Cham Island is a sleepy fishing village during low season with not much tourists. The closest beach from the bay is a gem, the northern one a bit more tricky for solo traveler women, don't expect to be alone. "News" bulletin goes off at five in the morning for all to wake up to in the biggest village so if you're looking for quiet mornings, it's better to choose the other village. This is further from a beach however. The seafood is delicious and most homestay owners run decent restaurants.

Beautiful island. The views are great. We were told to go to a particular beach (Xep Beach) for snorkeling, but did not see any fish there. Getting there was frustrating. It seems like the public ferry goes there and back only one time a day. However there seemed to be many boats that were going once we got to the dock. The tour companies seem to have the market cornered for transportation there. They also offer to take you snorkeling to a different area. Don't know if those folks saw any fish.

So many mixed reviews for Cham Island, but we are so glad we went there! I would say don't do a day trip from Hoi An. There is not enough time to see & enjoy the Island. We watched the boats speeding in & out all day & were so glad we didn't go for that option. Cham Island is a beautiful, relaxed fishing & seaside town. I think it is meant to be enjoyed slowly... think island time! We only stayed 1 night, wish we did at least 2 nights. Stayed at Tuan Than Homestay & they were really great. Rented us a motorbike & provided free snorkelling gear. Dan Tri restaurant serving up the best seafood we had in Vietnam! So fresh & friendly service. There are at least 2 stunning beaches to relax & swim at. Unfortunately the snorkelking was not great, mostly bleached coral. So we wouldn'trecommend if you are only interested in snorkelling. But there is not a lot of rubbish in the water, compared to mainland. The locals really take care of their island & it was so awesome to soak up the peaceful, chilled local atmosphere & time at the beach. The town was awesome, seeing locals drying fish & squid. All riding scooters & going about their days & singing karaoke at night.

We went on a trip to Cham Island with Hoi An Green Travel. In the morning, we were picked up by a van from the hotel in Cua Dai, a short transfer to the port and a 30-minute boat ride to the island. We had a tour of the island, then snorkelling is normally planned, but due to a sudden storm we had to stay on the island. The guide reversed the program and we went to a beautiful beach where we had time to relax and have a great lunch. When the weather improved, we went snorkelling. The corals are not very colourful, but they are huge and beautiful. Overall it was a very enjoyable, well organized and relaxing trip. The island is beautiful and very peaceful. I would like to thank the fishermen who rescued our son and others who were diving and snorkelling on another boat when the storm began. They couldn't be pulled out of the water onto a large boat. After an alarm in the port, fishermen rushed to help and rescued them. We did not have the opportunity to thank them in person, so we would like to express our gratitude in this way.

We get there by canoe, it's really cool. There are a lot of activities: diving with corals, eating seafoods, exploring the island. Spectacular view, beautiful beach. If you book a tour, your time will be limit and everything in rush. Should stay there 1 night for camping and more.

The beginning was quite hectic but totally worth it. The ocean was beautiful and we had enough time to enjoy the snorkeling. There were not much fish but it was still an amazing experience. The food provided on the tour we joined was delicious! The beach on the island was beautiful and calm.