Director of Kien Giang Province Port Authority, Vo Minh Tuan, said that ferries and boats between Phu Quoc and Nam Du will be banned from September 26 until further notice while those running to Hon Son Island are still operating as usual.
The ban was issued as the local sea has experienced strong wind and high waves since Monday evening. Boat and ferry tickets that have been purchased can be returned or rescheduled.
It is forecasted that strong wind will cause high waves of up to 1-2 metres in the sea in the coming hours.
This is the second time in a month the ban has been applied due to bad weather conditions. Earlier on September 2, boat services were also suspended, leaving thousands of tourists stranded on the island.
Phu Quoc Island lies 120 km south of Rach Gia City and 45 km west of Ha Tien City. There are currently 45 boat trips to the island.
