Can Tho
Tan Dai Phong Tourist Wharf (Bến tàu Du lịch Tân Đại Phong) is a tourist boat departure point on the Can Tho River, located behind Sheraton Can Tho and Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh. Opened in December 2025, the wharf offers another way to explore the city’s waterways, from early-morning floating market visits to scenic river cruises.
For travelers staying in central Can Tho, its location is convenient: the wharf is close to a major hotel, shopping center, supermarket and restaurants. However, it is separate from the traditional Ninh Kieu Wharf, and not every sightseeing boat in Can Tho departs from here.
This guide covers how to find Tan Dai Phong Tourist Wharf, what boat experiences are available, how to arrange a trip and where to find useful facilities nearby.
Tan Dai Phong Tourist Wharf at a glance
| Detail | Information |
| Vietnamese name | Bến tàu Du lịch Tân Đại Phong |
| Location | Riverside embankment behind Sheraton Can Tho |
| Address landmark | 209 30 Thang 4 Street, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho |
| Boat services | River sightseeing, floating market excursions and other advertised boat trips |
| Boat types | Includes modern twin-hull sightseeing boats |
| Departures | Depend on the selected service and booking |
| Operator | Tan Dai Phong Company |
| Contact | +84 292 360 0146 |
| Official website | tandaiphong.net |
Before you go: Confirm the exact boarding point, departure time, boat type and fare with your operator. The wharf does not have one departure schedule or ticket price that applies to every trip.
Where is Tan Dai Phong Tourist Wharf?
Tan Dai Phong Tourist Wharf is located along the Can Tho River waterfront, behind Sheraton Can Tho and Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh, in Ninh Kieu Ward.
Both buildings share the address 209 30 Thang 4 Street, making them useful landmarks when navigating to the pier.
The boat boarding area is on the riverside behind the complex, not at the shopping mall’s main entrance on 30 Thang 4 Street.
How to get there
By taxi or ride-hailing service
Search for “Bến Tàu Du Lịch Tân Đại Phong” on Google Maps. Tell your driver that the wharf is behind Sheraton Can Tho, near the Vincom riverside embankment.
Use the wharf’s map listing rather than the shopping mall entrance as your destination.
From Sheraton Can Tho or Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh
Head toward the riverside behind the hotel and shopping complex. Look for the tourist boat boarding facility and follow the meeting instructions provided with your reservation.
The waterfront access is separate from the hotel’s reception and the mall’s main shopping entrance.
From another hotel in central Can Tho
A taxi or ride-hailing service is a straightforward option, particularly for an early departure.
If you are unfamiliar with the area, leave enough time to locate the correct boarding entrance rather than arriving exactly at your departure time.
Is Tan Dai Phong the same as Ninh Kieu Wharf?
No. Tan Dai Phong Tourist Wharf and Ninh Kieu Wharf are two different places.
Ninh Kieu Wharf is the well-known waterfront area along Hai Ba Trung Street, near the riverside promenade and Ninh Kieu Pedestrian Bridge.
Tan Dai Phong Tourist Wharf is near the Sheraton Can Tho and Vincom Xuan Khanh complex.
Both are connected with boat tourism in Can Tho, but they are not interchangeable boarding points.
A useful rule: Follow the pier name and meeting address on your booking confirmation, even if your tour is described as a “Can Tho river tour.”
What can you expect at Tan Dai Phong Tourist Wharf?
Tan Dai Phong is a dedicated facility for tourist boats rather than a conventional riverside sightseeing attraction.
Its main purpose is to provide a place where travelers can board vessels for excursions on the waterways around Can Tho.
The wharf was developed with passenger boarding infrastructure and a waiting area. Its fleet includes modern twin-hull boats, which offer a different design from the traditional wooden boats commonly associated with the Mekong Delta.
For visitors, the most important differences are practical: the boat you choose, how many passengers it carries, where it travels and which services are included.
What are the boats like?
One distinctive feature of Tan Dai Phong is its twin-hull sightseeing boats, also called catamarans.
A catamaran has two parallel hulls connected by a shared deck or structure. Depending on the vessel, passengers may sit in a sheltered cabin or a more open seating area.
The operator has introduced boats of different sizes, including small sightseeing vessels suitable for family and group excursions.
However, seating layouts, passenger capacity, weather protection and onboard facilities depend on the particular boat.
If these details matter to you, ask for photographs or specifications of the vessel assigned to your trip.
Modern boats or traditional wooden boats?
Both can be enjoyable ways to explore Can Tho, but they are not necessarily suited to the same experiences.
Modern sightseeing boats may appeal to travelers who prefer a particular seating arrangement or want to travel together as a private group.
Traditional wooden boats offer a different connection with the region’s long history of river transportation. Smaller boats may also be suitable for waterways that larger vessels cannot navigate.
The right choice depends on the actual route, vessel dimensions, number of passengers and experience you want.
To understand more about the boats traditionally used in the region, see our guide to traditional boats of the Mekong Delta.
What boat trips are available?
