Dive-site story
Situated along the sheltered coastline of Nha Trang Bay, Cemetery Bay features a gentle coral slope leading down to a sand-and-rubble bottom. The site provides calm, forgiving conditions favored by dive centers for relaxed exploration and macro photography. Coral bommies scatter across the substrate, hosting a variety of reef fish and invertebrates adapted to shallow coastal habitats.
Extensive hard and soft coral patches scattered across sandy flats
Macro critters tucked under overhangs and along the reef floor
Calm, protected bay setting ideal for training and easy cruising
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and summer bring the calmest seas and clearest water before the winter monsoon initiates heavier runoff and wind.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Jorunna NudibranchJorunna funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Boxer ShrimpStenopus hispidus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
