Ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands
Overview
Ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands: Haqqi Tours books ferry tickets from Hoi An to Cham Islands, checks the sailings and the cost for your dates and confirms everything by WhatsApp. The ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands takes about 25 minutes with Speedboat and tour-boat operators at Cua Dai pier on speedboat (25 minutes) or slow boat (1.5-2 hours), daily in season, weather permitting, leaving from Cua Dai pier, Hoi An and arriving at Bai Lang harbour, Cu Lao Cham. Below we explain how much the Hoi An to Cham Islands ferry costs and what moves the fare, how to find the cheapest ferry ticket, how to book, what to expect at both ports and on board - then you fill in the form and we message you with the price.
Highlights
- Ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands in about 25 minutes - speedboat (25 minutes) or slow boat (1.5-2 hours)
- Operated by Speedboat and tour-boat operators at Cua Dai pier
- Departs Cua Dai pier, Hoi An, arrives Bai Lang harbour, Cu Lao Cham
- Daily in season, weather permitting - we find the sailing that fits your day
- Cheapest ferry ticket from Hoi An to Cham Islands: every fare and operator checked for the date you travel
- Foot passengers only - luggage carried free within the operator's limits
- Fill out the form - we message you on 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 Hoi An to Cham Islands crossing
Full Description
Ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands at a glance
Everything passengers ask about the ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands in one place. Speedboat and tour-boat operators at Cua Dai pier sail the route on speedboat (25 minutes) or slow boat (1.5-2 hours), with a crossing time of about 25 minutes, daily in season, weather permitting. Boats leave from Cua Dai pier, Hoi An and arrive at Bai Lang harbour, Cu Lao Cham. Haqqi Tours offers the ticket, and confirms the sailing, the seats and the cost through WhatsApp before you pay.
- Route: Hoi An to Cham Islands (about 18 km by sea)
- Operator: Speedboat and tour-boat operators at Cua Dai pier
- Crossing time: about 25 minutes
- Vessels: speedboat (25 minutes) or slow boat (1.5-2 hours)
- Frequency: daily in season, weather permitting
- Departure port: Cua Dai pier, Hoi An
- Arrival port: Bai Lang harbour, Cu Lao Cham
- Vehicles: passengers only
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message
Cu Lao Cham is a UNESCO biosphere reserve with snorkelling and quiet beaches; boats mostly run from about March to September and are often suspended in rough-sea and storm months, so the day is confirmed the evening before.
Things to do in Cham Islands after the ferry
The reasons travellers take the ferry to Cham Islands are Bai Huong village, the Hai Tang temple, Bai Lang beach and coral snorkelling. The Cham Islands (Cu Lao Cham) are a UNESCO biosphere reserve off Hoi An, with snorkelling, coral and fishing villages.
We offer tours and transfers in Cham Islands as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.
Best time to take the ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands
Every season has its case for Cham Islands. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Hoi An and Cham Islands, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.
Ferry or flight from Hoi An to Cham Islands?
Weighing a flight against the ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands? 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 25 minutes at sea and generally cheaper, with no baggage fees. We book whichever suits you.
Return ferry from Cham Islands to Hoi An
We book the return crossing from Cham Islands to Hoi An just as easily, normally on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Tell us the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.
How much does the ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands cost?
"How much is the ferry ticket from Hoi An to Cham Islands?" has several answers, because the operators price the slow boat and the fast boat differently, charge separately for vehicles and cabins, and raise fares in high season. Haqqi Tours provides the current cost for your travel date and party - foot passengers, seats or cabin - within minutes of receiving the form, and tells you which sailing is the best value.
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 e-ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.
Cheapest ferry ticket from Hoi An to Cham Islands: how to pay less
The cheapest ferry ticket from Hoi An to Cham Islands is usually on the conventional ferry, booked early, on a weekday outside the peak weeks. These are the rules our booking desk applies:
- 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
- Let us know if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which sailing is the cheapest ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands that day and how much a different day would save.
How to book ferry tickets from Hoi An to Cham Islands with Haqqi Tours
Here is how to book Hoi An to Cham Islands ferry tickets with Haqqi Tours: use the form above - date, one-way or return, passengers - and send it. Shortly afterwards we write to you on WhatsApp with the sailings, the vessel type and the price. Once you confirm and payment is arranged in the same conversation, we issue the ticket and send the e-ticket or boarding reference.
- Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
- Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat 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 Cham Islands
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 pay, so there are no surprises later.
Timetable and season of the Hoi An to Cham Islands ferry
The Hoi An to Cham Islands ferry timetable is seasonal: high summer brings the fullest schedule and the earliest sell-outs; spring and autumn have fewer boats and better fares; winter runs a reduced service on many crossings. The crossing itself takes about 25 minutes. Tell us the day and we send the sailings, and we flag the ones most exposed to a cancellation in bad weather.
Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.
Departure: Cua Dai pier, Hoi An
Your crossing starts at Cua Dai pier, Hoi An. Large ports have several gates and the boarding gate is announced on the boards and on the ticket; we send the gate and the check-in time with your confirmation. Local transport from the airport is limited: metered taxis, ride-hailing apps and hotel shuttles are the usual options, and the public bus from Da Nang city to Hoi An is slow and needs a change; a private car is simpler for a family, a late arrival, a beach hotel, or a trip on to Hue or Ba Na Hills.
- Luggage is carried free within the ferry company's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
- Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Cua Dai pier, Hoi An; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
- Haqqi Tours can provide a private transfer from your hotel in Hoi An to the port on request
- Ask us which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
Arrival: Bai Lang harbour, Cu Lao Cham
You step off at Bai Lang harbour, Cu Lao Cham. Taxis and buses meet the boats. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet the ferry and take you to the door of your accommodation.
Onward journeys from Cham Islands - another ferry, a flight or a train the same day - can be added to the booking; let us know and we time the crossing to fit.
On board the Hoi An to Cham Islands ferry: seats, cabins and luggage
What is the Hoi An to Cham Islands ferry like on board? Speedboat (25 minutes) or slow boat (1.5-2 hours), with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.
- Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
- Passengers only - luggage stays with you
Why book your Hoi An to Cham Islands ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours
What we offer on the ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands: live fares checked across every operator for your date, fast boat and slow boat explained plainly, seats and cabins reserved, vehicles booked with the right dimensions, the e-ticket delivered through WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the weather changes the plan. Send the form and let us take the ferry off your list.
On board
- Seats: economy and lounge or business on the fast boats; deck and lounge seats on conventional ferries
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels
- Passenger-only vessels - luggage stays with you
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings
- Tickets scanned at the gate or on board; keep ID or passport handy on international crossings
Before you travel
- Arrival at Bai Lang harbour, Cu Lao Cham - taxis, buses and our drivers at the pier
- Foot passengers 45-60 minutes early; more on international crossings
- Haqqi Tours arranges private transfers between your hotel and both ports
- Waiting halls, cafés and kiosks at both ports for early arrivals
Good to know
- Keep passports handy on international crossings - checks are done at the port
- Morning sailings are the calmest and the most reliable in windy weather
- Book the return with the outbound for round-trip and open-return fares
- Book the Hoi An to Cham Islands ferry early for summer and holiday weekends
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Do children need a ferry ticket?
Children have their own fare bands; infants usually travel free. Give the ages on the form and we apply the right fares.
What if the weather cancels the sailing?
The shipping line 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 normally the smoothest. If you are prone to seasickness tell us 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.
Do I need a passport for this ferry?
An ID is enough on most domestic sailings; carry a passport on any international crossing. We confirm what applies when we send the ticket.
How early should I be at Cua Dai pier, Hoi An?
Foot passengers 45 to 60 minutes before departure; earlier on international crossings. Some fast boats board only minutes before sailing, so the margin matters.
Can Haqqi Tours arrange transfers to and from the ports?
Yes - a private car from your accommodation to Cua Dai pier, Hoi An and a driver waiting at Bai Lang harbour, Cu Lao Cham, with room for the luggage, on the same confirmation as the ferry ticket.
Is it better to take the ferry or fly from Hoi An to Cham Islands?
For most people the ferry: it docks in the town, carries all the luggage, and typically costs less door to door. We book flights too and say which is better for your dates.
Can I bring a pet?
Many ships accept pets in carriers or on-board kennels, sometimes for a small fee. Let us know on WhatsApp and we confirm the rules for your sailing.
Can I change or cancel my ferry ticket?
Rules depend on the shipping line and the fare; many tickets can be changed for a fee, the cheapest cannot. We tell you exactly what applies before you confirm and handle any change through the same WhatsApp conversation.
How much does the ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands cost?
It depends on the shipping line, the vessel (fast or conventional), the date, the seat or cabin. Haqqi Tours checks the live fares for your date and sends the exact cost through WhatsApp in a few minutes of receiving the form.
What is the cheapest ferry ticket from Hoi An to Cham Islands?
Normally a deck or standard seat on the conventional ferry, booked early on a weekday outside the peak weeks. Give us flexible dates and we search the cheapest Hoi An to Cham Islands sailing across all of them.
How long is the ferry from Hoi An to Cham Islands?
About 25 minutes on the fastest vessels; the conventional ferries take longer where both run. We send the exact times for the sailing you choose.