Tan Dai Phong has promoted several types of river sightseeing services around Can Tho. These include floating market excursions, scenic cruises and visits to attractions along the region’s waterways.
Not every trip includes the same destinations. Check the specific itinerary before making a reservation.
Cai Rang Floating Market excursions
Cai Rang Floating Market is one of Can Tho’s most recognizable river attractions.
The market developed around boats trading fruit, vegetables and other goods on the Can Tho River. Visitors may still encounter commercial boats, floating food vendors and cây bẹo, the tall poles used to display samples of merchandise.
However, today’s floating market is smaller than it was in previous decades. Tourism plays a more visible role, and the number of trading boats varies.
If you are visiting primarily to see market activity, an early-morning excursion is generally preferable to a late visit.
Before booking, confirm the time your boat will reach the market and how much time is allocated there.
Scenic river cruises
A scenic cruise is another way to experience Can Tho.
From the river, you can observe waterfront buildings, passing boats and the everyday activities that connect the city with its waterways.
Some advertised services focus on open-water sightseeing, while others include additional stops or a longer experience.
These trips can be suitable for visitors who want to spend time on the river without necessarily following a multi-attraction sightseeing program.
Sunset and evening cruises
Tan Dai Phong has also introduced sightseeing experiences associated with sunset and evening views.
The character of the river changes throughout the day. Late-afternoon light can make the waterfront particularly attractive for photography, while evening cruises offer views of the illuminated city.
Actual departures and available experiences depend on the operator’s current schedule.
For sunset trips, confirm the boarding time and whether the cruise includes the sunset itself or departs later in the evening.
When should you visit?
There is no single ideal time for every visitor. The right time depends on the experience you choose.
- Early morning: Suitable for travelers interested in Cai Rang Floating Market activity
- Morning: A practical choice for general sightseeing before the strongest midday heat
- Late afternoon: Attractive for river scenery and softer natural light
- Evening: Suitable for designated nighttime sightseeing services
If your main goal is Cai Rang Floating Market, plan around the market’s early trading hours rather than the wharf’s general operating hours.
If you prefer scenic cruising, choose a departure that matches the views and activities you want.
Important: Opening hours at the wharf and actual cruise departure times are not the same thing. Always confirm the schedule of the trip you have booked.
Boat fares and how to book
Boat fares at Tan Dai Phong vary according to the vessel, itinerary, duration, number of passengers and services included.
Some arrangements are priced for an entire boat, while other sightseeing products may be sold on a per-person basis.
This distinction matters, especially for families and small groups.
What should you check before paying?
Make sure your quotation clearly states:
- Price basis: Is it per person or for the whole boat?
- Passenger capacity: How many people can travel on the selected vessel?
- Trip duration: When will the boat depart and return?
- Services included: Is the fare for boat transportation only, or are guiding and activities included?
- Additional expenses: Are there entrance fees, transfers or other charges?
- Cancellation conditions: What happens if the weather affects the trip?
For international visitors, it is also worth confirming whether an English-speaking guide is included. A boat operator or crew member should not automatically be assumed to provide a guided tour in English.
Contact Tan Dai Phong
For current boat availability, prices and departure arrangements:
Tan Dai Phong Company
Phone: +84 292 360 0146
Website: https://tandaiphong.net/
Contacting the operator before visiting is particularly useful if you need a specific boat, an early departure or arrangements for a private group.
Shops, supermarkets and other amenities near the wharf
Tan Dai Phong’s location behind the Sheraton-Vincom complex gives travelers access to several useful facilities nearby.
There is a supermarket for groceries and travel essentials, cafes for a coffee break, restaurants for lunch or dinner, and indoor entertainment for travelers with extra time.
The main thing to remember is that most of these businesses open later than the earliest sightseeing boats.
Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh: shopping, dining and entertainment
Address: 209 30 Thang 4 Street, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho
Published opening hours: 10:00 AM-9:30 PM daily
Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh is the main shopping complex beside the wharf.
It offers a variety of retail stores, restaurants and indoor activities.
Visitors can find well-known fashion and sportswear brands, Asian dining options, and entertainment facilities such as CGV Cinema, bowling and roller skating.
The mall is especially useful after a morning cruise, when you may want lunch, shopping or somewhere indoors to escape the heat.
Individual store and entertainment opening hours may differ from those of the shopping center.
WinMart: supermarket for everyday essentials
Location: Inside Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh
Published opening hours: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM daily
WinMart is a convenient place to buy bottled water, packaged snacks, toiletries and other everyday items.
It can be particularly useful if you are preparing for another day of sightseeing or need to restock supplies after a boat trip.
However, WinMart is not an option for buying supplies before a departure at dawn, so prepare anything you need the previous evening.
For store information, see WinMart at Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh.
Highlands Coffee: coffee and light refreshments
Location: Vincom Xuan Khanh complex, 209 30 Thang 4 Street
Operator-listed opening hours: 6:30 AM-10:00 PM daily
Highlands Coffee is a familiar Vietnamese coffee chain serving coffee, tea and light refreshments.
