Traveling Tips for Phu Quy Island in 2023

Phu Quy Island, also known as the 'Sweet Potato Island,' is renowned for its pristine natural landscapes and refreshing air, making it a captivating destination for the younger generation. Let's explore essential travel experiences for an upcoming complete journey.

Traveling Tips for Phu Quy Island in 2023

Photo: Mai Nguyen.

Traveling to Phu Quy Island

To reach Phu Quy Island, travelers first need to head to Phan Thiet City in Binh Thuan Province. From Saigon to Phan Thiet, you can opt for either a long-distance bus or the Saigon–Phan Thiet train route.

*Some long-distance bus companies from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet:

Kumho – Phone: 0978 914 895 – Ticket price: 135,000 VND.

The Sinh Tourist – Phone: 1900 272 708 – Ticket price: 120,000 VND.

Hà Linh – Phone: 0258 381 7066 – Ticket price: 350,000 VND.

Cao Lâm – Phone: 0907 831 831 – Ticket price: 160,000 VND – 180,000 VND.

*Refer to detailed information on ticket prices, schedules, and booking for the Saigon – Phan Thiet train route and vice versa here.

Photo: Mai Nguyen.

To travel from Phan Thiet to Phu Quy Island, you must go to Phan Thiet port to catch a boat to Phu Quy. To shorten the travel time, it's advisable to choose a high-speed boat with a travel time of only 2 – 2.5 hours. Various ferry companies operate the Phan Thiet – Phu Quy route, such as Superdong-PQI, Superdong-PQII, Phu Quy Express, Phu Quy Island ferry, Chấn Kha high-speed boat, Tuần Châu Express II.

Superdong high-speed boat at Phan Thiet port. Photo: taucaotoc.vn.

Phu Quy to Phan Thiet contact: 0919.597.468 – 0252. 3765.999.

Phan Thiet to Phu Quy: 0252. 3817.337.

Phu Quy to Phan Thiet: 088.926.2277 – 0252. 396 2828.

Phan Thiet to Phu Quy: 0908 650 584- 0252. 396 2626.

Phu Quy to Phan Thiet: 0799847799.

Phan Thiet to Phu Quy: 0793497799 - 0792892299.

Phan Thiet Address: 165 Vo Thi Sau, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan.

Phu Quy Address: 12 Ngo Quyen, Tam Thanh, Phu Quy.

Ticket Booking Contact: 0888888145.

Phu Quy to Phan Thiet: 02523.765 789 – 02523.768 789.

Phan Thiet to Phu Quy: 02523.889 988 – 02523.992 299.

Check the schedule for April 2023 of 05 ferries (Superdong-PQI, Superdong-PQII, Phu Quy Express, Phu Quy Island ferry, Tuần Châu Express II).

On March 30th, Phu Quy district welcomed the high-speed boat Chấn Kha – Phu Quy, the 5th high-speed boat on the Phan Thiet – Phu Quy route. With a high speed of 26 nautical miles per hour, it takes only 2 hours and 15 minutes to bring passengers from Phan Thiet to the beautiful Phu Quy island. The boat can accommodate 300 passengers with spacious, modern seats, including a business class compartment with 18 seats. Especially, the outdoor deck of the boat can accommodate 50 people, allowing you to enjoy the sea view and take photos.

High-speed boat Chấn Kha – Phu Quy.

Getting around Phu Quy Island

On the island, there is currently no taxi service, so you can rent a motorbike directly at the hotel for transportation. Alternatively, you can rent a motorbike outside to embark on your exploration journey.

Contact: 0886 009 927.

Address: 207 – 209 Vo Van Kiet, My Khe hamlet, Tam Thanh commune, Phu Quy district.

Rent for manual scooters: 100,000 VND.

Rent for automatic scooters: 150,000 VND.

Contact: 0909 955 171.

Address: 35 Ngo Quyen Street, Tam Thanh commune, Phu Quy district.

Rent for manual scooters: 120,000 VND.

Rent for automatic scooters: 150,000 VND.

Contact: 0944 168 577.

Address: 338 Vo Van Kiet, Tam Thanh commune, Phu Quy district.

Rent for manual scooters: 120,000 VND.

Rent for automatic scooters: 160,000 VND.

Photo: @huyennn_huyenn.

Photo: @haringo511.