Diving and snorkeling in the south with Vietnam Explorer PADI Dive Center
Two dives of 45 to 50 minutes each for certified divers, on the southern sites, with the oldest dive centre on the island. 90 USD per person; non-certified 100 USD, snorkeller 35 USD.
Phu Quoc, Vietnam · $90 per person · EN · VI
Great experience! Friendly, well-organized team with professional, English-speaking staff. Our instructor, Trinh, was fantastic - she gave my partner a quick refresher after 5 years out of the water and made him feel completely at ease. The dive sites were calm and peaceful with beautiful marine life. Highly recommended for a relaxing dive!
What is this tour like?
Vietnam Explorer has been diving Phu Quoc since 2004, which makes it the oldest centre on the island. The trip goes to the southern sites from the centre at Suối Mây. For a certified diver the price is 90 USD for two dives of about 45 to 50 minutes each, depending on air consumption; a non-certified diver pays 100 USD for two dives of 25 to 30 minutes each, and a snorkeller pays 35 USD for around two hours in the water over the outing. The unit is written out on the page as '/1 person'.
The operator is unusually frank about conditions: it states that diving is accessible all year round, that the best location depends on the prevailing conditions, and that because the island sits close to the Mekong delta, peak-season visibility is rarely that of Vietnam's eastern seaboard. One thing you should know before booking: these prices come from a blog entry on the operator's site dated 11 November 2024, not from a live product page. Vietnam Explorer holds 4.9 on Google from 991 reviews as of 4 September 2026. The operator publishes no inclusions list or trip duration.
What are the highlights?
- The oldest dive centre on Phu Quoc, working since 2004
- Two dives of about 45–50 minutes for certified divers
- Non-certified divers and snorkellers on the same boat
- Diving accessible all year round, per the operator
- 4.9 on Google from 991 reviews
How does the day go, hour by hour?
- StartAt the dive centre
Meeting at the centre in Suối Mây; the operator does not publish transfer arrangements.
- On the waterOut to the southern sites
The operator chooses the location by the prevailing conditions.
- Main partTwo dives
About 45 to 50 minutes each for certified divers, depending on air consumption; 25 to 30 minutes for non-certified divers.
- AlternativeSnorkelling instead
Snorkellers get around two hours in the water over the outing, for 35 USD.
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What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
The dive centre at Suối Mây, Phu Quoc (10.180958, 104.000132); the trip goes to the southern sites.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“Great experience! Friendly, well-organized team with professional, English-speaking staff. Our instructor, Trinh, was fantastic - she gave my partner a quick refresher after 5 years out of the water and made him feel completely at ease. The dive sites were calm and peaceful with beautiful marine life. Highly recommended for a relaxing dive!”
“The weather was great, the seas were teeming with little wildlife. The crew were great. Mr Bao was our dive instructor/guide for my partner and I first time diving. He was attentive and patient with us and took many pictures and made sure we were always safe and good to go. The lunch was freshly cooked and diverse selection with even vegan options. Would definitely recommend!”
“Had the best experience diving in the blue waters with Trieu! An unforgettable memory with the best instructor! Trieu was clear with his instructions and let me enjoy the marine life and underwater world to the fullest! His demeanor and attitude are so positive that you can only have a good time! He's also a great photographer, so definitely get him to take your videos and photos underwater.”
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