
Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming
Traveler rating
3.8/5
Based on 18 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming worth booking?
Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming is a 5-hour experience in Hoi An, Vietnam, from $26 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.8/5 rating across 18 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 3.8/5 (18)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $26 per person
Passengers in Da Nang or Hoi An will easily find a tour operator offering Cham island tour. However, if you want to have a true and authentic ocean and snorkeling tour to see nice corals in a less touristy beach, then let book and go with us. We offer private tour with speedboat which is fast and exciting. So you have your own privacy, comfort during the trip. We focus only on snorkeling and sunbathing so you are sure to have more time exploring island and more time for snorkeling. We take you to a nice snorkeling area selections. Focusing on snorkeling tour and beach so we will skip all unnecessary like shopping in local market, temples, museum….This tour is designed for mainly nice snorkeling and no tourist trap help you avoid the crowded.
What you get
About this experience
Passengers in Da Nang or Hoi An will easily find a tour operator offering Cham island tour. However, if you want to have a true and authentic ocean and snorkeling tour to see nice corals in a less touristy beach, then let book and go with us. We offer private tour with speedboat which is fast and exciting. So you have your own privacy, comfort during the trip. We focus only on snorkeling and sunbathing so you are sure to have more time exploring island and more time for snorkeling. We take you to a nice snorkeling area selections. Focusing on snorkeling tour and beach so we will skip all unnecessary like shopping in local market, temples, museum….This tour is designed for mainly nice snorkeling and no tourist trap help you avoid the crowded.
What's included
Included
- BBQ lunch on Cham Island
- Round trip transfer by air-conditioned coach.
- English Speaking Guide
- Entrance fees for sightseeing
- Bottled water on vehicle
- Snorkel, mask, life jackets
Not included
- Tips & drinks in lunch time
- Towels; Swimsuit
- Private Speed Boat
What you'll see and do
Hoi An Ancient Town
Tour guide and vehicle will pick you up all passengers at hotels in Hoi An town or Da Nang city for the Cham Island Private Day Tour (Cu Lao Cham)
10 minutes here · Admission included
After you meet our driver and all ready, you will be then transfered to Cua Dai quay for Speedboat registering with the Management officers before heading to the Cham islands. Please note: The private speedboat is not included in the tour. Your group need to pay 370 USD to have your own private speedboat for the trip. In order to have all of the time in Cham island only for snorkeling and beach, the only way is to have a private speedboat (because the sharing boat only serves 40 minutes of snorkeling and other activities will be the visit to temple, market, museum...).
30 minutes here · Admission included
Cham Island (Cu Lao Cham)
After 25 minutes on SPEEDBOAT to Cham island. Your first snorkeling at Dai island where have many soft coral and colorful fish (Snorkeling time here 1 hour) Around 11:30 The SPEED BOAT take you to Second snorkeling at Tai island where have many hard coral and colorful fish (Snorkeling time here another 1 hour) - Joining fish feeding there Around 13:00 Having a wonderfull sea food BBQ lunch at Chong /or Ong beach - Relaxing - sunbathing and refilling energy after snorkeling. Around 14:30 back to the hotel.
240 minutes here · Admission included
Enough time for the day. It is time passengers got back on speedboat to be transferred back to Cua Dai estuary where the vehicle is ready to take you back to Hoi An or Da Nang for a drop off at your hotel. Tour ends
10 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hoi An
If you do not need a hotel pickup or if your hotels locted outside radius of our define areas you can go to this meeting point. Please go to "ticket stall" and stay there to wait for group.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Ends at
If you do not need a hotel pickup or if your hotels locted outside radius of our define areas you can go to this meeting point. Please go to "ticket stall" and stay there to wait for group.
Options you can book
Group Size 3pax - 4pax
Pickup included
Group Size 5pax - 7pax
Pickup included
Group Size 8pax - 12pax
Pickup included
Group Size 2pax
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Must-See Vietnam Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Winter period (1st December to end of March) is not an ideal time for snorkeling due to low water level and the cloud make water unclear. So you will not see many fish, corals...
