How to get to Cham Islands from Da Nang: ferry schedule, prices and tips
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
TL;DR
Ferries to the Cham Islands depart from Hoi An (Cua Dai port), not Da Nang. Hotel owners on the island typically help arrange transport.
What the community said
You can buy the boat ticket directly at the pier any day of the week, no agency needed. Round-trip without a bike starts at 250,000 VND, with bike transport add 160,000 VND. The return ticket stays valid for a long time — you can go back even a week later on the same ticket.
2 days ago From 250,000 VND round trip, +160,000 VND with bike
There are two boats: the white one (250,000 VND) departs at 8:00 and returns at 11:00 — older/worn but easier for bike transport; the yellow one (350,000 VND) departs around 8:30 and returns at 13:00, with an observation deck. You can sail out on one boat and return on the other.
2 days ago White boat: 8:00–11:00, 250,000 VND; Yellow boat: 8:30–13:00, 350,000 VND
On the island itself, rooms for 2-3 people start from 300,000 VND (findable via Booking or by asking at a bar/rental shop directly), and bike rental costs 150,000-200,000 VND per day.
2 days ago Rooms from 300,000 VND, bike rental 150,000-200,000 VND/day
There is an official paid parking area at the pier for cars and bikes (10,000 VND per day for a motorbike) — you'll get a receipt, keep it safe.
2 days ago Pier parking: 10,000 VND/day per motorbike
From Da Nang you can reach the pier by bus route #2 for 30,000 VND; the DanaBus app is handy for tracking the bus in real time.
2 days ago Bus route #2, 30,000 VND, DanaBus tracking app
If you've booked accommodation on the island, the host usually arranges the ferry and motorbike taxi to the village. Keep trying to reach them — local hosts typically sort this out for guests. Getting there independently is also doable.
2 days ago Ferry + motorbike taxi via hotel host
The ferry to the Cham Islands departs from Cua Dai port in Hoi An, not from Da Nang. Map searches in the area mostly show travel agencies — that's normal, as they sell the ferry tickets.
2 days ago Cua Dai Port, Hoi An
Check current round-trip ferry prices locally or at Hoi An travel agencies — costs vary by season and vessel type (slow ferry vs. speedboat).
2 days ago