Cruise ship Seven Seas Explorer brings foreign travelers to Khanh Hoa
VOV.VN - The luxury cruise liner Seven Seas Explorer docked at Cam Ranh International Port, Khanh Hoa province, on February 23, carrying around 800 passengers and 700 crew members on a regional Asia itinerary.
The vessel, regarded as one of the world’s most upscale cruise ships, offers premium services tailored to affluent travelers. Its decision to include Khanh Hoa as a port of call underscores the growing appeal of Nha Trang and surrounding destinations on the international cruise tourism map.
During their stopover in Khanh Hoa, visitors explored Nha Trang’s coastal attractions, cultural landmarks and local cuisine, contributing to the province’s high-value tourism segment.
Addressing the welcoming ceremony, Nguyen Long Bien, vice chairman of the Khanh hoa provincial administration, highlighted the locality’s competitive advantages, including its stunning bays, year-round mild climate, rich marine ecosystem, and a system of high-quality hotels and resorts that meet international standards.
In recent years, he said, the province has prioritised infrastructure development, particularly port facilities, while improving the investment climate, enhancing service quality, ensuring security and safety, and promoting the image of a “safe, friendly, and high-quality” destination.
According to provincial authorities, Khanh Hoa welcomed 29 international cruise ships in 2025, bringing more than 39,000 passengers ashore. Since the beginning of 2026, it has already received 19 cruise calls with approximately 30,000 visitors, and expects around 48 international cruise ships throughout the year.
The steady rise in cruise arrivals reflects a strong recovery and sustained growth in the high-spending cruise market, which plays an increasingly important role in the province’s tourism structure, Bien said.
Khanh Hoa has pledged to continue upgrading port infrastructure, streamline administrative procedures and enhance service quality, while expanding cooperation with major cruise lines to position itself as a regular stop for premium cruise routes in the Asia-Pacific region.
2,500 cruise passengers arrive in Khanh Hoa ahead of Lunar New Year
VOV.VN - The Cyprus-flagged cruise ship Diamond Princess on February 13 called at Cam Ranh International Port, marking the 12th cruise arrival to southcentral Khanh Hoa province since the start of 2026.
