Song Hoi Port, Cua Đại – Hoi An, Da Nang Viet Nam

Planning a self-guided day on Cham Island (Cù Lao Chàm)? Forget wandering the Old Town looking for a boat. Song Hoi Port is the real deal, the slipway where almost every shared speedboat fires its engines and cuts across the jade-green waves. Miss this spot and you’ll waste precious island time hunting for tickets.

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Song Hoi port

Finding the Song Hoi Port (it’s easier than you think)

From Distance Travel time How I usually roll

• Hoi An Ancient Town ~ 5–6 km 12–15 min Grab a scooter or hail a quick cab via Grab.
• Da Nang center ~30 km, 45–50 min Early-morning taxi or pre-booked shuttle

Google Maps tip: type “Song Hoi Port” and you’ll see the pin in Hoi An Dong Ward, Da Nang. Locals call it “bến ca nô đi Cù Lao Chàm”—tell any driver that and you’re golden.

Directions to Song Hoi port on Google Maps

• Prime departure window: 09:00–10:00 am Speed boat runs on a loose schedule, so check in 20 minutes early to snag a seat.
• Round-trip fare: 350,000–450,000 VND per person. Prices climb in peak season (April–September). Book online or phone the operator—last-minute walk-ins risk the dreaded full boat, wait an hour scenario.
• Ride time to Cham Island: 15–20 minutes of pure sea-spray adrenaline.

Pack light: leave the bulky suitcase at the hotel; storage on a 24-seater speedboat is on your lap. If you get motion-queasy, pop an anti-nausea pill 30 minutes pre-boarding and sit near the stern—it bounces less.

My “early bird, early beer” game plan

I love the sun-up sprint—board the first boat, snorkel, eat a seafood-heavy lunch in Bai Ong, and you’re back on mainland turf by 14:30. That leaves a lazy afternoon for cold brew and sunset lanterns along the Thu Bồn River.

• Eco-etiquette on Cham Island
• Cham Island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, so:
• No single-use plastics. Bring a canvas tote or borrow the biodegradable bags handed out at the pier.
• Love the reef, don’t touch it. Coral is a living rock; your selfie can wait.
• Keep it cleaner than you found it. Trash stays on the boat, not in the water.

Quick-reference cheat sheet

• Port name: Song Hoi Port (Cảng Sông Hội)
• From Hoi An: 15 minutes by bike or taxi
• Destination: Cham Island via high-speed canoe (ca nô cao tốc)
• Best departure: Early morning—reserve seats in advance
• Must-pack: Light day bag, reef-safe sunscreen, motion tabs, reusable water bottle

Final wave of advice

Still wondering, “Where do I start my Cham Island 1 day tour adventure?” Park yourself at Song Hoi Port. Show up pre-caffeinated, ticket in hand, and let the sea breeze do the rest. Trust me, once the throttles open and the shoreline blurs into blue, you’ll forget the logistics and focus on what matters: salt on your skin, sun on your face, and a day packed with island stories waiting to be told.

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