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Taking the boat to Phu Quoc Island is fun, reasonably priced, relatively easy, & a really convenient way lớn combine a trip to lớn the island with travels in the Mekong Delta or the Cambodian coast. It’s also a great way to visit the island with your own motorbike or car. In the last couple of years, there’s been an enormous increase in boats between the mainland & Phu Quoc Island. There are now at least six different ferry companies operating fast boats and car ferries from the Mekong Delta towns of Ha Tien and Rach Gia to lớn Bai Vong port on Phu Quoc Island. There are dozens of sailings in both directions, on both routes, every day throughout the year. The boats are fairly modern & comfortable, journey time is 1-3 hours depending on the vessel and the route, & prices for passengers và vehicles are very reasonable.On this page, I provide all the information you need for taking the boat lớn Phu Quoc Island, including a full listing of sailing times and pricesfor passengers và vehicles.
Taking the boat khổng lồ Phu Quoc Island from the Mekong Delta is fun, cheap, convenient và relatively easy
The Mekong Delta↔Phu Quoc ferry route is booming. There are now at least half a dozen companies operating boat services between the mainland và Phu Quoc Island. Fast boats và car ferries sail from both mainland ports (Ha Tien & Rach Gia) lớn Phu Quoc. Competition keeps prices down và standards up, và there are plans to lớn expand the ports and ferry services year upon year. This means that, while all the information on this page is accurate at the time of writing (October 2018), some details will have inevitably changed by the time you read this guide. However, these days you can generally guarantee several sailings every day, on fast boats and car ferries, in both directions, from all ports, on all routes (weather permitting). Kiểm tra the relevant sections in the contents below for full details:
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ROUTE MAPOrange line: Rach Gia↔Bai Vong | Red line: Ha Tien↔Bai Vong | Green line: Ha Tien↔Da Chong
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Ferry Operators và Contacts:
There are nowat least six different ferry companies offering services between Ha Tien, Rach Gia & Phu Quoc Island.Such is the pace of change, that I wouldn’t be surprised if one or two more ferry operators arrive on the scene within the next year or two. All ferry companies have websites and tương tác telephone numbers, which I’ve listed below. In general, the ferry company websites are OK, but they aren’t always updated, and in some cases they’re in Vietnamese only (even if the language symbols suggest otherwise). Phone hotlines are also OK, and staff are generally well-trained, with enough English khổng lồ communicate with non-Vietnamese speakers. But, as a general rule, the information on ferry company websites should be treated only as an indicationof services, rather than the current reality. *Note:by the time you read this, Ngoc Thanh may not be operating boats to lớn Phu Quoc anymore.
• Superdong:
Route:Ha Tien↔Phu Quoc| Rach Gia↔Phu QuocShip:fast boat và car ferry• Phu Quoc Express:
Route:Ha Tien↔Phu Quoc | Rach Gia↔Phu QuocShip:fast boat• Ngoc Thanh:
Route:Ha Tien↔Phu Quoc | Rach Gia↔Phu QuocShip:fast boat• Thanh Thoi:
Route:Ha Tien↔Phu Quoc | Rach Gia↔Phu QuocShip:car ferry• Seabus:
Route:Rach Gia↔Phu QuocShip:fast boat• Binh An:
Route:Ha Tien↔Phu QuocShip:car ferry
There are now at least half a dozen different boat companies operating ferry services to & from Phu Quoc
*Please supportVietnam Coracle:You can tìm kiếm boat times, prices, and make bookings directly from this page for fast boats (not car ferries) between Phu Quoc, Rach Gia và Ha Tien by using the Baolau.com tìm kiếm boxes & links throughout this guide. If you make a booking, I receive a small commission. All my earnings go straight back into this website. Thank you.
