About the Port
My Tho sits on the northern bank of the Mekong River in Tien Giang Province, serving as a principal gateway to the delta's maze of canals, orchards, and floating markets. As a port, it offers easy access to river life largely unchanged for generations, from narrow sampans loaded with fruit to stilted houses along tributary channels. The town itself, modest and unhurried, reflects the rhythms of the surrounding farmland and waterways.
Departing vessels typically enter the Cho Gao Canal, a vital commercial artery linking the delta to Ho Chi Minh City, where dense boat traffic offers a vivid glimpse of Vietnam's inland shipping trade. Travelers with limited mobility should note that river excursions often involve transfers to smaller boats. My Tho rewards those drawn to slower travel, where the delta's waterways reveal daily life at close range.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in My Tho.
Cruise the Islet Canals by Sampan
Transfer from a larger vessel to a narrow wooden sampan for a quiet paddle through shaded tributary canals lined with coconut palms and stilted homes. It's the most intimate way to see delta life up close, typically arranged as a short excursion of an hour or less.
Sample Delta Fruit Orchards
Wander family-run orchards on the river islets near My Tho, tasting seasonal fruit like longan, dragon fruit, or jackfruit grown along the fertile banks. These plots showcase the agricultural rhythm that defines Tien Giang Province.
Watch the Floating Market Trade
Catch sampans piled high with produce trading directly boat-to-boat, a centuries-old commerce pattern still active on the delta's channels. Early morning departures offer the liveliest scenes before the heat sets in.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit My Tho
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaDara | 7 | $2,299 | |
| Aug 17, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaDara | 7 | $2,299 | |
| Aug 24, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaDara | 7 | $2,399 | |
| Aug 31, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaDara | 7 | $2,149 | |
| Sep 7, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaDara | 7 | $2,749 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaDara | 7 | $2,849 | |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Harmony | 16 | $6,371 | |
| Sep 21, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaDara | 7 | $3,199 | |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Harmony | 12 | $5,006 | |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Harmony | 7 | $3,581 | |
| Oct 5, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaDara | 7 | $3,399 | |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Harmony | 12 | $5,006 | |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Harmony | 7 | $3,581 | |
| Oct 12, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaDara | 7 | $2,649 | |
| Oct 19, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaDara | 7 | $3,649 | |
| Oct 26, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaDara | 7 | $4,149 | |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Harmony | 20 | $7,471 | |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Harmony | 16 | $6,776 | |
| Nov 2, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaDara | 7 | $4,649 | |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Harmony | 12 | $5,411 |
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