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Nha Trang, Vietnam

Downtown Nha Trang

Introduction

Nha Trang is a beach resort in southern Vietnam.

Visas

Citizens of most countries will be issued a visa on arrival and this will be charged to their shipboard account (approx $6-$50 USD/pp depending on the ship's processing fee). It is best to confirm with your cruise line the latest visa policy.

Until 30 June 2018, visa is not required for British, French, German, Italian and Spanish citizens with passport having at least six-month validity travelling to Viet Nam for up to 15 days for all purposes. The 15-day visa exemption is for single entry only and includes the date of entry and the date of exit. http://vietnamembassy.org.uk/index.php?action=p&ct=Notice3_2017

Where You're Docked

Ships anchor and tender to a commercial pier, Nha Trang Port at the southern end of the city near the cable car to Vinpearl. A free shuttle is usually offered to Martinez Restaurant (7 Le Loi, near the Cho Dam market) approximately 3 1/2 miles north of the pier.

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Money

Vietnam's currency is the Vietnamese Dong (VND) but US dollars (no coins) are accepted almost everywhere. However, you may get a bad exchange rate and no change. ATM's are available in town.

Exchange rate 22,400 VND = 1 USD (Jan 2016)

Local Transportation

Taxis are inexpensive. Make sure they use the meter.

Hotels

Search hotels in Nha Trang here

Sights

• Nha Trang Beach - Over 4 miles long, the beach is the main attraction of Nha Trang. Several beachside restaurants/bars provide loungers and some have swimming pools. There may be a small entry fee. These include Four Season, Sailing Club and Louisiane Brewhouse.
• Po Nagar Cham Towers - A small complex of centuries old temples. Entry 12,000 VND.
• Long Son Pagoda - Home of a large seated Buddha. Free.
• Thap Ba Hot Springs Spa and Mud Baths - Close to the Po Nagar Towers. Soak in hot springs or take a mud bath.
• Vinpearl Island - The cable car near the pier will take you to this resort and amusement park with an aquarium and water park.

Beware of bag snatchers on scooters and pickpockets in crowded areas like the market.

Shopping & Restaurants

Cho Dam market - A local market with a small indoor section and many more stalls outside. Be prepared to bargain.

In Vietnam, try authenic Pho (soup rice noodles with beef). There should be a small market setup on the pier for last minute shopping.

Post Office

There is a post office at 4 Le Loi very close to Martinez Restaurant and marked on the map below.

Internet

Cafes and restaurants may provide free wifi to customers.

Maps

Weather

Nha Trang Weather Forecast

Suggested Port Guides

• Port Klang
• Singapore
• Phu My
• Laem Chabang
• Hong Kong

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