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The 11 most popular scuba diving tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
A small-group scuba try-out on Hon Mun Island near Nha Trang with shallow-water skills practice, two open-water sessions, and meals included.
“This was the first time of diving for me and it was awesome. Everyone was nice and helpful with everything. It was raining all the time and it was cloudy but the visibility was still good.”
Get one-on-one coaching for your first scuba session in Nha Trang Bay, with boat, gear, BBQ lunch, and easy pickup in town.
“We really enjoyed this experience. Our divemaster Tuan knew his field very well. We were very lucky and were the only one to dive on this occasion, therefore we gain very personal service. We had no diving licence and it was our first dive ever and totally worth it. The visibility was incredible, on the…”
Small-group scuba sessions at An Thoi Marine Park from Phu Quoc, with gear, reef tax, breakfast and lunch, and hotel pickup included.
“I really enjoyed this diving experience! It was a long time ago since I last dived so I was a little nervous but everything went smooth and it was so nice to dive again! Can recommend the tour :)”
Beginner scuba try-out in Phu Quoc: English 1-on-1 instructors, 2 guided underwater sessions, onboard lunch, from $102.
“Was my first dive and thoroughly enjoyed it. Would strongly recommend. The instructors were very patient and well trained.”
Spend a well-run scuba day in Nha Trang Bay with PADI-style coaching, gear provided, and a Hon Mieu floating seafood BBQ lunch.
“Excellent instructor—professional, knowledgeable, and safety-focused. He explains everything clearly, keeps you calm, and helps you master diving with confidence. I got an adrenaline rush, saw amazing marine life, and loved the underwater photos he took. I’ll definitely book with him again to sharpen my skills!”
Try scuba in Phu Quoc with a small-group setup, guided shallow-water skills, and an easy start to underwater life to 12 meters.
“Great experience for beginners! It was my first time diving and my mom's (70 y) second. Thinh was a great instructor. He reminded us of how to use the equipment often and used easy hand signals underwater. He was great at multitasking beRead more”
Cham Islands day trip from Hoi An: Lang Beach snorkeling or scuba sessions, fossil marine sanctuary, temple stops, seafood lunch, and beach time.
“At the end of the day, if you are an experienced diver with padi licence you will not scuba diving by yourself. Under no circumstances, basically this if for beginners with a guide holding onto you and directing you. Not long it should be advertised that this only for beginners not divers with 20 years…”
PADI Discover Scuba in Nha Trang is a beginner-friendly, small-group intro with two guided reef sessions up to 12m, gear, lunch, and transfers.
“1. This trip definitely does not include Hon Mon island as it promised in the web, but to Hon Mot instead. This is very dishonest. 2. The middle-man sent me a new address just 10hr before departure, which was 2Kms away from the initial gRead more”
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A small-group try scuba session in Phu Quoc with English instruction, gear included, short water time, and reef exploring plus lunch.
“We have enjoyed our private trip a lot. We have visited 4 different swimming, snorkeling and relaxing spots. Nature was amazing and OnBird staff was professional and friendly. Great experience.”
Two-tank scuba sessions at Hon Tam Island’s Coral Reef Point with certified instructors, pickup, lunch, and warm-water reef viewing.
“The staff spoke English very well. The crew of the ship was timely and professional. The guide for scuba diving was knowledgeable and friendly. All of the dive equipment was well maintained and worked perfectly. Lunch was provided and was tasty.”
Certified scuba off Nha Trang Bay with English PADI leaders, included gear, lunch, transport, and safety-focused sessions for $51.
“Pretty much nothing. There was no briefing. There is no depth gauge on the equipment, so you don't know how deep you are. As we lost the guide with visibility of 2m, this is very unfortunate!!! And the maximum depth on both dives was almost 10m. So for certified divers, that's a real disgrace.”
