Cam Ranh floating village sits within the sheltered bay area of Khanh Hoa, where hundreds of aquaculture rafts are grouped together. This is home to many local households who farm marine fish, spiny lobsters and other seafood native to Central Vietnam. The calm water and stable salinity create ideal conditions for long-term aquaculture.

People in the floating village start their day early. Their work usually includes checking the cages, feeding the fish, cleaning the rafts and harvesting during the right seasons. Life on the rafts is closely tied to the natural conditions of the bay, so daily activities follow a steady and practical rhythm. Moments of trading between households or scenes of fish being transferred onto boats headed for the shore clearly reflect the coastal character of Khanh Hoa.

Visitors to Cam Ranh can take a boat to observe the village from the water. From the outer bay looking in, the wooden rafts form a continuous floating living area, showing how the scale of aquaculture has expanded over time. This experience allows visitors to understand the aquaculture process and the working life of the local community.

Cam Ranh floating village is not a bustling tourist spot but a place that captures the simple, everyday life of Khanh Hoa’s fishing families. Its quiet rhythm and long-standing traditions offer a distinctive charm, suitable for those who want to explore the coastal culture of Central Vietnam in a direct and authentic way.

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CREDIT: 

- Photography: Kien Trang 

- Content: Vy Vy 

- Design: Trung Huynh