Phu Quoc – Vietnam Diving

About Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest island and a rapidly growing diving destination in the Gulf of Thailand, offering a compelling mix of coral reef diving, macro exploration, and the chance to spot rare dugongs in seagrass meadows. The An Thoi archipelago in the south provides the region's best diving, with Hon Thom offering productive coral slopes patrolled by stingrays, Hon Roi featuring dramatic walls draped in sea fans with schools of fusiliers, and Hon Dam Ngoai as a pinnacle site attracting trevally and morays. The northern Ganh Dau area delivers shallow sandy bays with seagrass beds where blue-spotted stingrays glide and rare dugong sightings have been recorded. Fingernail Island (Hon Mong Tay extension) is a dedicated macro haven for ghost pipefish, frogfish, and harlequin shrimp. The Phu Quoc Coral Park conservation area protects extensive table acropora formations and thriving clownfish populations. Small sunken fishing boats around the island serve as productive artificial reefs. With warm Gulf of Thailand waters, white sand beaches, and a relaxed island atmosphere, Phu Quoc is ideal for beginner divers and those seeking a combined beach and diving holiday away from the crowds of the central coast.

Highlights

• ✓An Thoi Islands – the premier diving archipelago with walls, pinnacles, and coral slopes
• ✓Rare dugong sightings in the seagrass meadows of North Phu Quoc (Ganh Dau)
• ✓Fingernail Island – dedicated macro haven with ghost pipefish, frogfish, and harlequin shrimp
• ✓Phu Quoc Coral Park – conservation area with extensive table acroporas and clownfish cities
• ✓Hon Mong Tay – isolated rock with barracuda, batfish, and excellent nudibranch diversity
• ✓Sunset diving and night diving available at several accessible sites around the island

Getting There

Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) receives daily domestic flights from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, with flight times under two hours. Several international routes connect from regional hubs. The island is also accessible by high-speed ferry from Ha Tien on the mainland, a crossing of approximately two hours. Once on the island, motorbike rental is the most popular way to explore, while dive sites are reached by speedboat or longtail boat from the main harbours at An Thoi in the south and Duong Dong on the west coast. Grab and taxis are available for land transport. The island's road network has improved significantly with paved routes connecting all major areas.