Port
Chan May Port · Thua Thien Hue · Central Vietnam
Confirmed ships May 2026
Mein Schiff 6 · Viking Orion · Piano Land (×3)
Total port calls this month
5 calls — 4 May, 6 May, 7 May, 16 May, 28 May
Closest destinations
Da Nang ~70 km (60–75 min) · Hoi An ~90 km (80–100 min) · Hue ~60 km (60–75 min)
Đặt xe riêng
danangtohoian.com/private-car-chan-may-port · WhatsApp +84 905 989 702
Full confirmed schedule — Chan May Port, May 2026
Five cruise ship calls are confirmed at Chan May in May 2026. Here is the complete schedule at a glance.
Ngày
Ship · Passengers
Docking window
Sun 4 May 2026
🚢 Mein Schiff 6 · ~2,700 pax
07:00 – 19:00 (12 hrs)
Tue 6 May 2026
🚢 Viking Orion · ~930 pax
08:00 – 18:30 (10.5 hrs)
Wed 7 May 2026
🚢 Piano Land · ~1,800 pax
07:00 – 20:00 (13 hrs)
Sat 16 May 2026
🚢 Piano Land · ~1,800 pax
07:00 – 20:00 (13 hrs)
Thu 28 May 2026
🚢 Piano Land · ~1,800 pax
07:00 – 20:00 (13 hrs)
Schedule confirmed by Chan May Port authority. Always verify your ship's final docking time via your cruise line's official app or the ship's daily newsletter on board, as times may shift by 30–60 minutes.
4 May 2026 — Mein Schiff 6: Chan May to Hoi An Tour & Da Nang Options
📋 Port call details
Arrives: 07:00 · Departs: 19:00Docking window: 12 hours
Estimated gangway open: ~07:45–08:00
Recommended return to port: by 17:30 at latest
Usable shore time: ~9.5 hours
🚢 About Mein Schiff 6
Operated by TUI Cruises, a German premium cruise line. Capacity approximately 2,700 passengers. The Mein Schiff 6 serves a predominantly German-speaking market on Asia itineraries. A 12-hour port call is generous — one of the longer windows among Chan May calls this month.
Mein Schiff 6 — Chan May to Hoi An tour recommendation: with 9.5 hours of usable shore time, passengers have a genuine choice between a focused Hoi An Ancient Town tour, a Da Nang city day, or a comfortable Da Nang + Hoi An combined day. This is the most time-flexible call of the month. A private car departing the port by 08:15 can reach Da Nang by 09:30, stop at the Marble Mountains, and still allow 3–4 hours in Hoi An before a 17:00 departure back to Chan May. Book your Mein Schiff 6 private car for 4 May here.
6 May 2026 — Viking Orion Shore Excursions: Hue, Da Nang & Hoi An
📋 Port call details
Arrives: 08:00 · Departs: 18:30Docking window: 10.5 hours
Estimated gangway open: ~08:45
Recommended return to port: by 17:00 at latest
Usable shore time: ~8 hours
🚢 About Viking Orion
Operated by Viking Ocean Cruises — one of the most highly rated premium ocean cruise lines. Capacity approximately 930 passengers, making it a small-ship experience by Chan May standards. Viking passengers tend to be experienced, independent travelers who prefer to arrange their own shore excursions to Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An rather than booking through the ship.
Viking Orion shore excursion recommendation — Hue, Da Nang or Hoi An? With 8 hours of usable shore time, the most practical options are a focused day in Phố cổ Hội An (recommended), Da Nang with Marble Mountains, hoặc Hue Imperial City — all approximately 60–100 minutes from Chan May by private car. A combined day is tight at this window — pick one destination and stay with it. Departing the port by 09:00 gives a 10:30 AM arrival in Hoi An and a comfortable 5–6 hours in the Ancient Town before leaving at 16:00 for the return. Book your Viking Orion private car for 6 May here.
