Shore DIVING IN COn Dao
Shore diving in Con Dao offers a simple and accessible way to explore the underwater world without the need for a boat. With direct beach entry, divers can walk from the shoreline straight into calm, shallow waters making this one of the most relaxed diving experiences offered by Con Dao Dive Center.
This style of diving is ideal for those who prefer a slower pace or are new to the ocean. Shallow beach diving areas allow divers to practice skills, build confidence, and enjoy marine life close to shore. For certified divers, shore dives provide an excellent opportunity for extended bottom time and relaxed exploration.
Compared to other forms of scuba diving from shore, Con Dao benefits from minimal boat traffic and naturally protected bays. These conditions make it a popular choice for shore diving in Vietnam, especially for beginners and divers looking for an easy, low-impact dive.
Several Con Dao shore dive sites feature healthy coral reefs, small reef fish, and macro life, all accessible directly from the beach. Whether you are looking for a short, affordable dive or a calm introduction to underwater exploration, beach entry dive in Con Dao offers a flexible and enjoyable alternative to boat diving.
For those who want to explore further offshore, check out our 2-tank day trips or night dives in Con Dao.
AT DIVE SITES
_Towel
_Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat
Please note that when diving in Con Dao, we highly recommend divers to be covered via insurance for diving, and emergency evacuation due to the remoteness of the island and limited medical facilities. If this is not already covered by your travel insurance policy, we recommend DAN (Divers Alert Network) for their cover.
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Divers should not ascend to a high altitude within 12 hours of completing a single dive or 18 hours after doing multiple dives (whenever possible, wait 24 hours).
Prices
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.
2 SHORE DIVE
For certified and experienced divers(Minimum 2 divers)
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Scuba Diving Equipment
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Transport from Tourist Pier to Dive site
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Snack and drinking water
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Professional dive guides
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Porter
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A complimentary buff (head-scarf)
Frequently Asked Questions
Con Dao’s remote location makes running a dive centre more costly than in many other parts of Vietnam. Most supplies, from diving equipment and spare parts to fuel and food, must be transported from the mainland by cargo boats. Living costs and rental prices are also relatively high due to the island’s limited resources and remote location.
Our prices reflect the cost of operating in this remote destination and the privilege of exploring its pristine marine environment.
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.
The meeting point is at the Tourist Pier in Con Dao. For the exact location and meeting time, please check our Meeting Point Guide
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).
We can offer Shore Dive and Night Dive.
Beyond diving, join our Turtle Laying Eggs Adventure to discover sea turtle conservation in Con Dao, or enjoy a Private Snorkeling Tour designed for families and couples seeking a more personal, relaxed way to explore the island’s marine life.
Try Dive and Discover Scuba Diving
Ever wondered what it’s like to breath underwater? Thinking about becoming a diver, but not sure?
Con Dao is an ideal place to start diving. We offer Try Dive and Discover Scuba Diving sessions for first-timers, and full PADI Open Water courses for those ready to get certified. Once certified, a day trip to Hon Tai or Hon Bay Canh is the natural next step.
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Booking Office: 25 Tran Phu Street, Zone 6, Con Dao Special Zone, Ho Chi Minh City 
WhatsApp / Zalo: +84 975 947 685
Email: booking@divecondao.com
Working Hours: 04:00 PM – 7:00 PM