Scuba Diving in Vietnam

Explore 64 dive sites and 8 dive centres in Vietnam. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Vietnam Diving at a Glance

5 dive regions, 64 dive sites, 8 dive centres, 217 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Vietnam

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

US State Department: Level 1 - Exercise Normal Precautions.

Best Time to Dive in Vietnam

The best months to dive in Vietnam are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 24.7°C, current 4.3 cm/s
  • February: Great, water 25.1°C, current 2.7 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 26.6°C, current 4.2 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 28.2°C, current 3 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 29.6°C, current 4.6 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 30.3°C, current 6.1 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 29.9°C, current 9.5 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 30.2°C, current 7.2 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 30.3°C, current 2.1 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 29.6°C, current 6.7 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 27.7°C, current 5.6 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 25.8°C, current 7.5 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Vietnam

Based on average water temperature of 28.2°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

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