Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Nov–Apr · Mild current · 27–31°C (coldest Jan, warmest Apr)
- Current
- Mild
- Water temperature
- 27–31°C (coldest Jan, warmest Apr)
- Visibility
- 3–18m: Around 8–15m is a more realistic dry-season expectation than the 20m-plus claims in some tourism copy.
- Experience
- Most sites are shallow, warm and suitable for new divers or training.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | destination closed |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Anemonefish are a realistic year-round reef sighting where host anemones persist; no monthly peak is documented.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | destination closed |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Nudibranchs are one of Phu Quoc's more credible draws, especially on northern macro sites.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | destination closed |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Moray eels are reported from the reef system, but species-level local records and sighting frequency are thin; this is coded conservatively.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | destination closed |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Lionfish occur on Phu Quoc reefs but should be treated as a possible small-reef sighting, not a trip-defining animal.
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
Dam Ngoai South
A southern reef used for easy day dives, with small subjects in the coral rather than dense schools of large fish.
5–18m · Mild current
Dragon Rock
A boulder site in the southern island group.
6–15m · Mild current
North Pineapple Point
A southern headland with more relief than the northern-island training sites.
5–18m · Moderate current
See all 6 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsEasy. Fly to PQC. Typical trip $.
Route overview
Easy
Day trips from a coastal base, about 0.5h from the airport, then a short boat.
Airport options
PQC
Phu Quoc International Airport
Direct domestic flights from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, plus a changing selection of regional international services; dive operators normally collect from hotels around Duong Dong
Typical trip cost
$
under $2,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Current operator lists put a two-dive day trip for certified divers around $80–90, normally including equipment, lunch and hotel transfer.
- Open Water courses are roughly $400–465.
- A week on the island remains under the $2,000 tier excluding flights; accommodation choice drives most of the range.
- Phu Quoc Marine Protected Area charges a 30,000 VND per-person sightseeing fee, including insurance, under Resolution 22/2026/NQ-HDND effective 9 July 2026; confirm whether the operator includes it.