Symphony of the Sea or Kiss of the Sea: Which Should You See?

1. Symphony of the Sea vs Kiss of the Sea: the Quick Answer

Symphony of the Sea and Kiss of the Sea are two different nightly shows at Sunset Town in south Phú Quốc, and neither one is the same purchase as the Kiss Bridge walk-on ticket. Around 19:30 the lights along the Sunset Town waterfront dim and jetskis carve through fire jets and fireworks for Symphony of the Sea; roughly an hour later, at 21:00, a cast of about 60 performers returns to the same bay for the water-and-light love story of Kiss of the Sea.

The short version: Symphony of the Sea is a high-energy jetski and flyboard stunt show with fireworks, running roughly 19:30 to 20:10 for approx. 649,000–949,000₫. Kiss of the Sea is a large-scale multimedia production told through water, fire, light and around 60 performers, running roughly 21:00 to 21:30 for approx. 950,000₫. Because the two shows sit close together on the clock, most visitors can see both in one evening (see §7).

2. What Is Sunset Town, and Is It the Same as Kiss Bridge?

Sunset Town is the whole pastel, Mediterranean-style seaside town at An Thới in south Phú Quốc; Kiss Bridge is just one structure inside it. 📍Map Sunset Town was built by Sun Group with Italian architect Marco Casamonti and is free to wander by day, with restaurants, cafés such as Apollo Cafe, a night market, and the Hòn Thơm cable-car terminal all inside the same complex.

Kiss Bridge (Cầu Hôn) 📍Map is the double-cantilever pedestrian bridge whose two arms stop about 30 cm apart, referencing Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam,” and it opened in December 2023. Its walk-on ticket is tiered by time of day: 100,000₫ for daytime (07:00–16:00), 200,000₫ for the sunset slot (16:00–20:00), and 50,000₫ after 20:30.

One more mix-up worth flagging: Sunset Town is a completely different venue from Grand World, which sits in the north of Phú Quốc near VinWonders. Also worth knowing, the Hòn Thơm cable-car ticket (approx. 850,000₫, see the Phu Quoc activities guide) already includes Kiss Bridge access, but it does not include either evening show.

3. What Happens in the Symphony of the Sea Show?

Symphony of the Sea is a jetski and flyboard stunt show set to fireworks, seating from around 19:30 and running about 19:45–20:10. It runs daily, year-round, except when severe weather such as a typhoon or high waves forces a cancellation; arriving by 19:00–19:15 gives the best chance at a seat.

World-champion jetski and flyboard athletes perform aerial stunts and choreographed water acrobatics in illuminated suits, set against more than 1,000 low-level pyrotechnic effects (water-shells and water-cakes), sweeping lasers, and a live orchestral and pop score mixing Vietnamese and international pieces. The laser design comes from LaserVision, the water-show choreography traces back to an international H2O Events-lineage team, and the fireworks were designed by a team with recent wins at the Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival.

Viewing areas spread around Kiss Bridge, the Mũi Tàu grandstand, and Sunset Beach — all open-air with no roof, so a light rain jacket is worth packing even in the tropics.

Gate prices at Sunset Town can run higher than booking ahead, and standing in the ticket-counter queue eats into the pre-show golden hour at Kiss Bridge — worth weighing before showing up without a ticket.

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4. What Happens in the Kiss of the Sea Show?

Kiss of the Sea is a large-scale multimedia show where around 60 performers tell a love story through water, fire, light and projection, running roughly 21:00–21:30. Arrive by 20:30–20:40 for a seat; note that some Tuesdays reportedly run an effects-only version without the full cast, so it’s worth verifying the day’s schedule when booking.

The production stages a human-and-sea love story using choreographed water jets, fire elements, coloured light, lasers, 3D-mapped projection onto the Sunset Town backdrop, and a fireworks finale over the bay. On some booking platforms it’s also listed under the name “Kiss the Stars” — it’s the same show.

