Ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc
Overview
Looking for a ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc? Haqqi Tours arranges Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc ferry tickets - foot passengers, seats and cabins where they exist - confirmed in writing in the WhatsApp chat. The crossing takes around 9 hours with FUTA Bus and Superdong fast ferries, several combined departures a day, from Saigon coach station, then the mainland ferry pier at Rach Gia to Phu Quoc ferry terminal. This guide covers the cost of the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc, the cheapest way to get a ticket, timetable and season, the ports, and how to book with us.
Highlights
- Ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc in about 9 hours - coach to the mainland pier and a fast passenger ferry (about 2 h 30 min on the water)
- Operated by FUTA Bus and Superdong fast ferries
- Departs Saigon coach station, then the mainland ferry pier at Rach Gia, arrives Phu Quoc ferry terminal
- Several combined departures a day - we find the sailing that fits your day
- Cheapest ferry ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc: every fare and operator checked for your date
- Foot passengers only - luggage carried free within the shipping line's limits
- Complete the form - we message you through WhatsApp with sailings and the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers to the port and tours at both ends of the Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc crossing
Full Description
Ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc at a glance
The ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc in numbers, as operated by FUTA Bus and Superdong fast ferries: around 9 hours at sea, about 400 km, several combined departures a day, on coach to the mainland pier and a fast passenger ferry (about 2 h 30 min on the water). Departure from Saigon coach station, then the mainland ferry pier at Rach Gia; arrival at Phu Quoc ferry terminal. We offer foot-passenger tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.
- Route: Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc (about 400 km by sea)
- Operator: FUTA Bus and Superdong fast ferries
- Crossing time: about 9 hours
- Vessels: coach to the mainland pier and a fast passenger ferry (about 2 h 30 min on the water)
- Frequency: several combined departures a day
- Departure port: Saigon coach station, then the mainland ferry pier at Rach Gia
- Arrival port: Phu Quoc ferry terminal
- Vehicles: passengers only
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, e-ticket by message
Most travellers fly to Phu Quoc, but the combined coach-and-ferry ticket via Rach Gia is the overland alternative for those who prefer to travel by road and sea; allow a full day.
Return ferry from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City
The Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 9 hours. Haqqi Tours provides the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.
How much does the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc cost?
The cost of the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc depends on the operator, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we check the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost in the WhatsApp chat, with the options side by side.
What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the electronic ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.
Cheapest ferry ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc: how to pay less
Getting the lowest fare on the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc is a matter of vessel, timing and flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds you a cheap ferry ticket:
- Travel light - some fast boats limit luggage per passenger
- Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
- Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
- Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and frequently more scenic
- Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
- Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which sailing is the cheapest ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc that day and how much a different day would save.
How to book ferry tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc with Haqqi Tours
Booking a ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc with us takes minutes and one conversation. Fill out the form on this page with your travel date, one-way or return, the number of adults and children. Our team messages you through WhatsApp to check your booking: we finalise the sailings that day, the vessel, the seats or cabin and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.
- Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
- Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Phu Quoc
If plans change, the same WhatsApp thread handles it. We spell out the shipping line's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before you commit to anything, so there are no surprises later.
Timetable and season of the Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc ferry
Several combined departures a day - that is how frequently the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 9 hours at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for your date rather than a list that may be out of date.
If a sailing is cancelled by the ferry company for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.
Departure: Saigon coach station, then the mainland ferry pier at Rach Gia
Saigon coach station, then the mainland ferry pier at Rach Gia is where the Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc ferry begins. We tell you whether tickets are scanned at a gate or on board, whether an ID or passport is required, and how early to arrive for your sailing and vessel. On busy summer days the port is crowded, so the margin matters.
- Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
- Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Saigon coach station, then the mainland ferry pier at Rach Gia; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
- Haqqi Tours can provide a private transfer from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to the port on request
- Let us know which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
Arrival: Phu Quoc ferry terminal
The ferry docks at Phu Quoc ferry terminal - Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest island, with white-sand beaches, resorts and a night market. From the pier you are minutes from taxis, buses and the town itself. Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from the port to your hotel in Phu Quoc with a driver waiting at the exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc crossing.
Onward journeys from Phu Quoc - another ferry, a flight or a train the same day - can be added to the booking; tell us and we time the crossing to fit.
