Choose a route
Vung Tau, Tran De and Ho Chi Minh City are different departure areas. If coming from Can Tho, note the direct Ninh Kieu service is suspended; check a transfer via Tran De.
Practical travel essentials
Your guide to Con Dao ferry travel.
Everything to prepare before your first crossing: choosing a ferry route, checking departure terminals, passenger documents, weather changes and arrival transfers.
Do not go to the wrong terminal: Superdong and Phu Quoc Express list different boarding areas at Tran De. Read our ferry terminal guide and check your issued ticket before traveling.
Before you book
Check your travel dates
Schedules change and outbound and return journeys may not run on the same days. Select each leg in the timetable.
Confirm the operator and port
Phu Quoc Express, Superdong and other companies may serve different terminals. Use the location on the issued ticket, not a generic map result.
What to prepare for boarding
Passenger identification
Use each passenger’s legal name and an accepted identification document. Check the operator’s requirements for children and foreign passport holders before buying.
Where a discount is available, bring supporting documentation for the passenger category.
Travel time and baggage
Arrive early enough to check in, and follow the operator’s baggage allowances and prohibited-item rules. Allow extra time for traffic and possible weather-related changes.
Do not assume bicycles, scooters or bulky cargo are accepted on every ferry.
When your ferry arrives on Con Dao
Confirm the arrival terminal with your operator before booking a hotel transfer. Not every service necessarily arrives at the same wharf.
Hotel pick-up
Share the ferry name, travel date, confirmed arrival time and actual wharf with your driver.
Island transport
Taxis, arranged vehicles, scooters, bicycles and scheduled electric buses may serve different travel needs. Check current availability locally.
Nature and heritage visits
Some national-park trails, sea-turtle areas and heritage sites have opening, conservation or access requirements. Confirm with the site manager.
Frequently asked questions
Is a booking request the same as a ticket?
No. A request lets our office check the available sailing, total price, passenger requirements and applicable terms. Your ticket is issued only after the booking is confirmed and any required payment is completed.
Can I book a return crossing?
Yes, subject to available departures. Check the return date separately because the operating schedule and ferry company may differ.
Can I travel directly from Can Tho?
The direct service from Ninh Kieu Wharf is currently listed as suspended. A trip via Tran De may be considered if a suitable ferry is scheduled.
Do all ferry companies use the same terminal?
No. Verify the port printed on your ticket and confirm the operator’s meeting and check-in point in advance.
What happens if bad weather affects my sailing?
Contact the agency that issued your ticket. Your options depend on the operator, ticket terms and the specific change or cancellation notice.
Can I rely on old published ticket prices?
No. Price articles from previous years may describe historic promotions or old operating arrangements. Compare current reference fares and ask the office to confirm the final total.
Where can I ask about refunds or payment?
Read our English payment guide and ticket change and refund information, then confirm the terms of your selected operator before paying.
Ready to plan a crossing?
Send your preferred route and date to our ticket office for confirmation.