Hon Thom Island (Pineapple Island) is the southernmost island of Phu Quoc’s archipelago — and it’s one of the most ambitious tourism projects in Vietnam. Connected to the mainland by the world’s longest sea‑crossing cable car, Hon Thom is a world‑class entertainment sanctuary with a water park, theme park, quiet beaches, and a 360‑degree observation tower. But it’s also changing fast: Sun Group is building thousands of hotel rooms here ahead of APEC 2027. If you want to see it before the mega‑resorts arrive, this is your window.
Here’s everything you need to know — cable car times, ticket prices, what’s included, what costs extra, and where to find the quiet side of the island.
🚡 The Cable Car: 7,899.9 Metres Above the Sea
The Hon Thom cable car holds the Guinness World Record as the longest sea‑crossing 3‑wire cable car in the world. The ride covers 7,899.9 metres from An Thoi Station on the southern tip of Phu Quoc to Hon Thom Island, passing over Hon Roi and Hon Dua along the way. If you’ve ever taken the cable car to VinWonders Nha Trang, this one is even longer — and the views over the open sea are more dramatic.
Operating hours (from March 2026):
9:30 – 11:30 AM · 1:30 – 2:00 PM · 3:30 – 5:30 PM
There are gaps between time slots. Missing your slot means waiting — so don’t be late.
The cabins are spacious and hold up to 30 people. The view from the top is pure turquoise sea, scattered islands, and fishing boats dotting the water
🎟️ Ticket Prices (2026)
Standard round‑trip cable car (includes Aquatopia + Exotica Village + drink coupon):
- Adult (140cm+): 850,000 VND
- Child (100–140cm): 700,000 VND
- Under 100cm: free
Combo with lunch buffet (Mango Restaurant, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM):
- Adult (140cm+): 1,150,000 VND
- Child (100–140cm): 900,000 VND
- Under 100cm: free
What’s included in the standard ticket:
- Round‑trip cable car ride
- Aquatopia Water Park — unlimited access to slides, wave pool, lazy river, kids’ zone
- Exotica Village — theme park with rides, wooden roller coaster, and Eagle’s Eye tower
- 1 drink coupon — beer (18+) or juice
- Access to Kiss Bridge (before 7 PM and after 8:05 PM)
What’s not included:
- Sea walking: 1.4–1.75 million VND
- Scuba diving: 1.95 million VND
- Snorkeling and kayaking (available on the island)
- Kiss of the Sea and Symphony of the Sea shows (separate tickets)
Skip the queue option: WOW Pass — 300,000 VND per person for priority access. Worth it on busy days.
Book your tickets online — you can check current prices and availability through Trip.com before you go.
🎢 Aquatopia Water Park — Slides, Waves & the World’s First PowerRAPIDS
Aquatopia Water Park covers 8 hectares at the southern end of Hon Thom Island. It has over 20 slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and zones for different ages. The real headline this year is Wavy Whirl – Tropical Cyclone, the world’s first next‑generation PowerRAPIDS water slide.
On a normal slide, gravity does the work. On Wavy Whirl, the water itself becomes the driver. The current pushes you through unexpected turns, sudden spins, and shifting speeds. Each ride feels different because the raft can rotate and change direction mid‑slide. No two trips down are the same.
Operating hours: 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM
The water park opens later than the cable car. Plan your morning accordingly — explore Exotica Village first, then hit the slides when they open.
🎡 Exotica Village — Rides, Roller Coasters & Eagle’s Eye
Exotica Village is the theme park zone next to Aquatopia. The walk between the two takes about five minutes.
Key attractions:
- Eagle’s Eye — 360° rotating observation tower — 120 metres high, slow rotation, panoramic views of the sea, the cable car, and the An Thoi archipelago. Capacity: up to 70 people.
- Roaring Timbers (Angry Wooden Snake) — Vietnam’s first wooden roller coaster
- Other family rides and photo spots
🏖️ The Quiet Side of Hon Thom — Beaches, Paths & a Coconut Grove
The cable car and the water slides get most of the attention. The quieter parts of Hon Thom are worth finding too.
The island has a white‑sand beach on the east side. The sand is soft, and the water is calm. Behind the coconut grove, there’s a bamboo bird‑watching platform where you can see egrets flying over the lagoon.
If you walk further along the shore, the beach opens up with more space and fewer people. The vegetation is tropical, with coconut palms and coastal greenery. There are also a few quiet spots between the buildings where you can sit and look at the water without the park noise.
During the rainy season, the streams on the island swell, and you can paddle a canoe deep into the mangroves.
🏗️ Big Changes Coming: Hon Thom Before APEC 2027
Hon Thom is in the middle of a massive transformation. By the end of 2026, Sun Group plans to put around 5,500 hotel rooms into operation on the island, with nearly 2,000 rooms available in 2026 alone.
What’s being built:
- Rixos Phu Quoc — nearly 1,500 rooms, Asia’s first all‑inclusive resort of its kind from Accor & Ennismore
- Four international hotels — TRIBE, Ibis Styles, Fairfield, and Moxy
This is part of a larger $3.5 billion investment to create around 17,400 high‑end rooms across Phu Quoc in time for APEC 2027. Right now, it’s still possible to visit before the big changes. In a couple of years, the island will look very different.
🍽️ Where to Eat on Hon Thom
Food is available on the island, including the Mango Restaurant buffet (included with the combo ticket). The buffet serves Vietnamese and international dishes, seafood, and hot meals from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
There are also smaller food stalls and drink kiosks around the park.
📌 Practical Tips
- ⏰ The cable car has gaps between time slots. Missing a slot means waiting.
- 🏊 The water park opens later than the cable car. Do Exotica Village first, then the slides.
- 🍽️ Food is available on the island — the Mango buffet is the most convenient option.
- 🎟️ Book online or at ticket counters — check current ticket deals on Trip.com for combo offers.
- 🚐 Free shuttle buses run between Sunset Town and Khem Beach about every hour from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
- 🚡 Best time for photos: morning on the cable car (clear light) or sunset at Eagle’s Eye.
💎 Final Verdict
Hon Thom is a world‑class attraction that’s still in its “before” phase. The cable car is a record‑breaker, the water park is genuinely thrilling, and the quiet beaches are a reminder of what the island used to be. But it’s changing fast. Visit now, while the construction hasn’t taken over completely.
🏨 Where to Stay & What to Pair It With
Hon Thom is accessed from Sunset Town on the southern tip of Phu Quoc. Whether you’re looking for a beachfront resort, a budget guesthouse, or a luxury villa, you’ll find plenty of options — check hotels in Phu Quoc to compare prices and read guest reviews. For a broader overview, I’ve put together guides to the best hotels on Phu Quoc, beachfront resorts, and luxury stays if you’re still deciding where to base yourself.
For a full day on the island, combine Hon Thom with a sunset visit to Kiss Bridge and the Kiss of the Sea show in Sunset Town. If you’re planning a longer stay, don’t miss the VinWonders theme park in Nha Trang — the cable car there is shorter, but the park itself is just as impressive.
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