Sailing Times và Prices:
Below, I’ve listed all the sailing schedules & ticket prices (for passengers, motorbikes, và vehicles) for all the ferry companies on all the routes between the mainland và Phu Quoc Island. Bear in mind that all sailing times for all ferry operators are subject to lớn change according to high/low demand & weather conditions. Therefore, the sailing schedules below should be treated only as a general guide; not as a fixed timetable. However, these days, you can pretty much guarantee multiple sailings in the mornings & afternoons from all ports, regardless of time of year. The only hindrance to lớn your voyage might be weather: in the rainy season (May lớn October) rough seas can force companies to lớn cancel their services. For the most up-to-date schedules, tương tác the ferry companies directly or, for selected services, check Baolau.com.
Click a ferry operator below to lớn see their schedules, routes, & prices:
RACH GIA→PHU QUOC (Superdong fast boat)
Departures: 8.00am, 8.30am, 8.45am, 12.40pm, 1.00pm (daily*)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Passenger Ticket: 350,000vnđ, discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: 150,000-200,000vnđ
*At least two sailings daily (×1=morning, ×1=afternoon); extra sailings in high season (November-April)
PHU QUOC →RACH GIA (Superdong fast boat)
Departures: 8.00am, 8.30am, 12.40pm, 1.00pm, 1.20pm (daily*)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Passenger Ticket: 350,000vnđ, discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: 150,000-200,000vnđ
*At least two sailings daily (×1=morning, ×1=afternoon); extra sailings in high season (November-April)
HA TIEN →PHU QUOC (Superdong fast boat)
Departures: 7.30am,8.00am, 12.30pm, 1.15pm (daily*)
Duration: 1.20 hours
Passenger Ticket: 230,000vnđ, discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: 180,000vnđ
*At least two sailings daily (×1=morning, ×1=afternoon); extra sailings in high season (November-April)
PHU QUOC →HA TIEN (Superdong fast boat)
Departures: 8.00am, 8.20am, 9.45am, 1.00pm (daily*)
Duration: 1.20 hours
Passenger Ticket: 230,000vnđ, discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: 180,000vnđ
*At least two sailings daily (×1=morning, ×1=afternoon); extra sailings in high season (November-April)
HA TIEN →PHU QUOC (Superdong oto ferry)
Departures: 4.15am, 5.30am (daily*)
Duration: 2.45 hours
Passenger Ticket: 185,000vnđ
Motorbike/Car Ticket: 80,000vnđ/800,000vnđ
*At least one sailing daily; extra sailings in high season (November-April)
PHU QUOC →HA TIEN (Superdong oto ferry)
Departures: 10.30am, 3.00pm (daily*)
Duration: 2.45 hours
Passenger Ticket: 185,000vnđ
Motorbike/Car Ticket: 80,000vnđ/800,000vnđ
*At least one sailing daily; extra sailings in high season (November-April)
Pictured above: the Superdong fast boat
RACH GIA→PHU QUOC (Phu Quoc Express fast boat)
Departures: 7.20am, 11.00am, 1.00pm, 1.45pm (daily*)
Duration: 2.2 hours
Passenger Ticket: 340,000vnđ | VIP seat: 540,000vnđ, discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: 150,000-200,000vnđ
*At least two sailings daily (×1=morning, ×1=afternoon); extra sailings when demand is high
PHU QUOC →RACH GIA (Phu Quoc Express fast boat)
Departures: 7.30am, 9.15am, 10.30am, 2.15pm (daily*)
Duration: 2.2 hours
