Costa Serena brings 2,700 passengers to Phu Quoc island

During their two-day visit, the passengers explored several popular tourist attractions on Phu Quoc Island, including Grand World and the Hon Thom Cable Car, while also indulging in a variety of delicious local dishes.

Monday, February 17, 2025 20:19

Italian-flagged cruise ship Costa Serena (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - Italian-flagged cruise ship Costa Serena docked at Phu Quoc International Passenger Port in the southern province of Kien Giang on February 16, with the vessel bringing about 2,700 travelers to the island, mostly from Thailand and India.

The ship is scheduled to depart on the afternoon of February 17 to continue its journey. This marks the first ship to dock at Phu Quoc International Passenger Port since its completion after 10 years of construction on February 14.

Nguyen Thi Bich Dieu, director of Dong Noi Tourism Co., Ltd, shared that the island is set to welcome an additional 3,500 international passengers on February 20.

According to the provincial Tourism Department, Phu Quoc has already hosted over 25,800 Thai visitors and more than 30,000 Indian travellers since 2024.

To reach these impressive figures, local authorities have organized various promotional campaigns in India and Thailand to showcase the island's renowned tourist destinations./.

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