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Chan May: when your ship stops here

The berth for Hue and Da Nang: an imperial city, an old trading town and a hill of marble caves.

Facts checked Nov 6, 2026, each with its source. No prices on this page.

Chan May is a cargo port that cruise ships use on calls sold as Hue or Da Nang, and passengers are taken to town by bus. A cruise port guide says to allow about 75 to 90 minutes each way to Da Nang and about two hours to Hoi An. It gives no travel time from Chan May to Hue, so ask your ship. Da Nang is the fourth largest city in Vietnam.

Sources: CruiseMapper (a cruise port guide site): Da Nang, with Hue and Chan May; Wikipedia: Da Nang

Top 3 things to do

  1. 1. Hue Imperial City

    A walled fortress and royal palace, a UNESCO site since 1993. Hue was the capital under the Nguyen dynasty from 1802 to 1945.

    Tip: A cruise port guide says it is best seen on an organized excursion matched to the ship timetable, and that Hue and Hoi An should not be combined on a normal short call.

    Source: CruiseMapper (a cruise port guide site): Da Nang, with Hue and Chan May

  2. 2. Hoi An Ancient Town

    An old town known for its pagodas and merchant houses, and a separate trip from the port area.

    Tip: A cruise port guide says a focused visit of 2.5 to 3 hours in the old town is the most to plan for, and from Chan May the road alone is about two hours each way. Choose an organized excursion.

    Source: CruiseMapper (a cruise port guide site): Da Nang, with Hue and Chan May

  3. 3. Marble Mountains

    A hill of pagodas, caves and viewpoints. A cruise port guide names Thuy Son as the main mountain to visit and suggests 1.5 to 2 hours. A stone carving village at the foot of the mountains has a craft listed as national intangible heritage in 2014.

    Tip: From Chan May allow 75 to 90 minutes each way to Da Nang, so this suits an organized excursion more than a plan on your own.

    Sources: CruiseMapper (a cruise port guide site): Da Nang, with Hue and Chan May; Wikipedia: Da Nang

What to skip

Before you go ashore

You do not have to book a tour: you are free to go ashore on your own. Royal Caribbean sets the all aboard time about 30 minutes before the ship sails, posts it near the gangway, and says the ship does not wait for guests touring on their own.

Source: Royal Caribbean FAQ: Do I need to book a shore excursion?

Back-to-backs that stop in Chan May

Back-to-back cruises from these home ports have a stop in Chan May, from the Royal Caribbean sailings we track:

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Read on Nov 6, 2026. Opening days, hours and rules change: check with the place itself before you go. legtolegcruises.com is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Royal Caribbean International or any place named here.

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