Binh Ba Island
Đảo Bình Ba
A fishing island at the mouth of Cam Ranh Bay, known for affordable lobster and seafood and clear little coves. It is a popular one-day island trip from Nha Trang.
Binh Ba Island lies at the mouth of Cam Ranh Bay, about 50 km south of Nha Trang. It covers roughly 3 square kilometers. The islanders make their living raising lobster, which is why Chinese visitors call it 'Lobster Island.' The main activity is picking lobster, clams and sea urchins from floating fish pens on the water and having them cooked fresh. Prices are much lower than in Nha Trang city. Small bays on the island, such as Bai Nom and Bai Chuong, have white sand and clear water for swimming and snorkeling. At the top of the island are remnants of a gun emplacement from the French colonial period, which overlooks the bay. Boats leave from Ba Ngoi pier in Cam Ranh city and take about 40–60 minutes. Day trips from Nha Trang usually include round-trip transport and a seafood lunch. The island was long a military-controlled area, so foreign visitors are advised to join a tour or arrange island entry through a local travel agency. Accommodation and facilities on the island are basic.
Opening hours
All day (depends on boat schedule and sea conditions)
Nearby sights
- Bai Dai Beach
- Hon Mun Marine Protected Area / Four Islands Tour
- Hon Tam Island
- Tri Nguyen Aquarium
- Nha Trang Oceanography Museum
- VinWonders Nha Trang
- Nha Trang Night Market
- Tram Huong Tower