Arranged by the Khang Huy Holiday Vietnam Travel Co., Ltd., the cruise ship Costa Serena, with nearly 3,500 international guests and crew members on board, docked at Da Nang’s Tien Sa Port on Tuesday.

The Costa Serena cruise ship can accommodate 3,500 - 4,000 passengers and crew members per trip. In the photo: The ship docks at the Tien Sa Port, Da Nang. Photo: THU HA

During their stay in Da Nang, the passengers visited some famous scenic spots and destinations in Da Nang such as the Sun World Ba Na Hill Tourist Area, the Marble Mountains and the Son Tra peninsula and experienced city tours to explore local culture and cuisine. Some guests chose to visit Hoi An Ancient Town in Quang Nam.

During their stay in Da Nang, the cruise ship passengers visit some of the city's popular tourist attractions. Photo: THU HA

Mr. Ly Dac Nam, Director of the Khang Huy Holiday Vietnam Travel Company Limited, said that the cruise tourist season usually starts in October and ends in April. He added that the company will welcome about 50 cruise ships at both Tien Sa Port (Da Nang) and Chan May Port (Thua Thien Hue) during this year’s cruise tourist season.

He proposed the local authorities to add more large shopping centres into the list of destinations for cruise ship passengers in a bid to extend tourists' stays and spending.

Cruise ship passengers have nearly a day to go sightseeing, go shopping, and relaxation. Photo: THU HA

It is known that the Costa Serena cruise ship departs from Hong Kong Port (China) and goes straight to Tien Sa Port, Da Nang. The ship left Da Nang at 6:00 pm on the same day.

Cruise ship passengers complete immigration procedures at the Tien Sa Port. Photo: THU HA

Tour guides pick up guests right at the port or a shuttle bus takes them to the city centre to begin their sightseeing and shopping journey in the city. Photo: THU HA

According to the municipal Department of Tourism, in the first 9 months of 2024, the city received 27 cruise ship arrivals with 32,550 passengers, an increase of 5 cruise ships and 14,450 passengers compared to the total of the whole year 2023.

Reporting by THU HA - Translating by M.DUNG