Investing in a fleet of ships serving island tourism

The number of tourists traveling to Quang Ninh island routes will increase.   increase, especially   summer peaks in June and July . Therefore, the   invest   and improve the quality of tourist fleets for sightseeing and accommodation   are receiving special attention from units. Thereby, helping tourists move conveniently, safely,   bring complete experiences   for tourists

Tourists experience amenities on a cruise to visit Bai Tu Long Bay.

In early May 2025, Everland Group launched two luxury cruise ships at Ao Tien International Port (Van Don District), taking tourists to visit Bai Tu Long Bay from this summer. These are the first two cruise ships in the Everland Group's luxury cruise ship fleet development project, including day and overnight ships to exploit tourist itineraries to visit Bai Tu Long Bay and connecting itineraries between Bai Tu Long Bay and Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay ( Hai Phong ).

The ship has a capacity of 99 seats. Each ship is designed with 3 floors with separate functions, including the main passenger compartment, a compartment for VIP visitors and an open outdoor space. The fire protection system, lifeboats, lifebuoys, warning and rescue systems on the ship are all designed and equipped according to the safest standards. The ship also has a 5-star restaurant with a variety of Asian and European cuisine, prepared and served by professional hotel chefs.

Along with the operation of 2 Bai Tu Long Bay sightseeing boats, many units have also invested in new, modern boats to serve tourists traveling to the islands of Van Don and Co To districts. According to Mr. Le Van Tong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ka Long Transport Company, this summer, the number of tourists traveling to the islands will increase. To meet the travel needs of tourists, the unit has put into operation a high-quality speedboat with a capacity of 248 seats, which can run continuously on peak days from 3-4 trips. The newly put into operation boat has modern facilities, and the staff is also well-trained, bringing the best experiences to tourists.

Ka Long Transport Company staff carefully check safety conditions before departure.

Currently, Ao Tien International Port (Van Don District) has about 70 ships traveling to island routes and visiting Bai Tu Long Bay. In particular, during the April 30 - May 1 holiday, there were about 550 ships carrying 40,000 tourists to Co To, Quan Lan and Minh Chau islands. Mr. Le Minh Manh, Port Manager of Ao Tien High-class Port, said: Currently, on average, the port welcomes 6,000-8,000 visitors per day, and over 10,000 on weekends. Although the number of visitors to the port is large, the reception and service work is always good. The goal is to bring the most convenience and comfort to tourists, so along with investing in synchronous, beautiful and convenient infrastructure, the attitude of the port staff from reception, consultation, introduction, ticket sales, organization of anchoring to welcome guests, traffic lane division... In particular, we also actively work with transportation businesses, encourage investment, new construction, or upgrade, repair in accordance with the provisions of law. From there, increase the capacity of ships, meet the increased travel needs of tourists during the summer.

During the peak summer tourist season, millions of tourists will flock to the island routes of Quang Ninh. With the increasing number of visitors, many businesses are willing to invest in steel-hulled ships with modern interiors and high-class services. As in Ha Long Bay, although it has only just begun summer, many 99-seat ships have been put into operation and are continuously welcoming guests. Mr. Tran Van Hong, Head of the Ha Long Tourist Boat Association, said: With the direction and facilitation of the locality, businesses have unanimously and proactively invested in new, modern ships that comply with regulations, and even set higher standards to best serve the needs of tourists. On average, these ships can run 2 trips/day to pick up and transport guests. The units also work and connect regularly with travel agencies to create a stable source of guests not only during the summer but all four seasons of the year.

Quality fleet traveling to Van Don and Co To islands.

Along with the launch of many new ships, businesses are also actively investing in improving service quality. At this time, the pre-booking capacity of cruise ships during the summer is always 60-80%. Many cruise ships are fully booked on weekends. Cruise lines focus on adding human resources, improving service quality, and renewing experiences on the bay, combining cuisine and performing arts... According to travel agencies, sightseeing and overnight stays on the bay are always one of the products that most tourists love and choose.

Jade Karam, Grand Pioneers Cruise Manager, said: In addition to the brilliant decoration of the cruise, we also try to create special experiences for tourists during this holiday season such as: Culinary menus associated with cultural stories, special art performances with fireworks and many surprise gifts. The experiences on the cruise will also be continuously renewed during this summer tourist season.

Hoang Quynh

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