Vietnam
Southeast Asia: Ha Long Bay and a 3,444km coast, an emerging superyacht frontier
Overview
Superyacht activity is not yet a major presence in Vietnam, but there are plenty of good anchorages and plenty to see, both along the coast - start with Ha Long Bay - and ashore, from the Imperial Citadel at Hue to the cities of the north and south.
Ho Chi Minh City is high-tempo and cosmopolitan, while Hanoi is French Colonial and steeped in history. One word of caution: be sure to phone ahead, because the authorities do not welcome unannounced visitors, and advance notice is essential.
Every two years the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club organises a 673-nautical-mile race from Hong Kong to Nha Trang. New marinas are opening up the length of the coast, from Tuan Chau at Ha Long to Vung Tau in the south. The dry cruising season runs from mid-October to March.
Coast & Map
Map Key - Marinas & Ports
- Tuan Chau Marina (Ha Long Bay)
- Da Nang (Tien Sa Port)
- Ana Marina (Nha Trang)
- Vung Tau Marina
- Ho Chi Minh City
✈ Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
Cruising: Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays, Phu Quoc, Con Dao. One15 Vung Ro Bay Marina in development.
Getting There & Clearance
Clearance
Clearance is handled by the Vietnam Immigration Office and the General Department of Vietnam Customs. Ports of entry include Ho Chi Minh City (VHF 16), Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Da Nang (Tien Sa), Hue (Thuan An) and Hai Phong. Advance notice is essential - phone ahead.
Government Contacts
Immigration: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
Customs: customs.gov.vn
International Airports
Noi Bai (Hanoi) · Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City) · Da Nang · Nha Trang · Can Tho.
Key Anchorages
Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays (Cat Ba) · Da Nang · Nha Trang & Van Phong Bay · Phu Quoc · Con Dao.
Local Services
Superyacht & Aviation
O2XH2O Private Jets & Superyachts
Refit & Engineering
StellarPM
Marinas
Tuan Chau · Ana Marina · Vung Tau
Cruising
Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays
Events
Hong Kong to Nha Trang Race
Ashore
Hue Citadel · Hanoi · Ho Chi Minh City
APSA Members in Vietnam
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do superyachts clear in to Vietnam?
Ports of entry include Ho Chi Minh City (VHF 16), Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Da Nang (Tien Sa), Hue (Thuan An) and Hai Phong, handled by the Vietnam Immigration Office and Vietnam Customs. Advance notice is essential, so phone ahead.
When is the best time to cruise Vietnam?
The dry cruising season runs from mid-October to March. Conditions vary along the long coast, and January can bring storms to parts of the coast.
Where can superyachts cruise in Vietnam?
Highlights include Ha Long Bay and the quieter Lan Ha Bay around Cat Ba in the north, Da Nang and Hue in the centre, Nha Trang and Van Phong Bay, and Phu Quoc and Con Dao in the south.
Where can superyachts berth in Vietnam?
The main marinas are Tuan Chau at Ha Long Bay, Ana Marina at Nha Trang and Vung Tau Marina in the south, with the One15 Vung Ro Bay Marina Resort in development.
Which APSA members are based in Vietnam?
Vietnam's APSA members are O2XH2O Private Jets & Superyachts, based in Ho Chi Minh City, and StellarPM, which provides shipyard, refit and superyacht engineering services.