Dive centre · Khanh Hoa · Vietnam
4.5402 Google reviewsSea Coral
Dive the protected reefs of Nha Trang and the diverse marine gardens of Phu Quoc with a team focused on safety and conservation.
What sets this centre apart
- Professional instructors affiliated with PADI and SSI
- Small group sizes with a maximum of four divers per guide
- Nitrox available for all certified divers
- Full equipment hire available on-site
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services included
- Comprehensive training from Open Water to Divemaster
- Daily boat excursions and snorkeling trips
- Strong emphasis on marine environmental protection
Sea Coral about the centre
Sea Coral operates as a multi-location diving hub in Vietnam, with established bases in Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, and Quy Nhon. The centre is designed to cater to the full spectrum of divers, whether you are looking to begin your training in a calm reef environment or are an experienced diver seeking technical specialties.
The centre maintains a strong commitment to marine conservation and international safety standards. By focusing on systematic instruction and environmental respect, they provide a structured environment for those looking to progress through their PADI or SSI certifications.
The club and its team
The team is composed of experienced instructors providing training across multiple disciplines. To maintain a high standard of safety and individual attention, the centre operates with a strict ratio of no more than four divers per guide.
Instruction is available through both PADI and SSI frameworks, allowing divers to choose the certification path that suits them best. The centre also offers e-learning modules, which can be accessed in a preferred language to assist with the theoretical components of your courses.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI · SSI
- Website available in
- English
- Divers per guide
- 4
- Equipment rental
- complet
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Night diving
- Yes
- On board
- Lunch onboard, Mineral water, tea, coffee, fruits...
- Access and transfers
- Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel
- Accommodation
- Accommodation included in certain training packages (2 or 3 nights with buffet breakfast at the hotel).
- Phone
- +84 983 245 494
- Address
- Dai Lanh, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam
- Official website
- vietnamdivecenter.com ↗
Courses on offer
The course catalogue is extensive, covering everything from entry-level Open Water Diver to professional Divemaster training. For those looking to specialise, they offer PADI and SSI courses such as Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Peak Performance Buoyancy.
More technical and niche training is also available, including Drift Diver, Search and Recovery, and Digital Underwater Imaging Diver. For those interested in environmental stewardship, they offer the Dive Against Debris (AWARE) programme.
Equipment and gases
Full equipment hire is available on-site for those not travelling with their own kit. This includes all the essentials required for reef and wall diving.
For those looking to extend their bottom time or dive more efficiently, Nitrox is available. The centre also provides lunch, mineral water, tea, coffee, and fruit on board during daily excursions.
Dive sites with Sea Coral
Hon Mun (Nha Trang) is a protected marine area offering high biodiversity. You can adjust your depth along the reef for long dives, with the option to perform safety stops at 5m above the reef structure.
Madonna Rock (Nha Trang) is a significant site where nutrient-rich waters attract large marine life. The topography allows you to swim through various tunnels and follow the reef line back to the boat, making it an ideal spot for Deep and Buoyancy specialties.
Hon Tai (Van Phong Bay) features a coral plateau that is accessible to all experience levels. It is a reliable spot for spotting various species of sharks, including nurse sharks and whitetip sharks, alongside various sea slugs.
An Thoi Archipelago (Phu Quoc) is characterised by shallow coral reefs and calm water conditions. These sites are well-suited for those working on their initial certification or for divers looking for relaxed, shallow explorations.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Marine life around Khanh Hoa
The reefs are home to a vast array of fish, including barracuda, lionfish, snapper, and various species of butterflyfish and fusiliers. You will often encounter larger residents such as grouper, moray eels, and even a resident 1.5m Napoleon wrasse at certain sites.
The macro life is a particular highlight for those with an eye for detail. The sites are rich with nudibranchs, seahorses (Hippocampus kuda), shrimp (Caridea), and cuttlefish (Sepiidae), as well as various species of octopus and frogfish.
For those looking for larger pelagics, the area offers sightings of rays (Batoidea), nurse sharks, and whitetip sharks. You may also encounter sea turtles and various species of reef fish like angelfish and triggerfish throughout the different dive zones.
Diving conditions
Conditions vary depending on the region. In Nha Trang, the best window for diving is from February to November, while Phu Quoc is best visited between October and April or November to May. In Van Phong Bay, currents can be occasional.
Water temperatures typically range between 26°C and 31°C. Divers should be prepared for changeable currents when diving in the Phu Quoc area.
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