Is This Vietnam’s Best-Kept Island Secret? (30 minutes from Da Nang)

A Canadian family shares their spontaneous trip to Cham Islands, just 30 minutes by speedboat from Da Nang. They paid 600,000 VND per adult and 300,000 VND per child, which they later learned was a tourist-inflated price—locals pay about 300,000 VND for a regular ticket. They advise booking boat tickets in advance online to avoid overcharges. On the island, they rented a motorbike for 200,000 VND per day and explored independently. They stayed at two homestays: a three-bedroom at Salviet for 700,000 VND and a four-bedroom beachfront at Sun Bay for 900,000 VND. Seafood was the main food option, with meals averaging 600,000–800,000 VND for the family. They found their own snorkeling spot with sea life, and local homestays offer guided snorkeling trips for about 200,000 VND. The island is slow-paced with limited nightlife, best for those wanting a peaceful escape. They recommend bringing snacks and carefully checking homestay bathroom photos before booking.