Asia's largest cruise ship brings 4,700 foreign tourists to Cam Ranh

By Bui Toan December 13, 2024 | 06:35 pm PT

The Spectrum of the Seas carrying 4,700 tourists docks at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa, Dec. 13, 2024. Photo by Tan Phat

The Spectrum of the Seas, billed as Asia's largest luxury cruise ship, arrived at Cam Ranh International Port in the central province of Khanh Hoa on Friday, carrying 4,700 tourists on board.

The tourists, hailing from Europe, Asia, and America, disembarked around 6 a.m., visited Nha Trang City, approximately 40 kilometers from Cam Ranh, and explored local attractions by cyclo.

At 4:00 p.m., the cruise ship left the port and headed for Hong Kong.

This marks the first time the ship has docked at Cam Ranh Port. In September, it brought tourists to visit Nha Trang Bay, but could not dock due to repairs at Nha Trang International Port, forcing passengers to be transferred by smaller boats.

Khanh Hoa, home to the popular resort towns of Nha Trang and Cam Ranh, has welcomed 3.8 million foreign visitors in the first 10 months of this year, a 134% increase year-on-year and 30% higher than the full-year target for 2024.

Operated by Royal Caribbean International, the 347-meter-long vessel boasts 16 decks, more than 2,000 cabins, and can accommodate up to 5,600 passengers.