Getting To Ho Chi Minh City by Sea

Getting To Ho Chi Minh City by Sea

Ho Chi Minh City is one of the most important ports of Vietnam. However there are no official passenger services for getting to Hop Chi Minh City. Tourists may however travel via a cargo ship to Ho Chi Minh City, Danang or Haiphong from Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Singapore or France local shipping and travel agencies provide information on rates and availability of theses rides.
A ferry service is available from Cambodia to Chau Doc in the Mekong Delta. This however does not got to Ho Chi Minh City directly

Within Vietnam a steady local network operates between ports. More information on ferry services can be found on the Vietnam National Tourism Administration website. Cruise facilities to Ho Chi Minh City are also available.

A lot of cruises like Star Cruises, Royal Viking Lines, Crystal Cruises, Leo Star Cruises cover some important sea ports of Vietnam within their cruises to Asia.

Star Cruises

The Star Cruise to Ho Chi Minh City will give you a panoramic overview of the city. It includes shore trips to the historic Notre Dame Cathedral, the War Remnant Museum, Reunification Hall, majestic pagodas, fishing villages of the Mekong Delta, as well as the famous Chu Chi tunnels.

SuperStar Gemini Shore Excursions:

This cruise’s shore trip To Ho Chi Minh City includes Museum of National History, a traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet Show, a trip to the Reunification Palace and a drive around Chinatown. A Stop over at Thien Hau Pagoda and a lacquer ware workshop is also included in the itinerary.

Crystal Cruises

The Cruise that stops at Ho Chi Min City is called Kingdoms of Jade & Gold – Voyage #7210. Fares are approximately around from $4,295

The sea route to Ho Chi Minh City is not very well developed unless you happen to be on the cruises to this city. Cruises can be quite expensive and might not give you the choice of exploring the city at your own pace.

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