Hon Nhan

Best time to dive

March to September; June to August

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• NudibranchLikely
• SeahorseLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not suitable at this specific pinnacle (too deep); shallower reef edges elsewhere on Cu Lao Cham are used for snorkeling

Safety notes

Max depth to ~40m requires advanced certification; caverns/swim-throughs and sudden drop-offs; possible current around the pinnacle; site closes/becomes unworkable in monsoon swell (Sep-Feb)

Permits & fees

Cu Lao Cham Marine Protected Area entry ticket ~70,000 VND/adult plus ~20,000 VND ecological fee, normally arranged by the dive operator as part of the boat trip

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Hoi An