Greenlines Ferry

4.4
190 customer reviews
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About Greenlines Ferry

Company Information

Greenlines Ferry is a local operator based in Ho Chi Minh City that offers both catamaran and speedboat services to nearby Ba Ria – Vung Tau to the south of the city. The area boasts great beaches, with the beach at Vung Tau probably the most famous, and is a perfect day trip for visitors looking to escape the madness of Ho Chi Minh City.

The head office of Greenlines Ferry can be found in Ho Chi Minh City at 2 Ngo Duc Ke.

Routes served by Greenlines Ferry

Ho Chi Minh–Ba Ria Vung Tau

There are three ferry services per day from Ho Chi Minh City to Ba Ria – Vung Tau, departing at 09.30, 11.30 and 13.30. The trips all last around 90 minutes so you will arrive at 11.00, 13.00 and 15.00 respectively, with tickets priced at VND310,000 per person each way.

The return journey from Ba Ria – Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City also takes around 90 minutes and costs the same. There are also three departures each day, leaving at 10.30, 12.30 and 14.30, so you’ll arrive back into Ho Chi Minh City at 12.00, 14.00 and 16.00 respectively. Each service has a capacity of around 60 passengers so it is worth booking ahead if possible as there are only three departures each day.

Pros

All the boats used by Greenlines Ferry are fast and comfortable; in fact most of them will be virtually brand-new so you’ll feel safe throughout the journey. The standard of boats on this route is likely to be superior to many other ferries and speedboats you may have been on across Vietnam.

When you leave Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll enjoy seeing the city from a different perspective. There are some great views of the city as you travel along the Saigon River before emerging into the South China Sea.

Cons

The timetable for services with Greenlines Ferry may not be the most convenient for your trip. The latest return ferry from Ba Ria – Vung Tau back to Ho Chi Minh City is at 14.30, so you’ll only be able to enjoy a few hours at the beach if you have travelled there for a day trip. Other local operators on this route offer a wider range of departure times so you’ll have more flexibility travelling with one of these competitors.

Another thing to note is that for the last part of the journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Ba Ria – Vung Tau is that you will be travelling on the open sea so the trip can get pretty rough. If you suffer from seasickness then it is definitely worth investing in some tablets to try to make this part of the trip slightly more enjoyable.

Keep in mind

It can be worth booking a return journey as tickets can sell out due to the limited amount of departures back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Travellers reviews

The biggest issue experienced by those travelling with Greenlines Ferry is the extremely limited range of departure times on offer. This is less of an issue when you are leaving Ho Chi Minh City but it is very inconvenient when you are heading back to the city again. The latest departure time form Ba Ria – Vung Tau is very early in the afternoon and will only leave you around three hours to enjoy the beach before you have to head back to the pier. It can be a bit frustrating when you’ve made the journey for a day trip! Because of this, many travellers choose to travel back to Ho Chi Minh City with another operator offering a later departure time.

Travellers do often praise Greenlines Ferry for the high quality boats that are available on these services, with the majority being in good condition and ensuring you have a fast, comfortable and safe trip.

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Greenlines Ferry Popular Routes

Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau
08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00
Vung Tau - Ho Chi Minh City
10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
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Greenlines Ferry Stations