Standard tickets run approx. 950,000₫; children under 1 meter tall enter free. Central grandstand seats give the cleanest sightline, while side seats can be partially obstructed by the bridge structure — booking early matters more here than for Symphony of the Sea.

At close to 1,000,000₫ per adult, Kiss of the Sea is the pricier of the two shows, and a poor seat can mean watching part of the choreography through the bridge’s cantilever arms — reserving a central seat online in advance avoids that.

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5. What Is Awaken Sea, the Free Daytime Teaser?

Awaken Sea is a free-to-watch, daytime preview of extreme-sports tricks at Kiss Bridge, running daily at around 17:00 for about 15 minutes. It’s built from eight short segments of jetski, flyboard and jet-surf stunts performed by a rotating cast of international champions — many of the same athletes who headline Symphony of the Sea after dark.

It’s positioned as a free, open-viewing teaser from the public promenade around Sunset Town, though ticketing details are reported inconsistently across sources — worth confirming at the gate on arrival rather than assuming.

Awaken Sea suits families with an early bedtime who still want a taste of the stunt-show energy, or anyone using the 17:00 slot as a warm-up before staying on for Symphony of the Sea about two and a half hours later.

6. Symphony of the Sea or Kiss of the Sea: Which Should You Choose?

Symphony of the Sea and Kiss of the Sea aren’t “better or worse” than each other — they’re different registers, energy versus romance. Symphony of the Sea is the sportier, louder show built around stunt athletes and fireworks; Kiss of the Sea is the slower-building, story-driven multimedia spectacle.

If only one evening is available and a choice has to be made, let budget and vibe decide: a couple looking for a romantic night out generally leans toward Kiss of the Sea, while families and action fans usually get more out of Symphony of the Sea.

7. Can You Watch Both Shows in One Evening?

Yes — Symphony of the Sea (~19:30) and Kiss of the Sea (~21:00) run close enough in time and distance to watch both in one evening at Sunset Town, with dinner in between. The roughly 50-minute gap between shows is enough to eat, especially if the Symphony of the Sea buffet-dinner tier is booked (see §11).

There’s no single ticket that covers both shows together; the closest real bookable combo pairs a restaurant dinner with Symphony of the Sea admission (see the dining section later in this guide), so plan on booking Kiss of the Sea as its own separate ticket.

8. Where to Sit and How to Photograph the Shows

The best photos come from golden hour at Kiss Bridge, 18:00–18:30, and the best seats come from arriving 30–45 minutes before either show starts. That window sits right before Symphony of the Sea, so it doubles as a natural start to a combined evening.

Prime viewing spots — central grandstand rows especially — fill up 30 to 45 minutes ahead of showtime at both Symphony of the Sea and Kiss of the Sea, so early arrival matters more than which ticket tier is bought.

For phone or camera shots of the fireworks and water jets, a stable spot along a rail or railing beats a crowded standing area for keeping the shot steady. Pack a light jacket even in the tropics — the sea breeze picks up after dark at Sunset Town.

9. How Much Do Tickets Cost, and Where’s Cheapest to Buy Them?

Symphony of the Sea runs approx. 649,000–949,000₫ depending on tier, and Kiss of the Sea runs approx. 950,000₫ — and both are typically the same price or cheaper booked online than at the Sunset Town gate. Buying through an online seller in advance also skips the ticket-counter queue on arrival.

Prices move with season and demand, so treat these as approximate 2026 figures to plan a budget with, not a locked-in rate — always verify the current price at booking.

10. Is It Worth the Money? Honest Pros and Cons

Both shows deliver genuinely large-scale production values for the price, but the honest downsides are weather risk, cost for a family, and one recurring schedule quirk. Weighed against similar water-and-light shows elsewhere in Asia, Symphony of the Sea and Kiss of the Sea are priced reasonably and are unique to Phú Quốc.

11. Is the Dinner Package Worth It?

The dinner package — priced out in the ticket table above — trades a bit of extra cost for a reserved terrace seat with a sea view and a meal handled in one booking. Instead of queueing separately for grandstand seating and then finding dinner elsewhere, the terrace seat and the buffet come together in a single purchase.

