Hon Mun Marine Park⚠ data unverified
Vietnam · Asia · South China Sea
3.6
/ 5
★★★★☆
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
Level Beginner
Marine life
3.5
Visibility
3.0
Accessibility
4.0
Facilities
4.5
Pros
- Good visibility around 15 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Best conditions in Feb–Aug
Cons
Best for
Plan your trip
$$🛏️
Suggested stay
3–4 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$ · ≈ $65/day
Mature, well-served base — lots of competition keeps lodging reasonable.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. Infrastructure is mature, with plenty of dive centres and lodging.
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Real daily cost in Vietnam
Around $65/day per person · food $21 · hotel $52
Good to know
- Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
- Accessible to Open Water divers.
- Prime season is Feb–Aug.
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Depth
3–25 m (10–82 ft)
Visibility
15 m (49 ft)
Water temp
25–29°C (77–84°F)
Current
Mild
Best season
Feb–Aug
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
15
Why go
Hon Mun Marine Park is a reef site in the South China Sea off Vietnam, offering coral reefs across its waters. Dives run to 25 m with around 15 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 25–29°C. Marine highlights include coral gardens, reef fish and seahorses. Best season is Feb–Aug, typically reached by boat. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
Reef
Access
Boat
Clear water and the chance of seahorses — what more do you want?
I bring my OW students here. The mild current makes a proper dive plan essential, and the briefing matters.
Beautiful spot. Do respect the reef and keep your distance.