Thăng Long: a 1,017-passenger high-speed monohull – Côn Đảo Express High-Speed Ferry

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The red-and-white Thăng Long on the water, with buildings and wooded hills behind it. — A full side view of Thăng Long

Thăng Long is a high-speed monohull in the Phú Quốc Express fleet, with capacity for 1,017 passengers. It has the largest passenger capacity among the four vessels featured on this website.

Planning a trip to Côn Đảo? Explore the vessel’s design, ECO and VIP seating, and routes it has served. For your own journey, check the sailing schedule and departure port for your travel date.

Route and sailing checks

Vũng Tàu – Côn Đảo

Thăng Long has served the Cầu Đá–Bến Đầm crossing as well as earlier departures from Hiệp Phước. Check the current schedule to see which port and sailings are available for your trip.

Before arranging a taxi or other connections, check the vessel, sailing time and boarding port shown on your ticket.

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Vessel information

Thăng Long vessel profile

Passengers: 1,017
Vessel type: Monohull
Length (m): 77.46

Thăng Long overview

Thăng Long is a high-speed passenger monohull in the Phú Quốc Express fleet, with capacity for 1,017 passengers. Passenger areas are arranged across several decks, with ECO and VIP seating.

Thăng Long’s published length is 77.46 m. It has 3 MTU main engines rated at 2,880 kW each, for a total output of 8,640 kW. Its monohull design differs from the three 598-passenger vessels featured on the website, but this is not a guarantee of comfort in all sea conditions.

Use the photos to get a feel for the passenger cabins before booking. Your ticket will show the confirmed vessel and seat.

Technical specifications

Thăng Long specifications
Vessel type	Monohull
Flag state	Vietnam
Passenger capacity	1,017 passengers
ECO seats	774 seats
VIP seats	243 seats
Hull material	Aluminium alloy
Published length	77.46 m
Depth (D), as listed in the vessel profile	5.20 m
Published draught	2.20 m
Deadweight tonnage (DWT)	177.64 tonnes
Number of main engines	3
Engine	MTU
Output per engine	2,880 kW
Total main-engine output	8,640 kW
Shipbuilder	189 One Member Limited Liability Company
Place of construction	Hải Phòng
Published year of construction	2023
Crew complement listed in the vessel profile	18 people

Understanding the specifications

Capacity and seat classes: the vessel’s published capacity, not the number of seats currently available. Check the ECO/VIP arrangement against the seating plan for your sailing.
Depth (D): a hull dimension listed in the vessel profile, not the vessel’s overall height. Draught is a published figure, not a measurement taken at the time you board.
DWT: deadweight carrying capacity, not the vessel’s own weight, a baggage allowance, or the tonnage of goods passengers may ship.
Year of construction and crew: as stated in the vessel profile. The construction year is not the same as the launch date; the crew figure is not a staffing list for an individual sailing.

Vessel specifications do not replace confirmation of the schedule, operating conditions or seating plan for each sailing.

Seat classes and facilities

774 ECO seats and 243 VIP seats, according to the vessel information.
Passenger areas span several decks, with a separate VIP area.
Air-conditioned passenger cabins.

If you need assistance boarding or disembarking, or help choosing a suitable seat, discuss this before confirming your booking. Follow crew instructions when accessing the outdoor deck.

Thăng Long high-speed ferry specifications

Vessel type: high-speed passenger monohull.
Capacity: 1,017 passengers.
Length published in the fleet profile: 77.46 m.
Hull material: aluminium alloy.
Main engines: 3 MTU engines.
Total main-engine output: 8,640 kW.
Shipbuilder: 189 One Member Limited Liability Company, Hải Phòng.

The difference between monohull and twin-hull vessels is a design feature, not a universal quality ranking. When choosing a ferry, consider the route that suits your starting point, available sailings and the needs of your whole group.

From the side to the bow

The side view shows the vessel’s decks and hull length. Two closer front views reveal Thăng Long’s monohull bow, while the diagonal angle shows how the bow meets the rows of windows along the side.

