Cam Ranh Cruise Port
Cam Ranh and Nha Trang, Vietnam · Asia
Cruise ships dock at Cam Ranh International Port — Cruise Pier, Cam Ranh and Nha Trang.
Plan my port daysRemote deep-water pier 55 km south of Nha Trang: ride the port shuttle to CaraWorld near Bai Dai beach, then take a taxi, Grab or pre-booked driver to the city's pagoda, Cham towers, market and beach.
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Port summary
Cam Ranh International Port, run by Tan Cang – Petro Cam Ranh, is a modern deep-water berth at the southern tip of the Cam Ranh peninsula. It takes the largest cruise ships alongside, so there is no tendering, but it sits inside a restricted port zone next to the naval base, with no town, shops or beach nearby, and you cannot walk out of the gate. On ship days a shuttle bus runs from the pier to CaraWorld, a resort development by Bai Dai beach about 20 km (30 minutes) north, near Cam Ranh airport. That is where taxis, Grab cars and pre-booked drivers meet passengers. From CaraWorld, Nha Trang is another 35–40 km up the coast road: allow 45–60 minutes by car, so 75–90 minutes door to door from the ship each way. A metered taxi or Grab costs roughly ₫400,000–600,000 one way; a car with driver for the day runs ₫1,250,000–3,500,000. On a typical 8–9 hour call that leaves about four hours in the city: enough for Long Son Pagoda and its white Buddha, the cathedral, Po Nagar's Cham towers and Dam Market, or a mud bath and a seafood lunch by the beach. Fix your return car before you leave the ship. If you'd rather not spend three hours on the road, stay close. Bai Dai, the long and quiet beach by the shuttle stop, has seafood restaurants and resort beach clubs, and the Thuy Trieu lagoon just inland is known for seafood eaten by the water. Wherever you go, be back at CaraWorld for the shuttle at least two hours before all-aboard: the return involves a shuttle queue and port security. Bring Vietnamese dong in small notes. There is no ATM at the pier, and markets, temples, street food and many taxi drivers want cash; Grab and Xanh SM can charge your card in the app.
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Cam Ranh International Port — Cruise Pier
Deep-water cruise pier inside the restricted Cam Ranh International Port zone (operator Tan Cang – Petro Cam Ranh). No walking out: shuttle buses on the pier run about 20 km (30 minutes) to CaraWorld by Bai Dai beach, where taxis, Grab and private drivers wait.
Latitude: 11.877042, Longitude: 109.22863
See dock on port map →Getting to Cam Ranh and Nha Trang
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
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Carry about ₫1,000,000 in small notes for taxis, entry fees and food, and use Grab or Xanh SM with a card for the long rides.
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3 comparedNha Trang highlights from Cam Ranh: Po Nagar, Long Son Pagoda, Stone Church and Dam Market
≈ 7 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€90$101
Do it yourself
€34$38
Save ≈ €56Save ≈ $63 (62% off)
You cannot walk out of the restricted port zone: take the port shuttle bus from the pier to CaraWorld by Bai Dai beach (about 30 minutes), where a pre-booked car or a Grab/Xanh SM picks you up for the 45–60 minute drive up the coast road. A car with driver for the day costs about ₫1,250,000–3,500,000 per car (€42–117), or Grab is roughly ₫400,000–600,000 per car each way; hop between the sights by car in 5–10 minutes. Long Son Pagoda, the Stone Church and Dam Market are free, Po Nagar is ₫30,000 (€1); cover shoulders and knees at the temples.
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Po Nagar Cham towers, Cai River boat cruise and rush-mat village
≈ 7 h · sold by 1 cruise line
Cruise line
€120$135
Do it yourself
€35$39
Save ≈ €85Save ≈ $95 (71% off)
Shuttle from the pier to CaraWorld (30 minutes), then a pre-booked car or Grab 55–60 minutes up the coast road to Po Nagar (entry ₫30,000, €1). Walk down to the Xom Bong bridge for the Cai River fishing boats, then drive 10 minutes to Long Son Pagoda and on to the Alexandre Yersin Museum (₫20,000) for the colonial history; a boat ride on the river needs a local tour, so the DIY version looks at it from the bridge. Lunch on nem nuong near Dam Market before the drive back.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Cam Ranh and Nha Trang?
- Your ship docks directly at the Cam Ranh and Nha Trang cruise terminal in Vietnam.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Cam Ranh and Nha Trang?
- Walking into Cam Ranh and Nha Trang from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Cam Ranh and Nha Trang centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Other transport, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Cam Ranh and Nha Trang?
- Plan for at least 6 hours ashore to see Cam Ranh and Nha Trang independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Cam Ranh and Nha Trang and are cards accepted?
- Cam Ranh and Nha Trang uses the Vietnamese dong. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Cam Ranh and Nha Trang cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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