Passenger Ticket: 340,000vnđ | VIP seat: 540,000vnđ, discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: 150,000-200,000vnđ
*At least two sailings daily (×1=morning, ×1=afternoon); extra sailings when demand is high
HA TIEN →PHU QUOC (Phu Quoc Express fast boat)
Departures: 6.00am, 7.15am, 10.00am, 1.50pm (daily*)
Duration: 1.15 hours
Passenger Ticket: 250,000vnđ | VIP seat: 350,000vnđ, discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: 150,000-200,000vnđ
*At least two sailings daily (×1=morning, ×1=afternoon); extra sailings when demand is high
PHU QUOC →HA TIEN (Phu Quoc Express fast boat)
Departures: 8.00am, 12.00am, 3.30pm, 4.15pm (daily*)
Duration: 1.15 hours
Passenger Ticket: 250,000vnđ | VIP seat: 350,000vnđ, discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: 150,000-200,000vnđ
*At least two sailings daily (×1=morning, ×1=afternoon); extra sailings when demand is high
Pictured above: the Phu Quoc Express fast boat
RACH GIA→PHU QUOC (Ngoc Thanh fast boat)
Departures: 8.10am, 12.45pm (daily*)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Passenger Ticket: 280,000vnđ, discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: 180,000vnđ
*At least one sailing daily during high season (November-April), but often no service at all outside high season
PHU QUOC →RACH GIA (Ngoc Thanh fast boat)
Departures: 8.10am, 12.45pm (daily*)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Passenger Ticket: 280,000vnđ, discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: 180,000vnđ
*At least one sailing daily during high season (November-April), but often no service at all outside high season
HA TIEN →PHU QUOC (Ngoc Thanh fast boat)
Departures: 7.45am, 12.30pm (daily*)
Duration: 1.15 hours
Passenger Ticket: 215,000vnđ, discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: 150,000vnđ
*At least one sailing daily during high season (November-April), but often no service at all outside high season
PHU QUOC →HA TIEN (Ngoc Thanh fast boat)
Departures: 10.20am, 2.30pm (daily*)
Duration: 1.15 hours
Passenger Ticket: 215,000vnđ, discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: 150,000vnđ
*At least one sailing daily during high season (November-April), but often no service at all outside high season
Pictured above: the Ngoc Thanh fast boat
HA TIEN →PHU QUOC (Thanh Thoi car ferry)
Departures: 4.00am, 4.20am, 5.00am (to da Chong port), 5.10am, 7.30am, 9.10am, 12.00am, 2.00pm, 4.30pm (daily*)
Duration: 3.00 hours
Passenger Ticket: 185,000vnđ | VIP seat: 250,000vnđ, discounts for children
Motorbike/Car Ticket: 80,000vnđ/700,000-990,000vnđ
*At least half a dozen sailings daily; extra sailings in high season (November-April). All sailings lớn Bai Vong port unless otherwise stated. Domain authority Chong sailings change regularly.
PHU QUOC→ HA TIEN (Thanh Thoi car ferry)
Departures: 5.30am, 7.30am, 8.30am, 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm, 2.30pm, 3.00pm, 3.30pm (from da Chong port), 4.30pm, 5.30pm (daily*)
Duration: 3.00 hours
Passenger Ticket: 185,000vnđ | VIP seat: 250,000vnđ, discounts for children
Motorbike/Car Ticket: 80,000vnđ/700,000-990,000vnđ
*At least half a dozen sailings daily; extra sailings in high season (November-April). All sailings from Bai Vong port unless otherwise stated. Domain authority Chong sailings change regularly.
