How to get to the islands near Nha Trang (Hon Mieu, Hon Tam) — ferry or private boat?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 18 days ago
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.
20 days ago 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.
34 days ago 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.
43 days ago Ferry to Hon Mieu