the operating company announced on the morning of 1/6 that a larger high-speed vessel has been introduced for this service. the boat measures over 52 m in length, over 10 m in width, and nearly 3,4 m in height. it accommodates up to 527 passengers, featuring various seating and sleeper options, including vip and economy classes.

the high-speed boat on the ho chi minh city center - con dao route at sea. *phu quy express*

the service connects nha rong - khanh hoi port (formerly district 4) with the con dao special zone. departures from ho chi minh city to con dao are scheduled for monday, wednesday, and saturday at 6h30. return trips from con dao to ho chi minh city operate on tuesday and thursday, departing at 12h. the operator estimates a journey time of approximately 5 hours 15 minutes in favorable weather.

the company has set ticket prices based on seat type. weekday fares (monday to thursday) for seating range from 965,000 VND to 1,125,000 VND, while sleeper berths cost between 975,000 VND and 1,205,000 VND. on weekends and holidays, seating tickets are priced from 1,055,000 VND to 1,225,000 VND, and sleeper berths from 1,075,000 VND to 1,325,000 VND.

interior seating of the high-speed boat. *ha giang*

this high-speed boat service initially launched in 3/2025 but was soon suspended for maintenance and upgrades.

another high-speed boat route from ho chi minh city to con dao, previously departing from hiep phuoc port (formerly nha be), is currently suspended. this suspension is due to passenger complaints about the port's remote location from the city center, causing transfer difficulties, and the operator's decision to adjust business hours during the tourist off-season.

currently, travelers from ho chi minh city's inner districts to con dao primarily opt for air travel or journey to vung tau before taking a boat. the resumption of this direct high-speed boat service from the city center to con dao is anticipated to offer residents and tourists an additional travel option and boost tourism development for con dao, ho chi minh city's unique special zone.

giang anh