The Vincom Xuan Khanh branch is convenient for visitors who want a coffee before exploring the city or somewhere to sit after returning from the river.
Its published hours begin earlier than those of the main shopping center, although access and operating arrangements can vary.
If your trip departs before 6:30 AM, do not plan on buying breakfast or coffee here beforehand.
Sheraton Can Tho: accommodation and an easy landmark
Address: 209 30 Thang 4 Street, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho
Sheraton Can Tho is a prominent hotel tower beside the shopping center.
For visitors traveling to Tan Dai Phong, the hotel is primarily a useful landmark: the wharf is on the waterfront behind the complex.
The hotel also offers accommodation, dining and other guest services.
If you are staying at Sheraton, confirm your boarding instructions before leaving your room. The hotel entrance and the wharf entrance are not the same.
Mekong Smile tour desk at Sheraton Can Tho
Mekong Smile also has a tour consultation desk in the lobby of Sheraton Can Tho.
Visitors can ask about available Mekong Delta tours, sightseeing experiences and travel arrangements.
Location: Sheraton Can Tho lobby, 209 30 Thang 4 Street
Published consultation hours: 8:30 AM-9:30 PM daily
This is a tour consultation point, not a substitute for the boarding instructions issued by a boat operator.
For contact information, visit Mekong Smile.
What about parking, restrooms and accessibility?
The wharf was developed with a passenger waiting area, but details of the facilities available to visitors should be checked before arrival.
In particular, do not assume that parking, restrooms or other amenities inside the neighboring shopping complex will be accessible before the mall opens.
If you are arriving by private vehicle, traveling with children or accompanying someone with limited mobility, ask about:
- Parking arrangements and fees
- Restroom access at the wharf
- Steps, ramps and assistance when boarding
- Suitable seating and life jackets for your group
These practical details can make a significant difference to a comfortable departure.
Practical tips before boarding
Double-check your boarding location. Do not confuse Tan Dai Phong with Ninh Kieu Wharf or another boat departure point in Can Tho.
Prepare supplies before an early trip. Bring water, any essential medication and personal items you may need. Most nearby retail facilities are not open before sunrise.
Dress for changing weather. Lightweight clothing, a hat, sunscreen and a waterproof bag are useful during river sightseeing.
Follow the crew’s safety instructions. Boarding conditions can vary with the vessel and water level. Wear a life jacket as directed.
Confirm your return arrangements. Ask whether the boat returns to the same pier and whether hotel transfers are included.
Choose your boat for the experience, not just its appearance. Passenger capacity, shelter, itinerary and accessibility may matter more than whether a vessel is modern or traditional.
Explore more of Can Tho with Mekong Smile
Tan Dai Phong Tourist Wharf offers another departure point for travelers interested in Can Tho’s river experiences.
Its location behind Sheraton Can Tho makes it relatively easy to identify, while the nearby shopping center, supermarket and dining facilities are useful additions to a day in the city.
Before your visit, confirm three essentials: your boarding point, the experience included in your booking and the total price.
For more ideas about places to visit, local food and river activities, explore our Can Tho Travel Guide.
Mekong Smile works with local tourism partners, including Tan Dai Phong, and offers guided experiences around Can Tho and the Mekong Delta. If you are planning a trip, contact our team for information about available services and their respective departure arrangements.
Planning Your Mekong Trip?
Get a free, personalized itinerary from our local experts in under 120 minutes.
Get a Free Consultation Leave your contact, we handle the rest.
Frequently asked questions about Tan Dai Phong Tourist Wharf
Where exactly is Tan Dai Phong Tourist Wharf?
The wharf is on the Can Tho River waterfront behind Sheraton Can Tho and Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh, near 209 30 Thang 4 Street, Ninh Kieu Ward.
Is Tan Dai Phong Tourist Wharf the same as Ninh Kieu Wharf?
No. They are separate locations. Tan Dai Phong is behind the Sheraton-Vincom complex, while Ninh Kieu Wharf is associated with the Hai Ba Trung waterfront area.
Can I visit Cai Rang Floating Market from Tan Dai Phong?
Yes, floating market excursions have been among the services advertised by Tan Dai Phong. Confirm the current departure time, itinerary and availability before booking.
How much does it cost to rent a boat?
Prices depend on the vessel, itinerary, duration and services included. Contact the operator for the current fare and check whether the price covers the entire boat or an individual passenger.
Are private boat trips available?
Private boat arrangements have been promoted by the operator. Check current availability, capacity and booking conditions for your group.
Is there a supermarket near the wharf?
Yes. WinMart is inside Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh and publishes opening hours of 8:00 AM-10:00 PM. It is convenient for essentials after a morning trip, but not before a dawn departure.
Are restaurants and cafes nearby?
Yes. Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh has restaurants and cafes, including Highlands Coffee. Opening hours vary, so check before planning a meal around your departure.
Should I book before arriving?
Advance booking is advisable if you want a specific departure time, vessel or private arrangement. Do not rely on a particular boat being available for walk-in passengers.
