{"id":1842,"date":"2026-01-15T16:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T09:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/?p=1842"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T09:00:47","slug":"the-best-natural-coral-reefs-for-snorkeling-scuba-diving-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-updated-periodically","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/en\/the-best-natural-coral-reefs-for-snorkeling-scuba-diving-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-updated-periodically\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Natural Coral Reefs for Snorkeling &amp; Scuba Diving In Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam (Updated Periodically)"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<div class=\"entry-header-text entry-header-text-top text-left\">\n<div class=\"entry-image relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazy-load-active aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling to see anemone in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"badge absolute top post-date badge-square\">\n<div class=\"badge-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content single-page\">\n<p>You find no sea-walking or so-called \u201cCoral Park\u201d related things in this post as this is the most reliable information about natural coral reefs &amp; snorkeling &amp; diving spots provided by OnBird Phu Quoc, the professional boat &amp; yacht &amp; discovery snorkeling &amp; scuba diving operator based in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Post update history:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>By OnBird Phu Quoc (Dec 30 2021)<\/li>\n<li>By OnBird Phu Quoc (Mar 03 2022)<\/li>\n<li>By OnBird Phu Quoc (July 13 2022)<\/li>\n<li>By OnBird Phu Quoc (Dec 2022)<\/li>\n<li>By OnBird Phu Quoc (Feb 05 2023)<\/li>\n<li>By OnBird Phu Quoc (Mar 01 2023)<\/li>\n<li>By OnBird Phu Quoc (Mar 18 2023)<\/li>\n<li>By OnBird Phu Quoc (May 05 2023)<\/li>\n<li>By OnBird Phu Quoc (Sep 09 2023)<\/li>\n<li>By OnBird Phu Quoc (Sep 09 2024)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>OnBird Phu Quoc, a brand under CORAL MOUNTAIN TRAVEL SERVICES AND TRADING Co. Ltd, is at the forefront of fostering a profound comprehension of Phu Quoc\u2019s coral reefs and marine life. The company aims to establish itself as a Water Expert by orchestrating immersive coral exploration experiences that adhere to sustainable tourism practices, environmental conservation standards, and minimal reef impact. Pioneering in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, OnBird Phu Quoc has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to amass data on coral reefs, including species diversity, distribution density, health status, and water quality within the region since 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Leveraging this comprehensive data, the company curates marine life-centered activities such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/tour-category\/tours-in-phu-quoc\/discovery-snorkeling\/\">Discovery Snorkeling<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/tour-category\/tours-in-phu-quoc\/reef-builder-coral-planting\/\">Reef Builders<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/tour-category\/tours-in-phu-quoc\/phu-quoc-scuba-diving\/\">Scuba Diving,<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/tour\/island-explorer-island-hopping-4-islands-and-2-coral-reefs-relaxing-max-12-pax\/\">crowded-avoiding island hopping<\/a>\u00a0offering guests an educational and enriching experience. The primary objective is to deepen the understanding of Phu Quoc\u2019s coral reef ecosystem and monitor the evolving conditions of the coral reefs on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. Notably, the organization is compelled to address the degradation of coral reefs in Phu Quoc attributed to human impact and illicit fishing practices.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">OnBird presents our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/category\/phu-quoc-island-explorer\/phu-quoc-coral-reefs-observation\/\">documentation of the coral reefs<\/a>\u00a0and marine biodiversity in Phu Quoc, along with our initiatives to preserve the coral reefs through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/coral-reef-restoration-in-phu-quoc-onbird-report\/\">Coral Restoration<\/a>\u00a0efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Phu Quoc Island, a tropical paradise, is renowned for its lush rainforests and diverse marine ecosystems. One of its standout features is the vibrant coral reefs, which position it as a premier destination in Vietnam for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. Other notable locations for such activities include Con Dao, Nha Trang, the Tho Chu Archipelago, the Hoang Sa Archipelago (Paracel Islands), and the Truong Sa Archipelago (Spratly Islands). Home to an impressive 260 coral species, Phu Quoc accounts for 32.5% (<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/what-coral-species-you-can-see-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam\/#4_PlateCoral\">read more about coral species in Phu Quoc listed by OnBird<\/a>) of the world\u2019s coral species, with 252 species of hard coral and 8 species of soft coral across 49 genera within 14 families. Predominant varieties include Porites, Pocillopora, Acropora, Montipora, Pavona, Echinopora, and Diploastrea\u2026 Coral coverage in the region averages an impressive 44.5%, with certain areas, such as the Coral Jungle Reef in North Phu Quoc, reaching as high as 82.5%. The waters surrounding Phu Quoc are rich in coral reefs, providing exceptional opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving. Our comprehensive guide details the premier locations for snorkeling, free diving, and scuba diving on Phu Quoc Island, drawing from firsthand experiences of its underwater wonders. It is important to recognize the critical role that coral reefs play in supporting the biodiversity of Phu Quoc.<\/p>\n<p>Phu Quoc is renowned for possessing the healthiest coral ecosystem in Vietnam, demonstrating significantly lower rates of coral bleaching relative to other regions. Data reveals that nearly 0% of soft coral and only 7.3% of hard coral have been affected by bleaching, a stark contrast to Nha Trang, where 65.8% of soft coral and 39.5% of hard coral have experienced bleaching, and Con Dao, which has seen 79.5% of soft coral and 25% of hard coral affected. It is worth noting that a significant bleaching event occurred in Phu Quoc in 2010, impacting 56.6% of hard coral areas, and the effects of this event are still observable today.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">All photographs depicting corals, snorkeling, and diving featured on the website are copyrighted by OnBird Phu Quoc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Note: The specific locations of coral reefs are not disclosed publicly to safeguard coral spots from excessive tourism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\">\n<p class=\"toc_title\">MAIN CONTENTS\u00a0<span class=\"toc_toggle\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#\">hide<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#Introduction_to_Snorkeling_and_Diving_spots_in_Phu_Quoc_Island_Vietnam\">Introduction to Snorkeling and Diving spots in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#I_South_Phu_Quoc_Island_Vietnam\">I. South Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#1_The_Undersea_Coral_Mountain_The_largest_cactus_coral_colony_in_all_of_Phu_Quoc\">1. The Undersea Coral Mountain: The largest cactus coral colony in all of Phu Quoc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#2_Coral_Hill_The_Phu_Quoc8217s_second_largest_Flowerpot_Coral_Cluster_in_Phu_Quoc\">2. Coral Hill: The Phu Quoc\u2019s second largest Flowerpot Coral Cluster in Phu Quoc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#3_Half-moon_Reef_A_Snorkeling_Diving_spot_in_Phu_Quoc_with_an_attractive_underwater_Soft_corals-covered_ridges_of_jagged_material\">3. Half-moon Reef: A Snorkeling &amp; Diving spot in Phu Quoc with an attractive underwater Soft corals-covered ridges of jagged material<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#_Golden_Anemone_Garden\">* Golden Anemone Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#_Phu_Quoc_Finger_Coral-Covered_Rock\">* Phu Quoc Finger Coral-Covered Rock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#_Phu_Quoc_Golden_Toadstool_Coral-covered_Canyon\">* Phu Quoc Golden Toadstool Coral-covered Canyon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#_Phu_Quoc_Coral_Continental_Slope\">* Phu Quoc Coral Continental Slope<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#_Phu_Quoc_largest_Dome-shaped_Honeycomb_Coral\">* Phu Quoc largest Dome-shaped Honeycomb Coral<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#_Phu_Quoc_Lettuce_Coral_garden\">* Phu Quoc Lettuce Coral garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#4_Shallow_Reef_the_kingdom_of_big-sized_Table_Corals_in_Phu_Quoc_Island\">4. Shallow Reef: the kingdom of big-sized Table Corals in Phu Quoc Island<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#5_Coral_Steep_A_coral_garden_in_South_Phu_Quoc\">5. Coral Steep: A coral garden in South Phu Quoc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#6_U-Turn_A_small_bay_for_Snorkeling_and_Scuba_Diving_in_Phu_Quoc_Island\">6. U-Turn: A small bay for Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Phu Quoc Island\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#7_North-east_Coral_Reef_a_Coral_City_in_South_Phu_Quoc_the_most_beautiful_coral_reef_in_Phu_Quoc_8211_best_choice_in_the_summer_time_April_till_October\">7. North-east Coral Reef: a Coral City in South Phu Quoc (the most beautiful coral reef in Phu Quoc \u2013 best choice in the summer time: April till October)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#II_North_Phu_Quoc_Island_Vietnam_Snorkeling_and_Diving_Report\">II. North Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam: Snorkeling and Diving Report<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#1_CORAL_JUNGLE_REEF_DECENT_THE_HEALTHIEST_CORAL_REEF_IN_PHU_QUOC\">1. CORAL JUNGLE REEF: DECENT &amp; THE HEALTHIEST CORAL REEF IN PHU QUOC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#2_Border_Reef_An_amazing_reef_in_North_Phu_Quoc\">2. Border Reef: An amazing reef in North Phu Quoc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#3_Nudibranch_Garden_A_spot_for_macro_diving\">3. Nudibranch Garden: A spot for macro diving<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/#III_CORAL_REEFS_IN_PHU_QUOC_ARE_UNDER_EXTREME_THREATS\">III. CORAL REEFS IN PHU QUOC ARE UNDER EXTREME THREATS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Snorkeling_and_Diving_spots_in_Phu_Quoc_Island_Vietnam\"><\/span><span id=\"Introduction_to_Snorkeling_and_Diving_spots_in_Phu_Quoc_Island_Vietnam\"><strong>Introduction to Snorkeling and Diving spots in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42560\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42560\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42560 size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_bleachingbatch_bleachingGOPR5376.jpg\" alt=\"Sea fan at Coral Jungle Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam - Credit: OnBird Phu Quoc\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_bleachingbatch_bleachingGOPR5376.