RACH GIA→PHU QUOC (Thanh Thoi car ferry)
Departures: 8.00am (daily)
Duration: 3.00 hours
Passenger Ticket: 270,000vnđ | VIP seat: 400,000vnđ, discounts for children
Motorbike/Car Ticket: 80,000vnđ/700,000-990,000vnđ
PHU QUOC →RACH GIA (Thanh Thoi oto ferry)
Departures: 1.30pm (daily)
Duration: 3.00 hours
Passenger Ticket: 270,000vnđ | VIP seat: 400,000vnđ, discounts for children
Motorbike/Car Ticket: 80,000vnđ/700,000-990,000vnđ
Pictured above: the Thanh Tho oto ferry
RACH GIA→PHU QUOC (Seabus fast boat)
Departures: 12.30pm (daily)
Duration: 2.15 hours
Passenger Ticket: 330,000vnđ | VIP seat: 500,000vnđ, discounts for children và seniors
Motorbike Ticket: 150,000-200,000vnđ
PHU QUOC →RACH GIA (Seabus fast boat)
Departures: 8.00am (daily)
Duration: 2.15 hours
Passenger Ticket: 330,000vnđ | VIP seat: 500,000vnđ, discounts for children và seniors
Motorbike Ticket: 150,000-200,000vnđ
Pictured above: the Seabus fast boat
HA TIEN →PHU QUOC (Binh An car ferry)
Departures: 4.20am, 7.20am, 9.30am, 12.20pm, 5.00pm (daily)
Duration: 2.50 hours
Passenger Ticket: 185,000vnđ | VIP seat: 220,000vnđ, discounts for children
Motorbike/Car Ticket: 80,000vnđ/560,000-960,000vnđ
PHU QUOC→ HA TIEN (Binh An car ferry)
Departures: 6.00am, 8.20am, 11.30am, 1,30pm, 5.00pm (daily)
Duration: 2.50 hours
Passenger Ticket: 185,000vnđ | VIP seat: 220,000vnđ, discounts for children
Motorbike/Car Ticket: 80,000vnđ/560,000-960,000vnđ
Pictured above: the Binh An oto ferry
*Please supportVietnam Coracle:You can search boat times, prices, and make bookings directly from this page for fast boats (not oto ferries) between Phu Quoc, Rach Gia & Ha Tien by using the Baolau.com tìm kiếm boxes & liên kết throughout this guide. If you make a booking, I receive a small commission. All my earnings go straight back into this website. Thank you.
Booking Tickets:
In general, booking tickets for fast boats and car ferries is pretty easy and straightforward, whether for passengers or for motorbikes & cars. Click below for more information:
PASSENGER TICKETS: Passenger tickets for all fast boat và car ferry companies can be purchased at the ticket offices at the boat piers or at offices in the towns of Ha Tien, Rach Gia, and Duong Dong (on Phu Quoc), or from most guesthouses, hotels, resorts, và travel agents on Phu Quoc Island và in Ha Tien & Rach Gia, as well as some in Ho bỏ ra Minh City. Some ferry companies also offer online booking through their websites, but not all of them (seeContactfor details). Alternatively, you can book most fast boat(but not oto ferry) tickets online through Baolau.com.
Ticket prices are more or less fixed no matter where you buy them (although sometimes there is a small commission charged), so most travellers simply book their tickets through their accommodation. Personally, I prefer khổng lồ go down to lớn the ports khổng lồ book my tickets, but this is because I enjoy the atmosphere of the habourfront and I usually have my own means of transportation to get there. (*Note: it’s advisable lớn book tickets for fast boat services at least a day in advance, because they tend to lớn fill up very quickly, especially during high season
Buying passenger tickets in person is easy at ticket agents, hotels, or at the boat piers, or even online
MOTORBIKE & CAR TICKETS: If you’re travelling by motorbike, all fast boats can accommodate around a couple of dozen bikes, but it’s best to lớn book at least a day in advance, because space is limited & demand is high. Prices vary depending on the type of motorbike. Although you can book the space for your motorbike at the fast boat ticket offices, payment is generally not made until you board the boat. Be aware thatbaggage handlers, who are in charge of your motorbike, sometimes try khổng lồ charge an unofficial ‘handling fee’, butit’s such a small amount that it doesn’t matter. When taking your motorbike or larger vehicle on one of the car ferries the price list is very clear & there’s generally no need to lớn book in advance, unless you have a particularly large vehicle. (*Note: you must have your passport & motorbike/car license plate number when booking tickets for fast boat or car ferry services.)
Plenty of space on oto ferries for all kinds of vehicles, but on fast boats space for motorbikes is limited
*Please supportVietnam Coracle:You can search boat times, prices, và make bookings directly from this page for fast boats (not car ferries) between Phu Quoc, Rach Gia và Ha Tien by using the Baolau.com tìm kiếm boxes & liên kết throughout this guide. If you make a booking, I receive a small commission. All my earnings go straight back into this website. Thank you.
