Nha Trang Bay has 19 islands, and most can be reached in 10–30 minutes by boat from the city. The best islands in Nha Trang for first-time visitors are Hon Tre for VinWonders (from 1,050,000 VND, about ₹3,846), Hon Mun for snorkelling, Hon Tam for mud baths and Monkey Island for families. If you only have one day, a 4-island tour costs about 650,000 VND (₹2,381) with lunch.
In this guide, Vietnamtour.in covers 12 Nha Trang islands worth visiting in 2026. For each one, you will find what it is best for, how to get there, current prices and the changes you should know before you book, including the islands that are now closed to tourists.
Islands in Nha Trang at a glance (updated November 2026)
- Best for families: Hon Tre (VinWonders) and Monkey Island.
- Best for snorkelling: Hon Mun and Hon Mot.
- Best for relaxing: Hon Tam (mud bath), Ninh Van Bay and Whale Island.
- Most unusual: Diep Son, with a sand path across the sea at low tide.
- Main pier: Nha Trang tourist pier, 388 Vo Thi Sau Street, Nam Nha Trang Ward.
- Best season: January to August; rough seas from September to December.
- Closed to tourists: Binh Ba and Binh Hung (since June 2026).
Nha Trang Islands Compared: Which One Should You Choose?
The table below compares the 12 islands in Nha Trang by what they are best for, how far they are and what they cost in 2026. Prices are per adult and may change.
| Island | Best for | Getting there | Price guide (2026) |
| Hon Tre (VinWonders) | Theme park, families | Cable car or speedboat, about 10 minutes | 1,050,000 VND (₹3,846) |
| Hon Mun | Snorkelling, coral | Boat, about 30 minutes | Snorkelling 300,000–400,000 VND (₹1,099–1,465) |
| Hon Tam | Mud bath, beach | Speedboat, included in ticket | From 540,000 VND (₹1,978) |
| Monkey Island (Hon Lao) | Kids, animals | Boat from Long Phu pier, about 15 minutes | 180,000 VND (₹659) |
| Hoa Lan Spring | Gardens, nature | Combined with Monkey Island | Combo from about 505,000 VND (₹1,849) |
| Hon Mieu | Tri Nguyen Aquarium, fishing village | Boat, about 15 minutes | Aquarium 170,000 VND (₹623) |
| Hon Mot | Shallow snorkelling | Part of 4-island tours | 4-island tour about 650,000 VND (₹2,381) |
| Bich Dam | Quiet fishing village | Boat, about 1 hour | Boat hire only |
| Hon Noi (Yen Island) | Double beach, swiftlets | Official tours only, March–September | From 490,000 VND (₹1,795) |
| Ninh Van Bay | Luxury resorts, honeymoon | Resort speedboat, about 20 minutes | Resort stay |
| Diep Son | Sand path in the sea | About 60 km by road, then boat | Day tour about 769,000 VND (₹2,817) |
| Whale Island (Hon Ong) | Remote eco-resort | About 100 km by road, then resort boat | Resort stay |
How to Visit Islands in Nha Trang: Piers, Tours and Fees
Most Nha Trang island trips now leave from the new Nha Trang tourist pier at 388 Vo Thi Sau Street, Nam Nha Trang Ward, about 6 km south of the city centre. It has replaced the old Cau Da pier. Monkey Island boats leave from Long Phu pier in the north, and Hon Tre has its own cable car station on Tran Phu Street.
You have three main ways to explore:
- 4-island tour: The easiest option. A group tour costs about 650,000 VND (₹2,381) for adults and 325,000 VND (₹1,190) for children. It usually includes hotel pickup, boat, lunch and stops at Hon Mun, Hon Mot, Hon Mieu (Tri Nguyen Aquarium) and a beach.
- Single-island tickets: Best for Hon Tre, Hon Tam and Monkey Island, where the ticket includes the boat or cable car.
