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Scuba diving and marine life in Con Dao, showcasing reefs, nudibranchs, turtles, and underwater experiences in Vietnam.
Con Dao is one of Vietnam’s most unique marine destinations, and from our experience, weather and sea conditions here can usually be predicted about seven to ten days in advance.
When winds are calm and underwater visibility is good, we operate daily boat dives, always depending on real-time conditions.
For the most up-to-date information on weather and diving conditions in Con Dao, we recommend contacting us directly via WhatsApp at +84 975 947 685. Local updates often provide the clearest picture when planning your dive days.
From November to February, Con Dao is influenced by the northeast monsoon. During this period, stronger northern winds, higher waves, and reduced underwater visibility are more common.
At times, the harbor may close and dive boats are unable to operate. If the harbor remains open, we will only go out when conditions are safe and suitable for diving.
For experienced divers, alternative options such as shore dives and night dives may still be possible, depending on daily conditions.
During the low season, Mr. Phong, one of the owners, remains based in Con Dao year-round to oversee local operations.
Danny Coldrey, co-owner of Con Dao Dive Center, is based in Phu Quoc during this period while continuing diving activities there.
This allows us to stay flexible and continue supporting divers across different locations in Vietnam.
If you are flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao, we would like to share a small tip based on our own experience.
Flights on this route are sometimes canceled, especially during busy periods or when weather conditions change. When this happens, rebooking can be difficult due to limited seat availability.
From our experience, we recommend checking in online through the Vietnam Airlines website as soon as online check-in opens, usually around 24 hours before departure. If online check-in is not available at that time, it may indicate that the flight has been canceled or rescheduled.
Vietnam Airlines is the parent company of VASCO, which operates most flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao. In case of disruption, passengers may be moved to another flight or have their booking canceled if no suitable option is available.
If you would like us to help monitor your flight status, feel free to share your flight number and travel date with us. We are happy to support you based on our local experience.
For reference, please visit the Vietnam Airlines website at https://www.vietnamairlines.com/.
Whether you are an experienced diver, a beginner, or simply looking to snorkel around stunning coral reefs, Con Dao Dive Center offers daily trips to the 16 islands of the Con Dao archipelago. As a professional diving center, we provide well-organized day trips suitable for both scuba diving and snorkeling.
With dive depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters for recreational divers, along with sheltered and shallow areas for snorkelers, diving in Con Dao offers a unique opportunity to experience an exceptional variety of marine life. The reefs here remain largely untouched, featuring more than 400 species of coral.
During your dives, you may encounter rays, sea turtles, giant barracuda, cobia, batfish, bamboo sharks, and a wide range of tropical reef fish. Thanks to its protected environment and rich biodiversity, Con Dao diving is widely regarded as offering the best diving in Vietnam.
Join us and discover why many divers consider this destination to be the highlight of diving Vietnam, within one of the country’s most pristine marine parks.
For more information and pricing on multiple dive trip packages and private speedboat trips please contact us.
We offer discounts for multiple dives, group bookings and our students. Contact us for more details on discounts and pricing.
*all prices include 10% tax and all marine park fees.
It is recommended that you to book your scuba diving in advance due to us taking out maximum of 8 divers per trip. Also if bad weather, the harbour would close and this gives us chance to notify you.
Ever wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater? Curious about scuba diving but not quite ready for a full course?
Con Dao is one of the most beginner-friendly places to try scuba diving in Vietnam. Away from crowded beaches and busy water sports, the island offers calm seas, clear water, and a peaceful atmosphere that helps first-time divers feel relaxed and confident.
At Con Dao Dive Center, our Try Dive & Discover experiences are guided by certified PADI professionals, allowing you to safely experience the underwater world within a protected marine environment.
This introductory experience is also a perfect first step toward diving courses in Vietnam, giving you a taste of life below the surface before deciding how far you’d like to take your diving journey.
For more information and pricing on multiple dive trip packages and private speedboat trips please contact us.
We offer discounts for multiple dives, group bookings and our students. Contact us for more details on discounts and pricing.
*all prices include 10% tax and all marine park fees.
Con Dao Dive Center exclusively teaches PADI diving courses, following the standards of the world’s largest recreational diving organization. The PADI Open Water Course is the most popular entry-level certification globally, and Con Dao provides outstanding conditions to learn or continue your training.
Training takes place in uncrowded waters, with minimal boat traffic and excellent visibility – ideal for skill development. Courses are conducted in small groups of no more than four students per instructor, ensuring personal attention, safety, and confidence-building at every stage.
Whether you are enrolling in one of the most respected diving courses in Vietnam or working toward professional goals, our focus is on quality instruction, environmental awareness, and creating capable, responsible divers.
Till now, Con Dao is connected to mainland by flights and passenger boats. There is no Ferry. All equipments, spare parts, fuel, food… must be transported by cargo boats which is quite pricy.
Con Dao is well reserved which makes renting and food more expensive than main land and other islands.
Very few late night entertaining possibility also makes our staff bored (and therefore it’s kind of hard and expensive to recruit).
We don’t offer hotel pick-up because the town in Con Dao is very small. The Tourist Pier is 15-20 minutes from most hotels.
Round trip transfer for
– Six Senses can be arranged with an extra fee of 400,000VND for a 4 seater and 800,000VND for a 16 seater.
– Poulo Condor or Orsen can be arranged with an extra fee of 600,000VND for a 4 seater and 1,000,000VND for a 16 seater.
We will meet you at 7.45AM at the TOURIST PIER https://maps.app.goo.gl/VzqssW88JDBpNCSN9
Our team will wear Con Dao Dive Center rash guards https://divecondao.com/shop-t-shirt/
Lunch is not included in the trip as our trip only takes half a day. We do have refreshment onboard (fruits, chocolate, snacks, drinking water).
Do you have other trips?
We can offer Shore Dives and Night Dives.
You can consider to do Shore Dives.
Con Dao Dive Center
Booking Office: Tran Phu Street, Zone 2, Con Dao Island
Whatsapp/Zalo: +84 975 947 685
Email: booking@divecondao.com
Working Time: 07:30am to 8:30pm
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