Explore on your own rating
The city is far; book a tour or the ship's shuttle.
Where ships dock
- Phú Mỹ port (about 70–80 km from central Ho Chi Minh City)
Getting to town
Ho Chi Minh City is 1.5–2 hours by road.
Cruise-line shuttles or tours; private transfers by arrangement.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Vietnamese đồng (VND). U.S. dollars are often accepted for tours.
Entry: Vietnam: U.S. citizens need a visa. Vietnam offers e-visas (evisa.gov.vn); cruise passengers going ashore may instead get a port-issued entry arranged through the ship. Requirements vary by line; confirm with your cruise line well ahead. (Unverified against an official source this check.)
Top sights nearby
- Ben Thanh Market
- Reunification Palace
- War Remnants Museum
- Cu Chi Tunnels (tour)
Beaches
- Vung Tau (closer to the port)
Safety & tips
- Traffic is intense; cross streets slowly and steadily.
- Carry small dong notes.
- Confirm visa requirements early.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Use tours with guaranteed return.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.