Nha Trang Activities

Scuba diving
Scuba diving is the term used to describe the use of a self-contained breathing set to stay underwater for periods of time greater than the average individual can breath-hold. The diver carries all equipment necessary for diving and is not reliant upon equipment elsewhere (e.g. on the surface) to supply breathing gas or other support during the dive. The diver swims underwater using fins attached to his/her feet. Some divers also move around with the assistance of a DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle), commonly referred to as a "scooter", or by using surface-tethered devices called sleds, which are pulled by a boat.

The word 'SCUBA' is an acronym for "Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus", but it has become acceptable to refer to 'scuba equipment' or 'scuba apparatus'. The term SCUBA in common usage usually means open-circuit equipment in which gas (usually air) is breathed from a tank of compressed gas and then exhaled into the water, usually in the line of kit development started by Emile Gagnan and Jacques-Yves Cousteau. But rebreathers (both semi-closed circuit and closed circuit) are also self-contained systems and could be classed as SCUBA. The term SCUBA arose during WWII and originally meant USA combat frogmen's oxygen rebreathers.

Jet ski
You may rent Japanese made jetskis on the beach, near the Ana Mandara Resort . Lifevest included (there have been already major accidents).

Jogging
As the streets are always crowded with hundreds of motorcycles and bicycles, running in the streets may not be a good idea, and it is dangerous too . Just do like the Vietnamese : go on Tran Phu street, but only in the early hours of the day, between 5 and 8am. You will share the avenue with the local joggers and the swimmers who go to the ocean side, and it should be too hot, not yet.... And , of course, you will have the privilege to see the wonderful scenery of the sun rising on the South China Seal...

Sea Kayak
You may practice sea kayaking in Nha Phu Bay or in the Whale Island). For more information, inquire on www.aseansailandpaddle.com or go to the website of Cocodive (see the diving section)

Tennis
Ana Mandara , Grand Hotel, Yasaka , Hai Yen and Vien Dong hotels are equipped with several tennis courts. You may also play tennis on Hai Dao island, located on the Cai River (see map in the map)

Sailing/Hobbycat
Several «hobbycat» may be rented near the Ana Mandara Resort and the Louisiane Café. There are no sailing boats yet, though there is a project of Sailing school which has not opened yet. Hobby 16 are also available on Whale Island (see the diving section)