Vietnam

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc - photo 1

Photo by Vivu Vietnam on Unsplash.

Phu Quoc is an island in the Gulf of Thailand off Vietnam. It’s best known for its beaches and resort vibe rather than a major local diving scene. The island hosts a small number of dive centers, mainly oriented toward beginner divers and snorkeling trips, with limited offshore diving options. Visibility and conditions can vary with monsoon seasons. If you’re after diving, you’ll typically arrange short boat trips to nearby reefs in the Gulf, but overall Phu Quoc is more of a beach destination with freshwater options limited to local pools and inland attractions on the island.

Essential information for traveling in Vietnam

About Vietnam

Sea
South China Sea, Gulf of Thailand and Indian Ocean
Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Languages
VI
Demonym
Vietnamese
Phone prefix
+84

Practicalities

Currency
VND
Voltage
220
Plug type
Type A, Type C
Airports
SGN HAN DAD CXR VCA

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Phu Quoc

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Phu Quoc

The best time to dive in Phu Quoc

The best months to dive in Phu Quoc are from Febuary to April. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 29 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
27 °C 29 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 30 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 31 °C 5/10
05 - May
28 °C 31 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
26 °C 29 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 29 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 29 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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