It is difficult for cruise passengers to come to Khanh Hoa because the port is being repaired and the port is far away

At the end of 2023, the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province announced that Nha Trang port will temporarily suspend operations for repair and upgrading (for a period of 6 months). Although it can welcome international ships, the construction site is under construction and the facilities are limited, so large ships cannot dock. The ship must anchor outside the bay and use canoes to transport passengers to shore. Some ships canceled their trips and did not enter the port.

Nha Trang Port refused tourist ships because they were under repair

Mr. Bui Minh Thang - director of Phuong Thang Service - Tourism - Trading Company Limited - said that the company coordinated to welcome the Norwegian Jewel ship (flying the Bahamian flag) with about 2.000 guests on February 15, which was detained by Nha Trang port. refused to receive because that day the port could not receive two ships at the same time. The Norwegian Jewel ship had to cancel its schedule and not arrive in Nha Trang.

“Nha Trang still does not have a dedicated tourist port. Without investment and upgrading of the port system, the city will miss many opportunities to welcome large groups of cruise passengers. Besides, the authorities need to soon urge the repair of the current port, as well as arrange a plan to welcome cruise passengers," Mr. Thang said.

Similarly, according to the expected schedule, on February 20, the Spectrum Of The Sea ship (more than 2 passengers) will arrive at Nha Trang port, but must change the schedule and choose to dock at TCCT Port at Cai Mep - Thi Vai (Ba Ria - Vung). Ship).

Recently, the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province also worked with Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company Limited (Cam Ranh international port management unit), including developing this port as a place to welcome cruise passengers next to the port. Nha Trang, as well as solving current difficulties.

Building tours to serve cruise passengers coming to Cam Ranh

However, according to travel companies, because Cam Ranh international port is far from Nha Trang city (about 60km), Cam Lam district and Cam Ranh city do not have products to serve customers on site.

Previously, when arriving at the port, guests also reported difficulty getting in and out of military posts. Guests who go out freely have to wait a long time for a car to take them outside.

“Currently, cruise passengers coming to Nha Trang only visit during the day, because the tourism product is still not attractive, let alone other localities.

In addition, cruise tours are sold to guests very early. If we change the train pick-up location from Nha Trang to Cam Ranh, the longer travel distance will increase the tour cost," Mr. Thang said.

Mr. Tran Minh Duc - Chairman of Khanh Hoa Travel Association - said that building tours and tourist routes in Cam Ranh City and Cam Lam district is not difficult. However, these destinations are still underinvested and lack connection and promotion.

“Cruise cruise passengers love country tours and typical products... In Cam Lam and Cam Ranh, there are rice fields and beautiful palanquins, with large areas, but they have not yet been exploited... Besides, Currently, there are mango garden tours implemented by some units, which are also very potential.

But bringing tourists there must have a specific tour schedule, associated with dining and shopping spots... From there, travel companies can offer and introduce cruise ship customers," Mr. Duc said.

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