Da Nang Boat Tour: Scenic Sunset Experience

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Hoi An

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Experience a small group snorkeling trip and island hopping adventure in Da Nang, Vietnam. Explore authentic ocean and coral spots while enjoying the best service and new transportation.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Cham Island (Cu Lao Cham) - Please visit pacificboat.net for detailed information.

ITINERARY:

8:15: Pick up guests from hotels in Da Nang city and 8:45 for hotels in Hoi An city.
9:00
Arrive at Cua Dai harbour and board our speedboat to the small islands.
9:45
Stop at the first site: Dai Island, known for its soft coral and colorful…

What's Included

All entrance fees (Cham Island ticket, sun chair, shower)
Lunch included
Use of snorkeling equipment
English speaking tour guide
Free pick up/drop off at Hoi An city
Surcharge 100,000 VND/person for hotel pick up/drop off in Da Nang city
Fruit and drink (1 free beer/soft drink and 1 bottled water)

What's Not Included

Tips and other personal expense
Surcharge 100.000vnd/person for hotel in Da Nang city
We dont offer pick up/drop off in New world Hoiana resort area

Additional Information

Cham Island is often regarded as a treasure trove of coral and rare fish species, carefully protected by government agencies and the local community. For those seeking an authentic snorkeling adventure by speedboat, away from crowded tourist spots, to witness Vietnam’s most stunning coral reefs, consider choosing our service:

Dedicated to snorkeling…

Location

Cham Island (Cu Lao Cham)

Cham Island Harbour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.7

(217 Ratings)

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Sandracody23

Sep 29, 2025

Cham island - We decided to do this trip last minute, through our hotel Palm Beach resort. Picked up from hotel by taxi for 15/20 minute taxi ride to harbour. It took 40 mins to get to the island. Once there you could do trip with guide or go it alone, which we did. Walked around the harbour and enjoyed a coffee. Then went out snorkelling and that was great! Didn’t see too many fish but a few. Back for lunch and then back to shore

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Krishna

Sep 9, 2025

Great Tour - Our tour guide and all the operators were fantastic. We chose english speaking and the guide was very proficient and humourous. The trip was well organised with not a lot of waiting around and snorkelling was a great experience. Whilst the coral is not vibrant there was plenty of different fish and starfish and ample time to explore and the setting was beautiful. No issues with any of the equipment provided. Loved it! Lunch was also yum. The tour was cut slightly short after lunch as the weather was becoming worse. The guides knowledge of weather conditions and safety was reassuring. Whilst the conditions were mostly calm as someone who gets sea sick, I would recommend taking tablets and even though it was overcast, you still burn. Id definately recommend a rashy and dont forget to put sunscreen on your tooshy. :) We were also doing the tour at an off peak time. I imagine during peak season the experience might be more crowded. We had a great time.

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Jennifer

Aug 24, 2025

Enjoyable introduction to snorkelling for beginners - We went as a family of 4 with 2 divers and 2 competent swimmers ( a 72 yr old and 10 yr old). The sea was obviously a different swimming experience and safety was clearly top of mind for the guides. There was plenty of buoyancy aids for my son and mother in law which meant they could relax and enjoy the marine life safari! Much of the coral was bleached though. We were treated to a nice lunch and a chilled out day on the sea! Thanks for the experience!

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Brooke_p

Aug 21, 2025

Great Snorkel-Focused Trip! - I did this trip twice because I had so much fun this first time! My review on my other booking is extensive about this trip, check it out.

