Visitors to Ho Chi Minh City will be able to take a high-speed boat tour between the southern economic hub and Tien Giang and Ben Tre Provinces in the Mekong Delta region from the third quarter of this year.

The Ho Chi Minh Department of Transport has written to the transport departments of Tien Giang and Ben Tre announcing a plan to launch the high-speed boat service connecting the city with the two Mekong Delta provinces.

High-speed boats are set to ply between the Bach Dang Wharf in District 1 or the Saigon Port in District 4 in Ho Chi Minh City, and the two provinces’ inland ports or wharves, across the Saigon, Nha Be, Soai Rap Rivers, the Cho Gao Canal, and the Tien River.

The waterway route between Ho Chi Minh City and Tien Giang Province is 110 kilometers long, while the other linking the city and Ben Tre Province stretches 120 kilometers.

Based on the upcoming on-site survey, the relevant departments and agencies will plan the waterway routes to meet the needs of tourists.

The planned operators of the high-speed boat service are Saigontourist Company, Greenlines DP Technology Company, and Daily Company, with each of them to operate two boats which can carry 75-151 passengers each.

These operators will reach a consensus on fares to ensure the service is affordable and attractive to everyone.

After being put into service, the high-speed boats will run from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm every day.

The operating time will be tailored to the travel demand of tourists.

In addition to the two new waterway routes, the Ho Chi Minh Department of Transport also urged the government of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province to collaborate with the city on debuting a high-speed boat service between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao Island.

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