If you input “Hoi An coconut boat” in the Grab app, it will lead you to the wrong location. Similarly, the information on Xiaohongshu suggesting “Rung dua bay mau” is misleading, as it’s quite far from the actual boarding point.
The correct location to enter is “coconut coffee” (refer to picture 2), which is much closer to the seaside. Fortunately, our taxi driver clued us in on this. Upon arrival, you’ll find a parking lot where cars can’t proceed further. Follow the path with the crowd for about 2 minutes, and you’ll reach the Klook reservation spot. Along the way, locals will likely ask if you are being picked up by Klook.
The experience is incredibly enjoyable; a small river gently winds its way to the estuary, where you can spin around, take photos, catch crabs, and even play with small paddles and conical hats provided for children. With kids on board, the boat moved at a leisurely pace. The boatman, who knew a bit of Chinese, would cheerfully say “rocking, rocking” and even entertained us with some dancing and singing.
Tipping the boatman really enhances the experience. We initially gave him 10,000 VND (about 3 RMB), and later, impressed by his performance, we added another 20,000 VND. There were indeed many Koreans, but we also saw quite a few Chinese visitors.
I had no idea about the Grab app issue or the misinformation on Xiaohongshu until reading this! It’s so helpful that you clarified the right location with the “coconut coffee” spot. I wish we had known this during our visit; it would have saved a lot of confusion.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m glad this guide was helpful in clearing up any confusion. Next time, using the coconut coffee spot as a reference really does make finding the boats much easier. Happy to hear it resonated with your own trip—hope it helps others avoid the same mix-ups!