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Madonna Rock

Boat dive with swim-throughs off Nha Trang

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This site is normally sold as a guided boat dive from Nha Trang rather than an independent shore entry.

Short boat run from Nha Trang Bay to a rock profile with overhead cuts; best on calmer days and for divers comfortable with buoyancy.

About Madonna Rock

Madonna Rock is a boat-accessed rock formation off Nha Trang that rewards slow exploration: the route moves through swim-throughs, rocky pockets, and a deeper back side rather than a broad open reef. On calm days it is a good guided boat dive for divers who like structure, clearer water, and lots of small marine life. The upper section is approachable, but the deeper side and overhead cuts ask for solid buoyancy and a relaxed pace. Expect a classic bay trip from Nha Trang rather than a shore-entry hassle.

Research Estimate At Madonna Rock

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VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthModerate current

Where Is Madonna Rock?

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Madonna Rock Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

6m - 30m

Depth Note

Shallow swim-throughs sit on the upper section, and the deeper back side runs to roughly 30 m across a broad rock profile.

Best Season

April to October, especially the calmer southern-wind season.

Typical Conditions

Calmer seas and clearer water in the southern-wind season; mild to moderate current on the main formation, with stronger flow possible on the deeper back side.

Safety & Access At Madonna Rock

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Overhead environment

Safety Notes

The site includes swim-throughs and cave-like sections; use appropriate training and maintain clear navigation and buoyancy when entering overhead areas.

Access Restrictions

Boat access only through a local operator; marine-park rules and fees may apply.

Legal Notes

Inside the Hon Mun / Nha Trang Bay marine-protected area, so follow local operator guidance and current bay-management rules.

Local Intel For Madonna Rock

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba

A rocky boat dive with swim-throughs, small caverns, and reef pockets that reward slow trim and careful buoyancy.

Freedive

Only suitable for confident freedivers on calm days; the site is still primarily a boat-dive profile.

Snorkel

The shallow top can work for snorkelers on calm days, but the main route is better treated as a scuba stop.

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Madonna Rock Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

Published May 17, 2024

Local photography guide naming Hon Rom / Madonna Rock and describing seasonal winds, current, and visibility.

Published Jun 14, 2024

News report on Hon Rom crowding after Hon Mun restrictions and new relief dive sites.

Published Aug 11, 2020

Official Khanh Hoa tourism overview of Nha Trang Bay and Hon Mun marine-protected-area context.

rumblefishvietnam.com · Local Guide

Nha Trang overview with Madonna Rock current/visibility context and broader bay conditions.

Operator page with access, visibility, current, seasonal window, and marine-life list.

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