Phu Quy Express Ferry

Phu Quy Express Ferry provides high speed passenger catamaran and trimaran services across two maritime routes in southern Vietnam, connecting Phan Thiet with Phu Quy Island and Ho Chi Minh City with Con Dao. Vessels feature passenger seats and sleeper berths departing from Phan Thiet Port, Phu Quy Port, Nha Rong Port, and Ben Dam Port. Adult fares start from 345,000 VND on the open sea crossing to Phu Quy Island. Last verified 12/10/2026.

• Operator type: Fast ferry
• Routes in Vietnam: 2 routes
• Fleet: 2 high speed craft (371 to 502 seats and sleeper berths)
• Service speed: 30 knots
• Fare from: 345,000 VND
• Check-in: Arrive at least 45 minutes before departure
• Legal entity: Cong ty TNHH Van tai Hanh khach Thanh Thanh Phat

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About Phu Quy Express

Phu Quy Express is a Vietnamese passenger ferry company operated by Cong ty TNHH Van tai Hanh khach Thanh Thanh Phat. The operator specializes in high speed passenger and cargo shipping between mainland coastal ports and offshore island territories. The company is completely distinct from Phu Quoc Express, maintaining its own separate management and fleet of aluminum vessels built in Vietnam by the 189 Shipyard in Hai Phong.

The operator maintains two scheduled sea routes connecting Phan Thiet with Phu Quy Island and Ho Chi Minh City with Con Dao. Terminal facilities include Phan Thiet Port, Phu Quy Port, Nha Rong Port in Ho Chi Minh City and Ben Dam Port on Con Dao.

Phu Quy Express twin-hull ferry at the pier

Phu Quy Express Fleet

Phu Quy Express operates two aluminum craft.

Onboard Experience and Amenities

Phu Quy Express 01 offers Economy seats, Economy sleeper berths and VIP sleeper berths. Phu Quy Express 02 offers Economy seats, VIP seats, Economy sleeper berths and VIP sleeper cabins, with 126 Economy seats on the first deck and 262 VIP seats on the second deck. Onboard amenities include air conditioning, LCD televisions, USB charging ports, power outlets, restrooms, free Wi-Fi and life jackets. Every passenger receives bottled drinking water and a cold towel. Sleeper berths have a private curtain, a charging outlet, a reading light and a storage shelf. On Phu Quy Express 02, the 8 VIP sleeper cabins sit in two enclosed rooms, with double beds and their own air conditioning.

Phu Quy Express ferry interior with seats and sleeper berths

Standard passenger tickets do not include a motorbike. On the Phan Thiet to Phu Quy route, Phu Quy Express runs a separate cargo service that carries up to four motorbikes per sailing in a dedicated area, and the cargo formalities must be finished at least 12 hours before departure. The Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao route carries passengers and hand luggage only.

Routes Operated by Phu Quy Express

Phu Quy Express provides scheduled fast ferry crossings on two southern island routes.

Phu Quy Express suspended the Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao route on September 1, 2026, and expects to resume service in January 2027.

The Phan Thiet to Phu Quy ferry departs Phan Thiet Port at 07:00 and returns from Phu Quy Port at 10:30, taking approximately 2 hours 30 minutes over 56 nautical miles (104 km). The long distance crossing between Nha Rong Port in central Ho Chi Minh City and Ben Dam Port on Con Dao spans 149 nautical miles (276 km), taking approximately 5 hours 15 minutes. The deep draft of Phu Quy Express 02 keeps it out of Con Dao Passenger Port, so it docks at Ben Dam Port.

Phu Quy Express Ticket Prices

Phu Quy Express structures passenger fares by route, seat category, and passenger age group.

Children under 6 years of age travel free of charge when sharing a seat or sleeper berth with an accompanying adult. Child rates apply to children aged 6 to 11 years, and senior rates apply to passengers aged 60 and older. All ticket fares on the Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao route include the Ben Dam Port passenger fee of 18,000 VND per person. Passengers with certified disabilities receive concession fares starting from 295,000 VND on the Phu Quy route and 695,000 VND on the Con Dao route.