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_bleachingbatch_bleachingGOPR5376.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_bleachingbatch_bleachingGOPR5376-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_bleachingbatch_bleachingGOPR5376-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_bleachingbatch_bleachingGOPR5376-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_bleachingbatch_bleachingGOPR5376-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_bleachingbatch_bleachingGOPR5376-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42560\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sea fan at Coral Jungle Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam \u2013 Credit: OnBird Phu Quoc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Through numerous observations during our snorkeling and scuba diving expeditions in Phu Quoc, we have determined that coral growth thrives at depths ranging from 0.5 to 6 meters. The shallow, pristine waters have fostered robust colonies of table corals, notably flourishing in key locations such as the Shallow Reef, Crystal Reef, North-east Coral Reef, and Coral Steep. Impressively, we have discovered expansive areas of table coral reefs spanning hundreds of square meters, a striking sight to behold.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the coral reefs surrounding Phu Quoc Island are categorized as fringing reefs, with depths varying between 1 and 16 meters. Some reefs are densely covered with hard corals, while others exhibit a diverse array of soft coral species. Accessibility to these coral reefs is contingent upon prevailing water conditions, with some being ideal for exploration during the dry season, while others are best visited in the summer, known as the rainy season on Phu Quoc Island.<\/p>\n<p>The subsequent sections highlight core-zone coral spots discovered by OnBird and concealed coral spots within the waters of Phu Quoc, locations that remain undiscovered by a vast majority of travelers. It is recommended to thoroughly examine the detailed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/comprehensive-phu-quoc-weather-guides-by-months-in-details\/\">weather conditions<\/a>\u00a0in Phu Quoc and determine the optimal time for snorkeling and diving activities on Phu Quoc Island in advance. For tailored advice on navigating the waters and understanding the weather patterns in Phu Quoc at different times of the year, feel free to seek our expert consultation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33824\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33824\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33824 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GOPR5495.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling and diving in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GOPR5495.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GOPR5495.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GOPR5495-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GOPR5495-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GOPR5495-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GOPR5495-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GOPR5495-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snorkeling and diving in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam \u2013 Snorkeling at North-east Coral Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_South_Phu_Quoc_Island_Vietnam\"><\/span><span id=\"I_South_Phu_Quoc_Island_Vietnam\"><strong>I. South Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Undersea_Coral_Mountain_The_largest_cactus_coral_colony_in_all_of_Phu_Quoc\"><\/span><span id=\"1_The_Undersea_Coral_Mountain_The_largest_cactus_coral_colony_in_all_of_Phu_Quoc\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-undersea-coral-mountain-phu-quoc-snorkeling\/\">1. The Undersea Coral Mountain: The largest cactus coral colony in all of Phu Quoc<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coral Species:\u00a0<\/strong>Cactus Coral (Pavona Coral), Button Coral (Button Polys hay Zoanthids)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depth range:<\/strong>\u00a00.5 \u2013 3m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type of coral reef:\u00a0<\/strong>Fringing Coral Reef<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proper diving experience:<\/strong>\u00a0Snorkeling \u2013 Try-dive (Scuba Diving)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coral health status:<\/strong>\u00a0live coral, some spots are damaged by people, surrounding coral colonies are heavily damaged or dead<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exploring time:<\/strong>\u00a0All year round (except in very wavy water)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39212\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39212\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39212 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7481.jpg\" alt=\"A Korean girl exploring the Coral Mountain, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7481.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7481.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7481-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7481-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7481-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7481-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7481-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Korean girl exploring the Coral Mountain: the largest Cactus Coral Colony in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Coral Mountain in Phu Quoc is undoubtedly one of the island\u2019s top snorkeling destinations. Located at Crystal Reef in southern Phu Quoc, this natural wonder features an astonishingly vast formation of cactus corals (pavona), sprawling across an area of approximately 200 to 300 square meters. Snorkelers are often amazed by the sheer scale and beauty of this underwater landscape.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"gallery galleryid-24486 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/dcim102goprogopr7478-jpg\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7478-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A Korean girl exploring the Coral Mountain, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7478-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-39202\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7478-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7478-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7478-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7478-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7478-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_batch_GOPR7478.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-1-39202\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">The Coral Mountain is the largest Pavona Frondifera coral colony in the whole of Phu Quoc water<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"607\">Coral Mountain\u2019s true wonder lies in its grandeur \u2014 a harmony of scale, depth, and vibrant biodiversity. Beneath the shallow waters, cactus corals unfurl like an underwater forest, stretching 30 to 40 meters in length and spanning 7 to 8 meters wide. Tides whisper over its summit, with the highest ever recorded reaching just a meter above, while typical low tides gently brush only 20 centimeters from its crown. On rare, magical days, the sea retreats enough to unveil the coral peak, glistening in the sun like a hidden treasure from the deep.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17339\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17339\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17339 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM_1600x1200-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc Coral Mountain - Phu Quoc Tailor-made Snorkeling tour\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM_1600x1200-5-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM_1600x1200-5-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM_1600x1200-5-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM_1600x1200-5-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM_1600x1200-5-1-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The underwater view of Phu Quoc Coral Mountain, the biggest Cactus Coral Colony of Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Coral Mountain enhances the untamed beauty of the underwater terrain in Crystal Reef, justifying its title as the \u201cCoral Paradise of Phu Quoc Island.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, across an expansive area spanning thousands of square meters within the Crystal Reef, a concerning discovery has been made. Approximately 80-85% of the coral reefs are either in a state of decline or are facing deterioration in their health. Exploring the beauty of the coral paradise may lose its appeal if the sight of vibrant, healthy coral is scarce. For further information on this topic, you may refer to the following link<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, after extensive exploration, we have identified the largest known colony of Cactus coral (Pavona Cactus) here, aptly named the \u201cUndersea Coral Mountain,\u201d which thrives and remains healthy. This discovery brought us immense joy, especially after the disappointment of witnessing the deteriorating coral conditions at Phu Quoc Crystal Reef. Of particular interest are the Button Polyps Corals interspersed among the Cactus corals, creating mesmerizing moments. When gently agitated, the Button corals retract their tentacles, producing a visual effect akin to a color change on the corals. Regrettably, the gradual invasion and encroachment of Button Polyps Corals on Coral Mountain (<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/invasive-corals-are-invading-and-putting-phu-quoc-coral-reefs-under-threat-fighting-harmful-corals\/\">read more<\/a>) necessitate our immediate intervention to impede their spread.<\/p>\n<p>In the video below, we recorded a Nudibranch swimming at next to the Coral Mountain<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Coral_Hill_The_Phu_Quocs_second_largest_Flowerpot_Coral_Cluster_in_Phu_Quoc\"><\/span><span id=\"2_Coral_Hill_The_Phu_Quoc8217s_second_largest_Flowerpot_Coral_Cluster_in_Phu_Quoc\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/coral-hill-the-phu-quocs-second-largest-flowerpot-coral-cluster\/\">2. Coral Hill: The Phu Quoc\u2019s second largest Flowerpot Coral Cluster in Phu Quoc<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Coral Hill, located in the southern part of Phu Quoc Island, is home to one of the island\u2019s largest clusters of\u00a0<strong>Flowerpot coral (Goniopora).