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Vietnam. Perhaps a mention of the country’s name conjures up images of idyllic terraced rice paddies in your mind, or the ubiquitous travel-brochure Ha Long bay scene, complete with emerald waters and epic sunset. Maybe you associate the country with its delectable cuisine, or the destruction of the Vietnam War (known in the country as the American War).
Whatever you think of when you think of Vietnam, the chances are it (probably) isn’t diving.
However, with a coastline around 2,025 miles (3,260km) long, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that Vietnam’s tropical waters are a diver’s paradise, home to a huge variety of fascinating marine species and spectacular underwater landscapes. As a relatively new destination for divers, many of Vietnam’s dive sites have an unspoiled feel to them too.
Most sites, while technically accessible year-round, are best avoided after the stormy season, as the strong winds dredge up the ocean bed, reducing visibility. Generally speaking, Vietnam’s diving season runs from March to October, although this can vary depending on the location — southern sites are better November to May. Here's our rundown of best the places to go for great diving in Vietnam, with the top dive sites outlined.
Nha Trang is home to the Hon Mun Marine Protected Area, comprising 2,965 acres (12,000 hectares) of reef-filled waters. There are at least 350 species of hard coral living here – to put that into context, it’s not far off Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, which is home to around 450 different species. This area is also home to a lot of fish too, including barracuda, clownfish and lionfish. Within the protected area, there are several different popular dive sites, including Moray Beach and Madonna Rock. Due to the concentration of sites in the area, Nha Trang is the most popular diving spot in Vietnam, and the hub of its burgeoning dive industry.
A clownfish (AKA «Nemo») of the type regularly spotted at Nha Trang © Hans Gert Broeder/Shutterstock
Moray Beach is a great place to see a rare species of nudibranch (neon-bright sea slugs) and some colourful hard corals. Going to a maximum depth of 18 metres (59ft), this dive is suitable for all levels. The site is also home to several species of fish, including clownfish and black frogfish.
At Madonna Rock there are several underwater caverns located at different depths (the maximum of which is 30 metres/82ft), home to some of Hon Mun’s more interesting species of fish, including scorpion fish, lionfish and giant moray eels.
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