{"id":7798,"date":"2020-01-16T03:38:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T03:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurytravelvietnam.com\/blog\/?p=7798"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:42:09","slug":"nha-trang-scuba-diving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/nha-trang-scuba-diving.html","title":{"rendered":"Nha Trang scuba diving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you come to Nha Trang, it would be a pity you miss out on the chance to try scuba-diving here!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/nha-trang-scuba-diving.html\/#I_Why_Nha_Trang_is_so_perfect_for_scuba-diving\" >I. Why Nha Trang is so perfect for scuba-diving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/nha-trang-scuba-diving.html\/#II_Most_popular_sites_for_scuba-diving_in_Nha_Trang\" >II. Most popular sites for scuba-diving in Nha Trang<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/nha-trang-scuba-diving.html\/#1_Whale_Island\" >1. Whale Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/nha-trang-scuba-diving.html\/#2_Hon_Mun_Marine_Protected_Area_MPA\" >2. Hon Mun Marine Protected Area (MPA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/nha-trang-scuba-diving.html\/#3_Moray_Beach\" >3. Moray Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/nha-trang-scuba-diving.html\/#4_Madonna_Rock\" >4. Madonna Rock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/nha-trang-scuba-diving.html\/#5_Mama_Hanh_Beach\" >5. Mama Hanh Beach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/nha-trang-scuba-diving.html\/#III_Insider_tips_and_questions_you_should_ask_for_divers_of_all_levels\" >III. Insider tips and questions you should ask for divers of all levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/nha-trang-scuba-diving.html\/#Contact_Us\" >Contact Us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Why_Nha_Trang_is_so_perfect_for_scuba-diving\"><\/span>I. Why Nha Trang is so perfect for scuba-diving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nha Trang is an ideal place for scuba-diving lovers all over the world with colorful, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/nha-trang-scuba-diving.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">thriving coral reefs<\/a> and lovely sea creatures. This beach city enjoys warm and gentle weather throughout the year, with the best time to visit starting from April to August with water temperature ranging between 28\u00b0C and 30\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7803\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7803\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving2.jpg\" alt=\"Nha Trang scuba diving\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving2-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Luxurytravelvietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moreover, because of the thriving diving services here, tourists are offered a wide variety of dive schools, shops, tours and available guides to give you a good deal with the most <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/reasons-to-choose-nha-trang.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">satisfying experience<\/a>. What is more, there are also some PADI Dive Centres offering full PADI certification courses with reasonable prices and experience divemasters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"760\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YGr3-PZeTGU?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"Nha Trang Vietnam Travel Guide + Attractions Map\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"II_Most_popular_sites_for_scuba-diving_in_Nha_Trang\"><\/span>II. Most popular sites for scuba-diving in Nha Trang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Whale_Island\"><\/span>1. Whale Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7904\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7904\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7904\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Whale-Island-Nha-Trang-scuba-diving.jpg\" alt=\"Nha Trang scuba diving\" width=\"750\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Whale-Island-Nha-Trang-scuba-diving.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Whale-Island-Nha-Trang-scuba-diving-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Flickr @Namriver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During peak season, if you don\u2019t want to join the crowd at the ocean park, the dive site at Whale Island is a good alternative. Located 80 kilometers away from the city center of <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/nha-trangs-nightlife.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nha Trang<\/a>, this island has many scenes to offer with interesting species such as groupers, trevally or snappers among the soft coral reefs. Despite its name, there is a high chance you won\u2019t catch any sight of whales here.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Hon_Mun_Marine_Protected_Area_MPA\"><\/span>2. Hon Mun Marine Protected Area (MPA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"760\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aTrElXS0B9M?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"Nha Trang Vietnam Travel Guide + Attractions Map\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">40 minutes away from the Cau Da Port, this place is where most of the diving excursions in <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/a-day-in-oceanographic-institute-nha-trang.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nha Trang city<\/a> take place. The site has several water depths and swim-through tunnels, a great chance for divers to actually see the beauty of the underwater world. Some species you will see tropical fish, pufferfish, moray eels and of course, tropical coral reefs.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Moray_Beach\"><\/span>3. Moray Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7807\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7807\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7807\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving5.jpg\" alt=\"Nha Trang scuba diving\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving5.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving5-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Instagram @nana.tho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With the ideal maximum depth of 18 meters, Moray Beach is a suitable site for divers of all certification levels. You shall see a wide range of hard and soft reefs, as well as interesting marine species namely razorfish, clownfish, pipefish, flying gurnards, black frogfish, and seahorses.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Madonna_Rock\"><\/span>4. Madonna Rock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7804\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7804\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7804\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving3.jpg\" alt=\"Nha Trang scuba diving\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving3-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Luxurytravelvietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This lovely site is located on the famous Hon Mun Marine Protected Area. With the 25-meter depth and many other caverns at different heights, you shall see many schools of fish here, especially the lionfish, scorpionfish and giant morays.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mama_Hanh_Beach\"><\/span>5. Mama Hanh Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7802\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7802\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving1-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Luxurytravelvietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thanks to its large sandy area and a visibility of about 8 meters, Mama Hanh Beach is often used for Open Water training. You will see shallow coral gardens and a sloping reef as well as lionfish and many small reef fish here.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"III_Insider_tips_and_questions_you_should_ask_for_divers_of_all_levels\"><\/span>III. Insider tips and questions you should ask for divers of all levels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check your equipment: You should read several online reviews or ask for personal recommendations when it comes to diving devices to make the best choice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When you come to a dive school, ask about the student to dive teacher ratio: Chances are, you are an experienced diver who is paired with a beginner or vice versa. So ask before making any decision to make them arrange for the sake of your trip and preference!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7808\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7808\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7808\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving6.jpg\" alt=\"Nha Trang scuba diving\" width=\"750\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving6.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nha-Trang-scuba-diving6-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Luxurytravelvietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want your trip to be perfectly planned plus having experts taking care of every detail for you, here is a list of scuba-diving tours that you may need:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/tour-item\/nha-trang-islands-snorkeling-full-day-tour\">Nha Trang Islands &amp; Snorkeling Full day Tour:<\/a> Your day will be full of exciting activities underwater. You will be catered with breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as any necessary diving and snorkeling kits.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/tour-item\/nha-trang-beach-escape-4-days\">Nha Trang Beach Escape 4 days<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/tour-item\/nha-trang-beach-escape-4-days\">:<\/a> With Lux Travel DMC\u2019s exclusive and personalized single agent\/single customer service, you can throw out your worry and enjoy your customized schedule. You can change your plan upon your preference and how many times you can spend under the sea, enjoying the majestic view of Nha Trang\u2019s raw nature? It is all up to you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us\"><\/span>Contact Us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Address : No.456 Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Phone: (+84) 4 3927 4120<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Email: sales@luxtraveldmc.com<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hotline: +84-336-276-996<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\">https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/contact\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#333333;background-color:#faba40;border-color:#c89534;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#333333;padding:0px 28px;font-size:21px;line-height:42px;border-color:#fccf7a;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #333333\"> Contact us<\/span><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you come to Nha Trang, it would be a pity you miss out on the chance to try scuba-diving here! 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