HCMC – The luxury cruise ship, Spectrum of the Seas, arrived at the Tan Cang-Cai Mep port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province on August 22, with over 4,000 international passengers on board.
This marks the third visit of the Spectrum of the Seas to Ba Ria-Vung Tau, signifying the resumption of the global cruise industry in Vietnam after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Of the 4,000 cruise passengers, over three quarters chose to embark on sightseeing tours to explore the picturesque countryside, rivers, traditional craft villages, and shopping opportunities in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, HCMC, and the Mekong Delta region.
After its stop in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, the Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship arrived in Singapore to finish a 12-day journey of exploring Asian countries, including Japan, China, Vietnam, and Singapore.
The luxury vessel has a history of visits to Vietnam. On August 2, it brought 4,600 international tourists to Nha Trang Bay.
Ranked among the top 10 largest cruise ships globally, the Spectrum of the Seas is a Quantum-Ultra-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International. With dimensions of 350 meters in length and 41 meters in width, the ship commenced operations in April 2019.