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Community zoning map identifies Vietnamese Bay as a reef/mangrove area with diving allowed and anchoring restricted.
Dive Spot Guide•
Vietnamese Bay
Sheltered Cambodia muck-and-reef dive near M’Pai Bay.
Local operator required
Local guidance helps with site-finding, protected-area rules and changing bay conditions.
Slow macro-focused dive on sand and reef patches near M’Pai Bay; best with patient buoyancy and local guidance.
About Vietnamese Bay
Vietnamese Bay is a sheltered muck-and-reef site near M’Pai Bay in Cambodia, where sand flats, reef patches and mangrove-edge habitat sit close together. The dive is more of a slow search than a big-structure route, so patient buoyancy matters. It suits a local-guided approach because the bay is protected and the character of the site changes with conditions. Expect small critters, seahorses, pipefish and other macro life rather than one headline feature.
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Research Estimate At Vietnamese Bay
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Vietnamese Bay?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Vietnamese Bay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 13m
Depth Note
Shallow bay muck-and-reef site with a reported maximum depth of about 13 m / 42 ft.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer windows offering the easiest conditions.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay conditions with sand-and-reef terrain; current and visibility can change across the site.
Safety & Access At Vietnamese Bay
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Treat the bay as a protected site, keep fins off the bottom, and follow local rules for access, anchoring and wildlife protection.
Access Restrictions
Community protected-fishing area rules apply; use local access points and avoid anchoring on the reef.
Legal Notes
Diving and snorkeling are allowed inside the managed zone, but anchoring and habitat damage are restricted.
Local Intel For Vietnamese Bay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A slow macro-oriented dive with sand flats, reef patches and sheltered habitat edges.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the site is better suited to relaxed scuba or very controlled shallow practice.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling may work in the shallow bay area, but the site is primarily planned as a scuba macro dive.
Wildlife at Vietnamese Bay
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Vietnamese Bay
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Vietnamese Bay
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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