Vireak Buntham Launches High-Speed Passenger Ship Connecting Kampot & Koh Tral

• 28 December 2024
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Vireak Buntham Company has officially launched a high-speed passenger ship service connecting Kampot International Tourist Port to Koh Tral (Phu Quoc Island), Vietnam. The direct journey, which takes just 40 minutes, marks a significant advancement in cross-border connectivity and was announced on the company’s official Facebook page on 25 December 2024.

The launch follows the inauguration of Kampot International Tourist Port on 12 December 2024, an event attended by HE Peng Po, Minister of Public Works and Transport, HE Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, and Ms Jyotsana Varma, Asian Development Bank Country Director for Cambodia.

This port, constructed as part of the “Tourism Infrastructure Development Project,” represents a nearly USD 10 million investment funded by the Asian Development Bank. Construction began in 2018 and concluded in 2022, establishing a vital gateway for international and domestic travelers. (Read more)

The new passenger ship service is expected to serve as a major boost for domestic and international tourism, offering a convenient travel option that strengthens ties between Cambodia and Vietnam. Vireak Buntham’s high-speed ship provides seamless access to Koh Tral, enhancing the appeal of Kampot as a hub for travelers exploring the two countries’ coastal areas.

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