VietNamNet Bridge – The central city has launched Harem 2, the first five-star cruise ship, as a new tourist service, Vice-Director of the city's culture, sport and tourism department Tran Chi Cuong said.

The cruise ship, built and designed in Norway, has three decks with full recreational facilities and diving service.

It can carry 250 passengers for a tour of the River Han and the waters off Son Tra Peninsula and Cham Island in Quang Nam Province.

The ship, on which Hoang Gia company spent VND70 billion (US$3.3 million), also provides party, conference and wedding services.

The company said the ship would depart from Da Nang at 8am to visit Cham Island, 20km off Hoi An City, and return to the River Han Port by 3pm during a day tour.

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