The ship, which is mainly carrying British, Australian, Hong Kong, and Chinese nationals, is currently on a nine-day voyage having initially departed from Singapore. The cruise will end in Shanghai, China, on June 3. According to Saigontourist, the nation’s leading tour operator, visitors enjoyed sightseeing tours at attractions in Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi tunnels. The next day, the cruise arrived in Nha Trang where guests visited Thap Ba Ponagar, Long Son pagoda, Vinpearl Land Amusement Park, shopped at Dam market, and bathed in the mud. The luxury cruise liner is scheduled to leave Nha Trang at 18:00 on May 28 and will continue sailing towards Hong Kong. Built by German shipbuilding company Meyer Werft at a total cost of US$940 million, Spectrum of the Seas is 347 metres long and 63 meters high. GM_EN_PC_ARTICLE_Native_ads The 18-storey ship is widely considered one of the world’s most modern ships and weighs approximately 169,370 tons. In May, … [Read more...] about Luxury cruise ship brings thousands of tourists to Vietnam
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Chan May Port expected to welcome 40 cruise ships in 2019
The Hanoitimes - In 2019, Thua Thien-Hue aims to welcome 4.5-4.7 million visitors, with Chan May playing a key role in tourist attraction. Thua Thien-Hue welcomes first 2,000 cruise ship passengers PM approves master plan for Lang Co – Canh Duong National Tourism Zone Chan May Port has made its name on the tourism map the the region and the world, expected to welcome 40 cruise ships in 2019, including many luxurious vessels. Chan May Port expects to welcome 40 cruise ships in 2019. Photo: VGP The port has welcomed Celebrity Constellation, a luxury ship with more than 2,000 passengers from the US, Canada, the UK, France on January 28, 2019. During this time, all foreign tourists have a chance to visit Hue's ancient capital, Da Nang, and Hoi An ancient town. Apart from Celebrity Constellation, other luxurious ships including Star Cruises, Skysea Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Costa Crociere, Ovation of the Seas have anchored in Chan May Port, … [Read more...] about Chan May Port expected to welcome 40 cruise ships in 2019
Vietnam pushes cruise ship tourism forward
Vietnam is positioned at the heart of Asia – Pacific and is easily accessible by cruise liners. Late last year, Vietnam put into operation a seaport in a bid to attract more holidaymakers. With visitors from more than 50 countries and territories, Celebrity Millennium cruise ship is the first of its kind to dock at Ha Long seaport. A specialised seaport to meet the tourist demand, coupled with fascinating cultural aspects, has presented more reasons for tourists to visit Vietnam. Vietnam is becoming an increasingly famous destination for international cruise ship. Annually, some 500 cruise ships with nearly 300,000 passengers visit Vietnam, ranking the country fourth in the number of cruise ship arrivals, just behind Japan, China and Thailand. Investment in infrastructure to attract more cruise ship passengers and holidaymakers has been focused on in recent years, to reduce pressure on domestic airports. Among more than 15 million foreign visitors to Vietnam in 2018, only nearly … [Read more...] about Vietnam pushes cruise ship tourism forward
Britain bans puppy and kitten sales by pet shops
LONDON: Britain is forbidding puppies and kittens from being sold by pet shops in a bid to crack down on animal exploitation and abuse. Shops will only be allowed to deal with animal welfare shelters or the primary breeders of the pet. (Photo: AFP/Johannas Eisele) The government said it will roll out the legislation next year after holding public consultations that showed 95-per cent support for the ban. "This will mean that anyone looking to buy or adopt a puppy or kitten under six months must either deal directly with the breeder or with an animal re-homing centre," the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said on Sunday as part of its Christmas animal welfare push. The measure is commonly called Lucy's Law in honour of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was rescued from a puppy farm in Wales in 2013. She had spent most of her life in a cage and was no longer able to breed because her hips had fused together from lack of movement. A woman named Lisa … [Read more...] about Britain bans puppy and kitten sales by pet shops
Terminal for cruise ships proposed in Danang
Terminal for cruise ships proposed in DanangBy Nhan Tam Representatives of tour operators in discussion on the sidelines of a conference on the development of cruise ship tourism in Danang – PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG – The central coastal city of Danang needs to have a terminal for cruise ships and a tourism port, alongside development of more products and services to attract cruise tourists, said participants at an international conference on the development of cruise ship tourism held there on Thursday. Deputy Director of the municipal Tourism Department Nguyen Xuan Binh noted that while work on Lien Chieu Port had yet to begin, it was necessary to speed up the construction of a special terminal for cruise ships at Tien Sa Wharf. He explained that cruise ships currently have to dock at cargo ports, and there is no terminal that allows cruise tourists to complete entry procedures and go shopping. “This common use inconveniences visitors and makes them feel … [Read more...] about Terminal for cruise ships proposed in Danang