- Surcharge: Extra 10 USD per person on Vietnamese Tet Festival (Chinese New year festival: Feb 09,10,11,12 of 2024). The customes will pay cash to the local tour operator tour guide.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
18 verified traveler reviews for Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A tale of 2 halves
I had in my head a speed boat was open and a bit of a treat, in actual fact it's a closed tender the kind you get on a cruise, ship to shore. First stop was Cham Island, the highlight of the walking tour was a look down a well, thankfully we didn't stay long. Second stop was a bit of snorkeling, was OK, but with 5 other boats and kids splashing there was not a lot to see. Finally the redemption, we stopped at a beach and we're given lunch, it was,a feast delicious fresh and local, no way you could eat all the food. Then we were entertained with wild monkeys who were very glad of the left over water melon. We relaxed by the sea on loungers ( 50 dong £1.40) and took in the glorious views, by far best part of the tour. Overall a tale of two halves, if not for a great lunch and beautiful beach, I would have rated 3 stars. Antonio the guide was very helpful.
via Viator
Not a good day
35 pers on a Little speed boat Village without interest, just for tourism Snorkeling : many corals but not many fishes, about 40 mn in à water Lunch only Tourist not very good food Ans we stay 2 hours on a Beach for swimming between boats Not a good expérience
via Tripadvisor
Family Fun water day on stunning Cham Island
Stunning island, a lovely experience. Couple of areas to improve but did not detract from overall fantastic day. 1. Time waiting for other pick ups, 20 minutes is too long, uncertain if unorganised tourists or poor communication over pickup time, suspect former. 2. Poor communication when we got to wharf. Got thru to waiting area but not advised how long we would wait or where we wait. All worked out fine but a bit unsettling at time wondering if we had missed boat. Communication on all other trips with Viator have been exceptional and the communication on rest of this trip was excellent too.
via Viator
Not snorkeling trip at all
Firstly, this is not a snorkelling trip. The snorkeling in total was maybe 30 minutes. The snorkeling equipment is unusable, broken and not safe. In addition, I do not believe is properly clean and disinfected between users. We spend more time on the crowded boat than snorkeling. Our guide was rude and unhelpful. The way people swim (snorkling or from the beach) amongst all these boats is very dangerous. The only positive part of the trip was the food that was good. I would not recommend the trip if you want to enjoy snorkeling.
Response from the operator: Dear, Our team was sad to hear this. The crowded beach was out of our control because the Cham island is so popular and you did the trip in the weekend. Also, the month July is the high season because the school students are off for their summer holiday. We know well that this problem happens this month yearly so we write very clearly this in our tour program to warn our customers before booking (in "additional info"). We hope you should read carefully before making any decision in the future. Thank you!
via Tripadvisor
Not worth it
Best part was swimming in the water since not much to see. Tour had sitting and waiting a large part of the time that felt so wasteful and caused to arrive back over an hour late.
Response from the operator: Dear, Our team thank thank you for using our service. We understood that you only enjoyed swimming (while snorkeling) and not happy with sitting and waiting. This tour is a sharing tour and so the tour group must follow the fixed itinerary. Besides snorkeling, other activites will be the visits of local market, ancient digged well by Champa culture people, temple... While other people followed the tour, you skipped these activites and sat alone waiting. In this case, we cannot force other people to skip activities to adap your expectations. We hope you understand it and try to look for a private tour in the future then you can customize the itinerary. Best wishes!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $26 to $52
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hoi An.
How much does Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming cost?
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Prices start at $26 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hoi An usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hoi An is not rushed.
Is Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.8/5 across 18 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hoi An, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hoi An can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hoi An and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hoi An within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hoi An?
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On Outty we rank every Hoi An experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local, Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking, Hoi An Cooking Class(Local Market, Basket Boat,Fishing &Cooking). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hoi An?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming?
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Included: BBQ lunch on Cham Island; Round trip transfer by air-conditioned coach; English Speaking Guide; Entrance fees for sightseeing; and Bottled water on vehicle. Not included: Tips & drinks in lunch time; Towels; Swimsuit; and Private Speed Boat. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 1424 listed pickup locations in and around Hoi An. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming?
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Across 18 reviews averaging 3.8 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, photo opportunities. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
What booking options are available for Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Group Size 3pax - 4pax, Group Size 5pax - 7pax, Group Size 8pax - 12pax, Group Size 2pax. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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