<\/strong>\u00a0It ranks as the second-largest Flowerpot coral aggregation that OnBird has documented. Known scientifically as\u00a0<em data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"348\">Goniopora stokesi<\/em>, this coral forms distinctive ball-shaped colonies adorned with long, graceful tentacles. These colonial stony corals thrive in lagoons and turbid waters, featuring numerous daisy-like polyps that radiate from their base. Each polyp is tipped with 24 delicate stinging tentacles surrounding a central mouth, creating a mesmerizing underwater spectacle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39148\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39148\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39148 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_batch_GOPR7218.jpg\" alt=\"Professional diving mask for sale in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_batch_GOPR7218.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_batch_GOPR7218.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_batch_GOPR7218-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_batch_GOPR7218-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_batch_GOPR7218-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_batch_GOPR7218-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_batch_GOPR7218-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A guests enjoying free-diving to explore Coral Hill in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This flowerpot coral cluster has been growing into a huge size with a hill-like outward appearance. We estimate that the area of this flowerpot coral cluster is around 40 \u2013 45 sq meter which is much more smaller than the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-undersea-coral-mountain-phu-quoc-snorkeling\/\">Coral Mountain<\/a>\u00a0(the largest cactus coral colony in Phu Quoc). Depth ranges to explore the Coral Hill is 3 \u2013 6m, very ideal depth to try skin diving.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"gallery galleryid-38580 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Half-moon_Reef_A_Snorkeling_Diving_spot_in_Phu_Quoc_with_an_attractive_underwater_Soft_corals-covered_ridges_of_jagged_material\"><\/span><span id=\"3_Half-moon_Reef_A_Snorkeling_Diving_spot_in_Phu_Quoc_with_an_attractive_underwater_Soft_corals-covered_ridges_of_jagged_material\"><strong>3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-half-moon-reef-phu-quoc-top-scuba-diving-and-free-snorkeling-site\/\">Half-moon Reef: A Snorkeling &amp; Diving spot in Phu Quoc with an attractive underwater Soft corals-covered ridges of jagged material<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coral Species (around 20 different speices of corals):\u00a0<\/strong>Cactus Coral, Leaf coral, Table coral, Cauliflower coral, Plate coral, Mushroom coral, Plate and Pillar coral, Pillar coral, Finger coral, Sinularia Leather Coral, Toadstool coral, Honeycomb coral, Pore Coral, Flowerpot coral, Orange cup coral, Button coral, Brain coral, Giant tube sponge, Big Yellow Rope sponge, Staghorn coral, Anemone\u2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depth range:<\/strong>\u00a00.5 \u2013 10m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type of coral reef:\u00a0<\/strong>Non-fringing Reef<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proper diving experience:<\/strong>\u00a0Snorkeling \u2013 Fun-dive (Scuba Diving) \u2013 Free-diving<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coral health status:<\/strong>\u00a0live coral, some closeshore spots are damaged by anchor of speedboats recently, some corals are cutted to be taken to bring to sea-walking clubs in Phu Quoc<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exploring time:<\/strong>\u00a0in the Dry Season (October \u2013 April), sometimes between April \u2013 August we can still explore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The video below was recorded in Phu Quoc Half-moon Reef on our snorkeling trip in 2022<\/p>\n<p>Phu Quoc Half-moon Reef is one of the best spots for either scuba diving (fun-dive), snorkeling and free-diving, possess a great variety of coral species, you find here most coral species of Phu Quoc. Especially the underwater terrain make it an attractive spot to those who are keen on coral reefs and marine life. We find here coral-covered cliffs, canyons, anemone gardens, coral-covered walls, rocks and especially we find here the largest dome-shaped honeycomb coral in Phu Quoc. This is a proper site for those who are interested in free-diving, fun-dive to see a diversified marine world while swimming, diving through, over high cliff of corals and big walls. Easy to see soft corals here, with 2 popular ones: toadstool coral and finger coral. At the depth of 8 \u2013 9m you find many big honeycombs. Anemone living at the depth of 4 \u2013 5 \u2013 6 -7 m. You find largest anemone populations of Phu Quoc here beside North-east Coral Reef. Descend down the depth of just 4 m, walls, cliffs or big rocks covered fully with finger corals begin to appear and surprise you.\u00a0<strong>We do list out some amazing spots you can see at the Phu Quoc Half-moon Reef:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Golden_Anemone_Garden\"><\/span><span id=\"_Golden_Anemone_Garden\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-large-golden-anemone-reef-phu-quoc-snorkeling\/\">* Golden Anemone Garden<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16635\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16635 size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-30.jpg\" alt=\"One of largest Anemone grove of Phu Quoc Island in the Half-moon Reef - Phu Quoc Snorkeling - Diving spots\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-30.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-30.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-30-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-30-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-30-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of largest Anemone garden of Phu Quoc Island located in the Half-moon Reef \u2013 Phu Quoc Snorkeling \u2013 Diving spots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The anemone population located at the depth of 5m with an area of about 4 -5 square meters. Anemone species here is Ritteri Anemone is also referred to as the Magnificent Anemone, they are naturally brown, their bases are in violet color with adhesive foot attach to a big rock and massive coral. This anemone species can almost completely retract into their base as we witnessed many time. The clownfishs living with anemone are Pink skunk clownfishs, the most popular clownfish in Phu Quoc.<\/p>\n<p>The anemone garden are surrounded by some hard corals, table and leaf corals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Phu_Quoc_Finger_Coral-Covered_Rock\"><\/span><span id=\"_Phu_Quoc_Finger_Coral-Covered_Rock\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-yellow-sinularia-levi-coral-covered-cliff-phu-quoc-freedive\/\">* Phu Quoc Finger Coral-Covered Rock<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16608\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16608\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16608 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-17.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc touristy-avoiding snorkeling tour to explore Half-moon Reef\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-17.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-17-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-17-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snorkeling to see Yellow Sinularia Levi or Finger Leather Coral Covered Cliff at Half-moon Reef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Located at the depth of 6 meters with 4 meters long and 2 meters high, this is an amazing ideal spot for either snorkeling or free-diving, this Finger coral-covered rock located close to a big rock make a small cliff between. Finger coral or Sinularia Levi coral is a one of 2 most popular soft coral species in Phu Quoc. Enjoy a fascinating feeling of swiming, snorkeling, diving along the cliff with plenty of coral covering. The close view is totally different from above, look shimmering, magical. Around the cliff are anemones, leaf corals and giant tube sponges.<\/p>\n<p>In the video below there is a section of the Finger coral-covered cliff (103s) we recorded in Phu Quoc Half-moon Reef<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Phu_Quoc_Golden_Toadstool_Coral-covered_Canyon\"><\/span><span id=\"_Phu_Quoc_Golden_Toadstool_Coral-covered_Canyon\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-coral-covered-canyon-phu-quoc-snorkeling\/\">* Phu Quoc Golden Toadstool Coral-covered Canyon<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16662\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16662\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16662 size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-47.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc Coral Covered Canyon at Half-moon Reef - Phu Quoc snorkeling - Phu Quoc snorkeling\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-47.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-47.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-47-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-47-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moon-reef_resized-47-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Capret or Toadstool coral-covered Canyon at Half-moon Reef \u2013 Phu Quoc snorkeling &amp; diving<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Half-moon Reef, we find interesting ridges of jagged material below the surface. Toadstool coral-covered Canyons are around 5 \u2013 6 m long and 5 \u2013 7m deep and almost 3 m in height, completely covered by Toadstool Coral (a common soft coral in Phu Quoc). Live interspered with toadstool corals or capret corals are brain corals and finger coral on the seabed surface you will be seeing the presence of Montipora Monasteriata Corals and Brain Corals\u2026 We find that the toadstool corals in Half-moon reef in particular and whole Phu Quoc in gerneral will get bleaching seasonal, sometime toadstool coral get white completely and then few days or a week later the tentacle start to extend and change the coral into yellow.