

Best for beginner divers, 6-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Madonna Rock in Nha Trang, Vietnam, is a diverse site featuring a reef, cave, and cavern system. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 6 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. The site is accessible only by boat and is suitable for beginners, though conditions vary with visibility between 5 and 25 metres and mild currents. Marine life recorded here includes wrasses, Moorish idols, flagtail triggerfish, pink skunk anemonefish, Pacific trumpetfish, and various nudibranchs such as the varicose wart slug and pustular phyllidia. Hazards include potential jellyfish, lionfish, and stonefish, as well as overhead environments within the caves.
12.17143, 109.31340
Participants must not fly within 18 hours after their last dive.
Access is via boat ride from the port in Nha Trang.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-35m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers and snorkellers may encounter wrasses, Moorish idols, flagtail triggerfish, pink skunk anemonefish, Pacific trumpetfish, and nudibranchs like the varicose wart slug and pustular phyllidia.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginners, though it features depths up to 35 metres and overhead cave environments that require appropriate training.
The site ranges from 6 to 35 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
No, Madonna Rock requires a boat for access.
Yes, Madonna Rock is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Madonna Rock in Nha Trang requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Madonna Rock in Nha Trang. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Madonna Rock in Nha Trang. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 27°C.
Divers at Madonna Rock in Nha Trang should be aware of jellyfish, lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Madonna Rock in Nha Trang typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Madonna Rock in Nha Trang typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.