7 May 2026 — Private Car for Piano Land Cruise Ship at Chan May (1st Call)
📋 Port call details
Arrives: 07:00 · Departs: 20:00Docking window: 13 hours
Estimated gangway open: ~07:45
Recommended return to port: by 18:30 at latest
Usable shore time: ~10.5 hours
🚢 About Piano Land
Capacity approximately 1,800 passengers. With three calls confirmed in May 2026 alone — 7 May, 16 May, and 28 May — the Piano Land is the most frequent visitor at Chan May this month. The 13-hour docking window is the longest of any May 2026 call, giving passengers exceptional flexibility. Private car bookings for Piano Land at Chan May should be made well in advance — three calls in the same month means Minh Vu Travel drivers fill up quickly across all three dates.
Piano Land shore day recommendation (7 May): 10.5 hours of usable shore time is the best window of the entire month. A Da Nang + Hoi An combined full day is entirely comfortable: depart the port at 08:00, reach Da Nang by 09:15, visit Marble Mountains and the Dragon Bridge area, continue to Hoi An by 12:30 for lunch and 3–4 hours in the Ancient Town, and return to Chan May by 18:00. Alternatively — the 20:00 departure means the DIFF Fireworks Festival on 31 May onwards would be feasible on later calls. Book your Piano Land private car for 7 May here.
16 May 2026 — Piano Land (2nd call)
📋 Port call details
Arrives: 07:00 · Departs: 20:00Docking window: 13 hours
Estimated gangway open: ~07:45
Recommended return to port: by 18:30 at latest
Usable shore time: ~10.5 hours
🗓 16 May — Saturday
The second Piano Land call falls on a Saturday — Hoi An's busiest day of the week. The Ancient Town and the Hoai River area will be at peak crowd levels by midday. An early departure from the port (07:45–08:00) puts you in Hoi An by 09:30–10:00, before the main crowds arrive from Da Nang hotels. Saturday morning is one of the better times to experience Hoi An's market and old town lanes without the full afternoon congestion.
Shore day recommendation — Piano Land (16 May): same generous window as 7 May. On a Saturday, prioritise an early arrival in Hoi An over a Da Nang stopover — the Ancient Town before 11:00 AM is a different experience from the afternoon crowds. A private car departing Chan May at 07:45 reaches Hoi An by 09:30, giving you nearly 7 hours in the old town before your 16:30 return departure. Book your private car for 16 May here.
28 May 2026 — Piano Land (3rd call)
📋 Port call details
Arrives: 07:00 · Departs: 20:00Docking window: 13 hours
Estimated gangway open: ~07:45
Recommended return to port: by 18:30 at latest
Usable shore time: ~10.5 hours
🗓 28 May — Thursday + DIFF starts 31 May
The third Piano Land call is on a Thursday — one of the quieter days for Hoi An and Da Nang crowds. Importantly, this call is just three days before the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 (DIFF) opens on 31 May. The city will be building towards its biggest summer event — hotel and restaurant bookings in Da Nang are already filling up for this period.
Shore day recommendation — Piano Land (28 May): with 10.5 hours and a Thursday crowd level, this is the calmest of the three Piano Land calls for a Da Nang + Hoi An combined day. The Marble Mountains, Dragon Bridge, and Hoi An Ancient Town can all be included comfortably. If your fellow passengers want a preview of Da Nang before DIFF weekend, this call is the opportunity. Book your private car for 28 May here.
