On the morning of February 10, at Phuoc An Port in Phuoc An commune, Dong Nai province, Saigontourist Travel Service Company (Saigontourist, Ho Chi Minh City), in coordination with the Management Board of Phuoc An Port, held a ceremony to welcome the international cruise ship Star Voyager. This special event marks the first time Dong Nai has received an international cruise vessel docking at Phuoc An Port, bringing more than 400 multinational visitors.
 |
| International cruise ship Star Voyager docks at Phuoc An Port on the morning of February 10. Photo: Ngoc Lien |
After disembarking, tourists will be organized by Saigontourist to join a journey exploring Ho Chi Minh City, with prominent destinations such as Ben Thanh Market and Cho Lon (Chinatown), experiencing the vibrant spring atmosphere, enjoying a panoramic view of the city from Bitexco Financial Tower, visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, and savoring distinctive Vietnamese culinary specialties.
 |
| Staff at Phuoc An Port assist with mooring procedures. Photo: Ngoc Lien |
A representative of Saigontourist stated that this is not only an essential milestone for cruise tourism operations in Dong Nai but also opens up strong development potential for the international cruise tourism market in the southeastern region, as Vietnam is increasingly becoming an attractive destination on the global cruise tourism map.
 |
| Border Guard officers assist tourists with entry registration procedures. Photo: Ngoc Lien |
 |
| Customs officers inspect tourists’ luggage during entry procedures into Vietnam. Photo: Ngoc Lien |
The Star Voyager departed from Singapore on an itinerary covering Vietnam and Hong Kong (China). In Vietnam, Saigontourist is responsible for serving passengers and organizing tours to explore destinations in port cities and provinces such as Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, and Khanh Hoa. According to the plan, on February 11, 2026, the ship will dock at Cam Ranh Port, bringing visitors to explore Nha Trang.
 |
| Tourists show excitement upon receiving a scarf embroidered with the Vietnamese flag from Phuoc An Port. Photo: Ngoc Lien |
A Saigontourist representative affirmed that for many years, the company has been a leading travel brand in Vietnam, with professional expertise in organizing international cruise tours, standardized services, and a synchronized operational system.
 |
| Tour guides check tourists’ tickets before boarding coaches to explore Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ngoc Lien |
In the first quarter of 2026, Saigontourist is expected to welcome more than 25,000 international cruise visitors, further affirming its outstanding strengths and pioneering role in tapping into the high-end cruise segment, serving as a highly promising market that contributes positively to the growth of Vietnam's tourism sector in general and the southeastern region in particular.
By Ngoc Lien – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho
Thông tin bạn đọc
Đóng Lưu thông tin