Scuba Diving: Cu Lao Cham Islands, Vietnam
The diving experience off Cham Island offers many caves and swim throughs over rocky reefs whilst in shallow depths there are abundant colours with hard and tropical corals swarming with small reef fish.
Marine Life
Large amounts of phytoplankton drifts to the western shore of Cham Island as runoff from Hoi An & Nha Trang's estuaries. A recent study found 180 species of hard coral "in generally good condition". There are 202 species of fish. Some species are unique to this region of the South China Sea.
Popular sightings: Sea stars, trigger fish, baracuda, sea snakes, ribbon eels, rock fish, nudibrachs & many kinds of brightly coloured reef fish.
Conditions
Visibility ranges up to 30 meters, depending on the weather. Experts, first time divers and
snorkelers
are all safe to dive here.
The best
time to dive off Cham is from February to September during the week before full moon.
Dive Centres
There are two companies in Hoi An that offer PADI certified scuba diving off Cham Island for tourists. Click here to see more information & compare their packages and price lists.