What happens when your ship docks at Chan May Port
📏 Distance from Chan May port gate to private car pick-up
This is the question passengers ask most. The distance from your ship's gangway to the main port security gate — where your Minh Vu Travel driver waits — is approximately 500–600 metres. On flat, paved ground, this takes under 10 minutes on foot at a normal walking pace. No hills, no stairs. The route is straightforward: follow the port access road from the terminal toward the main gate, where drivers line up with name signs. Avoiding the USD 25 per person gangway permit by walking this distance is what most independent passengers choose.Nothing near the port
There is nothing within walking distance of Chan May Port — no village, no beach, no market. Every worthwhile destination requires a vehicle. Pre-arranging transport before you dock is significantly more efficient than finding a taxi at the gate, particularly on days when multiple ships are in port.E-visa requirement
Most nationalities require a Vietnam e-visa (USD 25). Ensure your visa lists "Chan May" or "Hue" as the entry port. Process via Vietnam's official immigration portal — allow at least one week before sailing.Ship delay monitoring
When you book with Minh Vu Travel, share your ship name. Your driver monitors the vessel's arrival via MarineTraffic in the hours before docking and adjusts pickup timing if the ship runs late. You will not be charged for port delays outside your control.Which destination is right for your ship's port call?
Ship / Date
Shore time
Lựa chọn tốt nhất
Mein Schiff 6 — 4 May
~9.5 hours
Da Nang + Hoi An combined ✅
Viking Orion — 6 May
~8 hours
Hoi An (focused) or Da Nang
Piano Land — 7 May
~10.5 hours
Da Nang + Hoi An combined ✅
Piano Land — 16 May (Sat)
~10.5 hours
Early Hoi An arrival recommended
Piano Land — 28 May (Thu)
~10.5 hours
Da Nang + Hoi An combined ✅
Travel times: Chan May → Da Nang ~60–75 min. Chan May → Hoi An ~80–100 min. Chan May → Hue ~60–75 min. Always leave your destination at least 90 minutes before your all-aboard time.
Private car vs cruise line shore excursion: the honest comparison
🚗 Private car (Minh Vu Travel)
Fixed price per vehicle — not per person. For a couple or family, significantly cheaper than per-person excursion pricing. Flexible itinerary and timing. Driver waits at the port gate. Direct WhatsApp contact all day. Return departure pre-agreed around your specific all-aboard time. No group, no waiting for other passengers.🚌 Cruise line excursion
Guaranteed return to the ship — the bus waits. Higher per-person cost (typically USD 80–150+ for a Da Nang or Hoi An excursion from Chan May). Fixed group itinerary with limited flexibility. Best for solo travelers or those who strongly prefer a guaranteed group return over flexibility and savings.🚕 Port taxis at the gate
Available at the port gate but prices are negotiated on the spot — often significantly above pre-arranged rates. Return is not guaranteed and requires rebooking at the destination. On busy call days (multiple ships), taxis at the gate can be scarce. Not recommended when your re-boarding deadline is fixed.
For couples and families: a private car with Minh Vu Travel costs less per person than a cruise excursion in almost every case, offers more flexibility, and comes with the same return guarantee — because the return timing is confirmed when you book. See full pricing and details at danangtohoian.com/private-car-chan-may-port.
How to book your private car before you sail
Booking before you board the ship is always better than arranging at the port gate. Chan May is a remote terminal — supply at the gate is limited, and the best drivers are pre-committed well in advance.What to share when booking
Your ship name, docking date (from the schedule above), all-aboard time, number of passengers, and preferred destination. Mention if you want a combined Da Nang + Hoi An day so the driver can plan the route timing correctly.What you get back
A confirmed fixed price per vehicle. Driver name and WhatsApp number. Pickup point at the Chan May Port security gate (500–600m walk from gangway). Return departure time pre-set around your all-aboard deadline.Đặt chỗ qua
WhatsApp: +84 905 989 702 (fastest response)Website: danangtohoian.com/private-car-chan-may-port
How far in advance?
As early as possible — ideally before you board the ship. For peak-season Saturday calls (like 16 May), pre-booking at least 2 weeks ahead is recommended. WhatsApp bookings are confirmed within a few hours.Practical tips for Chan May arrivals in May 2026
- Confirm your e-visa before sailing. Vietnam requires an e-visa for most nationalities (USD 25). Ensure "Chan May" or "Hue" is your listed entry port. Apply via Vietnam's official immigration portal at least one week before departure.
