Halong Bay to Cat Ba Island: 4 Best Ways to Travel

Taking a ferry from Tuan Chau Port to Gia Luan Port is hassle-free to get to Cat Ba Island from Halong Bay.

The Tuan Chau - Cat Ba ferry route started operations in 2009, invested by Au Lac Quang Ninh Company Limited - Tuan Chau Group. At the same time, it is also the fastest ferry route.

Ferry Tuan Chau Halong to Cat Ba Island

• Travel Route: A ferry will pick you up at Tuan Chau Harbor and get you to Gia Luan Harbor.
• Duration: Usually, it will take you about 1 to 1.5 hours to ferry. On normal days, there are ferries departing at 7.30 am, 9 am, 11.30 am, 1.30 pm, and 3 pm.
• Price: This is the cheapest and the most convenient way only $3.04 per person.
• How to book: Usually, it is recommended that you buy ferry tickets directly after reaching Ha Long. If not, you can contact the ticket agency through the hotline at 02033842134.

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A high-speed boat is another option for you to choose when transferring from Halong bay to Cat Ba. The main running route is “Bai Chay - Tuan Chau - Gia Luan - Cat Ba Town”.

High Speedboat Bai Bay Halong to Cat Ba

• Travel Route: Most of the speedboats to Cat Ba Island run a fixed route from Bai Chay to Tuan Chau and eventually to Gia Luan Harbor.
• Duration: Usually, a speed boat will only take you 20 to 30 minutes, which is much faster than going by ferry. Also, there are more speedboats to Cat Ba than ferries. These speedboats depart at 7.15 am, 8.30 am, 10.30 am, 1.00 pm, 2.30 pm, and 4.00 pm.
• Price: As a speedboat can take you to Cat Ba faster, its price is higher than a ferry’s. To have a speedboat, you will have to pay about US $6 per person.
• How to book: You can get tickets at the ferry ticket counter or you can call a travel agency like Cat Ba Express at the hotline 084 824 4999 / 024 3873 4999.

If you depart from Hanoi, read this article Hanoi to Halong Bay: 6 BEST Ways to Travel for more details.

Taking a high-speed hydrofoil boat is a recommended one that is safer and faster. In the case of a long ferry ride and a low-speed boat capacity, a hydrofoil could be the perfect alternative. 

• Travel Route: Tuan Chau Port (Halong Bay) to Cat Ba Island.
• Duration: Travel time is about 10 to 12 minutes. 
• Price: About US $9.5/person for one way.
• How to book: You can ask your Vietnamese hotel receptionist to do it for you. In addition, you should book through Vietnamese travel agencies. Their team of travel professionals will know how to book the ticket for you.

High-speed Hydrofoil Tuan Chau Halong to Cat Ba

Here are some hydrofoil companies for your reference:

• Paradise Express: Price US $ 7 one way (Hotline 0333842368).
• Kalong Hydrofoil: Price US $ 9.5 one way (Hotline 0912729627).

If you have any problems to transfer from Halong to Cat Ba, you should contact to us to get the best support.

Since Cat Ba Island is the biggest island in the Halong Bay complex, we can also get to Cat Ba by cruise. 

• Travel route: You can freely choose among 10 Halong Bay - Cat Ba Island Cruises according to your liking and suitable itinerary, then contact the providers immediately with the necessary information that we offer.
• Duration: Each cruise has its own schedule. Therefore, you should get to know them before starting your trip. Usually, there are 4 options for you to choose from: day tour, 2-day 1-night tour, 3-day 2-night tour, and 4-day 3-night tour.
• Price: Depending on which kind of cruise, itinerary, tourist services, activities, etc. the price will vary from $90 (usually for a day tour cruise) to $600 (for a private cruise). Besides, there are still some extra fees for services such as spas, massages, etc.

Halong Bay to Cat Ba Island Cruise

The above are some effective ways to get from Halong Bay to Cat Ba Island. Hopefully, you have all the necessary information when traveling to Cat Ba Island.

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