Chan May Cruise Port
Hue and Da Nang, Vietnam · Asia
Cruise ships dock at Chan May Port Cruise Berth, Hue and Da Nang.
Plan my port daysIndustrial port with no town at the gate, so every visit means a tour or a hired car. Da Nang is about an hour south; Hue and Hoi An are around 90 minutes away.
At a glance
Port summary
Ships berth alongside at Chan May, a working cargo port with no facilities or town within walking distance, so plan on a cruise-line tour, a pre-booked private car or a taxi from the port gate. Lang Co beach is 15 minutes south, Da Nang with its Marble Mountains and Ba Na Hills about an hour away, the UNESCO old town of Hoi An around 90 minutes, and the imperial citadel of Hue a similar drive north over the scenic Hai Van Pass. Distances are long and traffic is heavy, so watch return times carefully.
Cruise dock
🚢 Chan May Port Cruise Berth
Ships berth alongside at Chan May, a working deep-water cargo port; a shuttle runs to the port gate where tours and taxis wait. There is no passenger terminal or town within walking distance.
📍 Latitude: 16.324087, Longitude: 108.024927
See dock on port map →Getting to Hue and Da Nang
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
A free shuttle usually ferries passengers from the berth to the port gate, where coaches, cars and taxis wait; there is nothing within walking distance of the wharf.
📍 At the ship's gangway
Cruise-line and local coach tours run to Hue, Da Nang, the Marble Mountains, Ba Na Hills and Hoi An; a coach is the simplest way to cover the long distances and manage return times.
📍 Tour desks and coaches at the port gate
Metered taxis and private cars wait at the gate for Da Nang (about 1 hour), Hoi An and Hue (about 1.5-2 hours); agree the fare or route first and keep the driver for the return.
📍 Taxi rank at the port gate
A private car with an English-speaking driver, booked in advance, is the most flexible way to see Hue or Hoi An in a day and hold a firm return time.
📍 Pre-booked driver meets you at the port gate
Grab ride-hailing works well within Da Nang, Hue and Hoi An but is unreliable at the remote port gate, so do not count on it for the outbound trip.
📍 Grab app, in the cities
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry cash in Vietnamese dong for taxis, markets and entry fees; keep some small US-dollar notes as a backup for tours.
Things to do
Hue Imperial Citadel
⭐ Highlight
The walled citadel and Forbidden Purple City of Vietnam's Nguyen emperors.
🕐 Morning before the heat
My Son Sanctuary
⭐ Highlight
Brick Hindu temple ruins of the Champa kingdom in a jungle valley.
🕐 Early morning before the heat; catch a Cham dance
Japanese Covered Bridge
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Hoi An's 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the town's emblem.
🕐 Early morning for photos without crowds
Hoi An Ancient Town
🚶 Walk
Wander the lantern-hung streets and merchant houses of UNESCO Hoi An.
🕐 Late afternoon into dusk for the lanterns
Lang Co Beach
Short stop🏖️ Beach
A long white-sand beach and lagoon backed by mountains, near the port.
🕐 Midday for a swim and a seafood lunch
My Khe Beach & Dragon Bridge
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Da Nang's long golden beach and the fire-breathing Dragon Bridge.
🕐 Morning swim; the bridge breathes fire on weekend nights
Hoi An Central Market & Food
Short stop🛒 Market
Graze the market on cao lau, white rose dumplings and Vietnamese coffee.
🕐 Morning market; lunch for the local dishes
Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
🎯 Activity
A mountain-top resort and cable car, home to the giant-hands Golden Bridge.
🕐 Go early; cloud builds by midday
Thien Mu Pagoda
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Hue's seven-tier riverside pagoda, an icon of the Perfume River.
🕐 Morning
Tomb of Khai Dinh
🏛️ Museum
An ornate hillside mausoleum blending Vietnamese and European style.
🕐 Morning or afternoon
Hai Van Pass
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
A coastal mountain pass with sweeping South China Sea views.
🕐 Clear mornings before cloud rolls in
Marble Mountains
🌿 Nature
Marble-and-limestone hills of caves, shrines and viewpoints near Da Nang.
🕐 Early morning to beat the heat and crowds
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Hue and Da Nang?
- Your ship docks directly at the Hue and Da Nang cruise terminal in Vietnam.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Hue and Da Nang?
- Walking into Hue and Da Nang 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 Hue and Da Nang centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Local bus, Taxi, Other transport, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt). Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Hue and Da Nang?
- Plan for at least 6 hours ashore to see Hue and Da Nang independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Hue and Da Nang and are cards accepted?
- Hue and Da Nang 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 Hue and Da Nang 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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