Ho Chi Minh City, Feb. 10 -- Con Dao on February 10 welcomed its first international cruise ship in 2026, signalling a promising start for the island's tourism sector this year.

The luxury vessel Le Jacques Cartier, operated by France's Compagnie du Ponant, docked at Ben Dam Port at noon, bringing more than 100 international passengers of various nationalities to explore the island.

The ship, measuring over 131 metres in length and 18 metres in width with a maximum draft of 4.7 metres, departed from Singapore on February 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 fo...