How to get to the islands near Nha Trang (Hon Mieu, Hon Tam) — ferry or private boat?

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TL;DR

You can reach Hon Mieu by public ferry with locals or by hiring a private boat at the pier; Hon Tam requires taking the Vinpearl cable car to Hon Tre island first, then a boat from the port to Hon Tam.

What the community said

Boats for island trips are usually rented directly at the port — just show up and negotiate with a boat owner on-site, there's typically no fixed online booking.

Nha Trang port

To reach Hon Tam island, first take the cable car to Hon Tre island (Vinpearl resort), then switch to a boat from the Hon Tre port to Hon Tam — there's no direct route from the mainland.

Vinpearl cable car → Hon Tre → boat to Hon Tam

Hon Mieu island can be reached by a regular public ferry used by locals, or by hiring boat operators who offer individual trips to the island.

Ferry to Hon Mieu