Vietnam Ferry Routes, Ha Long Bay, Phu Quoc & Mekong River Ferries
Vietnam’s 3,260km tropical coastline is powered by express catamarans connecting to paradise islands like Phu Quoc and Con Dao, scenic vehicle ferries navigating the emerald limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island, and vibrant public car ferries bridging the mighty rivers of the Mekong Delta.
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Vietnam Ferry Routes Map
Interactive sea routes, island lifelines, and river/lake car ferries across Vietnam.
Island & Coastal Lifeline Crossings
Offshore archipelago connections and scenic coastal routes
Rach Gia → Phu Quoc
Rach Gia Passenger Port (Kien Giang) to Bai Vong Port (Phu Quoc Island)
The primary sea bridge linking the southwestern Vietnamese mainland to the white sand beaches of Phu Quoc Island. Modern twin-hull catamarans cruise at 30 knots with VIP leather seating.
Ha Long (Tuan Chau) → Cat Ba Island
Tuan Chau International Marina to Gia Luan Pier (Cat Ba)
Sails directly through the mythical towering limestone karst pinnacles of UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay, transporting vehicles, tour coaches, and travelers from the mainland directly onto Cat Ba Island.
Ha Tien → Phu Quoc
Ha Tien high-speed boat pier (Kim Du St) to Bai Vong Port
A short sea route to Phu Quoc from Ha Tien, close to the Cambodian border: Phu Quoc Express reaches Bai Vong on the island’s east coast in about an hour and a half.
Tran De (Soc Trang) → Con Dao
Tran De Port to Ben Dam Port
The quicker of Phu Quoc Express’s two Con Dao routes, from Tran De at the mouth of the Hau (Bassac) River in Soc Trang, landing at Ben Dam port on Con Son island.
Vung Tau → Con Dao
Cau Da Port (9 Ha Long St) to Ben Dam Port
The high-speed route to Con Dao from the Ho Chi Minh City side: the Thang Long Express leaves Cau Da in Vung Tau three mornings a week and reaches Ben Dam in about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Phan Thiet → Phu Quy Island
Phan Thiet Port (end of Pham Van Dong St) to Phu Quy Port (Tam Thanh)
A high-speed link to remote Phu Quy island, about 55 nautical miles off the Binh Thuan coast, departing from Phan Thiet’s port near the city centre.
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) → Vung Tau
Bach Dang high-speed ferry terminal to Ho May ferry terminal, Vung Tau
GreenlinesDP’s high-speed ferry runs from Bach Dang pier in central Saigon down the Saigon River to Vung Tau in about two hours, avoiding the traffic on the coast road. On weekdays in October there are two sailings each way.
Rach Gia → Nam Du Islands
Rach Gia Passenger Port to Nam Du (Hon Lon)
Superdong’s fast ferries leave Rach Gia for the Nam Du islands at 7:30am and 8:30am, arriving at 10:00am and 11:00am, a crossing of about two and a half hours. Return boats leave Nam Du at 11:00am and 11:50am and reach Rach Gia at 1:30pm and 2:25pm.
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