Diving or snorkeling: which one to choose
Divers, snorkelers and people who just want half a day at sea all ride the same boat to Hon Mun. Here is how to choose what suits you.
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At a glance
| Try Dive | Fun Dive | Snorkeling | Boat guest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For | Never dived | Certified divers | Anyone comfortable in water | Not getting in |
| What you do | 2 dives with an instructor | 2 dives with a guide | Swim with a mask at the surface | Relax on the boat |
| Depth | up to 12 m | to your certification | surface | — |
| Price | $90 | $90 | $45 | $35 |
Everything includes the boat, lunch, water and fruit, transfer within Nha Trang and the marine park fee. Dives include all the gear.
Choose snorkeling if
- You are not a confident swimmer or not ready to breathe underwater — the life vest keeps you at the surface.
- You are travelling with children under 10.
- You have been unwell recently, have a medical reason not to dive, or fly in less than 18 hours.
Hon Mun’s reefs are shallow, so you see a lot from the surface. But underwater it is a different picture: you are inside the reef, not above it.
Choose diving if
- You want to see the reef up close, not from above.
- You have always wanted to try — a Try Dive needs no experience or course.
- You already hold an Open Water certificate from any agency — PADI, SSI or CMAS.
Going as a group
Easy: divers go with their instructor, snorkelers swim at a nearby spot and everyone else relaxes on deck. Lunch is together. In the pre-dive form each person picks their activity and we work out the total straight away.