On the afternoon of February 16, the Costa Serena cruise ship brought nearly 2,700 international visitors to Phu Quoc (Kien Giang) for sightseeing and relaxation. This is the first international train to stay overnight in Phu Quoc.
Of the about 2,700 tourists to Phu Quoc, Thailand accounts for more than 70%, India accounts for 18%, the rest are from other countries and some European visitors. In addition, there were 1,200 crew members and crew members on board.
The People's Committee of Phu Quoc City organized an art performance program to welcome tourists to the pearl island.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Dieu - Director of Dong Da Phu Quoc Tourism Company Limited, the authorized ship receiving unit - said that nearly 2,700 tourists will visit Vinwonders, GrandWorld and Hon Thom Cable Car.
Most tourists will stay at their trains, a few will rent 4- to 5-star hotels in the Duong Dong area for their vacations. The ship will leave Phu Quoc International Passenger Port at 4:00 p.m. on February 17 to continue its journey.
The Costa Serena ship from Italy is over 209 m long, 35.5 m wide and 13 floors high with many modern amenities. The ship has a capacity of more than 3,600 passengers and 1,200 crew members.
Previously, on February 14, Phu Quoc International Passenger Port welcomed the first ship after 10 years of construction.
