An American luxury cruise ship, the Nautica, docked at Cai Lan Port bringing 1,000 foreign tourists to the world heritage site of Halong Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh for the first time on March 9.
During their stay in Vietnam hosted by Tan Hong Company, the tourists will visit the beautiful landscapes of Halong Bay, the capital city of Hanoi and the port city of Haiphong.
Halong Bay has so far this year welcomed several foreign cruise ships carrying thousands of holiday-makers.
Quang Ninh strives to welcome 5.2 million tourists, including 2.4 million foreign visitors this year.