# Chan May (Da Nang / Hue)

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/chan-may-da-nang-hue

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## Overview

Photo: Genghiskhanviet · [Public domain](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Langco_in_Vietnam.jpg) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Langco_in_Vietnam.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Southeast Asia on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=southeast-asia)
- Description: A central Vietnam port serving as a gateway to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue
- Port name: Chan May (Da Nang / Hue)
- English name: Chan May (Da Nang / Hue)
- Country: Vietnam
- Latitude / longitude: 16.33, 108.02

A deep-water port in central Vietnam and a gateway to the three major destinations of Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An. The port itself is modest, but it serves as a base for exploring central Vietnam's cultural heritage, including the World Heritage Site of the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, and the Golden Bridge in Vietnam.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: The area around the port is small (Da Nang, the gateway city, has about 1.2 million)
- Climate: A tropical monsoon climate. February–August is the hot dry season, while September–January is the rainy season.
- Language: Vietnamese (English is also understood in some tourist areas)
- Currency: Vietnamese dong (VND; US dollars are also partly used)
- Best time to visit: February to May (first half of the dry season, with moderate heat)

### Local food

Bun bo Hue (spicy beef noodles), cao lau, fresh spring rolls, banh mi

### Sights

- World Heritage Royal Palace of Hue (former capital of the Nguyen dynasty)
- Hoi An Old Town (World Heritage Site)
- Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge (Hand of God bridge)
- Marble Mountains (Five Elements Mountains)

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 25 °C / 77 °F | 19 °C / 67 °F |
| Feb | 26 °C / 79 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F |
| Mar | 28 °C / 83 °F | 22 °C / 71 °F |
| Apr | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F |
| May | 33 °C / 92 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F |
| Jun | 35 °C / 95 °F | 26 °C / 79 °F |
| Jul | 34 °C / 94 °F | 26 °C / 78 °F |
| Aug | 34 °C / 93 °F | 26 °C / 78 °F |
| Sep | 32 °C / 89 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F |
| Oct | 30 °C / 85 °F | 23 °C / 74 °F |
| Nov | 28 °C / 82 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F |
| Dec | 25 °C / 77 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: DANANG INTL · about 37.4 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: 2026-10-04

Checked: 2026-10-04

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 45 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Much cheaper than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, water, coffee, meals and beer are much cheaper; a Big Mac costs about the same.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | ₫9,900 | VND | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | ₫38,000 | VND | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | ₫32,500 | VND | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | ₫30,250 | VND | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | ₫76,000 | VND | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices from nearby Da Nang (about 37 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: DAD
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: B — One connection (Estimated)

About 37 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

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## Itineraries calling here

### [13-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Singapore](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/diamond-princess-13n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi-to-singapore)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Nov 2026
- Departure months: 2026-11
- Ship: Diamond Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 13 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Singapore
- Port: Yokohama › Yokohama › Kagoshima › +6 › Singapore
- Cruise type: One way / 10
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [83-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Los Angeles to Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-83n-los-angeles-to-southampton)

- Region: Ocean Crossings & World Voyages
- Itinerary: Feb 2027
- Departure months: 2027-02
- Ship: Queen Victoria
- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Duration: 83 nights
- Departure / arrival: Los Angeles → Southampton
- Port: Los Angeles › Hilo › Honolulu › +23 › Southampton
- Cruise type: One way / 27
- Amount: From ¥3,580,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

## Links

### Official

- [celebritycruises.com](https://www.celebritycruises.com/ports/hue-danang)

### External sites and sources

- [hoiandaytrip.com](https://hoiandaytrip.com/chan-may-cruise-port-travel-guide/)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Southeast Asia on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=southeast-asia)
- [13-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Singapore](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/diamond-princess-13n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi-to-singapore)
- [83-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Los Angeles to Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-83n-los-angeles-to-southampton)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- official: celebritycruises.com — https://www.celebritycruises.com/ports/hue-danang
- secondary: hoiandaytrip.com — https://hoiandaytrip.com/chan-may-cruise-port-travel-guide/