Getting around by boat and ferry Vietnam

Bus operator providing shuttles between Hanoi and Cat Bà Island, as well as between Cat Bà Island and Ninh Binh city. From Hanoi: departures between 7.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. From Cat Bà: departures between 9am and 3.45pm. From Cat Bà to Ninh Binh, departures at 7.40 am and 3 pm. Tickets can be booked online via the company's website (regular promotional offers). The company also offers numerous tours, cruises and excursions, as well as a wide choice of hotels. Simplicity and efficiency on a route that has led many travelers astray...

Hydrofoils ensuring the shuttle towards the island of Phu Quôc. Punctual and comfortable boats, this transportation service is very convenient and offers many advantages. The average capacity is 295 passengers and all schedules are available online. You can also make reservations on the Superdong website. Regular promotions allow you to benefit from more attractive prices: don't hesitate to compare the days and times of departure. This is your chance to enjoy a great getaway on the country's waters.

Lavender Elegance Cruise proposes you to discover Halong Bay on board a superb junk built by the most talented craftsmen of Vietnam. You have the possibility to sail in the bay during one day or 3 days with nights on board in comfortable conditions. The activities offered are numerous: tai-chi classes on the deck, Vietnamese cooking classes, kayaking in the bay, visiting caves, or simply sunbathing on the beach. Their website describes very precisely the program.

Since the summer of 2017, it is possible to travel to the Côn Dao archipelago by speedboat from the city of Soc Trang, in the Mekong Delta. The crossing takes about 2h30. The service is provided by the Superdong speedboat company. In Soc Trang, Tran De pier is located 40 km southeast of the city center. Superdong offers a minibus shuttle service (to be booked). In Côn Dao, the pier of Bên Dâm is located 12 km from the center. Superdong provides a shuttle bus service (reservation required). Cabs are also available

The port is naturally turned towards the sea but also towards the interior of the lands, via the channels and arroyos which allow to furrow the delta. The fishermen display the product of the day's fishing. Also, crazy quantities of dried fish, poultry, fruits and vegetables and rice, loaded on the boats that go up the river. A unique site to discover all that makes the traditional life of the country and the customs of its inhabitants. To discover between two visits of the city and in particular its temple.

For those who like long crossings, this is undoubtedly the most economical way to reach the Côn Dao archipelago from Vung Tàu. The departure takes place in the morning, the arrival in the evening after a crossing of about 12 hours. The boats have lived, it must be said, it is an adventure in itself. Reservations can be made by internet, telephone or on the spot at the pier. Seats, cabins or bunks, there is something for every budget. An experience!

Two daily flights to the island, early morning and early afternoon. You must be able to show your passport when boarding. Please note: it is recommended to make reservations and check the schedule in advance, as seats are limited. Also, it is important to arrive early enough to complete the customs formalities, otherwise you will have to wait for the next boat... The island, which was once a volcano, is renowned for the beauty of its landscapes, between beautiful white sand beaches and mountains.

From the center of Hanoi, possibility to reach the village of Bat Trang, the But Thap pagoda or the temples of Chu Dong Tu via the Red River as part of the river tours organized by the company. An original way to discover the Vietnamese capital and its new districts by taking to the open sea and freeing oneself from traffic jams. The tours can combine boat and bicycle to explore the typical villages of the delta. The easiest way is to book through the hotel reception services.