Quang Ninh province's electronic information portal reported that the province has just organized a program to welcome a group of tourists on the Pacific World cruise ship managed and operated by Peace Boat Company (Japan). This cruise ship brought about 1,700 tourists (mainly Japanese tourists) to Quang Ninh.

This is also the first time Quang Ninh province has welcomed a group of tourists by charter ship from Japan to Halong.

During the cruise, the Pacific World ship departed from Yokohama port (Japan) to a number of ports and tourist destinations including Halong bay.

According to the program, tourists on the Pacific World cruise ship will visit and experience some tourist attractions in Halong city and Dong Trieu district including: Halong Bay, Provincial Museum, Halong Market I, Vincom Plaza Halong, Queen cable car, Yen Duc village and some tourist attractions in Quang Ninh province.

In recent years, Japan has been identified as one of the key international tourist markets of Quang Ninh tourism. Many activities to promote, advertise and exchange tourist sources from this market have been implemented.

However, in reality, the number of Japanese tourists visiting Quang Ninh is still modest compared to the tourism development potential and cooperation opportunities between the two sides. According to statistics, in the period 2023 - February 2025, Quang Ninh welcomed 47,800 Japanese tourists staying in the province.

To expand this customer base, Quang Ninh Tourism Industry plans to increase tourism promotion activities, while strengthening connections and maintaining good relationships with travel companies specializing in exploiting the Japanese market to Vietnam.

In addition, Famtrip and Presstrip delegations from Japan will be organized to Quang Ninh to survey and learn about local tourism, as well as research and develop tourism products suitable to the interests and needs of Japanese tourists. At the same time, attention will be paid to improving hygiene, environment, security and safety conditions for tourists at destinations.

Cruise tourism activities in Quang Ninh were formed and developed since the 1990s. At peak times, the province welcomed more than 200 cruises each year.

From 2024 to present, cruise tourism activities in Quang Ninh have shown many positive signs, the number of cruise tourists is increasing and becoming vibrant again.

In 2025, it is expected that there will be about 70 cruise ships with nearly 90,000 international tourists from many markets in Europe, America, Australia, Northeast Asia... registered to dock at Halong International Passenger Port, an increase of about 30% compared to 2024.

In addition to the luxury cruise ships that have come and returned to Halong many times such as: Celebrity Solstice, Mein Schiff 6, Westerdam..., this year there are many new cruise ships such as: Brilliant Lady, Luminara, Pacific World... planning to bring tourists to visit and experience destinations in Quang Ninh.

Indochina Junk offers a wide range of cruise experiences in Halong and Bai Tu Long bay, from budget-friendly options to ultra-luxury cruises.