The tour is expected to be on May 5, May 19, June 2 and June 16 with a package price of about US $1,300 per tourist if they travel in a group of at least 15 people, said Saigontourist.

Those who want to join the tour should book and pay money six weeks in advance. The cost includes air tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong and from Singapore back to Ho Chi Minh City, airport tax and visa.

“The tour provides luxury services, helping to bring much needed relaxation to tourists on a leading modern European cruise ship,” said Doan Thi Thanh Tra, deputy manager of the planning and marketing department of the Saigontourist.

From March 2007, the Saigontourist continues to promote its Premium Travel tours to the poetic islands of Thailand and Malaysia and busy cities in Singapore and Hong Kong with the five-star Super Star Virgo, Super Star Gemini and Star Pisces cruise ships, she added.

Holiday makers who join the Premium Travel tours are insured with an insurance value of as much as US $10,000 per tourist, Ms Tra said.

(Source: Nhan Dan Online)