Dive-site story
Situated along the western fringe of Hon Dai in the Cham Islands archipelago, this site offers a sheltered coral garden that transforms after sunset. Hard coral bommies and sprawling cabbage corals give way to sandy patches where nocturnal critters emerge. Divers explore gradual reef slopes under torchlight, watching dormant reef fish seek shelter while invertebrates take over the seascape.
Nocturnal hunters such as moray eels and lionfish actively prowling the reef
Bioluminescent plankton visible when torches are briefly covered over open sand
Resting parrotfish enclosed in their protective mucus cocoons among coral crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Operations halt during the rough winter northeast monsoon from late autumn to early spring.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadclub CuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Reef OctopusOctopus cyanea | Common | ||||||||||||
| White-eyed MorayGymnothorax thyrsoideus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Slipper LobsterScyllarides squammosus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