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Phu_Quoc_Coral_Continental_Slope\"><\/span><span id=\"_Phu_Quoc_Coral_Continental_Slope\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-coral-continental-slope-phu-quoc-snorkeling-in-depth\/\">* Phu Quoc Coral Continental Slope<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The slope is at the depth of 4 \u2013 5m, it is about 5 \u2013 6 m long, an amazing spot to view the corals from an incredible new perspective underwater. The slope is fullly covered by plate and pillar corals, a big colony of giant tube sponge and anemone make the spot charming when looking up from below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-2\" class=\"gallery galleryid-24486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-half-moon-reef-phu-quoc-top-scuba-diving-and-free-snorkeling-site\/half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-22\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-22.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc touristy-avoiding snorkeling tour to explore Half-moon Reef\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-22.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-16855\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-22-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-22-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-22-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-2-16855\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Coral and Anemone cluster at Half-moon Reef \u2013 Phu Quoc Touristy-avoiding snorkeling tour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-40\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-40.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc touristy-avoiding snorkeling tour to explore Half-moon Reef\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-40.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-16795\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-40.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-40-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-40-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Half-moonreef_text-1600x1200-40-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-2-16795\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Mermail and coral \u2013 Phu Quoc touristy-avoiding snorkeling tour to explore Half-moon Reef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Phu_Quoc_largest_Dome-shaped_Honeycomb_Coral\"><\/span><span id=\"_Phu_Quoc_largest_Dome-shaped_Honeycomb_Coral\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/honeycomb-coral-diploastrea-heliopora-phu-quoc-coral-observation\/\">* Phu Quoc largest Dome-shaped Honeycomb Coral<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A 5 \u2013 6-meter-wide\u00a0<strong>Honeycomb Coral<\/strong>\u00a0discovered at the depth of 7 meter of Phu Quoc Half-moon Reef, with a height of 3 \u2013 4 meter from the foot to the head. This honeycomb coral is the widest we have ever found in the Phu Quoc water. On top of that, the Honeycomb coral has a twin brother which is smaller in size.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19483\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19483\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19483 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/halfmoon.jpg\" alt=\"Dome-shaped Honeycomb Coral at Half-moon Reef, Phu Quoc snorkeling &amp; free-diving tour\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/halfmoon.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/halfmoon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/halfmoon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/halfmoon-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/halfmoon-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dome-shaped Honeycomb Coral at the Half-moon Reef \u2013 Phu Quoc snorkeling &amp; free-diving tour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Phu_Quoc_Lettuce_Coral_garden\"><\/span><span id=\"_Phu_Quoc_Lettuce_Coral_garden\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/lettuce-coral-garden-phu-quoc-half-moon-reef-vietnam-diving-snorkeling-spot\/\">* Phu Quoc Lettuce Coral garden<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the largest lettuce coral colony we have found in Phu Quoc Island, located at the depth of 2.5 \u2013 4m in Phu Quoc Half-moon Reef. We document the lettuce coral garden in April 2022 for the first time, corals are healthy. Growth right at the shore the the colony is easily damaged by irresponsible speedboats if they drop down the anchors on.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30641\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30641\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30641 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-3.jpg\" alt=\"Lettuce coral garden at Half-moon coral Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam Snorkeling &amp; Diving\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-3-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lettuce coral garden at Half-moon coral Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam Snorkeling &amp; Diving spots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Check out professional snorkeling tours by OnBird:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/tour\/private-snorkeling-trip-by-speedboat-phu-quoc\/\">Private tour<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/tour\/small-group-snorkeling-south-phu-quoc-max-8\/\">Small-group tour (Max 6 \u2013 8 Pax)<\/a>\u00a0with underwater guides to explore this beautiful coral reef of Phu Quoc Island.<\/p>\n<p>In the Phu Quoc Half-moon Reef, we can also observe an uncomon soft coral in Phu Quoc is Finger Leather Coral(Sinularia or Nepthea Coral), it is usually found at the depth of more than 8 \u2013 12 m but we found somes at the depth of around 4 \u2013 5m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-3\" class=\"gallery galleryid-24486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/batch_gopr0674\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0674-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Finger Leather Coral(Sinularia or Nepthea Coral) in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0674-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-35830\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0674-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0674-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0674-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0674-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0674-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0674.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-3-35830\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Finger Leather Coral(Sinularia or Nepthea Coral) in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/best-snorkeling-diving-in-phu-quoc-vietnam\/batch_gopr0672\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0672-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Finger Leather Coral(Sinularia or Nepthea Coral) in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0672-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-35825\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0672-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0672-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0672-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0672-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0672-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/batch_GOPR0672.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-3-35825\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Finger Leather Coral(Sinularia or Nepthea Coral) in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Shallow_Reef_the_kingdom_of_big-sized_Table_Corals_in_Phu_Quoc_Island\"><\/span><span id=\"4_Shallow_Reef_the_kingdom_of_big-sized_Table_Corals_in_Phu_Quoc_Island\"><strong>4. Shallow Reef: the kingdom of big-sized Table Corals in Phu Quoc Island<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coral Species (around 12 different speices of corals):\u00a0<\/strong>Table coral, Leaf coral, Cauliflower coral, Plate coral, Mushroom coral, Toadstool coral, Pore Coral, Button coral, Brain coral, Staghorn coral, Octopus coral, Anemone\u2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depth range:<\/strong>\u00a00.3 \u2013 6m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type of coral reef:\u00a0<\/strong>Fringing Reef<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proper diving experience:<\/strong>\u00a0Snorkeling \u2013 Try-dive (Scuba Diving)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coral health status:<\/strong>\u00a0both live and dead corals, some biggest table coral colonies were damaged by anchor of speedboats recently<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exploring time:<\/strong>\u00a0in the summer or Rainy Season (May \u2013 October) or even November<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34152\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34152\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34152 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/batch_z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa3.jpg\" alt=\"Shallow coral reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam - the Kingdom of table corals\" width=\"1597\" height=\"1198\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/batch_z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/batch_z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa3.jpg 1597w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/batch_z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/batch_z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/batch_z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/batch_z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/batch_z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa3-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shallow coral reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam \u2013 the Kingdom of table corals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is truly home to Table corals acrross whole Phu Quoc Island, you dont find here a great variety of coral species with just only around 12 different coral species among that, the reef is dominated by table corals the most. Thanks to the shallow water that Table corals here have been growing into very large in size. We found here largest table coral colony of Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam with 7 \u2013 8 m arross and 1.5 m high separated into 3 \u2013 4 floor. Please see the photos below of the largest table coral colony ever found in Phu Quoc Island.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22739\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22739\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22739 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H%C3%B4-B%C3%A0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-7.jpg\" alt=\"Table coral at Shallow Reef, Phu Quoc Island - Snorkeling &amp; Diving in Phu Quoc, Vietnam\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H\u00f4-B\u00e0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-7.