Hon Bay Canh (Horseshoe)

Bay Canh is 10–15 minutes from Con Son. The horseshoe bay is shallow; the outer section drops to 18–25m. The island's beaches are the park's core turtle rookery, so shore access is ranger-controlled.

Depth

5–25m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Deeper section to 18–25m, the deepest regular Con Dao diving
Off Vietnam's main green turtle nesting island — turtles are seen in the water in season
Shallow horseshoe bay doubles as a snorkelling site

Sources & last checked

Checked August 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Con Dao Dive Center — Day Trip — Con Dao Dive Center
Sea turtle nesting season starts at Con Dao National Park — VietnamPlus (Vietnam News Agency)

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.