
Nha Trang City has seen delighted changes in cruise tourism market in recent years...
Queen Marry 2 known as one of the world's biggest cruise ship called at Nha Trang in 2011. |
Nha Trang City has seen delighted changes in cruise tourism market in recent years with an increasing number of cruise passengers and better tourism services.
Since 1999 when Khanh Hoa Province received the first cruise ship, there has been much improvement in cruise tourism. Cruise passenger arrivals were reported to be 14,000 in the period 2001-2005 and then 37,000 from 35 voyages in 2011, an increase of 36.35% compared with 2010.
Many famous liners, including Silver Shadow, Diamond Princess and Queen Marry 2 known as one of the world's biggest cruise ship called at Nha Trang in 2011.
According to the Department of Culture, Sport & Tourism, 30 cruise ships are expected to dock at Nha Trang Port in 2012. Costa Classica (Italia) will be to first ship scheduled to call at Nha Trang on February 14.
Tan Hong Travel Company, Saigontourist Travel Service Company, OSC-SMI Company, etc in cooperation with the local authorities have joined effort in giving a warm welcome to marine tourists and ensure their unforgettable enjoyable experience. Security has been secured.
Cruise passengers have taken part in countryside and city tours to Nha Trang’s main attractions, including Nha Trang Oceanography Institute, Nha Trang XQ Center, Long Son Pagoda, Ponagar Temples, etc. Nha Trang has made a good impression on tourists.
Cruise tourists are interested in discovering Vietnamese culture and traditional handicraft such as mat weaving, hand embroidery and so on.
Cruising has become a major part of the tourism industry in Khanh Hoa Province
Nhu Thao