Vietnam is advancing plans to construct a $315 million cruise port in Vung Tau, a prime location on the southern coast. The upcoming facility is set to accommodate some of the world’s largest cruise ships, enhancing Vietnam’s position in the global cruise market.
According to VN Express International, the port’s design includes a pier that can handle two 228,000-ton vessels simultaneously, enabling an estimated capacity of around 6,000 passengers daily. Plans outline a range of amenities, including a cruise terminal featuring shops, hotels, office spaces, and tourist accommodations.
The project also incorporates essential supporting infrastructure, such as spacious parking, designated areas for official vessels, and other maritime services. Spearheaded by the Portcoast-Tediport-Hpec consortium, the proposal was presented to the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province People’s Committee for further assessment.
Strategically located near Vung Tau’s Front Beach cable car complex, the new cruise port aims to draw both international and domestic visitors, enriching the region’s tourism industry. Additionally, the port is expected to host various cultural and economic events, stimulating local economic growth.
Currently, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province’s officials are finalizing feasibility studies and working on investor selection for the ambitious project. The area has recently emerged as a popular destination, welcoming over 80,000 cruise guests in 2023.
Notable recent visitors to the region include Resorts World Cruises’ Resorts World One, which brought over 2,100 travelers in May 2024 as part of a Southeast Asia cruise from Singapore. Earlier this year, Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas also stopped in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, bringing over 4,500 passengers to the coastal city.
This new port in Vung Tau is poised to become a premier gateway to Southern Vietnam, reinforcing the country’s standing as a key destination in Southeast Asia’s cruise industry.