- Private boat: Good for families or groups who want their own schedule and vegetarian food arranged in advance.
Since 25 August 2025, visitors also pay a small Nha Trang Bay fee. It is 10,000 VND for the Hon Mun route, 6,000–8,000 VND for single islands and 40,000 VND (about ₹147) for multi-island trips. Children under 6 and people aged 60 and over are free. Tours usually include it.
Note: The port authority stops tourist boats when the wind or waves are too strong. This happens more often from September to December, so keep a spare day in your plan.
1. Hon Tre Island (VinWonders Nha Trang)
Bai Tru beach and the Vinpearl resorts on Hon Tre
Hon Tre Island is the largest island in Nha Trang Bay and home to VinWonders Nha Trang, one of the biggest theme parks in Vietnam. It is the top choice for families with children.
What to do:
- VinWonders theme park: Rides, a water park, an aquarium, a garden and the Tata Show (daily at about 7:30 PM).
- The cable car: One of the longest sea-crossing cable cars in the world, more than 3 km long, with views of the whole bay.
- Bai Tru beach: A calm, white-sand beach in front of the Vinpearl resorts.
2026 tickets:
- Adults: 1,050,000 VND (₹3,846).
- Children (1.0–1.4 m) and seniors 60+: 800,000 VND (₹2,930).
- After 4:00 PM: 700,000 VND (₹2,564) for adults.
The ticket includes the return cable car (or a speedboat when the cable car is under maintenance, as it was from 26 October to 10 November 2026).
VinWonders Nha Trang, the theme park on Hon Tre
2. Hon Mun Island
Hon Mun, at the heart of Vietnam’s first marine protected area
Hon Mun Island is the centre of the Hon Mun Marine Protected Area, the first of its kind in Vietnam. It is famous for its dark rocky cliffs, clear water and coral reefs. The island is about 30 minutes by boat from the pier.
What to do:
- Snorkelling: About 300,000–400,000 VND (₹1,099–1,465) with mask, fins and life jacket.
- Glass-bottom boat: A good option for non-swimmers and elderly parents.
- Try-dive: About 600,000 VND (₹2,198), only in permitted zones.
2026 update: The coral is recovering after serious damage in 2022. However, swimming and diving are still suspended in the strictly protected core zone. Snorkelling and diving take place only in permitted areas, so choose a licensed operator.
3. Hon Tam Island
The mineral bath area on Hon Tam
Hon Tam Island is the place to go for an island mud bath with a quiet beach. All tickets include a return speedboat from the mainland.
2026 prices (from June 2025):
- Zone A with mud bath: 540,000 VND (₹1,978).
- Mud bath with lunch: 855,000 VND (₹3,132).
- Zones A and B with mud bath and lunch: 1,040,000 VND (₹3,810).
Besides the mud and mineral baths, you can swim at the private beach and try parasailing, jet skis or kayaks, paid separately. If you prefer a mud bath on the mainland, read our guide to the Nha Trang mud bath.
4. Monkey Island (Hon Lao)
Monkeys roam freely around the visitor area on Hon Lao
Monkey Island, or Hon Lao, sits in Nha Phu Bay, about 15–18 km north of Nha Trang. Boats leave from Long Phu pier and take about 15 minutes. Hundreds of monkeys live freely on the island, which makes it a favourite with children.
Here are the key details:
- Ticket: 180,000 VND (₹659) for adults and 100,000 VND (₹366) for children, including the return boat.
- Opening hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
- Shows: Monkey and sea lion shows run a few times a day; dog racing and ostrich riding are extra.
- Tip: Keep bags, sunglasses and food out of reach, because the monkeys grab them. If you prefer not to watch animal performances, simply skip the show area.
5. Hoa Lan Spring (Orchid Island)
Hoa Lan Spring eco-park on the Hon Heo peninsula
Hoa Lan Spring, often sold as “Orchid Island”, is an eco-park on the Hon Heo peninsula, a short boat ride from Monkey Island. It has orchid gardens, a freshwater stream, a small beach and lakes. Strictly speaking, it is not an island, but you can only reach it by boat.
