Clear water and rocks around Hon Mun island in Nha Trang Bay

Hon Mun: Nha Trang's marine protected area

Hon Mun is the island most Nha Trang dive and snorkel boats head for: the bay's marine protected area, with reefs close to the surface.

Photo: Nguyen Hung Vu, CC BY 2.0

By VietnamDiving.com editors · Updated

Hon Mun lies in Nha Trang Bay, part of a marine protected area. Most dive and snorkel boats from Nha Trang stop here, and shallow reefs make it suitable for first-time divers and snorkelers.

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Can beginners dive at Hon Mun?

Yes. Discover-scuba trips for beginners, with no certificate needed, use the sheltered sites around the island.

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