In the first eleven months of 2025, Phu Quoc Island attracted nearly 7.6 million visitors, a 35% increase from the previous year, exceeding its tourism goal. November alone saw 510,000 tourists. However, power outages began in late November due to damage to a submarine cable, potentially affecting repairs for a month.
Phu Quoc Island welcomed nearly 7.6 million visitors in the first eleven months of 2025, including 1.6 million foreign arrivals, marking a 35% year-on-year increase and surpassing its full-year tourism target.
In November alone, the island received 510,000 tourists, a surge of 50% compared to the same month last year, according to a report from the An Giang Province Department of Tourism. International arrivals tripled to approximately 242,000.
Phu Quoc, voted Asia’s most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, initially aimed to attract 7.25 million tourists in 2025, including 1.2 million international visitors.
Belgian traveler Philippe Tchekouteff, who visited the island last month, described Phu Quoc as “great and beautiful,” highlighting its pleasant weather, diverse entertainment options, and quality restaurants. He noted he was fortunate to leave before a widespread power outage affected parts of the island late last week.
Since November 29, areas in northern Phu Quoc have experienced power disruptions after the 110 kV Ha Tien – Phu Quoc submarine cable was damaged when a contractor inadvertently drove construction piles into it during coastal roadworks. On December 1, the Southern Power Corporation estimated that repairs could take at least one month, depending on weather conditions.
Phu Quoc’s peak travel season runs from October to May, when visitors can enjoy sunny weather and clear blue seas.
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