Going to Sa Ky Port from Da Nang or Hoi An: Working the Departure Time Back from the Boat
The boat time is fixed, so the car time works back from it: about 2.5 hours from Da Nang and 2.2 hours from Hoi An, plus what to confirm.
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Sa Ky Port is in Binh Chau commune, Binh Son, Quang Ngai, about 20 km north-east of Quang Ngai city; from there a fast boat takes about 30–40 minutes to Ly Son Island. Because the boat time is fixed, the main question when booking a car is what time to leave so you can complete check-in.
Starting rates only. Sun Travel checks the pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time before confirming the trip. Fuel, road tolls and parking are included in the listed route rate. Waiting at pickup is free for 30 minutes; waiting beyond 1 hour adds US$4. Extra stops need separate confirmation. The base price includes fuel, road tolls and parking on the listed route. This route entry is priced one way.
Work back from the boat time
Three starting points for Sa Ky Port:
- Da Nang: about 140 km, 2.5 hours.
- Hoi An: about 110 km, 2.2 hours.
- Da Nang Airport: about 135 km, 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
An illustration, not a fixed schedule: if the boat you choose leaves at 07:30 and you want to be at the pier before a check-in period set by the boat company, a car from Da Nang must leave at least 2.5 hours before that plus the check-in time, which means very early in the night or at dawn. That is why many people choose to stay near the port or pick a later boat.
Boat times and documents are set by the boat company
Several companies run fast boats on the route, from about 07:30 to about 15:30 each day; schedules, ticket sales hours and conditions change with the season and the weather. So take the boat time, the check-in time and the documents to carry from the boat company or the port’s management on the actual day, then send the boat time to Sun Travel.
The return and luggage
The entry for this route is one way to the port. The return, the car waiting and the pickup when the boat returns are quoted separately; if the boat changes its schedule, the pickup time needs confirming again. Cars can enter the gates of hotels and resorts to pick you up where you stay; where a car may stop at the port is set by the port. Send the number of people and suitcases so a 4-, 7- or 16-seat vehicle can be chosen.
The route itself is on the private car from Da Nang to Sa Ky Port page.
Frequently asked questions about a car to Sa Ky Port
How much is a private car from Da Nang to Sa Ky Port, by vehicle size?
Current starting rates for Da Nang → Sa Ky Port: 4-seat car from US$47, 7-seat car from US$51 and 16-seat van from US$74. The listed price includes fuel, road tolls and parking; Sun Travel quotes the final fare based on your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.
How long does it take from Da Nang to Sa Ky Port?
About 140 km and 2.5 hours from Da Nang and 110 km and 2.2 hours from Hoi An. They are guides; real time also depends on the departure hour and traffic.
What time should we leave to catch the boat?
Take the boat time, subtract the check-in time set by the boat company and about 2.5 hours of driving from Da Nang, then add a margin. Send the boat time so Sun Travel can check the pickup time.
Where do we check boat times and check-in?
With the boat company or the management of Sa Ky Port on the actual day. Boat schedules change with the season and the weather.
How is the return from Ly Son handled?
The price for this route is one way to the port. We quote the return and waiting separately; send the time the boat is expected to arrive when you book.
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