On board the Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc ferry: seats, cabins and luggage
On board, the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc is relaxed: you can walk about, sit inside or on deck, eat at the café and watch the coast. Seat classes differ in space and quiet - economy, airline seats, lounge or business on the fast boats; cabins of two to four berths on overnight ferries. The fast boats are passenger-only, so bags stay with you.
- Passengers only - luggage stays with you
- Children's fares by age; infants typically free
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - let us know if one is travelling
- Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
Things to do in Phu Quoc after the ferry
Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest island, with white-sand beaches, resorts and a night market. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: Sao beach, the Grand World area, the night market and Hon Thom cable car are all reachable from Phu Quoc ferry terminal.
Haqqi Tours offers guided tours, tickets, transfers and private drivers in Phu Quoc; ask when you book the ferry and we send the options.
Best time to take the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc
The ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.
Ferry or flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc?
Weighing a flight against the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc? Add the airport time at both ends and the transfer from the arrival airport, and the ferry is often as fast door to door - about 9 hours at sea and generally cheaper, with no baggage fees. We book whichever suits you.
Why book your Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours
Booking with Haqqi Tours means the ferry ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc is one message away, not one website away. We compare, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Complete the form to start.
On board
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks for the view
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings
- Seats: economy and lounge or business on the fast boats; deck and lounge seats on conventional ferries
- Tickets scanned at the gate or on board; keep ID or passport handy on international crossings
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels
Before you travel
- Arrival at Phu Quoc ferry terminal - taxis, buses and our drivers at the pier
- Departure from Saigon coach station, then the mainland ferry pier at Rach Gia - gate and check-in time sent with the ticket
- Assistance for reduced-mobility passengers on request - tell us when booking
- Waiting halls, cafés and kiosks at both ports for early arrivals
Good to know
- Book the Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc ferry early for summer and holiday weekends
- Book the return with the outbound for round-trip and open-return fares
- Morning sailings are the calmest and the most reliable in windy weather
- Keep passports handy on international crossings - checks are done at the port
- Travel light on the fast boats - luggage space is limited
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
What is the cheapest ferry ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc?
Normally a foot-passenger seat on the conventional ferry, booked early, on a weekday outside the peak weeks. Tell us if your dates are flexible and we find the cheapest Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc ferry across the days you can travel.
How long is the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc?
About 9 hours on the fastest vessels; the conventional ferries take longer where both run. We send the exact times for the sailing you choose.
Which port does the ferry leave from?
From Saigon coach station, then the mainland ferry pier at Rach Gia. We send the gate and the check-in time with the ticket, and can provide a transfer from your accommodation to the port.
Where does the ferry arrive in Phu Quoc?
You dock at Phu Quoc ferry terminal. Buses and taxis meet every arrival, and a Haqqi Tours driver can wait at the pier with your name if you add a transfer.
How do I book ferry tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc?
Send the booking form on this page with your date, one-way or return and the number of passengers. Our booking desk replies through WhatsApp with the sailings, the vessels and the cost; once you confirm, the ticket arrives in the same chat.
How often does the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc run?
Several combined departures a day, with more sailings in summer. We send the timetable for your dates.
Can I take a car on the Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc ferry?
No - the vessels on this crossing carry passengers only. Haqqi Tours provides transfers or rental cars at the other end if you need wheels.
Is there a luggage limit on the ferry?
Bags are not weighed on the big ferries and travel free within the shipping line's limits; the fast passenger boats sometimes cap the number of pieces. We tell you what applies to your sailing.
Can I book a return ferry ticket?
Certainly. Choose "return" on the form and give both dates; round-trip and open-return fares are cheaper on many operators and we book whichever suits you.
Do children need a ferry ticket?
Children have their own fare bands; infants typically travel free. Give the ages on the form and we apply the right fares.
What if the weather cancels the sailing?
The ferry company rebooks you on the next sailing or refunds the ticket, and our WhatsApp desk handles it for you on the day. When the forecast is poor we suggest the conventional ferry, which sails in weather that cancels the fast boats.
Is the crossing rough?
Most days it is calm. In windy weeks the fast catamarans move more than the big ferries; morning sailings are usually the smoothest. If you are prone to seasickness let us know and we book the steadier vessel and a seat in the middle of the ship.
Can I choose a seat or a cabin?
Yes, wherever the ship has classes - airline-style, lounge or business seats on the fast boats, cabins on overnight sailings. Say what you prefer and we send the cost of each.