- Walk to the security gate — skip the gangway fee. Save USD 25 per person by walking 500–600m from the ship to the main port exit. Your Minh Vu Travel driver holds a name sign at the gate. The walk takes under 10 minutes.
- Book before you board. Pre-booking ensures your driver is confirmed and waiting when you walk off the ship — no negotiation, no uncertainty at the gate.
- Leave your destination 90 minutes before all-aboard. Traffic and port entry can add time on the return. Your driver will prompt you when it is time to go — you never need to watch the clock yourself.
- May weather: hot and dry, ideal for sightseeing. Temperatures in Central Vietnam reach 33–35°C. Carry water, apply sunscreen before the port gate, and plan outdoor walking for the morning rather than midday.
- Hoi An Ancient Town entry ticket: 120,000 VND per adult. Buy at the ticket office before entering the old town area. Carry cash in small VND denominations — most vendors and entry points are cash-only.
- No ATMs on Cham Islands — if adding a Cham Islands boat trip. Passengers on the longer Piano Land calls (13 hours) sometimes combine Chan May with a Cham Islands boat trip via Cua Dai Pier in Hoi An. If doing this, carry all cash before leaving the port.
- Saturday 16 May will be busier. Weekend crowds in Hoi An are noticeably higher than weekdays. An early port departure (07:45) is strongly recommended for the 16 May Piano Land call to reach Hoi An before peak tourist hours.
Những suy nghĩ cuối cùng
Five cruise calls in May 2026 — the Mein Schiff 6, Viking Orion, and Piano Land across three different dates — make this a busy and well-served month at Chan May Port. Every call has enough docking time for a meaningful day in Central Vietnam, and the Piano Land's generous 13-hour window is among the best shore day opportunities at this port all year.The difference between a great shore day and a stressful one is always transport. Pre-book your private car with Minh Vu Travel, share your all-aboard time, and let the logistics handle themselves — so your day is spent in Hoi An or Da Nang, not managing the return.Câu hỏi thường gặp
Các câu hỏi thường gặp
The distance from your ship's gangway to the main port security gate — where your Minh Vu Travel driver waits with a name sign — is approximately 500–600 metres on flat, paved ground. The walk takes under 10 minutes at a normal pace. There are no hills or stairs. This is the standard route for all independent passengers who prefer not to pay the USD 25 per person gangway permit. Your driver will be clearly visible at the gate exit holding a sign with your name.
Five calls are confirmed: Mein Schiff 6 on 4 May (07:00–19:00), Viking Orion on 6 May (08:00–18:30), and Piano Land on 7 May, 16 May and 28 May (07:00–20:00 each). Always verify your ship's final docking time via your cruise line's app or the ship's daily newsletter, as times may shift slightly.
After accounting for gangway time and the recommended 90-minute return buffer: Mein Schiff 6 gives approximately 9.5 hours, Viking Orion approximately 8 hours, and each Piano Land call approximately 10.5 hours. The Piano Land's 13-hour docking window is one of the most generous shore day windows at Chan May.
Yes — on the Mein Schiff 6 (4 May) and all three Piano Land calls (7, 16 and 28 May), which all have 9.5–10.5 hours of usable shore time. For the Viking Orion (8 hours usable), choosing one destination and staying focused is the safer approach.
Only if you want the driver at the gangway itself, which requires a port permit of approximately USD 25 per person. The free alternative is to walk 500–600 metres to the main port security gate where your Minh Vu Travel driver waits with a name sign — no extra charge, under 10 minutes on foot.
Share your ship name when booking. Your driver monitors the vessel's position via MarineTraffic before docking and adjusts pickup timing if the ship runs late. You will not be charged extra for delays outside your control.
Contact Minh Vu Travel via WhatsApp at +84 905 989 702 or through the Chan May Port private car page at danangtohoian.com. Share your ship name, date, all-aboard time, and preferred destination — pricing is confirmed per vehicle before you sail.
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