Phu Quoc’s New International Cruise Port to Open in 2025
Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island and a rising star in global tourism, is making final preparations to welcome its first international cruise passengers at its new Phu Quoc International Passenger Port. The port is expected to play a key role in boosting the island’s tourism industry, with a significant milestone set for February 14, when a cruise ship carrying approximately 2,000 foreign tourists is scheduled to arrive.
The Costa Serena cruise ship docked off the coast of Phu Quoc on February 2, 2024 (Image Source: VN Express)
Located in Duong Dong Ward, the Phu Quoc International Passenger Port spans a total area of 180 hectares, including 2.8 hectares on land. With an investment of over VND 1.64 trillion (US$69 million), the project has been under construction since 2015 and is expected to be fully completed by 2025. Once fully operational, the port will allow luxury cruise ships carrying 3,000-4,000 tourists to dock with ease, making Phu Quoc an increasingly attractive destination for international cruise lines.
Phu Quoc to launch Vietnam’s first multi-purpose int’l passenger port (Image Source: The Saigon Times)
Recently, Travel + Leisure magazine ranked Phu Quoc as the second most beautiful island in the world, just behind the Maldives. With its pristine beaches, luxury resorts, and growing international appeal, the island is well on its way to becoming a leading destination in Southeast Asia. Moreover, the island is also considered one of the most romantic places for honeymoons in Vietnam.
Phu Quoc is recognized as the second most beautiful island in the world by Travel + Leisure (Image Source: Internet)
Beyond providing a docking point for cruise passengers, the new port is expected to elevate Phu Quoc’s position as a premier tourism and investment hub. The improved infrastructure will facilitate greater international connectivity, attracting high-end travelers, luxury services, and foreign investors to the island.
As Phu Quoc gears up to welcome its first cruise passengers, the completion of the international passenger port signals a new chapter in the island’s tourism industry, promising exciting opportunities for both visitors and investors alike.
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