QUANG NINH - Saigontourist Travel Service Co welcomed some 2,500 passengers and crew members who arrived in Ha Long Bay aboard the cruise ship Costa Classica on Wednesday.

During their one-day tour of the bay, the visitors went to Long Tien and Yen Tu Pagodas and Hon Gai town.

They also enjoyed water puppetry and traditional music shows and visited a local community on the bay before departing in the evening.

Saigontourist said the vessel operated by the Italian operator Costa Crociere S.p.A. would return to Ha Long Bay on February 9, 13, 21, and 29.- VNS