Most visitors buy a Monkey Island and Hoa Lan combo from about 505,000 VND (₹1,849), which includes both boats. The last boat back is around 4:00 PM, so start before noon.
6. Hon Mieu Island
Basket boats on the shallow beach at Hon Mieu
Hon Mieu is the closest island to the pier, only about 15 minutes away. It has a real fishing village, floating seafood rafts and shallow beaches with colourful basket boats.
Its main attraction is Tri Nguyen Aquarium, which is home to sharks, turtles and reef fish. The aquarium is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Tickets cost 170,000 VND (₹623) for adults and 85,000 VND for children; the speedboat (about 150,000 VND per person) is not included. Hon Mieu is a regular stop on 4-island tours.
7. Hon Mot Island
Hon Mot is a small island close to Hon Mun and part of the same marine protected area. Its shallow, calm water and coral make it one of the best Nha Trang islands for beginner snorkellers and children. Most visitors reach it on a 4-island tour, which often stops here for snorkelling and a floating “bar” in the water.
8. Bich Dam Island
Fishing boats at Bich Dam village on the south side of Hon Tre
Bich Dam is a small fishing village on the south side of Hon Tre, about 15 km from the city and roughly 1 hour by boat. Fewer than 900 people live here, mostly from fishing and fish farming. There are almost no tourist facilities. That is exactly why travellers who want a quiet, authentic island off Nha Trang come here: to watch fishermen at work, eat at a seafood raft and enjoy the empty bay. Go with a guide or a private boat.
9. Hon Noi Island (Yen Island)
The beach on Hon Noi, an island where swiftlets nest
Hon Noi, also called Yen Island, lies about 25 km from Nha Trang. It is known for its “double beach”, where a strip of sand separates two areas of water with different colours. The island is also a protected swiftlet nesting site (yen means swiftlet), so visits are controlled.
- Season: Open to tourists only from about March to September.
- Access: Only through official tours, with a limit of around 100 visitors a day.
- Price: About 490,000 VND (₹1,795) by wooden boat or 790,000 VND (₹2,894) by speedboat.
10. Ninh Van Bay
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, reachable only by boat
Ninh Van Bay is on the Hon Heo peninsula, but with no road access it feels like a private island. It is home to some of Vietnam’s most exclusive resorts, such as Six Senses Ninh Van Bay and An Lam Retreats. Guests drive about 60 minutes from Cam Ranh Airport to the resort lounge, then take a 20-minute speedboat.
This is the top pick for honeymooners: private pool villas, snorkelling right off the beach and total privacy. Most couples book it as part of our Vietnam packages for couple from India.
11. Diep Son Island
The sand path at Diep Son appears at low tide
Diep Son, in Van Phong Bay about 60 km north of Nha Trang, is famous for a sand path of more than 700 metres that links several islets. The path appears at low tide, so you can “walk on the sea” with water on both sides. Early in the morning, it is often underwater, so check the tide times before you go.
The best months are February to June. Day tours from Nha Trang cost about 769,000 VND (₹2,817), with car, speedboat from Van Gia port and lunch. You can also kayak or camp overnight.
12. Whale Island (Hon Ong)
Whale Island, or Hon Ong, lies in Van Phong Bay, almost 100 km north of Nha Trang. The name comes from the shape of the island, which looks like a whale from the sea, and from the local fishermen’s worship of the whale (“Ong”) as a protector. There is just one place to stay, the Whale Island Resort, whose boat leaves from Dam Mon pier.
It is best for travellers who want 2–3 quiet nights of snorkelling, kayaking and trekking with no crowds. The best months are February to August.
What About Binh Ba and Binh Hung Islands?
