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Cruise ships, "playgrounds" are left open

Not only in Vietnam, but also in the world market of shipping ships. According to Mr. Nguyen Quy Phuong, Director of Travel Department (Vietnam National Administration of Tourism), cruise ship in Asia has made strong progress in many aspects: number of passengers, market trends, fleets, port systems, destinations, ship tourism products. The number of cruise ship visitors has increased rapidly: Within the five years from 2013 to 2018, the total number of cruise ships in the world increased by 24% from 21 million to about 26.0 million in 2018 ( increased by 3.3% compared to 2017). In particular, the number of cruise tourists to Asia increased by an average of 23% from 1.51 million in 2013 to about 4.26 million in 2018. In 2017, the number of cruise passengers in Asia reached 4,052 million. According to the statistics of the International Boat Tourism Association, in 2012, there were only 158 Vietnamese people traveling on cruise ships.

Market of international tourists traveling to Vietnam

Set a goal to become a strong sea-rich country, prosperous from the sea, sustainable development, prosperity ... according to Resolution No. 36 on the Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development of Vietnam's Marine Economy by 2030, with a Vision to 2045 , Vietnam has favorable facilities to develop cruise tourism such as a coastline stretching over 3,200km, many beautiful bays, islands, layers of lang lang of historical and cultural diversity ... Things Natural and social events are the basis for the development of marine tourism, including the development of yacht investment in Vietnam. However, the yacht since its inception has always been associated with elegance and class. Compared to conventional boats, yachts possess many advanced facilities and a more modern and sophisticated design. Luxurious yachts, fully equipped are always the dream of many people. Because not everyone can own a yacht. Playing a yacht is more than just having money. Even Vietnamese giants who previously wanted to own and enjoy leisurely life on the yacht also took a lot of effort and money. 

Meanwhile, in Vietnam, there are key tourist destinations that most do not meet the needs of cruise tourists. For example, in Halong Bay, Quang Ninh currently has just over 500 ships, a total of 170 ships with 2,023 rooms. Mr. Pham Ngoc Thuy, Director of Quang Ninh Tourism Department acknowledged that ship tourism activities in Quang Ninh have been formed since 1998, after many years of development, this type of tourism has developed strongly. However, besides the advantages, tourism activities of Quang Ninh province still face some difficulties that need to be overcome in the coming time. In particular, at a certain time, Ha Long lacks local tourist boats to transport tourists to visit Ha Long Bay.

Ha Long - a potential tourist attraction

Obviously, this potential "playground" is still left open. It is expected that Vietnam's cruise ship market will explode in the coming years with a variety of tourism services, including sightseeing. and stay by tourist boat.

There are businesses that "play".

Economic development, material life is improved, the need to enjoy life is also more advanced. Currently to fully enjoy the luxury life on the yacht is gradually becoming a lot easier. According to many experts, there is enough weather, favorable terrain and harmony, it is time for Vietnam to seize the opportunity, expand the market for travelers wishing to travel by ship, especially with the market segment. high school. This is also the idea that Vietnamese companies have begun to deploy. Mr. Thai Thanh Thiem, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pacific Voyages Company (based in France) told us hopefully that, after market research, his company boldly invested in organizing this tour. 5-star luxury yacht Costa Diadema exclusively for Vietnamese in early May. For the first time, Vietnamese people have such a tour of European cities and connect together on a luxury yacht that can accommodate up to 5,000 passengers and 1,250 crew.

Madame Luxury Cruise is operated by CP APT Holdings

Meanwhile, in the domestic market, Mr. Nguyen Hong Dai, General Director of APT Travel Asia Pacific Travel Co., Ltd also revealed APT's plan to invest in the 5-star domestic yacht industry. holding. Orientation of the leading group in the field of steel-shell ships in the bays and trans-Vietnam, focusing on building the first 5-star yacht image in Vietnam's tourism market, so APT holdings will soon launch its chain. Top 5-star luxury yacht named Madame Luxury Cruise, the boat with exquisite designs, Vietnamese cultural identity. With in-depth experience of management and large-scale business network, with the desire to capture the trend and become a leader in this potential yacht segment, we believe that not only International tourists but also Vietnamese visitors will have the opportunity to experience the Made in Vietnam yacht product. 

Hopefully, this will be a new direction for Vietnam's cruise industry.

Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/