The World Cruise Awards, part of the prestigious global award system World Travel Awards, has just honored the Grand Pioneers Cruise of Viet Thuan Transport Company Limited (headquartered in Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province) as the world's best green cruise line in 2024.
Grand Pioneers Cruise is honored to be nominated for this award category along with many other world-famous brands, such as: Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Virgin Voyages...
The awards are voted for by industry experts and the public, travelers worldwide with the highest standards in the cruise industry, honoring brands that stand out for innovation, sustainability and service quality.
Grand Pioneers Cruise is built and built according to the most advanced shipbuilding standards in the world today. The cruise is equipped with an advanced air conditioning system from Japan, using seawater for cooling, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency by up to 40%. In addition, the main engine and generator, imported directly from Japan, meet emission standards, ensuring safe and environmentally friendly operation, along with an advanced wastewater treatment system from Korea to ensure that all wastewater is treated to standards before being discharged into the environment...
Grand Pioneers Cruise is part of a project to build two of the largest and most expensive cruise ships in Vietnam. The total investment of these twin ships is about 35 million USD. The Grand Pioneers Cruise will be put into operation at the end of 2023; the other ship is expected to be put into operation in the near future.
Both ships are up to 109.9m long - equal to the standard length of a football field according to FIFA regulations, and 18.68m wide.
The design includes 1 basement, 6 floors, each floor area is over 2,000m2. Each ship has 55 luxury rooms and amenities, with a capacity of 160 overnight guests and 320 visitors.
