The luxury vessel Le Jacques Cartier, operated by France’s Compagnie du Ponant, docked at Ben Dam Port at noon.

The ship, measuring over 131 meters in length and 18 meters in width with a maximum draft of 4.7 meters, departed from Singapore on Feb. 8. Con Dao is the first stop on its Vietnam itinerary.

Upon arrival, representatives of the Con Dao administration and relevant agencies held a formal welcome ceremony.

Authorities swiftly completed entry procedures for the passengers and more than 100 crew members, reflecting professionalism and hospitality while helping create a positive first impression of a safe and friendly destination.

During their stay, visitors are scheduled to tour key attractions, including historical relic sites, the natural landscapes of Con Dao National Park, pristine beaches, and local culinary offerings. Preparations have also been made to ensure security, traffic safety, environmental hygiene and service quality.

The ship was scheduled to depart the island at 7:00 p.m. the same day to continue its journey to destinations within Ho Chi Minh City.

As part of its Vietnam itinerary, after visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Le Jacques Cartier will take passengers to other well-known destinations, including Quy Nhon, Da Nang, and Chan May Bay in central Vietnam and Ha Long Bay in the north.

In 2025, Con Dao welcomed more than 612,000 visitors, including around 25,600 international arrivals.