On the morning of November 13, the super cruise ship Celebrity Solstice (Malta nationality) docked at HaLong International Cruise Port, bringing nearly 2,700 European and American tourists. When arriving at the port, tourists will visit attractions including: Quang Ninh Museum, city tour to experience culture, cuisine and many other tourist attractions in Ha Long City.
On the afternoon of November 14, the super cruise ship will end its journey across Vietnam from the sea to return to Hong Kong. It is expected that by the end of the year, this super luxury cruise ship will continue to return to Ha Long.
Celebrity Solstice was built by Meyer Werft, the world's leading German shipbuilding company, under orders from Celebrity Cruises (Miami, USA), at a total cost of 745 million USD. The super cruise ship has a capacity of 2,852 people, a tonnage of up to 122,000 tons, launched in 2008, and is one of the largest modern ships with luxurious amenities in the world today.
Thomas Rosen, a German national, expressed tremendous anticipation for his upcoming visit to HaLong Bay. He effusively praised the design aesthetic of the HaLong International Passenger Port station, likening its charm to "a corner of an old town, reminiscent of the classic and graceful ambiance of Hoi An."
As the 2023 tourist season, Ha Long Bay embraces an influx of colossal passenger vessels continuously, beckoning them to explore the splendors of Ha Long Bay and the myriad attractions nestled within Quang Ninh. Merely within the past two months of this year's conclusion, an impressive count of 16 sizable cruise ships have secured their berths at the port. These international visitors voyaging via cruise ships promise to augment and enrich the tourism landscape of Quang Ninh, especially as the low season for domestic tourism commences.
Moreover, the count of vessels slated to dock at HaLong International Cruise Port in 2024 has surged to nearly 60 voyages, carrying upwards of 70,000 passengers. Among these voyages are esteemed names like Mein Schiff 6 and 5, Celebrity Solstice, Noordam, MSC Splendida, and Westerdam.
Cruise tourism experts' evaluations highlight HaLong Bay's strategic positioning along a pivotal maritime route in Asia, ideal for linking regional and global cruise tourism itineraries. Its proximity to China, frequented by numerous international shipping lines deploying cruise ships, underscores its significance. Additionally, Ha Long Bay stands as the closest access point to other key North Asian markets such as Taiwan, Korea, and Japan, fortifying its allure to potential clientele.
In the initial ten months of 2023, Quang Ninh warmly welcomed nearly 14 million visitors, signifying a remarkable surge of over 40% compared to the same period in 2022. Notably, international arrivals soared to nearly 1.4 million, a staggering eightfold increase from the equivalent timeframe in 2022.
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