The red-and-white Thăng Long viewed from the side, with the port and wooded hills behind it. — Thăng Long beside the port

The red-and-white Thăng Long at the port, viewed diagonally from the bow — Thăng Long viewed diagonally from the bow

A close view of Thăng Long’s bow and side from the pier — Thăng Long’s bow beside the pier

A close view of Thăng Long’s red-and-white bow beside the pier — Close-up of Thăng Long’s bow

Passenger cabins and seat classes

Thăng Long has ECO and VIP seating areas, air conditioning and passenger spaces across several decks. Before choosing a seat, check the seating plan for the sailing currently on sale.

Options for families and groups

For a large group, ask about the full number of available seats and whether you can sit together. A large vessel does not mean there are enough seats in your preferred area every day. Group organisers should agree on seat class, passenger details and the meeting point before sending an enquiry.

Options for rest or mobility assistance

If you prefer a separate space, ask about VIP seating and the exact cabin location. If you need boarding assistance or want to limit stair use, explain this in advance. Do not choose solely by seat-class name and assume the location will suit you.

ECO, VIP and the bridge

Passenger-cabin photographs help you picture the seats and windows. Two bridge photographs are shown separately to avoid confusion with passenger areas: this is the space containing navigation controls and operational displays, not a bookable seat class.

Rows of brown-and-beige ECO seats beside the windows on Thăng Long — Thăng Long ECO cabin

Beige VIP seats with armrests and footrests on Thăng Long — Thăng Long VIP seats

The control console and three seats on Thăng Long’s bridge — A front view of Thăng Long’s bridge

The control console, displays and helm seat on Thăng Long’s bridge — Thăng Long’s bridge viewed from the window side

The Vũng Tàu – Côn Đảo route and schedule notes

Thăng Long is associated with the route Vũng Tàu – Côn Đảo, connecting Cầu Đá Port and Bến Đầm Port. The vessel also previously served a route departing from Hiệp Phước. Route information may change over time, so passengers should not use old advertising to decide where to board.

Confirm that there is a sailing on your planned date before booking transport, accommodation or connecting services. This article does not establish daily service or a fixed departure time. If the schedule does not show a suitable sailing, check another date or ask the support team about options currently on sale.

Open the ferry schedule and check the Thăng Long vessel name, direction, departure port and check-in time against your booking confirmation.

What should you check about Thăng Long fares?

Fares depend on the sailing, departure date, seat class and applicable passenger policy. For a fair comparison, consider the total cost of the journey rather than just a starting fare.

What does the fare include, and is anything payable at the port?
Is the quoted ticket one-way or return?
Do the seat class and cabin location meet your group’s needs?
What are the date-change and cancellation conditions, and what happens if the sailing changes?
Have you separately budgeted for transport to the port and from the arrival port to your accommodation?

Confirm payment only after checking the itinerary and receiving instructions from the booking channel. Keep the transaction confirmation and tickets for reference if you need assistance.

A quick comparison with the 598-passenger vessels

Express 36, Trưng Nhị and Trưng Trắc are catamarans; Thăng Long is a monohull. Their respective capacities are 598 and 1,017 passengers. They are also assigned to different routes, so do not choose a vessel solely by capacity or size.

Start with your departure location and travel date, then compare seat classes. The Fleet page provides an overview of the vessels and helps avoid name confusion when searching.

Behind the vessel

Three stern views show the decks, exterior equipment and wake when the vessel is underway. You can compare the vessel’s shape, but photographs should not be used to infer the speed or sea conditions of a future sailing.

Thăng Long’s red stern and a long white wake across the sea. — Thăng Long underway, viewed from behind

The stern and side of Thăng Long, with “Sài Gòn” written at the rear — A close view of Thăng Long’s stern

The stern and side of Thăng Long at sea beneath a cloudy sky — Thăng Long viewed from the stern in soft light

Frequently asked questions

Is Thăng Long a catamaran?

No. Thăng Long is a high-speed monohull; Express 36, Trưng Nhị and Trưng Trắc are twin-hull vessels.

Does a large vessel guarantee no seasickness?

There is no such guarantee. The sensation of movement depends on the individual, seat location and sea conditions. Discuss any assistance you need before travelling.

Can I go straight to Hiệp Phước Port to board Thăng Long?

Go only to the port stated on your ticket or sailing confirmation. Do not use an old itinerary to assume that the vessel still boards passengers at the same location.

Vessel reference: Thăng Long launch information on Vetaucondao.vn.