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Diving or Snorkeling the Reefs

Best Snorkeling & Diving in Phu Quoc Island

Though the best time of the year is generally from November to April, anytime when the sun out and the sea is calm is a great time to hit the water to enjoy some great diving & snorkeling.
Phu Quoc offers some of the best snorkeling and diving in Vietnam, it's home to many small islands which create a vibrant ecosystem making diving and snorkeling here one of the most popular tourist activities.

There are a number of dive and tour operators offering both snorkeling and diving trips;
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Snorkeling & Diving Spots in the North

Turtle Island
Off the northwest coast of Phu Quoc, its surrounding waters make for terrific snorkeling and diving with shallow waters no deeper than 10 meters which create the perfect atmosphere for the coral and the marine life that depend on that habitat for survival.

Our Tip: Best check at the time you want to come, at the time of writing day visits are allowed only.

Fingernail Island (North)
Located in the north this is a prime diving or snorkeling site just southwest of Vung Bau Beach, you can reach the Island with a dive or tour company or it can be reached by canoe, which can be rented at nearby resorts.

Our Tip: At the peak of low tide the island is connected to the mainland and although this isn’t the best time to go snorkeling it's a fantastic experience to walk across!

Nudibranch Garden
Named for one of the most spectacularly colorful creatures in the sea and is one of the most spectacular snorkeling sites on Phu Quoc island, nudibranches are a type of mollusc that are also referred to as sea slugs and have over 2,300 species.

Our Tip: This makes a great first-time snorkeling adventure for kids and adults alike and a spot that should be on your to do list.

Bai Thom (Thom Beach)
If you’re planning on going here, consider a visit to Mot Island , during low tide and most other times you can walk to the Island via a rock wall.
While sea urchins make for a great snack, be careful as stepping on one can ruin an enjoyable afternoon!
Delicious seafood can be found at either Hang Duong Quan or Cay Vong Nem Resorts.

Our Tip: Off the beaten path, rent a couple scooters, take your snorkeling gear, and discover a true treasure!

Snorkeling & Diving Spots in the South

An Thoi Archipelago
Best dive spots can be found in the An Thoi Archipelago off the southern coastline, it boasts a wide range of areas under 12 meters with an abundance of flat sea grass to gentle sloping coral reefs, diverse sea life and some sites made up of house-sized boulders!

Our Tip: Diving in Phu Quoc will bring you face to face with a variety of fish and other sea life including beautiful Nudibranch populations and bamboo sharks, yet, the most coveted encounter is one with the very few Dugongs rarely seen around the island.

Hon Thom Island
Also known as Pineapple Island, there are many dive sites here, two of the most popular dive spots are north Pineapple point and south Pineapple point.
North is covered in a variety of coral reefs, Cuttlefish abound and whip corals are ever present whereas in the south it's one of the deepest, most challenging dive spots on Phu Quoc.

Our Tip: At a depth of 35 meters it's only recommended for experienced divers looking for something different and challenging.

Dragon Rock
Perhaps Phu Quoc’s most visually spectacular sites for diving with large house-sized boulders that fill the underwater landscape, a great spot continually praised by experienced divers and newcomers alike.
Dry Island
Devoid of vegetation it's unique site in itself with incredible diving makes it all the more special, Parrot fish, Butterfly fish and many other reef fish flock to these waters to feed off the abundance of food, it's another site that creates a memorable experience for divers of all levels.

Roi East
At a depth of 10 meters or less this is a great dive spot for divers of all levels with Moray eels and Groupers frequently seen in addition to many species of smaller fish that populate these waters.
Roi South
Not quite as spectacular as Dragon Rock but it also contains many large boulders, If you can’t get to Dragon Rock or would like to do both, this is a good dive to see spectacular large underwater rocks and the corals that grow around them .