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Jun 04, 2014 / 09:54

Ha Long welcomes Malaysia’s cruise ship Super Star Virgo

Malaysia’s cruise ship Super Star Virgo arrived in Quang Ninh province, bringing 2,600 foreign passengers to Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.

The passengers who mainly came from Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other Asian countries departed from Hong Kong on a Vietnam tour to learn about local people’s daily life and discover the beauty of the locality.
 
Mrs. Vu Thi Thu Thuy, Vice Chairman of Ha Long's People Committe  greeting visitors from the ship SuperStar Virgo Ha Long
Mrs. Vu Thi Thu Thuy, Vice Chairman of Quang Ninh's People Committe greets visitors from the ship SuperStar Virgo
The voyage is part of a 2014 cooperation agreement between Saigontourist – Vietnam’s leading tour operator, and Star Cruises - a member of Genting Hong Kong, the third largest cruise liner in the world. 
Welcoming the visitors, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho Anh Tuan said that the Vietnamese government ensures the best security and safety conditions for foreign travelers to the country.
 
Mr. Jan Blomqvist, Captain of SuperStar Virgo gives ship pattern to Mr. Ho Anh Tuan, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Mr. Jan Blomqvist, Captain of SuperStar Virgo gives ship pattern to Mr. Ho Anh Tuan, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Vietnam is a safe and ideal destination for foreign tourists, he said.
Anh also suggested that leaders of Quang Ninh province strengthen environmental management, security and safety for tourists, expand tourist market overseas, and improve service quality to attract more travellers.
 
The leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Quang Ninh province to visit 5-star international ship SuperStar Virgo.
Leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Quang Ninh province  visit five star international ship SuperStar Virgo.