Vietnam is rapidly becoming a top diving destination in Southeast Asia. With a 3,444 km coastline and rich marine biodiversity, diving here ranges from shallow fringing reefs to vertical walls plunging 50 meters deep.
Although Nha Trang is currently the most developed dive hub, emerging sites like Phu Quoc and Con Dao offer pristine coral reefs and less crowded waters - ideal for nature lovers and underwater photographers.
Vietnamese waters are home to nearly half of all coral species on the planet. Marine life includes:
Sharks
Rays
Moray eels
Colorful reef fish
Macro species perfect for underwater photography
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Marine Biodiversity in Vietnam
Religion: Predominantly Buddhist
Population: 96,2 million
Currency: Currency: Vietnamese Dong (approx.26,000 VND = 1 USD) or you can refer to the currency exchange website via the link:Vietnamese dongs to US dollars Exchange Rate. Convert VND/USD - Wise
Geography: 331, 212 km², see more Geography of Vietnam tại Wikipedia
Language: Vietnamese (some French spoken)
Main Airports: Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City
Visibility: Up to 40 meters
Depths: Up to 80 meters
Experience: Suitable for both beginners and advanced divers
Conditions: Calm during the dry season (Oct - Apr)
Ideal For: Macro lovers and reef explorers
The map below is interactive so click on the dive site to get more details.
👉 Start exploring: Dive Vietnam
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