Top 5 Most Trusted Companies Offering Snorkeling and Coral-Diving Tours at Sơn Trà Peninsula, Da Nang
Been back to Cham island many times, but i like I finally understood it. That green lung jutting into the sea, coral hiding just beneath its shores, local boats buzzing. Over a good handful of trips, I pinned down these five names that always come up as solid bets. No spammy hype, more like “someone you know told me.” This is Sơn Trà Peninsula
Cham Island – Sơn Trà Coral Diving Tour (with pick-up from Da Nang)
Price tag lands at about $59 per person for a group of four or more. If only 2–3 of you, it’s an extra 200,000 VND each. Tour kicks off with a hotel pick-up around 8:30–9:00 AM, swings you through Linh Ung Pagoda for that and-the-city-from-here feel, then speeds out by boat to coral spots at Bai Nam. Gear, guide, and even a lunch are included. Felt pretty smooth when I looked through the itinerary.
Da Nang Explorer diving tour
Cheaper, around $37 per person, if you’re at least two people. Starts with your pick-up, then a speedboat swings by the forested coastline, Bat Cave, drops you for snorkeling at “South Beach,” one of the coral hotspots. Lunch, insurance, full gear, everything included.
Son Tra Tourist – Son Trà Peninsula Exploring (Cruise + Snorkeling)
Runs on a modern speed boat, 36-seat ship, international style. Tours launch early, maybe 8:00 AM, drop anchor at Bai Bụt for snorkeling among coral, with paddleboarding and fruit on deck. A safer speedboat-on-board vibe, relaxed for groups or families.
Also shows up on the Da Nang explorer with a similar setup: paddleboarding, snorkeling, fruit, modern boat. Around $36.77 per person, which is fair.
And there’s a shorter 2-hour version, snorkel, fish, hop to Hon Sup, Bai Nam, Bai Da, then back. Perfect if mornings are tight.
Hoi An Eco Travel – Son Trà Peninsula Coral Diving
Jet skis or speed boats take you a minute offshore, just 5 minutes from land. Coral gardens, forest backdrop, funny that it’s that close yet feels wild. About 300,000 people booked, ratings are still strong,4.8 out of 5. You get picked up around 8 AM, snorkel by 9:30, have lunch, and head back before noon. Quiet, simple, feels local.
Vinh Anh Da Nang Yatch – Day Snorkeling at Sơn Trà Peninsula
Group tour goes for ~$36/person, or private,$80 to $135, depending on group size. Canoe or speedboat, snorkeling, diving gear, lunch by the beach, then visit Linh Ung after. Feels like the full package, with flexibility for your group vibe.
The personal bits
Last June, I walked down to a local booth near Son Trà Marina. They’re part of the “Tour in Da Nang” network, I guess. Fueled out on a canoe with three others,$90 total. Nothing stood between us and coral. We swam, laughed at the school of tiny fish pinching our toes, then ate fresh fish grilled by the beach. Days later, I met a family who went on the cruise boat. They were lounging, fruit in hand, kids safe on deck, not my vibe, but perfect for them.
Heads-up tips
- Go early, all these tours say 8 or 9 AM departure. If you’re running late, coral time shrinks.
- Dry season (March–August) gives the calmest sea, smoother rides. Rain and wind arrive from September through winter; some trips may be canceled.
- Gear’s usually included, but sunglasses and a rash guard weren’t, bring your stuff if you like.
- Pricing can swing if you go solo, or in private, best to ask potential price per person and total, not per head only.
So, if you want something no-fuss, coral kissing your fins, check the Cham Island 1-day tour or 2h dive. For that classic boat comfort, cruise. Feel local, canoe with Da Nang Explorer Travel.
