Cam Ranh International Port receives first cruise ship
The Bahamas flagship Legend of the Seas anchored at Cam Ranh International Port in Nha Trang City on September 8, bringing 1,800 visitors and 740 crewmen to the central coastal tourist destination.
The Bahamas flagship Legend of the Seas anchored at Cam Ranh International Port in Nha Trang City on September 8, bringing 1,800 visitors and 740 crewmen to the central coastal tourist destination.
This is the first time the port has received an international cruise ship since its inauguration on March 8. Most of cruise travellers are from China and the Republic of Korea. During their stay in Nha Trang, they have toured famous tourist destinations like Long Son Pagoda, and Ponagar Temple Towers. At the welcome ceremony, leaders of Cam Ranh Port presented gifts to the captain and the first five visitors stepping on the quay. Legend of the Seas weighs 5,200 tons and is 264m long, 32m wide and 49m high. It is scheduled to leave the port on September 9 afternoon. Since its inauguration day, Cam Ranh Port has welcomed 14 naval ships from different countries.
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