Departure&Arrival Ports:
The two ports on the mainland (Ha Tien and Rach Gia) are both busy harbours full of boats. They can be easily reached on foot or by taxi or motorbike. On Phu Quoc, virtually all boats now arrive and depart from Bai Vong port, in the southeast of the island, which is a 15-minute drive from Duong Dong, the island’s major town, & most of the popular beaches. The only exception is a couple of sailings each day in and out of domain authority Chong port, in the remote northeast of Phu Quoc.
Click a port below lớn read more about it:
HA TIEN PORT:There are now at least three different ports in Ha Tien. They are all located on the south side of the to lớn Chau Bridge; the other side of the river from Ha Tien town. The fast boat terminal has been recently refurbished, và now resembles the terminal of a small domestic airport. This is where all Superdong (including the Superdong oto ferry), Phu Quoc Express, and Ngoc Thanh ferries arrive and depart. The terminal itself is sparse, clean, and easy to lớn navigate. There are ticket offices inside, a waiting lounge, and several shops, cafes, và local guesthouses around the terminal. Arrival và departure is fairly smooth and efficient, although there’s a bit of a scramble on arrival as the boats are being unloaded, & there are so many ships these days that it gets pretty crowded on the pier.
The Thanh Thoi oto ferry has its own separate terminal, just a minute downriver of the fast boat pier. The port is very large, spacious, efficient and well-run, with ticket offices, waiting areas, & a cà phê and shop. However, it looks as though the Thanh Thoi pier will soon be relocated (or at least shared) with a new terminal that’s under construction on reclaimed land just under the lớn Chau Bridge.
The Binh An car ferry also has its own (gigantic) terminal, on a large swathe of reclaimed land which sprawls west of the to lớn Chau Bridge. A huge airplane-style hanger houses ticket offices, shops, cafes, fast food joints, waiting areas, toilets & showers. It’s big and easy to lớn navigate. (See my Guide to Ha Tien more more information about the town and area.)
Ha Tien now has several ports, all of which are located on the opposite side of the river from town
RACH GIA PORT:Currently, all boats khổng lồ Phu Quoc from Rach Gia leave from the city’s main port. Fast boats (Superdong, Phu Quoc Express, Seabus, Ngoc Thanh) go from the main terminal, near the mouth of the canal; car ferries (Thanh Thoi) go from a new terminal just next door. The port is being expanded khổng lồ accommodate the huge increase in ships, cargo, and passengers over the last couple of years. But, for now, Rach Gia port is overcrowded & a little bit chaotic at times. There are ticket offices, a waiting area, và a couple of shops in the main building. Things are set khổng lồ get more modern, efficient, and generally better in the near future.
Rach Gia is a busy port with boats jostling for space: it can be slightly chaotic during arrival & departure
BAI VONG PORT (Phu Quoc): A gaping bay on the south-central coast of Phu Quoc, Bai Vong is now the main arrival and departure port for almost all ships (fast boats và car ferries) to và from the island. The port spreads along the cất cánh from north to south, and there’s still a lot of construction going on, as the port is expanding khổng lồ meet growing demand. Fast boats (Superdong, Phu Quoc Express, Seabus, Ngoc Thanh) dock at the northern over of the bay, where a long pier stretches out to sea to meet the boats. Just south of the fast boat pier is the landing ramp for Binh An car ferries. Và right at the southern kết thúc of the cất cánh is the Thanh Thoi car ferry pier.
At the fast boat pier there are ticket offices, a waiting area, local food và drink stalls, & a mini-mart. The Thanh Thoi port also has seats và refreshments. Although Bai Vong port is a bit of a mess at the moment because of construction, dust, & trucks, it’s fairly efficient và easy khổng lồ use, as long as you know which ferry company you are travelling with. Taxis meet the boats when they arrive, or most ferry operators offer boat-bus combo tickets (at a extra cost of a few dollars) which allow passengers lớn get on a bus from Bai Vong port into Duong Dong (Phu Quoc’s main town), just a 15-minute drive away.