Ho Chi Minh City PortVung Tau Port

Greenlines Ferry Company Reviews

D M
A brilliant way to travel from HCMC to Vūng Tàu. No need to worry about the traffic..Journey took 2 hours and you're given a bottle of water, a small packet of rice crackers and sweet wipe. Highly recommend this mode of transport 👍.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Feb 12, 2024
P S
Very convenient and comfortable way to travel between these two cities.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jul 13, 2023
D
Just as I said. It took 2.5 hour’s, not 1.5 as stated! Other than that it was alright.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jan 27, 2023
L V
Great way to travel, nice & chilled
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jan 17, 2023
H C
It was a pleasant 2 hour ride. I would prefer this mode of transportation over a car, bus, or plane.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jan 6, 2023
A P
Ferry Washington fast&créant,nice staff
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jan 5, 2023
W B
Was comfortable and great.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Dec 22, 2022
J A
Air conditioned comfort. A relaxing smooth ride from Saigon to Vung Tao. Recommend taking this trip.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Nov 10, 2022
C A
Problems to get my tickets i boughr online. So i Trofe tp get the in ticket Office in harbour. Very stressful since it was last minute
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Nov 7, 2022
T C
It was real smooth that just need to show my booking ID then the tkt staff does the rest, 10 secs later I got all my tkts nice and smooth
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Nov 1, 2022
D D
Clean, punctual and convenient
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Oct 12, 2022
B P
I arrived with my booking and the lady at the counter could not find me. I had to wait for 10' and she was never able to find me. Very bad experience
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Aug 30, 2022
M D
Didn't print out ticket and was turned back as phone file not accepted, really!?
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jun 4, 2022
M S
Great views and comfortable sears
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), May 21, 2022
M D
This was a great way to travel from HCMC to Vung Tau. The ferry is very clean and the service was wonderful. The ferry was on time and arrived on time. I would definitely suggest this as a way to get around in Vietnam.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Mar 5, 2020
M E
Advertised as 90 min trip but it took 2 hrs and 30 mins. Even the crew says it's over 2 hrs. Also original departure time cancelled due to tides - more likely low numbers ?
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Feb 7, 2020
P L
I am usually meticulous and neurotic about getting to my transpo hours in advance. I mid-read this trip and thought it was for 2pm but it was instead for noon. Luckily for me it was 1 1/2 hours late and since I was there an hour early I made it. So, thanks for being late.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jan 31, 2020
G C
Very comfortable. Punctual. The sea part of journey a little rough. Very happy.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jan 24, 2020
G C
Fast and nice
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jan 21, 2020
M H
We booked our tickets online. Everything was very easy and convenient. A very good and enjoyable experience.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jan 20, 2020
T D
Very pleasant trip and the girl was nice giving us drinks would recommend using these I certainly will again
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jan 19, 2020
S A
The ferry departed 10 min later than scheduled. Otherwise, pleasant and a smooth ride.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jan 5, 2020
N V
Booked greenlinesDP through 12go.asia and enjoyed their prompt service thanks a lot see you soon.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Dec 19, 2019
N V
Comfortable and well in time enjoyed a lot.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Dec 19, 2019
M L
Late. No apology, no explanation, when we got to hcmc it went the long way around to reach the port.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Nov 28, 2019
M S
Staff are nice and professional. Getting in and out of Vung Tau via the ferry is straightforward. Very convenient. :)
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Nov 27, 2019
K B
Girl in office at Ho Chi Minh ferry port office needs to learn some manners very rude and abrupt. If you do not speak English why not try to be helpful. Sitting at her work station with no shoes on, trying to look at her phone discreetly and two children I guess hers creating havock in the office...... Are we at work or home??? Best of luck!!........
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Nov 26, 2019
S M
Good trip both ways. Friendly staff. Smooth ride. Quite punctual. No complaints
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Nov 19, 2019
R W
Easily booked in UK. Pleasant 2.5 hour trip and great way to travel to Vung Tau.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Nov 15, 2019
D R
Excellent service Great trip
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Nov 3, 2019
N B
Very good trip. Loved the complimentary cake and Pepsi. Chairs got a bit hard towards the end though. Would use this service again
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Nov 2, 2019
R H
Travelling on time, Nice staff, water and snack on board
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Oct 15, 2019
T B
Everything was comfi and service was also good. I can recommend it.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Sep 29, 2019
W L
It's very convenience
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Sep 22, 2019
W L
Fast and easy
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Sep 20, 2019
K K
I hope they'll have air condition inside coz it's too hot. The ride was so rollercoaster-y in the beginning coz the waves are so huge (not their fault) but got calm after like 15 mins. The staff were too helpful with our heavy bags. I'm just so glad I didn't get seasick.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Sep 5, 2019
C D
The trip over was fine but the trip back -not so much. The seas were rough, we left over a half hour late, there were people seasick so it stank. Other passengers had their feet up on seats and there were kids screaming and running around. The trip took double the advertised price due to the weather The cabin crew were trying their best, but don’t take the last boat of the day unless you want to be sharing space with tipsy day trippers who can’t keep it down in rough seas.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Sep 2, 2019
J W
Tickets exchange should have been clearly shown but overall a good ride
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Aug 27, 2019
S A
Great service
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Aug 8, 2019
C M
Great way to get back and forth from Vung Tau.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jul 27, 2019
D J
Great on time great cruise over to Vang Tau ????????????????????
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jun 5, 2019
M T
They were on time & ready to go, they even came back once my hotel called to say I had left my money wallet/travel belt on board... I was super grateful & felt very lucky! Thank you to the staff & lovely mechanic that helped me, but taking me back into the ferry to get it. Only thing that really wasn’t the great, is the toilets... there was urine all over the floor and no toilet paper at all! When my wife asked the host lady for paper she just smile and did nothing.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Jun 1, 2019
M T
It was a good trip over, despite the ferry being 20mins late. So we ended up waiting for more than an hour & a half all up, in the stinking heat. Apart from that, all good.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), May 28, 2019
M M
No problems with the tickets or the ferry service. Both trips were quick and easy going.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), May 12, 2019
M M
Fantastic, not complaints at all!
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), May 4, 2019
O H
Great way to get to Vung Tau...
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), May 1, 2019
T D
Quick and efficient service. The boat was spotless, including the toilets, and certainly the best way to get to Vung Tau.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Apr 15, 2019
R W
The ride was great. A new and exciting view of the trip between HCMC and Vung Tau. Definitely would recommend.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Apr 9, 2019
M C
Apart of waiting from 24 feb until end March for the tickets to be delivered from 12go - which was making us nervous, the actual ferry ride was a breeze. Super quick and efficient to check in and lovely clean facilities on board.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Apr 5, 2019
A J
As simple - excellent!
Ferry High Speed Ferry, Greenlines Ferry (GreenlinesDP), Mar 23, 2019
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95.8% of 190 travelers were presumably happy with Greenlines Ferry as they left good or no review