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Five-star cruise ship Quantum of the Seas, carrying over 2,000 passengers and crewmembers on board, docks at Phu My port of the southern province of Ba Ria- Vung Tau on October 26. (Photo: nld.com.vn)

Passengers hailing from the United States, Australia, and several European countries joined Saigontourist tours to discover Ho Chi Minh City and Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

Foreign travelers were given the chance to sample local cuisine, cycle to explore the countryside, and join in cooking class during their trip to Vietnam.

Quantum of the Seas is owned by the world’s leading cruise company Royal Caribbean International, which is based in the US.

The ship is designed to the same standard as a five-star hotel with a gross tonnage of 168,666 tonnes. It has enough rooms to meet the needs of 4,905 guests and 1,500 crew members.

The 18-deck ship is considered to be one of the most modern and luxurious liners in the world.

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