Phu My Cruise Port
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Asia
Cruise ships dock at SP-PSA International Port â Main Cruise Berth, Ho Chi Minh City.
Plan my port daysIndustrial deep-water port serving Ho Chi Minh City; no walk-off and a 2-hour transfer to Saigon.
At a glance
Port summary
Phu My is a working container port. Cruise ships dock among cargo terminals and passengers cannot walk anywhere from the gate. Most calls involve either a ship shuttle or a long ground transfer to Ho Chi Minh City. Independent travellers should pre-book a private car or taxi the night before â there is no metered taxi rank at the gate.
Cruise docks
đą SP-PSA International Port â Main Cruise Berth
The most-used cruise berth at Phu My, operated by Saigon Port - PSA. Large ships moor here among the container quays. Approximately 80 km / 2 hours from Ho Chi Minh City via QL51.
đ Latitude: 10.56784, Longitude: 107.022366
See dock on port map âđą Tan Cang â Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT)
Larger container terminal a few kilometres south of SP-PSA. Used for some cruise calls when SP-PSA is full or when the ship's length requires it. Same overland distance to Saigon.
đ Latitude: 10.537748, Longitude: 107.032305
See dock on port map âđą CáșŁng PTSC PhĂș Má»č
Alternative cruise berth in the northern Phu My port cluster. Used occasionally for smaller cruise ships. Slightly closer to the QL51 highway exit toward Saigon.
đ Latitude: 10.580784, Longitude: 107.030476
See dock on port map âGetting to Ho Chi Minh City
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Cruise line shuttles run when offered â book on board; drops at a central HCMC hotel and runs to a fixed return time.
đ Cruise line shuttle desk on the gangway or in the terminal yard
Best DIY option: pre-book a private sedan or 7-seater the night before for the full day. Agree the price in writing before leaving.
đ Pre-arranged car waits at the gate sign with your name â there is no metered rank.
Cruise line shore excursion buses â the easiest option if you don't want to organise a car.
đ Coach pickup on the dock at the allocated bay
Self-drive is not realistic â traffic in Saigon is dense and an international permit is required.
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Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry both VND and small USD bills; cards are useful only in big hotels and malls.
Things to do
Saigon Opera House
Short stopâ Highlight
1898 Beaux-Arts municipal theatre â exterior photo stop on Lam Son Square
đ Any time; interior visits only with a ticket to a performance
Reunification Palace
â Highlight
1975 fall-of-Saigon site preserved as a 1960s presidential palace and gardens
đ Mid-morning after opening at 08:00
Saigon Central Post Office
Short stopâ Highlight
Working post office in a Gustave Eiffel-style colonial hall with a vaulted ceiling
đ Any time during opening hours; combine with the basilica next door
Cu Chi Tunnels
â Highlight
Guerrilla tunnel network â crawl sections, weapons displays and a firing range
đ Morning before the heat and tour-bus rush; aim for opening at 07:00â07:30
Front Beach Vung Tau
Short stopđïž Beach
Sheltered fishing-boat bay with palm-lined promenade and seafood stalls
đ Late afternoon for the sunset over the Christ statue ridge
Ben Thanh Market
Short stopđ Market
Saigon's headline indoor market â fabric, lacquer, coffee and pho stalls
đ Mid-morning; gets very hot and packed after 11:00
Mekong Delta Sampan Tour
đŻ Activity
Sampan loop from My Tho â coconut candy, fruit garden and a Tien-river canal
đ Departures from My Tho 09:00â10:00; only viable on long calls
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
Short stopâȘ Church / Cathedral
Twin-tower neo-Romanesque basilica built with bricks shipped from Marseille
đ Outside Mass hours; the interior may be closed for restoration â exterior is the photo
War Remnants Museum
đïž Museum
Saigon's heaviest war museum â the Vietnam War in unflinching detail
đ Morning before tour groups arrive around 10:00
Saigon Skydeck
Short stopđž Viewpoint
49th-floor Bitexco Tower deck â the best skyline panorama in Saigon
đ Clear-weather morning for cleanest view; sunset is photogenic but cuts close to all-aboard
Christ of Vung Tau
đž Viewpoint
32 m Christ statue on NĂși Nhá» â 811 stairs to a panoramic sea view
đ Early morning before the heat; the climb is exposed and steep
Jade Emperor Pagoda
Short stopother
1909 Cantonese temple of carved wooden statues and an incense-smoke courtyard
đ Mid-morning incense ceremony around 09:00â10:00
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Plan my port days âFrequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Ho Chi Minh City?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Ho Chi Minh City?
- Walking into Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Other transport, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Ho Chi Minh City?
- Plan for at least 9 hours ashore to see Ho Chi Minh City independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Ho Chi Minh City and are cards accepted?
- Ho Chi Minh City uses the Vietnamese Dong. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors â cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Ho Chi Minh City 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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