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H\u00f4-B\u00e0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H\u00f4-B\u00e0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-7-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H\u00f4-B\u00e0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-7-768x431.jpg 768w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Table coral at Shallow Reef, Phu Quoc Island \u2013 Snorkeling &amp; Diving in Phu Quoc, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The largest table coral colony growths into a flower-shaped colony, with the foot located at the depth of 4 \u2013 5m.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22735\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22735\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22735 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H%C3%B4-B%C3%A0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-6.jpg\" alt=\"Table coral at Shallow Reef, Phu Quoc Island - Snorkeling &amp; Diving in Phu Quoc, Vietnam\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H\u00f4-B\u00e0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-6.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H\u00f4-B\u00e0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H\u00f4-B\u00e0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-6-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H\u00f4-B\u00e0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-6-768x431.jpg 768w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Table coral at Shallow Reef, Phu Quoc Island \u2013 Snorkeling &amp; Diving in Phu Quoc, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To explore the Phu Quoc Shallow reef, a skilful snorkeling skill is a must, as you might get stuck and damage table corals when getting closer to the shore at where the depth is only 0.3 \u2013 0.4m. Toadstool corals located close to the shore at the depth of just 1m.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34157\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34157\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34157 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa32.jpg\" alt=\"Shallow coral reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam - the Kingdom of table corals\" width=\"1597\" height=\"1198\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa32.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa32.jpg 1597w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa32-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa32-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa32-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa32-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/z3618449719980_2f98dd61f8f9c7a7e88768365a7e0aa32-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34157\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shallow coral reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam \u2013 the Kingdom of table corals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Table corals live on pore corals and stony coral species<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22723\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22723\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22723 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H%C3%B4-B%C3%A0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-3.jpg\" alt=\"Table coral at Shallow Reef, Phu Quoc Island - Snorkeling &amp; Diving in Phu Quoc, Vietnam\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H\u00f4-B\u00e0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H\u00f4-B\u00e0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H\u00f4-B\u00e0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-3-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/San-H\u00f4-B\u00e0n-Shallow-Reef_Moment-3-768x431.jpg 768w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22723\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Table coral at Shallow Reef, Phu Quoc Island \u2013 Snorkeling &amp; Diving in Phu Quoc, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Video of snorkeling and corals in Phu Quoc Shallow Reef<\/p>\n<p>However the reef is now under serious threat by speed boats as we found the largest table coral colony aforementioned damaged 80%. Besides that we find here many \u201cghost nets\u201d left by fishermen and brought here by the waves, we sometimes make clean up snorkeling trip to clean \u201cghost nets\u201d in Phu Quoc but we still find them sometime.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Coral_Steep_A_coral_garden_in_South_Phu_Quoc\"><\/span><span id=\"5_Coral_Steep_A_coral_garden_in_South_Phu_Quoc\"><strong>5. Coral Steep: A coral garden in South Phu Quoc<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coral Species (around 12 different speices of corals):\u00a0<\/strong>Table coral, Cactus coral, Plate coral, Cauliflower coral, Mushroom coral, Pore Coral, Button coral, Brain coral, Orange Cup coral, Giant tube sponge, Starghorn coral, Flowerspot coral, Anemone\u2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depth range:<\/strong>\u00a00.5 \u2013 8 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type of coral reef:\u00a0<\/strong>Fringing Reef<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proper diving experience:<\/strong>\u00a0Snorkeling \u2013 Try-dive \u2013 Fundive (Scuba Diving)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coral health status:<\/strong>\u00a0both live and dead corals, a large cactus coral grove was damaged by anchor of speedboats recently (updated on 15\/7\/2022)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exploring time:<\/strong>\u00a0All year around<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"gallery-4\" class=\"gallery galleryid-24486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-phu-quoc-snorkeling-chronicle-of-2-singaporean-girls-on-a-small-group-snorkeling-journey\/dcim100goprogopr2929-jpg-2\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling at Coral Steep Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-3-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-31429\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-3-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-3.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-4-31429\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Snorkeling at Coral Steep Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/?attachment_id=31420#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-11-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling at Coral Steep Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-11-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-31420\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-11-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-11-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-11-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-11.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-4-31420\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Snorkeling at Coral Steep Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The terrain is gently sloping coral with a depth of 0.5 \u2013 8m, in which coral grows strongly in the range of 0.5 \u2013 3.5m. The main group of coral species are Porite Corals, Table corals, Cactus corals and Cauliflower corals. This is one of the fringing reefs still preserve it\u2019s pristine beauty and easy to explore for snorkelers (snorkeling). It can be likened to a miniature coral garden, although not too diverse in coral species, corals grow densely to form a large coral carpet. Cauliflower coral here is quite special when mostly purple cauliflower coral.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31405\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31405\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31405 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-12.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling at Coral Steep Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-12.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-12.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-12-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-12-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-12-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-12-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cactus coral ground living interspersed with mushroom corals, table corals and cauliflower corals in Coral Steep, Phu Quoc Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At a depth of 1-1.5m, large populations of table corals with coral diameters up to 1.5m are formed. Coral grows densely in the depth of 0.5 \u2013 3m. The snorkeling experience here is like walking in a small garden, the coral color is quite fresh, updated to July 10, 2022, the coral here is hardly affected by humans compared to other places. other coral reefs in Phu Quoc due to being surrounded by large coral reefs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31410\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31410\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31410 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-14.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling at Coral Steep Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-14.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-14.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-14-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-14-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-14-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-14-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phu-quoc-Coral-Steep_-14-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snorkeling at Coral Steep Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At a depth of 1-1.5m, large populations of table corals with coral diameters up to 1.5m are formed. Coral grows densely in the depth of 0.5 \u2013 3m. The snorkeling experience here is like walking in a small garden, the coral color is quite fresh, updated to July 10, 2022, the coral here is hardly affected by humans compared to other places, other coral reefs in Phu Quoc thank to being surrounded by large massive corals.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30922\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30922\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30922 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Snorkeling-at-Four-Season-reef_Onbird-Phu-Quoc-2.