This is the first ship to return to Nha Trang after Nha Trang Port temporarily stopped receiving international passenger ships since October 2024 due to deterioration.
On the same morning, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Ha and leaders of the Department of Culture - Sports and Tourism, Khanh Hoa Tourism Association attended the welcoming ceremony at Ana Marina Nha Trang Yard.
The ship anchored in Nha Trang Bay, then tourists were taken to the wharf by tender to start the tour.
Of Costa Serena's 2,700 visitors, about 1,300 registered to set ashore. TICTOURS International Travel Company Limited organizes for visitors to visit typical destinations of Nha Trang such as Long Son Pagoda, special national relic of Ba Po Nagar Tower, Nha Trang Cathedral, I-Resort Hot mineral Park, Dam Market, Skylight Bar and Tram Huong Tower.
According to Mr. Cung Quynh Anh - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture - Sports and Tourism of Khanh Hoa, Costa Serena bringing visitors to Ana Marina cruise terminal is a very good sign for the tourism industry in the province.
Along with Cam Ranh International Port, the operation of this cruise port helps shipping lines have more options when bringing visitors to Khanh Hoa, especially in the context of Nha Trang Port waiting to be upgraded.
The Costa Serena left Nha Trang that evening to continue its journey to Phu My port (Ho Chi Minh City).
From the beginning of January 2025 to now, Khanh Hoa has welcomed 24 international cruise ships with more than 25,808 visitors ashore.
In December 2025 alone, according to the registration schedule from shipping lines, the province plans to welcome 7 more ships with about 5,000 visitors.
The above figures show that cruise tourism in Khanh Hoa is recovering positively, continuing to affirm Nha Trang's appeal on the international tourism map and contributing to the overall growth of the province's tourism industry.
