Large yachts flock to Phu Quoc’s new port amid tourism boom

Vo Van Phuoc, operations manager at Let's Vietnam, said on Thursday that international visitors were flocking to Phu Quoc, an island off An Giang Province, with many opting for yacht tours to nearby May Rut, Gam Ghi, and Hon Thom Islands.

The company's Crazy Party Hopping yacht, which accommodates 175 passengers, has been consistently busy, with bookings extending through March 2027.

Phuoc said tourists from Northeast Asia and Europe placed particular emphasis on maritime safety, adding that the port's standardized docking procedures and improved navigation channels had made it easier for tour operators to work with international partners.

According to Sun Group, the port's spacious facilities have encouraged tourism operators to expand their fleets.

Halora is operating a three-deck yacht featuring a swimming pool and a capacity of 120 passengers, with another vessel of the same size expected to be added in November.

Other operators are planning to introduce yachts accommodating 99 to 300 passengers for sightseeing, dining, and sunset cruises.

The An Giang Department of Tourism reported that the province had welcomed more than 25 million tourist arrivals so far this year, including over 2.1 million international visitors, generating more than VND63 trillion (US$2.44 billion) in tourism revenue.

Phu Quoc alone attracted over 9.2 million visitors, including more than two million international arrivals, and generated over VND50.3 trillion ($1.95 billion) in tourism revenue, exceeding its annual target by more than 10.6 percent.