Many older guides still list Binh Ba (the “lobster island”) and Binh Hung near Cam Ranh. However, on 4 June 2026, Khanh Hoa province ordered travel companies to stop organising, advertising and selling tours to Binh Ba, Binh Hung and Mui Hoi. These areas are inside a military protection zone. For now, do not plan a trip there, and be careful with any operator that still sells these tours.
Best Time to Visit Islands in Nha Trang
Calm, clear water makes February to May ideal for Nha Trang beaches and islands
The best time to visit islands in Nha Trang is from January to August, the dry season. The sea is calmest and clearest from February to May, which is ideal for snorkelling. June to August is hot (around 33–35°C) but still good for islands.
From September to December, it is the rainy and storm season, with the heaviest rain in October and November. Boats are often cancelled, and many dive trips stop in November and December. For month-by-month details, see our guide to the best time to visit Nha Trang.
Tips for Indian Travellers Visiting Nha Trang Islands
- Flights: There are no direct flights from India to Nha Trang. Fly to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, then take a domestic flight to Cam Ranh Airport, which is about 35 km (40–55 minutes) from the city.
- Visa: Indians need a Vietnam e-visa (US$25, about ₹2,375); see our Vietnam visa for Indians guide.
- Vegetarian food: Island lunches are mostly seafood. Ask your tour for a vegetarian meal in advance, carry snacks, and eat at one of the vegetarian restaurants in Nha Trang in the evening.
- Safety: Always wear a life jacket, even in shallow water, especially if you are not a strong swimmer.
- What to bring: Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, a waterproof phone pouch, swimwear, a towel and cash in VND for small boats and drinks.
- Start early: Boats leave around 8:00–8:30 AM; mornings have calmer water and fewer crowds.
- Respect the sea: Do not touch or stand on coral, and do not buy coral or shell souvenirs.
Plan Your Nha Trang Island Trip
Islands are only one part of a holiday in Nha Trang. If you want more time on the sand, see our list of beaches in Nha Trang. For temples, markets and food, read our guide to places to visit in Nha Trang.
At Vietnamtour.in, we can combine Nha Trang islands with Hanoi, Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City in one itinerary, with Indian meals and private boat trips. Compare our Vietnam best tour packages. If you are torn between Nha Trang and Vietnam’s largest island, also look at our Phu Quoc trip package from India. Tell us your dates, and we will send you a free plan.
FAQs about Islands in Nha Trang
How many islands are there in Nha Trang?
Nha Trang Bay has 19 islands, large and small. The most visited are Hon Tre, Hon Mun, Hon Tam, Hon Mieu and Hon Mot. Islands further away, such as Diep Son and Whale Island, lie in Van Phong Bay to the north.
Which is the best island in Nha Trang?
It depends on your trip. For families, Hon Tre (VinWonders) and Monkey Island are the best. For snorkelling, choose Hon Mun or Hon Mot. For relaxing, go to Hon Tam, and for honeymooners, choose Ninh Van Bay.
How much is a Nha Trang island tour in 2026?
A group 4-island tour costs about 650,000 VND (₹2,381) per adult with lunch. VinWonders on Hon Tre costs 1,050,000 VND (₹3,846), and Monkey Island costs 180,000 VND (₹659), including the boat.
Can you still visit Binh Ba island?
No. Since 4 June 2026, Khanh Hoa has stopped tourism to Binh Ba and Binh Hung because they lie in a military protection zone. Choose islands in Nha Trang Bay or Van Phong Bay instead.
What is the best island off Nha Trang for snorkelling?
Hon Mun is the most famous because it is a marine protected area, but snorkelling is only allowed in permitted zones. Hon Mot, next to it, is calmer and better for beginners.
Is it safe to visit Nha Trang islands in October or November?
It can be. However, October and November are the wettest months, and boats are often cancelled because of rough seas. If you travel then, keep your island day flexible and book with an operator that offers refunds for weather.
Prices, schedules and access rules were last checked in November 2026 and may change. Please confirm with your Vietnamtour.in travel consultant before booking.
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