On the 2 hour 30 minute Phu Quy crossing, an Economy seat at 345,000 VND is enough for most travelers, and a sleeper berth adds 50,000 VND for a flat bed. On the 5 hour 15 minute Con Dao crossing, a sleeper is worth considering because the journey is long, and the weekday sleeper fare is 130,000 VND above an Economy seat.

Travel Tips for Phu Quy Express Passengers

• Arrive at the departure terminal at least 45 minutes prior to sailing to present identity documents and receive boarding passes.
• Foreign passengers must present original passports with valid Vietnamese visas or visa exemption certificates, while domestic travelers must provide valid national citizen identity cards.
• Choose lower tier sleeper berths positioned near the center of the vessel to experience minimal motion and roll during open water crossings.
• Each passenger receives a free hand luggage allowance of up to 25 kg, with excess or oversized baggage handled through the cargo counter.
• On the Phan Thiet to Phu Quy route, motorbikes travel as cargo for 560,000 VND to 850,000 VND depending on the bike, and the cargo formalities must be finished at least 12 hours before departure. The Con Dao route does not carry motorbikes.
• Nha Rong Port provides complimentary electric shuttle carts from the main street gate directly to the ship boarding pier, while Ben Dam Port offers local taxi and shuttle van transfers 12 km into Con Dao town center.
• If Phu Quy Express cancels a sailing for weather or safety, passengers receive a 100 percent refund or a free transfer to the nearest departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which routes does Phu Quy Express operate in Vietnam? Phu Quy Express operates two sea routes in southern Vietnam, connecting Phan Thiet Port with Phu Quy Port in about 2 hours 30 minutes, and Nha Rong Port in Ho Chi Minh City with Ben Dam Port on Con Dao in about 5 hours 15 minutes.

Does Phu Quy Express have sleeper berths on its ferries? Yes. Both vessels in the Phu Quy Express fleet feature horizontal sleeper berths alongside traditional aircraft style seats. Phu Quy Express 01 provides 272 sleeper berths and 8 VIP berths between Phan Thiet and Phu Quy Island, while Phu Quy Express 02 features 106 sleeper berths and 8 private VIP cabins between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao.

Can I take a motorbike on Phu Quy Express? On the Phan Thiet to Phu Quy route, a separate cargo service carries up to four motorbikes per sailing when booked at least 12 hours before departure, for 560,000 VND to 850,000 VND depending on the bike. Passenger tickets do not include a bike, and the Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao route does not carry motorbikes.

How much does a Phu Quy Express ticket cost? Fares on the Phan Thiet to Phu Quy Island crossing range from 345,000 VND for Economy seats to 395,000 VND for Economy sleeper berths and 495,000 VND for VIP sleeper berths. Fares on the Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao crossing range from 965,000 VND for weekday Economy seats to 1,325,000 VND for weekend VIP cabins.

How early should I arrive at the port before departure? Passengers must arrive at the departure terminal at least 45 minutes prior to scheduled sailing times to complete identity checks, collect physical boarding passes, and board the vessel.

Is a sleeper berth worth it on Phu Quy Express? On the 2 hour 30 minute Phan Thiet to Phu Quy crossing, an Economy seat at 345,000 VND is enough for most travelers, and a sleeper berth costs 50,000 VND more. On the 5 hour 15 minute Con Dao crossing, a weekday sleeper costs 130,000 VND more than an Economy seat and gives you a flat berth for the long journey.

What is the Phu Quy Express luggage allowance? Each passenger receives up to 25 kg of free hand luggage, and excess or oversized baggage goes through the cargo counter.

Is Phu Quy Express the same company as Phu Quoc Express? No. Phu Quy Express (Cong ty TNHH Van tai Hanh khach Thanh Thanh Phat) and Phu Quoc Express are separate companies with separate management and fleets.