The Port Authority of Guam welcomed its fourth passenger vessel of the year with the arrival of the MS Asuka II Sunday morning.

The MS Asuka II docked at the Port Authority of Guam at 7:11 a.m. with 694 passengers and 507 crew members. 

The ship was set to depart Sunday evening, giving its passengers time to explore Guam’s beauty and hospitality for the day.

Port Authority of Guam’s General Manager Rory Respicio said, “The increase in cruise ships visiting our island this year is a boost to Guam’s tourism industry and highlights Guam as a premiere luxury cruise destination.”

Potential cruise ship visits to Guam this year include the MS Queen Elizabeth on March 21, the Le Soleal on March 24, the Carnival on April 8, the Seabourn on May 14 and Sept. 7, the Le Soleal on Oct. 8, the Carnival on Oct. 22, and the MS Asuka II on Dec. 30.