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Brooke_p

Aug 21, 2025

Great Snorkel-Focused Trip!! - I liked this snorkel trip so much that I went twice! That said, the visibility and chosen snorkel spots definitely make or break the trip. The first time I went, the snorkel spots were a little bit better than the second trip. But both days were really fun, both tour guides Phi and Cha Cha, were fun and friendly. This tour is very snorkel-focused. If you love being in the ocean as much as I do, this is the trip for you. If you are not a strong swimmer, there are life jackets available. One spot on one days was a bit choppy, mostly the water is very calm. Just depends on the day and weather. Lunch at the beach is a variety of different basic dishes - fish, chicken, pork, squid, shrimp, steamed rice, omelette, morning glory, fries, fried noodles w/ veg, soup, and some others. There is free fruit, water, soda, and beer on the boat, but you must pay cash for any drinks you have at lunch. At the beach they have coffee drinks, coconuts, soda, water, beer and some juices/smoothies. We had about 2 hours at the beach for eating lunch and relaxing/swimming. The drop-off situation at the end of the trip was a big confusing the first day, but less so on the second trip because I knew what to expect - the tour guides arrange all of the different cars when we get back to the port so it takes a little while and seemed a little disorganized. Both days, I was back to my room by 3:00, and I was one of the further drop-offs (in Hoi An, not Da Nang). The speedboat is small, no bathroom, no changing room - make sure you come already dressed for swimming and don't need a place to change, or use the bathrooms at the parking lot of the meeting point before the boat leaves. There are lots of showers and bathroom facilities at the beach, but for the first few hours of the trip, the ocean is your toilet 😅

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Sarah_r

Aug 13, 2025

Great trip - take full cover up or strong suntan lotion when in water - Great experience. Lovely team who run the day. Word of advice: cover up as much as you can in water.

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Northstar14447244336

Aug 8, 2025

Core Memory Snorkling Trip - We booked the Cham Island snorkel trip and it turned out to be one of the best days of our Vietnam holiday. The pick-up and speedboat ride were quick and well organised, and in no time we were surrounded by stunning blue water. The snorkeling itself was amazing — crystal clear visibility, colourful coral, and so many fish that you didn’t know where to look first. The guides were friendly, helpful, and clearly cared about making sure everyone had a good time. After snorkeling, we had time to relax on a quiet beach with soft sand and calm waves. Lunch was simple but fresh and tasty, and the chilled pace made it easy to just sit back and enjoy the surroundings. What I loved most was the small group size — it never felt crowded, and it was easy to get personal attention if you needed help with the gear or wanted tips on the best spots to explore. If you’re in Da Nang or Hoi An and want a mix of adventure, beautiful scenery, and a bit of downtime, this trip is perfect. Would 100% recommend.

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Lancestewart2023

Aug 25, 2025

Not impressed - The trip was okay, snorkelling was good in some areas. I did come across a used baby diaper in the water which made me feel a little sick. The last stop at the beach was nice, the lunch was really bad unfortunately. The food was stone cold and made a few of us at the table not want to eat it. Rating has been applied based on this review.

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Navigate24339791678

Aug 12, 2025

Poor tour for the price - This tour is fine. You do get to snorkel twice and I believe longer than other tours which is a benefit. But, we never got to do the walking bit which wasn't explained or mentioned. Additionally, we spent way too long at the first place cause so much of the equipment was broken that it took forever to get everyone the right equipment. I've personally snorkeled numerous times and can attest that a lot of the equipment was actually broken and wasn't just the result of people not knowing what they're doing (althought there was also no guidance on how to snorkel for those who didnt know). The boat also moves and meets you at a second location on the first snorkel which would be fine except there are ten other identical boats parked next to it and its very difficult to tell which one youre supposed to get back on. The food at lunch was very poor. No one at my table liked anything. It all tasted cold and like it had been left out for awhile before we ate it. Also, there weren't enough "free" chairs on the beach. Several people had to go sit at the café which requires a drink purchase to sit. This wouldn't be a huge issue, but the café is also scamming people by telling them one price when they order and demanding a stupidly high payment once the drinks come (there are no written prices on the menu). Overall for the day I didn't feel like there was really ever communication from the guides on what we were doing/what to expect. I think this tour is fine if you accept you're really just going to snorkel and otherwise you don't really care about the food/quality of the guides/equipment. But for the price they're charging they really should do better.

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Vacation22385222192

Sep 13, 2025

Don't count on the coral. - Cham Island tours start from 3,500 yen, but this one is a snorkel-specific tour that takes two dives, but unfortunately you won't see coral, fish, cameras or mermaids Don't expect snorkeling in Da Nang, let's play with something else

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up to 15 guests

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