Bai Vong port is on the southeastern coast of Phu Quoc: it’s a busy harbour with multiple piers
DA CHONG PORT (Phu Quoc): Way up on the northeastern shores of Phu Quoc Island, da Chong port is remote và quiet. Presently, only one or two car ferries (operated by Thanh Thoi) use domain authority Chong port each day. It feels as though sailings to and from da Chong are gradually being phased out, but there has been a fair bit on work on the harbour in recent years, so perhaps there are plans afoot for this sleepy (and very pleasant) corner of the island. There’s very little at all in the immediate vicinity, but the port has a ticket office, shop, & waiting room. Despite being so far from the island’s major towns và beaches, arriving at domain authority Chong is very scenic – with the high, jungled ridges rising sharply behind the port. However, it’s best suited if you have your own transportation.
Da Chong port is in the remote northeast of Phu Quoc Island: it’s a scenic & quiet port to arrive at
*Please supportVietnam Coracle:You can search boat times, prices, and make bookings directly from this page for fast boats (not car ferries) between Phu Quoc, Ha Tien & Rach Gia by using the Baolau.com tìm kiếm boxes & link throughout this guide. If you make a booking, I receive a small commission. All my earnings go straight back into this website. Thank you.
The Boats:
There are essentially two kinds of ships sailing between the mainland và Phu Quoc Island: fast boats and car ferries. Some companies operate both types, others only operate one. In general, all boats are comfortable và clean enough, with toilets & plenty of life jackets và life rafts.
Click a type of ship below lớn read more about it:
FAST BOATS:Fast boats, which are currently operated by Superdong, Phu Quoc Express, Seabus, and Ngoc Thanh, are relatively small vessels but very quick. Each fast boat has the capacity for between 200-300 passengers và 10-20 motorbikes. The fast boats operated by Superdong, Seabus, và Ngoc Thanh are all very similar, long and slender vessels. Seating is on soft, coach-style, reclinable chairs in two rows separated by an aisle. Air-con is set at a comfortable temperature (but sometimes too cold), và staff and young và polite. Most fast boats now have two levels: an upper and lower deck. There are large TVs which play soap operas, movies, reality shows, or music videos. The volume is quite loud, but you hardly notice it after a while. At the back, there’s a surprising amount of outside deck space, with seating on metal benches. However, the decks are closed for departure and arrival. Light refreshments, such as instant noodles, crisps, beer, coffee, và soft drinks, are available on-board at a little bar on the deck: prices are reasonable considering it’s a captive market. There are several toilets on-board, all of which are kept clean. The Phu Quoc Express fast boats, however, are more modern catamarans. On-board it’s all very plush, and there’s even a VIP seating area, where you get your own personal TV. Regardless of which ferry operator you’re travelling with, the fast boats are all comfortable, quick, and smooth ways lớn sail to và from Phu Quoc.*Note:although there are railings around the outside decks, they are quite low & the deck can get slippery from the wash. A sudden swell on the ocean or blast of strong wind or small trip could send you overboard. Be very careful.
Fast boats are small, slender vessels with capacity for 200-300 passengers và a dozen or so motorbikes
CAR FERRIES:Car ferries are large, heavy vessels that generally take twice the time as the fast boats. But sailings are far more frequent, tickets are cheaper, và there’s lots of deck space for passengers enjoy, và plenty of room for motorbikes, cars và much larger vehicles, too. Currently, car ferries are operated by Thanh Thoi, Binh An, and Superdong, but Seabus is also set lớn join by 2019. Car ferries have capacity for nearly 400 passengers, 200 motorbikes, 30 cars, and several coaches và trucks.Seating is on soft, coach-style reclinable chairs across several decks. Some vessels are very smart, but others are starting lớn show signs of wear & tear. Toilets are plenty and fine.There’s usually a decent bar/cafe on-board offering snacks & drinks. The Thanh Thoi oto ferry operating between Rach Gia & Phu Quoc is a more modern vessel, complete with VIP seating area. Personally, I find the car ferries more exciting than the fast boats – it feels more lượt thích a real voyage, và the spacious decks mean you can really enjoy being outside & at sea.
