Phu Quy Island

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An island a hundred kilometres of sea from Phan Thiet, with black rock shores, coral ledges and windswept hills.

Phu Quy sits out in the East Sea, about a hundred kilometres from Phan Thiet and nearly three hours by fast ferry — far enough that mass tourism has not reached it. The island is small but has everything: Ganh Hang with its sheer black cliffs, the vivid blue of Bai Nho, the Infinity Pool looking out on an unbroken horizon, and wind turbines turning on bare hills. This is fishing country: the fish market opens at first light, grouper pens float offshore, and whale temples hold whale skeletons the fishermen have kept for centuries. The ring road is only about thirty kilometres — a morning on a motorbike covers it.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Phu Quy Island?

March to August, calmest seas

How long do you need at Phu Quy Island?

2 - 3 days

What are the opening hours of Phu Quy Island?

Year-round

Did you know

The island lies about 100km of sea from Phan Thiet.
Highlights include Ganh Hang cliffs, Bai Nho beach and the Infinity Pool.
Fishing and floating fish farms are the main livelihoods.
The island's whale temples preserve large whale skeletons.

Travel tips

Check the north-east monsoon forecast from November to February — ferries can stop for days.
Rent a motorbike at the port; there are no taxis on the island.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phú_Quý

Updated: 2026-08-06