CAI MEP PORT, THE LARGEST TOURIST & TRADING PORT IN VIETNAM

As one of the largest seaports in Vietnam, Cai Mep Port has become an ideal destination for international luxury yachts. Locatedin a strategic location, this port converges majestic natural beauty and marine tourism potential, which is gradually asserting its position on the world tourism map.

1/Strategic location and modern infrastructure

Cai Mep Por tis located in the southern key economic region, in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. With a convenient location, near important transportation routes such as roads, railways, and airways. This port has become an important maritime trade gateway of Vietnam.

Cai Mep Port is invested and built with modern technology, capable of receiving large ships and luxury yachts. The system of wharves, warehouses, and loading and unloading systems for containers and goods is fully equipped, meeting the needs of international transportation and trade.

2/ Cai Mep Port: The largest port in Vietnam

Scale and capacity of Cai Mep Port

Receiving container ships with atonnage of 80,000 DWT, capacity of 600,000 - 700,000 TEU per berth is an impressive number achieved by Cai Mep port. The total port area is up to 48 hectares with a berth length of 600m. Meanwhile, Thi Vai portis also capable of receivingcargo ships with a tonnage of up to75,000 DWT, with a capacity of 1.6-2 million tons/year. The total area of this port is 27 hectares.

Thisis the only port cluster in Vietnam that owns mother ships that transport containers directly to America or Europe without going through any transshipment ports. Currently, Cai Mep - Thi Vai port is invested by the state and many businesses, helping Vietnamese imported goods to be transported to Europe and America directly in just 16 days. Fastest shipping time in the entire Southeast Asia region.

According to 2018 statistics, every weekupto 20 ship lines are calling at Cai Mep port. Among them, 13 mother ships go straight to the United States, 2 mother ships go straight to Europe, and5shipsgo to Asia. The size of the mother ship reaches 165,000 tons. Furthermore, the amount of goods through the Thi Vai - Cai Mep seaport cluster is expected to account for more than 50% of the total amount of goodsthrough all seaportsacross the country, according to the Vietnam Maritime Administration.

3/ Cai Mep: A place connecting international yachts and Vietnamese culture

The combination of luxury yachting and local culture

From September to November 2023, the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port cluster (Phu My town, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province) continuously welcomes international super cruise ships carrying thousands of visitors from many European countries. Europe, America, Asia...This is a positive signal, showing that the cruise tourist market in Vietnam in general and Ba Ria-Vung Tau in particular is gradually recovering, promising strong growth in the coming years.

Specifically, from November 10 to 26, 2023, The port welcomed and served 3 international cruise ships of Celebrity Cruises to Vietnam, of which two arrived at ports in BA Ria Vung Tau. Previously, at the end of August 2023, the super ship Spectrum of the Seas - classified as one of the world's 10 super cruise ships - stopped at the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port cluster carrying nearly 4,000 tourists and crew members. This is the third time in 2023 that the cruise ship has docked at Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Cai Mep Port is not only a destination for international luxury yachts but also a connection between international yachting culture and local culture.Tourists coming here will not only enjoy the luxury and comfort of the yacht but also have the opportunity to experience the culture, cuisine, and traditional customsof the local people.

The combination of luxury cruises and local culture creates a unique and rich travel experience, helping visitors better understand the country and people of Vietnam.

4/ Lots of potential for developing marine tourism

Located in the Southern Key Economic Region, at the gateway to the East Sea of the Southeast region, Ba Ria-Vung Tau connects with Ho Chi Minh City and other localities by roadand air. , Waterway.This is a locality witha long coastline with gentle and clean sandy beaches, with many potentials and advantages for tourism development.

In addition to unique historical, cultural, and festival relics, Ba Ria-Vung Tau is also blessed with about 306km of coastline, of which about 156km can be used as a beach. Ba Ria-Vung Tau also has a system of Dinh Mountain and Minh Dam Mountain that can be exploited for tourism; There is Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve with rich flora and fauna and natural hot mineral springs. Besides, witha system of16 large and small pristine islands and beautiful landscapes, the Con Dao island district is also quite famous as both a revolutionary historical relic and a nature reserve forest-sea, one of the Ramsar sites recognized in the world. Therefore, this place has the full potential to develop into a high-quality national tourist area butstillretains its characteristic wildness.

In addition, the location is close toTan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) and Long Thanh International Airport (Dong Nai) under constructionaswell as the ability to accommodate large international ships. The Cai Mep-Thi Vai port system are also advantages for Ba Ria-Vung Tau to be ready to attract and welcome international tourists.

Conclude

Above issomeinformation about Cai Mep Port - an ideal destination for luxury yachts and high-quality cruises in Vietnam. With a strategic location, modern infrastructure, potential for marine tourism development, and commitment to service quality, Cai Mep Port is gradually asserting its position on the world tourism map. Coming to Cai Mep Port, visitors not only experience luxury yacht life but also have the opportunity to explore the wild natural beauty and experience the unique culture of Vietnam.