Vietnam tourism welcomes international cruise ships in March

Today (March 2), Saigontourist Travel welcomed and served the Azamara Journey ship (belonging to Azamara Cruises) carrying more than 700 passengers from European countries, the US, and Australia to Vietnam from March 2-5, 2024, docking at Saigon port (Ho Chi Minh City) and Tien Sa port (Da Nang).

Also in March 2024, at least 8 cruise ships will arrive in Vietnam carrying thousands of international tourists, including the Celebrity Millennium to Ba Ria-Vung Tau and Nha Trang (March 6-7), the Silver Moon to Ho Chi Minh City - Hue - Ha Long (March 6-12), the Celebrity Solstice to Ba Ria-Vung Tau - Nha Trang - Hue - Ha Long (March 9-13) and to Ha Long - Hue - Ba Ria-Vung Tau (March 17-21), the Resort World One to Nha Trang - Da Nang (March 19-20), the Azamara Onward to Ha Long - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City (March 24-29), the Silver Shadow to Ho Chi Minh City - Hue (March 29-April 1).

Azamara Journey cruise ship arrives in Vietnam today (March 2). Source: Bich Chi

In the first two months of 2024 alone, Saigontourist Travel has successfully served more than 10 international cruise ships belonging to Royal Caribbean Group, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Resort World Cruises..., carrying more than 30,000 international passengers, an increase of 15% over the same period in 2023. It is expected that the peak international cruise season 2024 - 2025 will be bustling again from the end of 2024 (cruise tourism season usually starts from November to March of the following year).

Travel agencies in Vietnam forecast that in 2024, the number of cruise passengers will increase by 10-15% compared to 2023. Many international cruise lines are increasing their voyages to Asia-Pacific, including Vietnam. Especially in Vietnam, tourists prefer long-term trans-Vietnam cruises, stopping at many ports such as Ha Long, Hue/Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, etc.

After docking, tourists from the ship join sightseeing tours in Vietnam. Source: Bich Chi

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Luu - General Director of Saigontourist Travel Services Company commented: "International cruise tourism is showing rapid recovery and growth in the 2023 - 2024 cruise tourism season. This is a positive result from efforts in adjusting tourist visa policies, improving infrastructure, building new accommodation and sightseeing spots that meet international standards while ensuring the exploitation of tourism strengths in each locality. At the same time, travel agencies are constantly improving service quality and professionalism to retain international cruise passengers with the most unique and professional tourism products".

Source: https://vov.vn/du-lich/viet-nam-don-lien-tiep-tau-du-lich-quoc-te-trong-thang-3-post1080159.vov