeling. Lunch, gear, and central-area transfers are included. Guides such as Sky, Banana, and Thanh have led past tours, though your guide may differ.

“I truly appreciate Banana's guidance throughout the tour; it made all the procedures feel smooth and enjoyable. The entire experience was not only impressive but also a lot of fun. If you're looking to have a great time exploring Danang, I wholeheartedly recommend joining this tour.”

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2.Snorkelling & Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour

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

Head from Cua Dai Harbour to Cham Islands by speedboat for two guided snorkel stops, about an hour each, followed by lunch and beach time. The tour focuses on time in the water rather than shopping or extra sightseeing. Guides have included Cha Cha, Phi, and Sam. Confirm pickup details if you are staying in Da Nang.

“Beautiful island 🏝️ to visit, great equipment to use for the snorkelling 🤿, saw loads of amazing fish and had a lovely lunch. Brilliant day 😊”

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3.Cham Island Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · from $45

From Hoi An or Da Nang, ride a speedboat to Cham Island for a guided visit to Lang Beach, the Marine Protected Area, and a Champa well. Snorkel among coral and fish, then enjoy a seafood lunch and free time by the water. Guides include Duyen, known as Miss Banana, Sky, and Thong.

“Our guide Thong was great, he pointed out interesting places on the bus ride and managed to find us all in time to move to the next place. We enjoyed the snorkelling a lot and there was a very generous and delicious lunch.”

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4.Cham island snorkeling tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $200

This private Da Nang outing includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, drinks and entrance fees. The described route visits the Marble Mountains, a stone-carving museum, Linh Ung Pagoda and the Han River by boat. But Cham Island snorkeling is not detailed in the schedule, so confirm the route and start time before you book.

“As a solo traveler seeking adventure, this tour exceeded expectations. Zipping between islands on a comfortable speedboat offered exhilarating rides with stunning coastal views. The small group (max 8) fostered a friendly atmospherRead more”

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5.Coral Snorkelling and Jetski Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 24 reviews · 2h 30m · from $15Best value

At Bãi Đá, near Obama Rock Beach on the Son Tra Peninsula, you get snorkeling gear, a life jacket, a brief water-motorbike ride, and, when at least four people join, a banana float. The advertised session lasts about 150 minutes, though the time on the water can vary. The host speaks Vietnamese, so confirm the meeting details and what is included before setting off.

“Jet ski experience was good. Snorkelling was not good. Visibility was very poor.”

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6.Cham Island Daily-Snorkeling(Optional:Pick up at Cua Dai Port)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · from $38

Set out from Da Nang around 8 am for a speedboat trip to Cham Island, with snorkeling, beach time, lunch, Hai Tang Pagoda, an ancient well, and a local market on the schedule. The tour lasts about six hours, costs $38 per person, and includes gear and transfers within central Da Nang. Guides such as Dao and Phuong Le have been praised, though assignments can vary.

“This is a tour worth experiencing. Delicious food, enthusiastic guides, and plenty of useful information provided. The diving experience here is also worth trying. The natural scenery is stunning. If given the chance, I would definitely participate in this tour again 🥰”

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7.Cham Islands Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat : Hoi An/Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 11 reviews · from $33

Ride by van and speedboat from Hoi An or Da Nang to Cham Island for a guided visit to Lang Beach, the Marine Protected Area, a fishing village and Hai Tang pagoda. You’ll have time to snorkel, swim and eat a traditional seafood lunch. The tour lasts about seven hours and costs $33 per person.

“Great day out! Well worth the spend. Seeing the village and how the locals live was a highlight”

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8.Cham Islands Snorkeling Tour by SpeedBoat from Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $53

SeaTrek VietNam takes you from the Da Nang or Hoi An area to Cu Lao Cham Marine Park for snorkeling and time at Bai Chong beach. Expect a morning departure, shared boat transfer, included snorkel gear, guide, bottled water and lunch. The crossing is described both as a speedboat ride and a one-hour wooden-boat trip, so confirm the vessel before booking.

“Finally, I was able to swim in great waters. I wish I had looked further and placed myself in this area. It was a great experience, and all travelers should know about it. It's not at all what you thought. It's a must-see experience for those visiting DaNang and Hoi An. Thank you for a seamless experience”

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9.Cham Island: Snorkeling Tour by Speed Boat From HoiAn/DaNang

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · from $38

Set aside 7.5 to 8 hours for hotel pickup, a 20-minute speedboat ride, snorkeling at Hon Nhon Beach, a seafood lunch, and time at Bai Chong Beach. An English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, island fees, water, and shared transfers are included. Pickup is available in central Hoi An and Da Nang.

“It was really good. I highly recommend everyone to book. Nice guide and perfect combination of activities l.”

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10.Cham Island Day Tour & Snorkeling from Da Nang with Group tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · from $40

Leave central Da Nang at 7:15 am for the roughly one-hour drive to Cua Dai Harbour, then ride a speedboat to Cham Island. An English-speaking guide leads visits to Au Thuyen, Hai Tang Pagoda, and Ong Temple, followed by a swim and about 30 minutes of snorkeling. Lunch is included. No guide’s name is provided.

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11.Cham Island Day Tour with snorkeling fun

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $25

Travel from Da Nang or Hoi An to Cham Island by air-conditioned vehicle and boat, then spend time exploring, snorkeling, swimming, and eating a local lunch. A guide and snorkeling equipment are included. The day is convenient, but snorkeling time and the pace of the group can vary.

“The majority of the experience felt chaotic. Pick up was smooth and food was great! Everything else was ok. At first you are assigned a tour guide, but then it changes depending on the language you speak. It would have been fine, but I felt lost half the time and the tour guRead more”

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12.Snorkeling Cham Island By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · from $37

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang by van and speedboat to Cham Island, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Snorkel near Hon Nhon Beach, then have a seafood lunch and free time at the island’s beaches. An English-speaking guide accompanies the trip; no individual guide name is provided.

“Pack you on like sardines on a tiny bus. Speedboat is literally a normal boat. A lot of waiting around. Nothing to see snorkelling. Set menu sharing with strangers. They accommodate for all levels of mobility and experience when they should not (you should be fit and know how to swim). Bizarre experience. Go by yourself not on a group tour.”

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13.Private Cham Island Snorkeling Tour, Nice Beach, Fishing villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $119

Take a 6-to-8-hour Cham Island trip with hotel pickup in central Da Nang or Hoi An, a local English-speaking guide, island history stops, beach time, snorkeling gear and a seafood lunch. The speedboat and snorkeling boat are shared. Guides named by past participants include Oanh, Thong and Phuoc, though your guide may differ.

“The guide was very very kind, give us too many helps with deep details. Additionally, English of the guide was perfect! Foods is not bad to us. The experience about seeing monkey at restaurant was new for us, so it was exciting. Snorkeling in Charm Island was good. But, I have a regret. There was a little fish. In any case, it was a great tour for my family! :)”

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