Why Cham Islands Should Be Your 2025 Vietnam Beach Destination

23/08/2025 Paul Lee

So if you want a picture-perfect paradise, here's why the Cham Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, just off the coast of Hoi An, has to be at the tippy-top of your travel list for 2025.

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Tourists snorkeling with coral reefs and fish.

Your Quick & Skim-able Guide to Paradise

When to Go:
March to August is your golden opportunity!

The Main Activities:

Snorkeling over incredible coral reefs.
Local attractions: Ancient pagodas, local seafood markets, and incredible seafood.
Eco-Friendly Rule: Leave the plastic bags at home! We want to keep this beautiful place plastic-free.
The Experience: A rustic, more untouched
Not Just Beach: Experience the island's culture

Beyond the breathtaking beaches, the Cham Islands have a much deeper history and culture. Your tour especially takes you to Bai Lang, the main village, which will transport you back in time.

Tourists visiting Cham Islands ancient well.

Hai Tang Pagoda: a 250-year-old + spiritual place for local fishermen.
Marine Museum: a house of knowledge for discoveries about Cham's biodiversity and UNESCO status.
Tan Hiep Seafood Market: See their fresh catch, dried seafood, and local souvenirs.
Ancient Well: an old well dating from the Champa days, thought to cure those afflicted with sea sickness.

Peaceful Bai Lang village in Cham Islands.

Experience the Flavors of the Ocean: Local Lunch

After all your morning sightseeing and swimming, it's time for lunch. You'll enjoy all the sea, having lunch at a breezy beachfront restaurant!
Grilled oysters with peanuts and onions.

A Snorkeling Experience: Coral Reefs and Colorful Fish

After lunch and a little rest on the sandy beach, the most exciting part of your Cham Islands experience has begun: swimming and snorkeling over coral reefs.
Around midday is the best time to snorkel with vibrant corals and schools of tropical fish flowing beneath you through the clear blue water. You just slip your mask on, and you are floating above an underwater world to match, at least, any island in Thailand.
⚠️ Just remember, coral is sharp and fragile. Please avoid touching it.
After this amazing adventure, you had time to relax on the beach before returning to the mainland on the speedboat around 2:00 PM.

The nitty-gritty: booking your Cham Islands tour in 2025

Whether you book directly at Cua Dai port or choose the convenient Cham Island Half Day Tour from Hoi An & Danang, you’ll get hotel pickup, speedboat transfers, snorkeling gear, and a local guide included.

Tour costs & inclusions:
Cost with Hotel Pickup (Hoi An or Da Nang): 650,000 VND / person
Cost at Port (Cua Dai): 600,000 VND / person
Inclusions: Round-trip Speedboat, island sightseeing tickets, snorkeling kit, lunch, and Guide.
Family-Friendly Costs:
Children 5-9 years: 80% of adults
Children 1-4 years: 50% of adult price
Children under 1 year: FREE

Tourists snorkeling in Cham Islands waters.

Travel recommendations:

Arrive at Cua Dai Port by 9:00 AM
You must check the weather. The trip will be canceled in bad weather. You will also get a better day for snorkeling on a better weather day.
Plastic bags are banned: please pack a reusable bag.

How to book

For the easiest booking experience, with VIET DOVE Travel, contact us through WhatsApp. We will take care of the rest.

Conclusion

So, are you ready to explore Vietnam’s version of Phuket? Book your Cham Island Half Day Private Tour from Hoi An & Danang today with VIET DOVE Travel for the perfect mix of culture, snorkeling, and beach vibes.