Con Dao Islands⚠ data unverified
Vietnam · Asia · South China Sea
3.7
/ 5
★★★★☆
Wreck diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.
Level Intermediate
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.2
Facilities
2.8
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 20 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Best conditions in Feb–Jul
Cons
- Moderate currents can pick up
Best for
Plan your trip
$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$ · ≈ $65/day
Very remote — few operators means higher cost and fewer choices.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A quiet, remote site — book lodging well in advance.
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Real daily cost in Vietnam
Around $65/day per person · food $21 · hotel $52
Good to know
- Moderate current that makes for an easy, relaxed drift.
- Conditions can be demanding; dive with an operator who knows the site.
- An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
- Prime season is Feb–Jul.
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Depth
5–35 m (16–115 ft)
Visibility
20 m (66 ft)
Water temp
25–29°C (77–84°F)
Current
Moderate
Best season
Feb–Jul
Certification
Advanced
Dive shops
3
Why go
Con Dao Islands lies in the South China Sea off Vietnam and is centred on wreck dives, turning sunken vessels into reef-like habitat. Dives run to 35 m with around 20 m visibility, moderate currents and sea temperatures of 25–29°C. Marine highlights include healthy hard corals, turtles and rare dugong. Best season is Feb–Jul, typically reached by boat. A good choice for divers with some experience. An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
Site type
ReefWreck
Access
Boat
Clear water and the chance of healthy hard corals — what more do you want?
Solid choice for intermediate divers. With a range down to 35 m there's room to work without pushing boundaries.
Worth the journey — the Feb–Jul window is the time to go.