

Best for beginner divers, 5-15m, shore entry, moderate current.
Whale Island Housereef offers a varied underwater landscape featuring reef, wall, and drop-off terrain. Divers can explore depths between 5 and 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. The site is accessible via shore entry and is suitable for beginners, though moderate currents create drift diving conditions. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. Hazards include boat traffic, jellyfish, sharp coral, and stonefish. Night diving is available at this location. Divers should wear hard-soled booties to protect against stonefish in the shallows and use an SMB when surfacing due to local boat activity.
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Watch your footing carefully on entry and exit as stonefish are a known hazard among the rocks and reef shallows, so always wear hard-soled booties. Boat traffic in the area means staying close to your guide and surfacing with an SMB is important, especially during drift sections.
Located on Hon Ong Island in Van Phong Bay, accessible via Whale Island Resort.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
5-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
25-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region's habitat.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the moderate currents require divers to remain aware of their positioning during drift sections.
The reef drops from the shore entry point to a maximum depth of 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a shore entry site, though boat charters are available through the on-site dive shop.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef areas are accessible for snorkelling, provided you remain aware of boat traffic and surge conditions.
Diving at Whale Island Housereef in Vạn Thạnh requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Whale Island Housereef in Vạn Thạnh. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Whale Island Housereef in Vạn Thạnh. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C.
Divers at Whale Island Housereef in Vạn Thạnh should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Whale Island Housereef in Vạn Thạnh. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Whale Island Housereef in Vạn Thạnh typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.