How much are the speedboat tickets and motorbike rental on Cham Island? Do I need to book in advance

Speedboat tickets to Cham Island usually cost around 450,000 to 500,000 VND per person for a round-trip. Depends on where you book. If you book from the mainland at Cửa Đại port (the main gateway to Cham), that’s the going rate. Some places might quote you higher — especially if it’s through a hotel or a third-party tour — but you don’t have to take the first price you see.

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Now here’s the thing: if you’re going during peak season — think April to August — especially weekends or holidays like 30/4 – 1/5 or early June when schools close — yes, you absolutely should book in advance. Not necessarily days ahead, but at least the night before if you’re staying in Hội An. Boats do get full. I’ve seen walk-in travelers get turned away, or worse, get pushed to take a tour they didn’t want, just because all the free canoe slots were taken.

As for Cham Island motorbike rental on the island, it’s chill. Most homestays and even street cafés rent out bikes. The price hovers around 200,000 VND per day, maybe 250,000 VND if it’s a newer scooter or if you’re renting directly at the pier. You don’t need to book in advance. Cham’s small. It’s not like Nha Trang or Đà Lạt where demand spikes out of nowhere. You get off the boat, and there’s usually a guy already asking, “Em cần thuê xe không?”

One tip though: Check the brakes before you ride off. The island’s got a few steep hills if you’re heading toward Bãi Hương or Xếp Beach. And if you’re not used to riding on gravel, take it slow — roads aren’t bad, but they’re not all paved either.

So yeah — speedboat tickets? Book ahead, especially in high season. Bikes? Just wing it when you get there.