Diving in Nha Trang

Explore 51 dive sites in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Nha Trang

The warmest water temperatures in Nha Trang occur in May, averaging 30.5°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 25.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 25.4°C
February: 25.8°C
March: 27.4°C
April: 29.5°C
May: 30.5°C
June: 30.2°C
July: 29.7°C
August: 29.7°C
September: 30.3°C
October: 30.1°C
November: 28.1°C
December: 26.2°C

Marine Life in Nha Trang

Home to 182 recorded species including 175 reef fish, 6 seagrass & algae, 1 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Nha Trang

Nha Trang has 1 beginner dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Nha Trang

Based on average water temperature of 28.6°C, currents 3 cm/s.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°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

Marine Protected Areas in Nha Trang

Vịnh Nha Trang - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Hon Cau-Vinh Hao - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Thuy Trieu - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Quy Nhon - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Cu Mong - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
O Loan - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Nha Phu-Hon Heo - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Nha Trang - Nearest Airports

Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base (CXR), Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh - 48 km away, approx 67 min travel time
Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) (LTH), Ho Chi Minh City (Long Thanh) - 296 km away, approx 338 min travel time
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), Ho Chi Minh City - 327 km away, approx 372 min travel time

Dive Sites

90167TS - 15m (11.2167, 108.8333)
Angel Dive (12.2332, 109.1957)
An Phú 168 - 9m (13.7375, 109.2333)
ASOGAWA MARU (POSSIBLY) - 26m (12.5340, 109.3787)
BANGOS & DALAG - 60m (13.6667, 109.3667)
BD 91549 TS - 50m (14.0167, 109.3000)
BD 98839 TS - 23m (12.8333, 109.4500)
BV 95568TS - 31m (10.7917, 108.5250)
Debbie s Beach (12.1644, 109.3107)
EIYO MARU - 40m (11.3528, 109.0216)
Electric Nose (12.1892, 109.3470)
Fei Yua 9 - 7m (13.6972, 109.2278)
Hà Trung 98 - 8m (13.7522, 109.2532)
Hoa Mai 68 - 8m (13.7384, 109.2392)
HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) - 46m (12.6638, 109.4649)
Hon Bac - 17m (12.3373, 109.3164)
Hon Mun Marine Park (12.1667, 109.2833)
Jupiter - 10m (13.7123, 109.2382)
KH-96792TS - 14m (11.8808, 109.1798)
KIN WAH (PROBABLY) - 8m (12.2032, 109.2216)
LA-05922 - 38m (10.8167, 108.8167)
LEELA - 50m (13.9167, 109.3333)
Lighthouse bay reef (12.1932, 109.3358)
Madonna Rock (12.1714, 109.3134)
MAKAH - 9m (10.8667, 108.1333)
Mama Hanh (12.1704, 109.3081)
Minh Durong 8888 - 35m (11.9926, 109.3066)
Moray Beach (12.1700, 109.2962)
Mun Island - 8m-33m (12.1500, 109.2800)
Murrey s Beach (12.1736, 109.2515)
Mushroom Bay - 8m-33m (12.1550, 109.2800)
Nam Khánh 26 - 5m (13.7557, 109.2392)
North Sea 16 \ Bien Bac 16 - 8m (13.7502, 109.2483)
Pacific barge 05 - 9m (10.8833, 108.2500)
Phuc Tinh 26 - 50m (11.5082, 109.1132)
PY 96121 - 49m (10.6667, 108.9500)
Rainbow Divers (12.2361, 109.1954)
Rainbow Divers (12.2355, 109.1949)
Ranbow Reef (12.1633, 109.3005)
Scuba Dive dive center (12.2359, 109.1954)
Scuba Zone (12.2333, 109.1962)
SHINAGAWA MARU - 37m (10.8833, 108.7750)
Sơn Long 08 - 9m (13.7381, 109.2416)
TATEBE MARU (PROBABLY) - 8m (14.0343, 109.2500)
Thanh Dat One - 28m (11.1250, 108.9050)
Turtle Dive (12.2332, 109.1955)
U Turn - 8m-33m (12.1600, 109.2850)
Viet Thuan 168 - 9m (13.7387, 109.2275)
WESTERN EAGLE - 10m (13.7167, 109.2250)
Whale Island Housereef (12.6521, 109.3941)
Xin Vinh - 8m-33m (12.1400, 109.2800)

Dive Centres