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling at Coral Steep Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Snorkeling-at-Four-Season-reef_Onbird-Phu-Quoc-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Snorkeling-at-Four-Season-reef_Onbird-Phu-Quoc-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Snorkeling-at-Four-Season-reef_Onbird-Phu-Quoc-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Snorkeling-at-Four-Season-reef_Onbird-Phu-Quoc-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Snorkeling-at-Four-Season-reef_Onbird-Phu-Quoc-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Snorkeling-at-Four-Season-reef_Onbird-Phu-Quoc-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Snorkeling-at-Four-Season-reef_Onbird-Phu-Quoc-2-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30922\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anemone at Coral Steep Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam \u2013 an amazing snorkeling &amp; diving spot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We find here only one small anemone across whole the Coral Steep.<\/p>\n<p>However: latest update on 15\/7\/2022 we are shocked to see a heavy damage on the cactus coral colony and cauliflower at the Coral Steep. We found the same situation at Coral Mountain at the same time. We are not sure what cause the terrible damage on the corals but it must be strong as we saw even some stony corals found in an overturned state and broken in half.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_U-Turn_A_small_bay_for_Snorkeling_and_Scuba_Diving_in_Phu_Quoc_Island\"><\/span><span id=\"6_U-Turn_A_small_bay_for_Snorkeling_and_Scuba_Diving_in_Phu_Quoc_Island\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-u-turn-top-snorkeling-and-scuba-diving-site\/\">6. U-Turn: A small bay for Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Phu Quoc Island\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coral Species (around 13 \u2013 14 different speices of corals):\u00a0<\/strong>Table coral, Leaf coral, Cauliflower coral, Plate coral, Mushroom coral, Toadstool coral, Pore Coral, Button coral, Brain coral, Giant tube sponge, Anemone\u2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depth range:<\/strong>\u00a00.5 \u2013 12 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type of coral reef:\u00a0<\/strong>Non-fringing Reef<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proper diving experience:<\/strong>\u00a0Snorkeling \u2013 Try-dive \u2013 Fundive (Scuba Diving)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coral health status:<\/strong>\u00a0both live and dead corals, some biggest table coral colonies were damaged by anchor of speedboats recently<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exploring time:<\/strong>\u00a0in the Drys season (October \u2013 April)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"gallery-5\" class=\"gallery galleryid-24486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/dcim100goprogopr0840-jpg-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0840.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling long-sleeve shirt in Phu Quoc\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0840.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-28419\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0840.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0840-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0840-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0840-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0840-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0840-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-5-28419\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Diver at U-Turn finding sea-slug<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/dont-consume-snail-giant-clam-in-island-hopping-and-snorkeling-tours\/dcim100goprogopr0639-jpg\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-lively-clamp-at-U-Turn-reef.jpg\" alt=\"Clam living on the rock at U-Turn, Phu Quoc Snorkeling &amp; Diving spot\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1174\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-lively-clamp-at-U-Turn-reef.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-29275\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-lively-clamp-at-U-Turn-reef.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-lively-clamp-at-U-Turn-reef-800x587.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-lively-clamp-at-U-Turn-reef-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-lively-clamp-at-U-Turn-reef-1024x751.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-lively-clamp-at-U-Turn-reef-1000x734.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-5-29275\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Clam living on the rock at U-Turn, Phu Quoc Snorkeling &amp; Diving spot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/dcim100goprogopr0838-jpg-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0838.jpg\" alt=\"Brain coral at U-Turn Coral Reef, Phu Quoc Snorkeling &amp; Diving\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0838.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-28415\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0838.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0838-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0838-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0838-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0838-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GOPR0838-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-5-28415\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Brain coral at U-Turn Coral Reef, Phu Quoc Snorkeling &amp; Diving<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/?attachment_id=27784#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/GOPR0223_1641521581032.jpg\" alt=\"Scuba diving in Phu Quoc Island to explore U-Turn and Half-moon coral reef\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/GOPR0223_1641521581032.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-27784\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/GOPR0223_1641521581032.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/GOPR0223_1641521581032-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/GOPR0223_1641521581032-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-5-27784\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Scuba diving in Phu Quoc Island to explore U-Turn and Half-moon coral reef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Phu Quoc U-Turn is another good choice for people who are keen on free-diving as well as snorkeling. The coral populations here are not large and not as dense as Half-moon Reef, North-east Coral Reef. The average depth here is deeper than Half-moon Reef and North-east Coral Reef, average depth is about 4 \u2013 6m. If you are not used to the sea then U-Turn will scare you as the reef is to drop down 12 \u2013 13m suddenly in certain places.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29320\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29320\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29320 size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/U-Turn_Anemone-1.jpg\" alt=\"Anemone at U-Turn Coral Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/U-Turn_Anemone-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/U-Turn_Anemone-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/U-Turn_Anemone-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/U-Turn_Anemone-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/U-Turn_Anemone-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/U-Turn_Anemone-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/U-Turn_Anemone-1-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anemone at U-Turn Coral Reef, Phu Quoc Island \u2013 Vietnam Diving &amp; Snorkeling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For snorkeling you could do near to the shore and for scuba diving just need to descend down and get further a little bit from the shore to reach a depth of 12 m. You dont see here many anemones and finger corals like Half-moon Reef, but it is great to dive in a vast seabed right at the foot of the shore.<\/p>\n<p>The photos below are a giant clam that you will be able to see when proceeding snorkeling at U-Turn and Half-moon coral reef<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-6\" class=\"gallery galleryid-24486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/trang-chu\/u-turn-reef_text-800x600-2\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/U-turn-reef_text-800x600-2.jpg\" alt=\"U-Turn - Phu Quoc top snorkeling &amp; diving sites\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/U-turn-reef_text-800x600-2.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-18107\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/U-turn-reef_text-800x600-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/U-turn-reef_text-800x600-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/U-turn-reef_text-800x600-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/U-turn-reef_text-800x600-2-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-6-18107\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">U-Turn \u2013 Phu Quoc top snorkeling &amp; diving sites<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/genus-sarcophyton-coral-phu-quoc-coral-observation\/dcim100goprogopr2122-jpg-2\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/resized_logo_GOPR2122.jpg\" alt=\"Genus Sarcophyton - Phu Quoc Coral Observation - Diving &amp; Snorkeling in Phu Quoc\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/resized_logo_GOPR2122.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-22097\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/resized_logo_GOPR2122.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/resized_logo_GOPR2122-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/resized_logo_GOPR2122-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/resized_logo_GOPR2122-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-6-22097\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Genus Sarcophyton at U-Turn \u2013 Best snorkeling &amp; diving in Phu Quoc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/a-mushroom-coral_u-turn-reef-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-mushroom-coral_U-Turn-reef-2.jpg\" alt=\"A Mushroom Coral U Turn Reef, Phu Quoc Snorkeling &amp; Diving\" width=\"1600\" height=\"899\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-mushroom-coral_U-Turn-reef-2.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-29285\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-mushroom-coral_U-Turn-reef-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-mushroom-coral_U-Turn-reef-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-mushroom-coral_U-Turn-reef-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-mushroom-coral_U-Turn-reef-2-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/A-mushroom-coral_U-Turn-reef-2-1000x562.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-6-29285\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">A Mushroom Coral U Turn Reef, Phu Quoc Snorkeling &amp; Diving<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_North-east_Coral_Reef_a_Coral_City_in_South_Phu_Quoc_the_most_beautiful_coral_reef_in_Phu_Quoc_%E2%80%93_best_choice_in_the_summer_time_April_till_October\"><\/span><span id=\"7_North-east_Coral_Reef_a_Coral_City_in_South_Phu_Quoc_the_most_beautiful_coral_reef_in_Phu_Quoc_8211_best_choice_in_the_summer_time_April_till_October\"><strong>7.