According to reports by Da Nang's relevant agencies on Wednesday to the municipal People’s Committee (PC) Vice Chairman, Dang Viet Dung, the city now has a total of 44 tourist boats and powerboats which can accommodate between 12 and 250 passengers each. 

The local authorities have earmarked 9 locations for the construction of marinas along the Han River.  However, the DHC-Marina Company has been the only one so far to develop a marina complex project, which commprises a trip boat pier and anchorage for boats on the eastern side of the river.  Despite its contruction being completed, it has yet to be put into use.

Currently, a total of 3 sightseeing boat tours of domestic waterways are now being operated in the city, and all of them depart from the Han River.  They are Han River Port - Mouth of the Han River - Son Tra Peninsula, Han River Port - Tran Thi Ly Bridge - Thuan Phuoc Bridge, and Han River Port - Son Tra Peninsula - Cu Lao Cham Island.

However, many Da Nang tourism service providers have claimed that local river tourism has yet to fully tap the great potential of the city, where the river is considered to be a wonderful gift of nature.

River tourism boats

Vice Chairman Dung urged the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and local relevant agencies to make detailed plans for developing even more sightseeing boat tours for visitors as soon as possible.  In particular, importance should be attached to offering relaxation and spiritual tours for visitors, along with diving tours to explore the coral reefs, and tours visiting the local craft villages.

In addition, the city’s Department of Transport was asked to submit a detailed plan to the municipal PC for final approval before 15 September for developing the former Han River Port into a temporary wharf for trip boats.  The work is scheduled to start on 20 September and the wharf is expected to be put into use on 25 October.