Dive-site story
Located in Van Phong Bay off the coast of central Vietnam, Whale Island features sheltered bays, granite boulder swim-throughs, and sandy patches lined with soft coral gardens. Diving here ranges from calm house reef slopes right off the beach to boat-accessible offshore pinnacles.
Macro hunting along shallow sandy slopes and seagrass patches
Granite boulder formations draped in soft corals and sea fans
Sheltered conditions ideal for relaxed exploration and training
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and optimal visibility occur during the dry months, whereas the northeast winter monsoon brings rougher water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow boxfishOstracion cubicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Thorny seahorseHippocampus histrix | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| FrogfishAntennariidae | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Whale sharkRhincodon typus | Rare |
Marine forecast
