More than 3,600 passengers from the cruise ship Costa Serena (Italy) visit Phu Quoc (Kien Giang)

Superyacht Costa Serena moored at Phu Quoc pearl island

On the morning of May 21, tender ships carrying over 2,600 international tourists and over 1,000 crew members from the cruise ship Costa Serena (Italian nationality) docked at Duong Dong ward, Phu Quoc city to (Kien Giang) tourists visit the pearl island.

This group of guests stayed in Phu Quoc until 18:00 on the same day.

According to Director of Kien Giang Tourism Department Bui Quoc Thai, sea tourism is a quality service with high spending. In 2023, a number of businesses have submitted registrations, it is expected that in the coming time, Phu Quoc will welcome a number of cruise ships.

However, the conditions to welcome large cruise ships at the pearl island are still difficult because the international passenger port is not yet complete, and they have to transship passengers via small ships (tenders) to dock.

International tourists transfer by tender to
Bach Dang Park, Ho Chi Minh City. Phu Quoc

“In order to welcome the influx of foreign tourists by sea, Kien Giang is urgently completing the infrastructure for tourism, especially soon completing the Phu Quoc international passenger port, with the maximum capacity to welcome ships with high capacity. serving up to 6,000 guests,” said Mr. Bui Quoc Thai.

Costa Serena is known as a luxury castle in the middle of the ocean. The ship has a length of over 290m, a width of 35.5m, a static height of 62m... On board there are many swimming pools, jacuzzis, luxury restaurants and a full range of entertainment, entertainment and facilities to meet your needs. fully meet the needs of visitors to explore and enjoy.

*News and photos: Trung Hieu
*Source: Kien Giang Newspaper Online - baokiengiang.vn - Posted on 21/5/2023
*Key word: Sea travel,Costa Serena,Phu Quoc,Kien Giang,