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/northeast-coral-reef-a-coral-city-in-the-south-of-phu-quoc-island\/\">North-east Coral Reef: a Coral City in South Phu Quoc (the most beautiful coral reef in Phu Quoc \u2013 best choice in the summer time: April till October)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coral Species (around 22- 23 different species of corals):\u00a0<\/strong>Cactus Coral, Leaf coral, Table coral, Cauliflower coral, Plate coral, Mushroom coral, Plate and Pillar coral, Pillar coral, Finger coral, Toadstool coral, Pore Coral, Flowerpot coral, Orange cup coral, Button coral, Fan coral, Brain coral, Giant tube sponge, Big Yellow Rope sponge, Staghorn coral, Anemone\u2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depth range:<\/strong>\u00a00.5 \u2013 9 m \u2013 16 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type of coral reef:\u00a0<\/strong>Non-fringing Reef<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proper diving experience:<\/strong>\u00a0Snorkeling \u2013 Drift Snorkeling \u2013 Scuba Diving (either Fun-dive and Try-dive) \u2013 Free-diving<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coral health status:<\/strong>\u00a0 Live coral reefs in proximity to the shore have been adversely affected by the anchoring of speedboats in the last few years. Some corals have been damaged or removed to supply sea-walking clubs in Phu Quoc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exploring time:<\/strong>\u00a0in the rainy season (April \u2013 October), sometimes between October \u2013 April we can still explore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-8\" class=\"gallery galleryid-24486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/drift-snorkeling-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-soft-adventure-snorkeling\/dcim100goprogopr4238-jpg\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4238-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc snorkeling at Northeast Coral Reef\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4238-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-31591\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4238-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4238-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4238-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4238-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4238-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4238.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-8-31591\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Phu Quoc snorkeling at Northeast Coral Reef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/dcim100goprogopr4223-jpg\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4223-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc snorkeling at Northeast Coral Reef\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4223-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-31581\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4223-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4223-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4223-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4223-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4223-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GOPR4223.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-8-31581\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Phu Quoc snorkeling at Northeast Coral Reef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Northeast Reef is a kind of coral field with a great diversification of coral species, the reef depth ranges from 1 \u2013 16m, going further to the outer reef it could descend 16m, the coral reef develops a hundred meters along the foot of an island, at Phu Quoc Northeast Reef you could find anemone gardens at the depth of 1.5 \u2013 5m and big table corals with a diameter of 3m\u2026<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-9\" class=\"gallery galleryid-24486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/northeast-coral-reef-a-coral-city-in-the-south-of-phu-quoc-island\/batch_webp-net-resizeimage-2-2\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling &amp; diving in Phu Quoc Island - Northeast Coral Reef\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-2-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-32283\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-2-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-2.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-9-32283\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Snorkeling &amp; diving in Phu Quoc Island \u2013 Northeast Coral Reef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/northeast-coral-reef-a-coral-city-in-the-south-of-phu-quoc-island\/batch_webp-net-resizeimage-6-2\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-6-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling &amp; diving in Phu Quoc Island - Northeast Coral Reef\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-6-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-32303\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-6-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-6-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-6-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Webp.net-resizeimage-6.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-9-32303\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Snorkeling &amp; diving in Phu Quoc Island \u2013 Northeast Coral Reef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>We have found the existence of 20 coral species there. Due to the special location it is not easy to reach the coral reef as the water is usually wavy and strong current thereby we always check the water conditions to find dates and proper timeframe to explore this coral reef. Besides that this coral reef is also the best choice for snorkeling in the rainy season (summer time) in Phu Quoc island, a good place to enjoy\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/drift-snorkeling-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-soft-adventure-snorkeling\/\">drift snorkeling in Phu Quoc Island<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A video recorded by our guests on their snorkeling and scuba-diving trip to Phu Quoc Northeast Coral Reef<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content single-page\">\n<p>Make reference to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/tour\/private-short-snorkeling-to-explore-phu-quoc-coral-reefs-by-speedboat\/\"><strong>our snorkeling trips in Phu Quoc Island<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for the summer and rainy season which is considered the best time to explore coral reefs in South Phu Quoc.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"II_North_Phu_Quoc_Island_Vietnam_Snorkeling_and_Diving_Report\"><\/span><span id=\"II_North_Phu_Quoc_Island_Vietnam_Snorkeling_and_Diving_Report\"><strong>II. North Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam: Snorkeling and Diving Report<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not like the South of Phu Quoc Island, in the North there are less coral spots to explore. However the coral reefs in North Phu Quoc Island are less spoiled, less vulnerable than South Phu Quoc Island.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_CORAL_JUNGLE_REEF_DECENT_THE_HEALTHIEST_CORAL_REEF_IN_PHU_QUOC\"><\/span><span id=\"1_CORAL_JUNGLE_REEF_DECENT_THE_HEALTHIEST_CORAL_REEF_IN_PHU_QUOC\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/coral-jungle-reef-the-healthiest-coral-reef-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam\/\">1. CORAL JUNGLE REEF: DECENT &amp; THE HEALTHIEST CORAL REEF IN PHU QUOC<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coral Species (around 19 \u2013 20 different species of corals):\u00a0<\/strong>Cactus Coral, Leaf coral, Table coral gardens, Cauliflower coral gardens, Plate coral, Mushroom coral, Plate and Pillar coral, Pillar coral, Finger coral, Toadstool coral, Pore Coral, Flowerpot coral, Orange cup coral, Button coral, Fan coral, Brain coral, Giant tube sponge, Big Yellow Rope sponge, Staghorn coral, Anemone\u2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depth range:<\/strong>\u00a00.5 \u2013 9 m \u2013 9 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coverage of coral:<\/strong>\u00a080 \u2013 82.5%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type of coral reef:\u00a0<\/strong>Fringing Reef<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proper diving experience:<\/strong>\u00a0Snorkeling \u2013 Scuba Diving (either Fun-dive and Try-dive) \u2013 Free-diving<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coral health status:<\/strong>\u00a0live coral, some close shore spots are damaged by anchor of speedboats recently<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exploring time:<\/strong>\u00a0in the dry season (October \u2013 April), the best coral reef for diving &amp; snorkeling in whole Vietnam during December and January<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Coral Jungle is the healthiest coral reef in Phu Quoc Island with a extremely high coverage of coral up to 82.5%. If you want to immerse into the world of coral, this is the top choices in Phu Quoc, very different from coral view in Southern Phu Quoc Island coral reefs.\u00a0This is the best coral reef for diving &amp; snorkeling during December and January in Phu Quoc in terms of water conditions and biodiversity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-10\" class=\"gallery galleryid-24486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/astounding-dives-into-coral-jungle-one-of-the-largest-coral-reef-in-phu-quoc\/dcim103goprogopr4849-jpg\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4849-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Etienne dived into the water to see a fan coral at the Coral Jungle Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4849-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-38111\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4849-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4849-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4849-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4849-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4849-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4849.