Gia Luan Port: Ferry Schedules & Tickets
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Gia Luan Port is the main port connect Halong Bay & Cat Ba
The ferries run daily, starting from 08:00 to 16:00
You could get pick up by Lan Ha Bay cruises from this port if you stay in Cat Ba Island the night before
Sit in the northern part of Cat Ba Island, Gia Luan Port serves as the main ferry terminal connecting Tuan Chau Marina (Halong Bay) with Cat Ba. It is the first stop if you arrive by ferry and also the starting point for exploring the island and Lan Ha Bay.
From Gia Luan, you can reach Cat Ba National Park and Lan Ha Bay within minutes. Gia Luan Port is not only a transportation hub but also the place where your journey to Cat Ba’s natural attractions begins.
If you planing a trip with a Lan Ha Bay cruise, most of these cruises could also pick you up from this port.
Gia Luan Map Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rMb9iBxR6PTfoD3o7

Ferry Schedules
Ferries run daily between Tuan Chau (Halong Bay) and Gia Luan (Cat Ba), with 3 to 5 departures per day depending on the season. Each rides will take 50 minutes. During high season like summer, there might be extra ferries run every 30 minutes.
Winter (Sep to April)
Route | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Tuan Chau to Cat Ba | 08:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 |
Cat Ba to Tuan Chau | 09:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 |
Summer (April to Sep)
Route | Time | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuan Chau to Cat Ba | 07:30 | 09:00 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 15:00 |
Cat Ba to Tuan Chau | 09:00 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 |

Ticket Prices
Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
Passenger | 75,000 VND |
Kid under 5 | Free |
Motorbike | 100,000 VND |
Car under 9 seats | 320,000 VND |
Car 9 to 23 seats | 380,000 VND |
Car 24 to 29 seats | 430,000 VND |
Car 30 seats or above | 380,000 VND |