Côn Đảo · Vietnam · Reef · Drift
Hon Tai
Close-in reef of nudibranchs, batfish and giant pufferfish
Area photo: Tycho · CC BY-SA 3.0
Hon Tai is the closest of the three main dive islands, just 5–10 minutes away by boat. Deeper areas between 10 m and 15 m are home to many species of nudibranch, and batfish, giant pufferfish, schools of barracuda, snappers and parrotfish are frequent encounters. Conditions can change quickly.
Also known as Hòn Tài, Lucky Island.
Where it is and how deep
8.6370° N, 106.6363° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The deeper areas between 10 m and 15 m are home to many species of nudibranch. Batfish, giant pufferfish, schools of barracuda, snappers and parrotfish are frequently seen around the reef.
Conditions at the site change quickly, with visibility sometimes dropping to 4–5 m and the current occasionally running strong. When conditions allow, that movement makes Hon Tai well suited to relaxed drift dives.
Marine life and season
- Barracuda
- Nudibranchs
- Reef fish swarms
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-season | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Off-season | Off-season |
Season follows Côn Đảo: Northeast monsoon swell limits diving November-January; calmest seas and best visibility run June-August.
Know before you go
- Occasional strong currents can build with little warning
Sources
- Diving & Snorkeling - Con Dao Dive Center — Con Dao Dive Center
- Top 6 địa điểm lặn đẹp nhất ở Côn Đảo — Lữ Hành Việt Nam
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