The province is currently investing 310 billion VND (14.2 million USD)in upgrading the Chan May Port’s infrastructure system to enable it toreceive large vessels carrying up to 4,000-5,000 passengers each. TheRoyal Caribbean International Group contributed 5 million USD tothe upgrades.
Once the project is completed, the port will be able to accommodate Quantum- or Oasis-class super-large ships.
In January, Thua Thien Hue welcomed the first cruise liner, theCelebrity Century, carrying 2,500 tourists to the ancient imperialcity of Hue.
The central province has set its sights on drawing 60,000 tourists through the Chan May Port this year.-VNA