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Vinpearl Harbour and the Hon Tre cable car
Quick answer
Vinpearl Harbour is the Mediterranean-styled mainland terminal on the Vinh Truong peninsula from which the sea-crossing cable car and the speedboats leave for Hon Tre island. The cable car opened on 10 March 2007, is 3,320 m long over nine towers (seven of them in the sea, the tallest 54.65 m), and carries 65 eight-person cabins; it held the Guinness record for the world's longest sea-crossing cable car until Hon Thom in Phu Quoc took the title in 2018. Despite periodic rumours of closure, the only documented stoppages are scheduled maintenance shutdowns (15 October - 15 November 2024 and a further suspension announced from 28 November 2024) and weather closures; every 2026 source checked, including Vinpearl's own ticketing pages and Trip.com, lists it as operating.
Practical
| From the beachfront | 6 km · 15 min |
|---|---|
| Entrance | Harbour entry free. Cable car round trip 200,000 VND per person (100,000 VND for residents of eligible provinces); free with a VinWonders ticket or a Vinpearl hotel stay. |
| Hours | Roughly 08:00-21:45 with last boarding before closing; some sources list 08:30-22:00 or 09:00-22:00, and speedboats then run until about 02:15 |
| Best time | Late afternoon for the light; avoid windy days |
| Allow | 1-2 hours if you are not going on to VinWonders |
| Foreign visitors | Allowed |
Why go
- The ride itself - about 10-12 minutes in a glass cabin over open sea, with the whole bay and the fishing fleet below
- Entry to Vinpearl Harbour is free; you only pay for the cable car and whatever you eat or ride
- Best late-afternoon light in Nha Trang for photographs of Hon Tre and the bay
- It is the gateway for VinWonders, so the ticket is free if you already hold a park ticket or stay at a Vinpearl hotel
How to get there
Taxi, Grab or a hotel shuttle 6-7 km south of the centre down Tran Phu and Nguyen Tat Thanh to the Vinh Truong peninsula. There is a large car park at the terminal.
Tips
- Strong wind closes the cable car with no warning; when that happens Vinpearl runs the high-speed boats instead, at no extra charge
- Reported operating hours vary by source between 08:00 and 09:00 opening and 21:45 to 23:00 closing - check on the day
- The cable car has been shut for planned maintenance in November in past years; if you are travelling in October or November, verify before booking
- Do not pay a tout on Tran Phu for a 'discount cable car ticket' - the round trip is a fixed 200,000 VND at the terminal
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to visit Vinpearl Harbour and the Hon Tre cable car?
Vinpearl Harbour and the Hon Tre cable car: Harbour entry free. Cable car round trip 200,000 VND per person (100,000 VND for residents of eligible provinces); free with a VinWonders ticket or a Vinpearl hotel stay.. Fees change, so treat this as the last published figure rather than a guarantee.
How far is Vinpearl Harbour and the Hon Tre cable car from the beachfront?
Vinpearl Harbour and the Hon Tre cable car is about 6 km from the Tran Phu beachfront by road, roughly 15 minutes by taxi.
When is the best time to visit Vinpearl Harbour and the Hon Tre cable car?
Best time for Vinpearl Harbour and the Hon Tre cable car: Late afternoon for the light; avoid windy days.
How long do I need at Vinpearl Harbour and the Hon Tre cable car?
Allow 1-2 hours if you are not going on to VinWonders for Vinpearl Harbour and the Hon Tre cable car, not counting the journey each way.
Can foreign visitors go to Vinpearl Harbour and the Hon Tre cable car?
Yes, foreign visitors are permitted at Vinpearl Harbour and the Hon Tre cable car under the current rules. Carry your passport.
How do I get to Vinpearl Harbour and the Hon Tre cable car?
Taxi, Grab or a hotel shuttle 6-7 km south of the centre down Tran Phu and Nguyen Tat Thanh to the Vinh Truong peninsula. There is a large car park at the terminal.
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Sources
6Every figure on this page comes from one of these pages, fetched on the date shown, or is computed from coordinates.