High-speed ferries transporting passengers to and from Con Dao will temporarily change their docking point to Ben Dam Port (about 15 km from the center), instead of Con Dao Passenger Port.
Tourists arriving in Con Dao will be dropped off at Ben Dam Port instead of Con Dao Passenger Port as before. Photo: Linh Huynh.
Speaking to Tri Thuc – Znews, representatives from Phu Quoc Express and Superdong, the two companies providing passenger transport to Con Dao, confirmed that the pickup and drop-off point in the district will temporarily move to Ben Dam Port, located approximately 15 km from the center.
Con Dao Passenger Port, which began operations in April 2023, will temporarily stop receiving passengers for maintenance and to avoid the unpredictable weather conditions toward the end of the year. This change will be in effect starting from October 1.
According to the Ben Dam Port Management Board, maintenance is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
“Con Dao Passenger Port reduces the travel distance to the city center compared to Ben Dam Port (Zone 10). However, because it is located near the district center, it is more affected by the weather. Therefore, regular annual maintenance is required, ” a representative explained.
Moreover, from November to February, Con Dao experiences its monsoon season, characterized by strong winds, rough seas, and limited sunshine. Moving the docking location ensures the safety of tourists.
Tourists can use the high-speed ferry or taxi, bus… to get to the center of Con Dao. Photo: Linh Huynh.
However, at Ben Dam Port, visitors will need to use additional transportation, such as taxis or buses, to travel to and from the district center.
The weather in Con Dao (Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province) is divided into three distinct seasons. From March to May, the island experiences ideal conditions for outdoor activities, making it the peak tourism season.
Next is the turtle nesting season, which lasts from April through October. The local authorities have capitalized on this by offering tours to observe turtles laying eggs and participate in sea turtle conservation efforts, one of Con Dao’s unique experiences.
Finally, the monsoon season begins from November and lasts until February of the following year.
In a previous interview with Tri Thuc – Znews, Mrs. Tran Thi Hoai Thu, Head of the Culture and Information Department of Con Dao District, mentioned that with such specific weather patterns, the local tourism industry tends to focus on promoting travel during the first few months of the year.
However, towards the end of the year, Con Dao sees fewer visitors, offering the island a return to its serene and pristine state.
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Source: Vietnam Insider