Saigon – Hiep Phuoc Port welcomes two 'super yachts' at the same time, affirming its position as the gateway to International Sea Tourism in Ho Chi Minh City.
The event of two large international cruise ships, Viking Orion and Viking Venus, safely docking at Saigon – Hiep Phuoc Port on October 27-28, 2025 has left a very special mark, demonstrating the Port's tireless efforts and outstanding success in recent times.
Two international passenger ships Viking Orion and Viking Venus safely docked at Saigon - Hiep Phuoc Port on October 27-28, 2025 (Photo: Pham Anh Tuan)
Welcoming two giant cruise ships at the same time, especially each ship is large in size (228.3m long, 28.8m wide) carrying nearly 1,000 passengers, requiring high technical requirements and reception capacity like Viking Orion and Viking Venus, is not only a symbolic event but also a feat demonstrating the comprehensive capacity of Saigon - Hiep Phuoc Port.
From ensuring the depth of the channel, arranging optimal wharves, to security and safety, customs procedures, and logistics to support tourists. At the same time, all officers and employees of the Port have worked hard and closely coordinated with the authorities to ensure the process of welcoming ships takes place in the safest and most professional manner.
This event has firmly consolidated the position of Saigon – Hiep Phuoc Port not only as a key cargo port but also as a prestigious sea tourism gateway port, ready to receive large-scale international passenger ships.
Mr. Nguyen Le Chon Tam - General Director of Saigon Port, concurrently Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saigon - Hiep Phuoc Port (3rd from left), Mr. Nguyen Anh Hao - Acting General Director of Saigon - Hiep Phuoc Port (3rd from right) and the Port's leadership presented flowers to congratulate the crew of the two ships Viking Orion and Viking Venus (Photo: Pham Anh Tuan)
On the occasion of this important event, Mr. Nguyen Anh Hao - Acting General Director of Saigon - Hiep Phuoc Port affirmed: "The success of Saigon - Hiep Phuoc Port in welcoming two super yachts Viking Orion and Viking Venus at the same time is the clearest result of the persistent efforts and correct development strategy of the Port team over the past time. This event once again affirms the current capacity and success of the Port in exploiting a variety of services, especially international passenger ship services, contributing positively to the development of the maritime economy and tourism of Ho Chi Minh City."
This event is a strong testament to the successes achieved and the direction for stronger development in the future of the Port.
The leadership of Saigon – Hiep Phuoc Port took a souvenir photo with the crew of the two ships Viking Orion and Viking Venus (Photo: Pham Anh Tuan)
Also in the common joy, Mr. Nguyen Le Chon Tam - General Director of Saigon Port and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saigon - Hiep Phuoc Port sent his deep congratulations to all officers and employees: "I would like to send my warmest congratulations to the Saigon - Hiep Phuoc Port team on the successful welcoming of two international passenger ships Viking Orion and Viking Venus. This is an important milestone, demonstrating the professionalism, sense of responsibility and outstanding capacity of the Port. This event is a great source of motivation for us to continue to strive, maintain and promote the pioneering role of Saigon - Hiep Phuoc Port on the international maritime and tourism map."
Saigon – Hiep Phuoc Port is proud to be a reliable and professional bridge, and is committed to continuously improving service quality to bring the best experience to international shipping lines and tourists, opening a new and promising chapter for Vietnam's sea tourism.
Article: Chuong Pham
