International ship arrives in Con Dao carrying 2,200 tourists

International tourists excitedly expressed that they had a day experiencing historical sites in Con Dao - Photo: NHU BINH

After arriving in Con Dao on June 2, tourists visited eco- tourism and spiritual destinations such as Con Dao Museum - Phu Tuong prison camp - Phu Son prison camp - the island lord's house - Con Dao market; Con Dao National Park - and explored the primeval forest.

Tourists also take a canoe to Hon Bay Canh, Hon Cau to visit the turtle hatchery in Con Dao - the mangrove forest and snorkel to see coral, kayak, and SUP. The ship continues its journey to Redang (Malaysia) on June 3 and returns to Singapore on June 4.

Marking the event of a large group of over 2,000 guests returning to Con Dao after 25 years, Saigontourist Travel Service Company coordinated with the People's Committee of Con Dao District and the Management Board of Con Dao National Tourist Area to organize a welcoming ceremony on June 2.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Luu - General Director of Saigontourist Travel - said that international cruise tourism is the company's leading strength.

As for the Resorts World One cruise ship, from the beginning of 2024, Saigontourist Travel will continuously welcome and serve tourists on this cruise ship docking at ports in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Nha Trang, Da Nang , and Ha Long with an average frequency of 1 trip/month.

Mr. Michael Goh, Chairman of Resorts World Cruises Group, shared the reason for choosing Con Dao as a new destination in the Resorts World One journey is to bring tourists unique experiences and opportunities to explore unspoiled destinations.

"Vietnam is definitely one of the must-see tourist destinations in Southeast Asia and your country has a lot to offer with its rich heritage and culture, many local delicacies, unspoiled landscapes and countless exciting experiences.

In terms of cruise tourism, many cities in Vietnam are easily accessible by cruise ship, making them popular destinations for cruise lines," said Mr. Michael Goh.

International guests are warmly welcomed as soon as they set foot on the island.

The international cruise ship Resorts World One has a capacity of up to 2,600 passengers. The ship's large hull requires a small boat to transfer passengers to shore.

Tourists have a day to explore beautiful Con Dao

Resorts World One cruise ship has a tonnage of 75,338 tons, length of 268m, width of 32m, height of 13 floors, maximum capacity of more than 2,200 guests, a total of 928 bedrooms, 17 restaurants with diverse cuisine, providing a variety of entertainment, recreation, sports, health, culture and culinary services so that all types of tourists (from children to the elderly) can enjoy throughout their time on board.

Resorts World One cruise ship belongs to Resorts World Cruises, specializing in operating cruise routes to explore Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tau-quoc-te-den-con-dao-mang-theo-2-200-du-khach-20240602131954698.htm