It’s worth the upgrade mainly for travellers who value a guaranteed good seat and not having to arrive early to claim one, more than they value saving the price difference versus a show-only ticket plus a separate meal.

Sun Bavaria Gastropub itself sits right at the center of Sunset Town, and its sea-facing balcony looks directly onto the water stage where Symphony of the Sea performs — which is exactly what makes the dinner-tier seat worth the extra cost. The menu runs European and Mediterranean with fresh seafood and craft beer on tap, and reserving a table before 19:00 gives the best shot at a balcony spot with a clear line of sight to the stage.

For anyone who’d rather eat somewhere else and buy a show-only ticket, Sunset Town has a handful of other sea-facing places worth knowing about. La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton, has both its iL Salone restaurant and an infinity-pool deck with open sea views toward the fireworks — a quieter, pricier resort-dining alternative to the general-admission grandstands, though a meal there does not include a show ticket, so a separate Symphony of the Sea or Kiss of the Sea booking is still needed for close-up seating. Runam Café is a more casual open-air café and bar facing the water, serving coffee, cocktails and grilled dishes at prices well under a dinner-inclusive show ticket, and it works well for watching the free 17:00 Awaken Sea preview or for a pre-show drink before Symphony of the Sea. Draft Beer Sunset Town rounds things out with a seafood and Asian-European menu and a beer-garden feel, with indoor, outdoor and VIP-room seating along the water.

Rather than booking a restaurant and a show ticket as two separate purchases, a couple of real combo products bundle them into one: a KKday package pairing a BBQ dinner with sunset viewing at Kiss Bridge and admission to Symphony of the Sea, and a second KKday package pairing a set dinner with Symphony of the Sea admission on its own. Both fold a restaurant meal and the Symphony of the Sea ticket into a single booking, which skips the trouble of arranging the two separately.

Neither Klook nor KKday nor Trip.com sells a single ticket covering both Symphony of the Sea and Kiss of the Sea — the two KKday combos above pair a meal specifically with Symphony of the Sea. Viator does list a dinner package that covers both shows in one booking, linked below alongside Klook’s Sunset Town listing for any newer bundle options.

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12. Getting to Sunset Town and Where to Stay Nearby

Sunset Town sits at the south tip of Phú Quốc, in the same area as the Hòn Thơm cable-car terminal, roughly 25–35 minutes by car, taxi or Grab from central Dương Đông (Long Beach). 📍Map Sunset Town is easiest reached as part of a planned south-island day rather than a standalone trip, given the drive time from the main hotel strip.

The evening pairs naturally with a full south-island day — the Hòn Thơm cable car 📍Map, Aquatopia water park, Bãi Sao beach and Phú Quốc Prison — covered in the full Phu Quoc activities guide.

For choosing a base, see where to stay in Phú Quốc: An Thới itself suits travellers prioritising the shows and cable car, while Long Beach/Dương Đông remains the better all-round base for restaurants and other sights.

The 25–35 minute drive each way, especially after a 21:30 show ends, is worth planning transport for in advance rather than trying to hail a ride at the gate.

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13. Practical Tips Before You Go

Book both show tickets online ahead of weekends and peak season (Tết, school holidays), since grandstand seats sell out. Bring cash or a card for extras like drinks and souvenirs at the Sunset Town night market before or after the shows.

An eSIM adds a small extra cost on top of the show tickets, but it means the e-ticket QR code is ready to show at the gate without hunting for wifi:

or compare options in the best eSIM guide. For quick money math, ₫26,000 is roughly US$1 — more detail in the money guide.

Travelling with young kids, Awaken Sea at 17:00 is the easiest watch since it’s short and runs in daylight; both evening shows run past a typical toddler’s bedtime, and Symphony of the Sea’s louder pyrotechnics can startle very young children more than Kiss of the Sea’s slower build.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the full Phu Quoc activities guide for how these two shows fit into a complete south-island day.

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