Con Dao is known for one of Vietnam’s star attractions and an archipelago in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau. Once served as a prison island for political prisoners during the French colonial era, it has become an international tourist destination, attracting a lot of visitors for the pristine beauty, rich fauna and flora ecosystem, clear turquoise water, silky sand beaches and blue skies. Some remote spots that worth visit while in Con Dao are Dam Tre Bay lagoon and a French-era lighthouse on Bay Canh island’s eastern tip. However, transportation connecting to the mainland in Con Dao is still limited and this is one of the huge disadvantages of the tourism development. Now Superdong Corporation operates the trip reaching Con Dao’s Ben Dam port in 2 hours and a half from Tran De port (Soc Trang). It is easier for tourists to get closed to Con Dao and discover the fantastic islands.
The two-storey Superdong vessel is capable of accommodating 306 passengers and runs at an average speed of 26 nautical miles per hour. As from July 14, there will be one roundtrip on the route every day, with boat departing from at 8 A.M and returning from Con Dao at 1 P.M.
* Schedule of Con Dao – Soc Trang speed boat:
- 8 A.M: Tran De port (Soc Trang) => 10:30: Ben Dam port (Con Dao)
- 1 P.M: Ben Dam port (Con Dao) => 3:30 P.M: Tran De port (Soc Trang)
- Journey time: 150 minutes
- Booking telephone: 0299 3843 888 / 0299 3843 999
* Ticket price:
+ 310.000 VND/ adult,
+ 230.000 VND/ child,
+ 260.000 VND/ elder person,
+ 200.000 VND/ disabled person.
From the first quarter of 2018, there will be 2 vessels running in convection between Soc Trang and Con Dao at 8 A.M and 1 P.M.
Con Dao was ranked fourth in the top 10 best places to travel in Asia by Lonely Planet Magazine last year. The 16-island archipelago until now can only be reached by flights from Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho or by ferry from Vung Tau City, and the newest route by hydrofoil from Soc Trang which is closest to the island (2.5 hours, 90km).
Last updated on 2022-10-12 16:20:53.
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Questions & Answers
Thanks
Deborah
I want to know if it's possible take the motorbike on the boat. We would like take the route to Con Dao islands from Soc Trang.
Thank's in advance,
Marina.
we would like to go from soc tran to con dao by speedboot on 26th of August and on 28th of August back. Should we book it online or choosing another way? If we should book it online, may you send me a link?
Best regards,
Stefanie
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we would like to go from soc trang to con doa bay speedboot on 26th of august and back on 28thbof august. Should we book it online or choose another way? If we should book it online, may you send me a link?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Stefanie
I need 7 tickets for the 1st of january 2019, one way, from Con Dao Island to Soc Trang.
thanks in advance
Mariacarla Guidi (Italy)
Can you please tell me the ferry timetables?
I see the ferry leaves at 8am in the morning - is there now a later ferry than this? What time do we need to be at the ferry terminal and can we buy tickets ahead of time so we know we have a ticket before we get there?
On the way back is there are ferry leaving earlier than mid afternoon?
Thank you
Adam Lawton - we live in HCMC.
do you have two free places on the speedboat for the 12th April 2019 to travel to con dao? Back to the mainland we would like to drive on 16th April 2019. Are there also two free places on the boat?
What is the possibility to get from the harbour to our accommodation? (Poulo Condor Boutique Resort & Spa)
Many greetings from Germany
Maik and Nicol
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