Are there jellyfish in the sea in Nha Trang and are they dangerous?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, jellyfish are a real presence in Nha Trang waters, ranging from tiny near-invisible ones to larger stinging types. Marina Beach has had reported stings. Bring burn relief gel and antihistamines.
What the community said
In early July, tiny jellyfish from 0.5 cm upward were spotted in the water, some elongated in shape, appearing in large numbers and making swimming unpleasant.
20 days ago July — mass appearance of small jellyfish
A jellyfish stung a swimmer, wrapping its tentacles around her arm. A local treated the sting with ice and lime. It's advisable to carry burn relief gel and antihistamines to the beach.
20 days ago Marina Beach — 4 stings in one day
At Marina Beach, four people were stung by jellyfish in a single day. The beach itself is relatively uncrowded.
20 days ago Marina Beach
Some travelers report that jellyfish seem to sting selectively — one person in a group may go untouched while another gets stung repeatedly throughout the trip.
20 days ago