The oto ferries are large hulks that can accommodate dozens of motorbikes, cars, buses và trucks
*Please supportVietnam Coracle:You can search boat times, prices, & make bookings directly from this page for fast boats (not oto ferries) between Phu Quoc, Ha Tien và Rach Gia by using the Baolau.com search boxes & link throughout this guide. If you make a booking, I receive a small commission. All my earnings go straight back into this website. Thank you.
The Voyage:
Sailing from the mainland Mekong Delta to Phu Quoc Island involves crossing a beautiful corner of the Gulf of Thailand. During the high season months (November-April), the seas are usually calm và the skies clear. But during the low-season (May-October), heavy rains fall and storms can churn up the waves. On any of the routes, it’s an interesting and scenic voyage, taking passengers from the flat, agricultural, & densely populated Mekong Delta, khổng lồ the hilly, forested, tropical shores of Phu Quoc Island.
Click a voyage below khổng lồ read more about it:
HA TIEN→PHU QUOC:Departing Ha Tien is lovely, especially in the mornings or late afternoons. From the bustling harbourfront, the boat drifts out into the mouth of the Giang Thanh River, with the town of Ha Tien on the north bank, & the green, temple-studded khổng lồ Chau hill on the south bank. Sliding under the harbour bridge, the boat enters the mở cửa sea. The mainland slowly recedes and the sea gets bluer as the fluvial waters are diluted by the ocean. Passing through the green và rugged little archipelago of Hải Tặc (Pirate) Islands, the ship ploughs on towards the purple mass of land on the horizon: Phu Quoc. Sadly, in recent years, the sea between the mainland & Phu Quoc has become densely polluted with plastic. Bottles, boxes, wrappers, bags are floating on the surface, bobbing in the ship’s wake for much of the voyage. Even so, as the silhouette of Phu Quoc draws closer, the sun appears lớn get brighter, the light sharper, và the colours more intense. With Bai Vong port in sight, the ocean becomes calm và placid. The excitement builds as the boat cuts its engine & glides to lớn the pier.
Ha Tien→Phu Quoc is the shorter route và passes through the nhị Tac (‘Pirate’) archipelago
RACH GIA→PHU QUOC:A thriving thành phố in the Mekong Delta, Rach Gia is a busy, slightly chaotic port lớn depart from. The boats jostle for space at the point where a canal meets the sea. As the ship maneuvers out of port – avoiding the hulls of other vessels by mere millimetres – the engines immediately roar lớn life and, before long, the low-rise sprawl of Rach Gia and its landscaped waterfront promenade are a speck on the horizon. Numerous Mekong tributaries & canals muddy the sea for miles, and weed-like water hyacinth grow in clumps on the surface, like large, green rafts. A scattering of lush, hilly islands provide an exotic backdrop as the boat steams further into mở cửa sea. Rach Gia is twice the distance from Phu Quoc than Ha Tien, thus the island isn’t visible khổng lồ the west until halfway through the voyage. When it does appear, Phu Quoc seems small & insignificant. But, as the ship plunges on, the hills of Phu Quoc’s northern tip start lớn tower above the flat waters of the Gulf of Thailand, lượt thích the ramparts of a fort from the phối of trò chơi of Thrones. From the deck, you can see the weather moving across the island: billowing clouds building up and then dispersing as they unload on the island’s steamy forests. After nearly 3 hours at sea, the ship curves into Bai Vong port, on the gentle southeastern coast of the island.
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The sailing between Rach Gia & Phu Quoc is 2-3 hours, but there’s plenty of outside deck space
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