Bodhi Beach

The coral at the beach is stunning, and the sea is incredibly clear.

I was really happy that I got the chance to hop on a basket boat and explore the coral while enjoying the boat ride.

I had the opportunity to go on a unique adventure, where I was able to witness the beauty of coral reefs by being transported in a basket.

This beach area offers a variety of floating raft restaurants where guests can enjoy their meals. Even when guests want to swim, the raft owners still allow them to do so. Additionally, some tour guides bring guests to this beach for both dining and swimming, although it is unclear whether they are aware of the beach's history. As a professional diver who frequently goes on diving expeditions, I would like to share some important information with everyone: - The distance from the water surface to the seabed beneath the rafts ranges from 12m to 20m. - There is an unknown underground stream beneath the sea. - The sand on the seabed is gently carried away by the underground water, creating a mist-like layer about 1m thick. This makes it difficult to see clearly from the water surface to the bottom, as I discovered when I dropped something and had to dive down to find it. - The water surface experiences varying levels of waves, ranging from light to strong, due to wind and underground water currents. - The starfish found here have unique shapes, and there are no corals. - This beach is believed to be haunted due to past incidents where people set mines for fishing, resulting in numerous fatalities from mine explosions. You can learn more about this by asking the locals at the market. Please note that during one of my dives to retrieve dropped items, I had a near-death experience at a depth of nearly 20m when the air tank pressure gauge line exploded. Therefore, I strongly advise against swimming at this beach. It is extremely dangerous. When visiting the raft houses, it is best to only enjoy the food and drinks before heading home.

It took us around 20 minutes to reach the beach from Cam Ranh port via boat (canoe). The beach is absolutely stunning, with a warm summer day and incredibly fine white sand. The water was calm and clear, perfect for swimming. All I had to do was take a breath and I could see a vibrant coral reef just 5 feet below the surface. It was truly amazing, as it was my first time seeing them up close like that. Some fish even swam close to my feet, which was really cool. One interesting thing about this beach is that the locals refer to it as "Bodhi beach." They believe that if someone practices Zen here, they may achieve Nirvana, just like Buddha did under the Bodhi tree. It's truly lovely.