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-10-38111\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Etienne dived into the water to see a fan coral at the Coral Jungle Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/astounding-dives-into-coral-jungle-one-of-the-largest-coral-reef-in-phu-quoc\/dcim103goprogopr4856-jpg\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4856-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Coral Jungle Reef - the healthiest coral reef in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4856-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-38116\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4856-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4856-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4856-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4856-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4856-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_batch_GOPR4856.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-10-38116\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Knotted Fan Coral (Melithaea ochracea) in the Coral Jungle Reef \u2013 the healthiest coral reef in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-best-coral-reef-in-vietnam-to-snorkeling-for-family-with-kids\/batch_gopr4111-2\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4111-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy coral Colony at the Coral Jungle Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4111-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-38058\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4111-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4111-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4111-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4111-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4111-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4111.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-10-38058\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Healthy coral Colony at the Coral Jungle Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/?attachment_id=38029#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013312714094_31b79c2f6f9c815a06a2c5636c3d5401-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Coral Jungle Reef - the healthiest coral reef in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013312714094_31b79c2f6f9c815a06a2c5636c3d5401-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-38029\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013312714094_31b79c2f6f9c815a06a2c5636c3d5401-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013312714094_31b79c2f6f9c815a06a2c5636c3d5401-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013312714094_31b79c2f6f9c815a06a2c5636c3d5401-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013312714094_31b79c2f6f9c815a06a2c5636c3d5401-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013312714094_31b79c2f6f9c815a06a2c5636c3d5401-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013312714094_31b79c2f6f9c815a06a2c5636c3d5401.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-10-38029\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Knotted Fan Coral (Melithaea ochracea) in the Coral Jungle Reef \u2013 the healthiest coral reef in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/astounding-dives-into-coral-jungle-one-of-the-largest-coral-reef-in-phu-quoc\/batch_gopr4403\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_GOPR4403-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"FASCINATING DIVES AT CORAL JUNGLE, ONE OF THE LARGEST CORAL REEF IN PHU QUOC\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_GOPR4403-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-38013\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_GOPR4403-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_GOPR4403-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_GOPR4403-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_GOPR4403-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_GOPR4403-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_GOPR4403.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-10-38013\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">FASCINATING DIVES AT CORAL JUNGLE, ONE OF THE LARGEST CORAL REEF IN PHU QUOC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/?attachment_id=37997#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6056-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Coral Jungle Reef - the healthiest coral reef in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6056-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-37997\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6056-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6056-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6056-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6056-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6056-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6056.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-10-37997\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Coral Jungle Reef \u2013 the healthiest coral reef in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/?attachment_id=37992#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6055-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Dcim100goprogopr6055.jpg\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6055-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-37992\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6055-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6055-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6055-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6055-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6055-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_GOPR6055.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-10-37992\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Coral Jungle Reef \u2013 the healthiest coral reef in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/?attachment_id=38034#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013313009400_7f7e9291becdbd570777b9f348048bb3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy coral Colony at the Coral Jungle Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013313009400_7f7e9291becdbd570777b9f348048bb3-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-38034\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013313009400_7f7e9291becdbd570777b9f348048bb3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013313009400_7f7e9291becdbd570777b9f348048bb3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013313009400_7f7e9291becdbd570777b9f348048bb3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013313009400_7f7e9291becdbd570777b9f348048bb3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013313009400_7f7e9291becdbd570777b9f348048bb3-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/batch_z4013313009400_7f7e9291becdbd570777b9f348048bb3.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-10-38034\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Healthy coral Colony at the Coral Jungle Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-best-coral-reef-in-vietnam-to-snorkeling-for-family-with-kids\/batch_gopr4146-2\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4146-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4146-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-38068\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4146-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4146-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4146-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4146-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4146-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4146.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-10-38068\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Coral Jungle Reef \u2013 the healthiest coral reef in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-best-coral-reef-in-vietnam-to-snorkeling-for-family-with-kids\/batch_gopr4114-2\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4114-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy coral Colony at the Coral Jungle Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4114-1024x768.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-38063\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4114-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4114-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4114-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4114-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4114-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/batch_GOPR4114.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-10-38063\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Healthy coral Colony at the Coral Jungle Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Alive corals account for 99% at the Coral Jungle Reef, the reason is that there are usually strong current here which prevent most of people to reach the reefs and help to spread coral eggs easier and stronger to build the reef. Need to very high accuracy water condition tracker to find the good time to visit here. Make reference to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/tour\/small-group-soft-adventure-snorkeling-to-explore-coral-jungle-sunset-in-north-phu-quoc-max-6-8-pax\/\">soft-adventure small-group discovery snorkeling trip by speedboat<\/a>\u00a0or a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/tour\/private-charter-snorkeling-excursion-to-explore-the-coral-jungle-reef-beach-dinner-optional\/\">Private Snorkeling Excursion by speedboat<\/a>\u00a0to explore the Coral Jungle, Phu Quoc and sunset in North Phu Quoc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Border_Reef_An_amazing_reef_in_North_Phu_Quoc\"><\/span><span id=\"2_Border_Reef_An_amazing_reef_in_North_Phu_Quoc\"><strong>2. Border Reef: An amazing reef in North Phu Quoc<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Nudibranch_Garden_A_spot_for_macro_diving\"><\/span><span id=\"3_Nudibranch_Garden_A_spot_for_macro_diving\"><strong>3. Nudibranch Garden: A spot for macro diving<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"III_CORAL_REEFS_IN_PHU_QUOC_ARE_UNDER_EXTREME_THREATS\"><\/span><span id=\"III_CORAL_REEFS_IN_PHU_QUOC_ARE_UNDER_EXTREME_THREATS\"><strong>III. CORAL REEFS IN PHU QUOC ARE UNDER EXTREME THREATS<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coral Reefs in Phu Quoc are now invaded by \u201cSea Mats\u201d or Button Polyps Coral in particular, Button Polyp Corals grow rapidly and will crowd out their neighbors including any sessile life, corals. Many of coral reefs in Phu Quoc now are being invaded up to 20 \u2013 30% area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You find no sea-walking or so-called \u201cCoral Park\u201d related things in this post as this is the most reliable information about natural coral reefs &amp; snorkeling &amp; diving spots provided by OnBird Phu Quoc, the professional boat &amp; yacht &amp; discovery snorkeling &amp; scuba diving operator based in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. 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