The Schedule of Ferries to get to Cat Ba Island

The Ferry get to Cat Ba and Ferry Schedule to Cat Ba Island

To travel to Cát Bà Island, you can use Tuần Châu Ferry or Đồng Bài Ferry. During the winter season, the schedule is usually fixed, but in the summer, daily departures may vary depending on the tourist season and weather conditions. Below is the general information:

From Ha Long: You can go to the Tuần Châu Ferry Terminal** to take a ferry to the Gia Luận Ferry Terminal, and then proceed to Cát Bà Island.
– Number of Ferries**: Approximately 6 trips per day.
– Ferry Travel Time: About 50 minutes.

The SCHEDULE FROM TUẦN CHÂU AND GIA LUẬN FERRIES

Departure  from October 1 to April 15

– From Tuần Châu to Cát Bà**: 7:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 3:00 PM
– From Cát Bà to Tuần Châu**: 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM

Departure Terminal from April 16 to September 30

– From Tuần Châu to Cát Bà**: 7:30 AM AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
– From Cát Bà to Tuần Châu**: 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM

– Ferry Duration**: 50 minutes per trip.
– Minimum Passengers**: Ferries only depart when there are at least 30 passengers.

Other Services
For additional services, please contact the Ferry Management directly for assistance:
– **Phone**: 0974 288 765

**TUẦN CHÂU FERRY – GIA LUẬN FERRY PRICES**

| No. | Passenger Type / Services | Price (VND) |
|—–|——————————————————–|——————–|
| 1 | Pedestrian Passengers | 80,000 |
| 2 | Motorbike Passengers | 100,000 |
| 3 | Cars with fewer than 9 seats | 480,000 |
| 4 | Cars with 9 to 15 seats | 520,000 |
| 5 | Cars with 16 to 23 seats | 560,000 |
| 6 | Cars with 24 to 29 seats | 600,000 |
| 7 | Cars with 30 seats or more | 650,000 |
| 8 | Trucks under 1 ton: No goods / With goods | 370,000 / 470,000 |
| 9 | Trucks from 1 ton to under 3 tons: No goods / With goods| 420,000 / 520,000 |
| 10 | Trucks from 3 tons to under 5 tons: No goods / With goods| 470,000 / 570,000 |
| 11 | Chartered Ferry (200 passengers and vehicles) | 28,000,000 |

Notes:
– Children: Children under 1.2 meters in height are exempt from the fare.
– Other Service: For additional services, please contact the Ferry Management directly for assistance at **0974 288 765**.

Additional Information:
– Ferry Crossing Options Visitors can take a ferry by vehicle or walk across the ferry to the Gia Luận side. Upon arrival, you can purchase bus tickets or private boats to reach your hotel. If you do not have transportation arranged from Gia Luận Ferry Terminal in Cát Bà, please contact WhatsApp number 0865518664 for support.

– Traveling from Other Provinces: If you are traveling from Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Sa Pa, Hà Giang, Pù Luông, Mai Châu, and other provinces, you can take the Đồng Bài Ferry in Hải Phòng to transfer to Cát Bà Island.
– Availability:
– Winter or Off-Peak Days: Ferries operate based on a daily schedule.
– Summer or Peak Days: Ferries run continuously.
– Travel Time**: Approximately 20- SCHEDULE FROM ĐỒNG BÀI – CÁI VIỀNG TO CÁT BÀ ON JANUARY 1, 2025:

*Ferry Operating Hours:

• Đồng Bài Ferry Terminal:
  – Operating Hours: From 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  – First Departure: 5:30 AM
  – Last Departure: 6:30 PM
• Cái Viềng Ferry Terminal:
  – Operating Hours: From 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  – First Departure: 5:00 AM
  – Last Departure: 6:00 PM

Ferry Departure Times During the Day:
(Please refer to the Ferry Management the day.)

Cát Bà Island is gradually transitioning towards eco-tourism, community-based tourism, and resort tourism to ensure that tourism on Cát Bà does not become overcrowded during peak seasons.

During holidays and weekends in peak seasons, ferries are often congested for 2-3 hours. You may consider alternative services such as:**
– Hanoi – Cát Bà Buses
– Cát Bà Cable Car
– High-Speed Boats from Bến Gót
– High-Speed Boats from Bến Bính

ĐỒNG BÀI FERRY TICKET PRICES

Notes
– Peak Season: During the peak tourist season, the number of ferries may increase to accommodate higher demand.
– Book in Advance: It is recommended to book tickets in advance, especially during weekends and holidays.
– Check the Schedule: Always verify the operating hours and specific schedules of each ferry provider before traveling.
– Weather Conditions: Weather can impact ferry schedules, so ensure to check the weather forecast prior to your trip.

We hope this information helps you have a smooth and enjoyable journey to Cát Bà Island!