High-speed ferry route from downtown Ho Chi Minh city to Con Dao officially launched

Mr. Bui Hoa An, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, delivered a speech at the event, highlighting the significance of the new ferry route in developing waterway tourism and enhancing inter-provincial transportation connectivity.
Con Dao has long been known for its stunning landscapes and profound historical significance, drawing large numbers of tourists and visitors. The launch of this new route adds another convenient option for travelers, while also alleviating pressure on road transport.
Mr. An noted that a ferry route from Nha Be District to Con Dao had previously been operated in 2024 but was suspended due to certain unfavorable conditions. “Today, we are introducing this new route under more favorable conditions, with the terminal located right in the heart of District 4. The first departure is expected on March 29,” he said.

FERRY DETAILS
The service is operated by the Phu Quy Express high-speed ferry, which has 374 seats.

• Departure from Saigon Port (District 4): 7:00 a.m.

• Departure from Ben Dam Fishing Port or Con Dao Passenger Port: 11:30 a.m.

Mr. Nguyen Le Chon Tam, General Director of Saigon Port, shared that this route creates greater convenience for tourists from central Ho Chi Minh City looking to visit Con Dao for tourism and historical exploration.
Initially, the ferry will operate with 374 passengers, with plans to increase capacity by 30–50% based on actual demand.
In 2024, over 6 million international tourists visited Ho Chi Minh City, presenting opportunities to explore additional inter-provincial waterway tourism routes, such as HCMC – Phu Quoc and HCMC – Cam Ranh in the future.


FARE STRUCTURE (HO CHI MINH CITY – CON DAO)
Estimated travel time: 5 hours and 45 minutes
First departure: March 29
Standard Seats (Weekdays: Mon–Thu)

• People with disabilities: 720,000 VND

• Elderly & children: 810,000 VND

• Adults: 990,000 VND

Sleeper Seats (Weekdays)

• People with disabilities: 800,000 VND

• Elderly & children: 970,000 VND

• Adults: 1,150,000 VND

VIP Sleeper Seats (Weekdays)

• 1,250,000 VND

Weekend Prices

• Standard seats: 790,000 – 1,090,000 VND

• Sleeper seats: 880,000 – 1,370,000 VND

On the launch day, many passengers visited the ferry to explore the sleeper cabins and experience the service firsthand.