Hon Cau Island
Hòn Cau
A small island east of Con Son Island with clear, coral-rich waters and a turtle nesting beach, often visited on snorkeling day trips.
Hon Cau Island lies about 10 km east of Con Son Island. It takes its name from the areca palms (cau in Vietnamese) that once covered it. The island has a freshwater spring and was once a place of exile. Its coral reefs are well developed and the water is exceptionally clear, making it a common stop on snorkeling and diving day trips from Con Dao. The beaches are also a nesting site for sea turtles. Getting there requires a chartered boat or a tour boat from the main island's pier. The crossing takes about one hour, and boats do not sail when wind and waves are strong.
Opening hours
Depends on boat trip schedule
Nearby sights
- Bay Canh Island
- Bai Nhat Beach
- Con Dao National Park
- Dat Doc Beach
- Hon Tai Islands
- Dam Trau Beach
- Tiger Cages
- Hang Duong Cemetery