{"id":2790,"date":"2024-07-25T08:07:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T01:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/?p=2790"},"modified":"2026-07-21T11:31:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T04:31:38","slug":"halong-bay-port-of-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Halong Bay Port Of Call 2026, 2027, 2028: Essential Guide for Cruise Passengers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#Your_Permit_to_Enter_the_Mainland\" >Your Permit to Enter the Mainland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#Your_Registration_Status\" >Your Registration Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#Pick-up_Points\" >Pick-up Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#Transfer_Options\" >Transfer Options<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#By_road\" >By road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#By_waterway\" >By waterway\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#List_of_Cruises_visiting_Halong_Bay_in_2026\" >List of Cruises visiting Halong Bay in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#List_of_Cruises_visiting_Halong_Bay_in_2027\" >List of Cruises visiting Halong Bay in 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#List_of_Cruises_visiting_Halong_Bay_in_2028\" >List of Cruises visiting Halong Bay in 2028<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#Things_To_Do_When_Your_Cruise_Is_Docked_At_Halong_Bay_Port\" >Things To Do When Your Cruise Is Docked At Halong Bay Port<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#If_you_have_a_few_hours_half-day_excursion\" >If you have a few hours (half-day excursion)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#If_you_have_a_full_day\" >If you have a full day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#If_your_ship_allows_an_overnight_stopover\" >If your ship allows an overnight stopover<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#Choosing_an_operator_for_your_shore_excursion\" >Choosing an operator for your shore excursion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/halong-bay-port-of-call\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_for_Passengers_on_Cruise_Ships_Docked_at_Halong_Bay_Port\" >Frequently Asked Questions for Passengers on Cruise Ships Docked at Halong Bay Port<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>If your ocean cruise itinerary includes a call at Halong Bay, this guide covers everything you need for a smooth, well-planned stop: how to clear your entry permit and register with local authorities, where you&#8217;ll be picked up depending on which port your ship docks at, your transfer options to and from the pier, the full schedule of ships calling at Halong Bay through 2026\u20132028, and what to do with your time ashore-whether you have a few hours or an overnight window before rejoining your ship.<\/p>\n<p>This guide reflects the most up-to-date information available for the 2026 season, including current port schedules, transfer procedures, and entry requirements.<\/p>\n<p>With over 20 years operating in Halong Bay, Bhaya Cruises has welcomed passengers from many of the world&#8217;s leading cruise lines, including Silversea Cruises and Windstar Cruises, as they use their time in port to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. With the most diverse fleet of boats in the bay, we can tailor your visit to fit your ship&#8217;s exact dock schedule-whether that means a short-day trip, a full day on the water, or a longer 2-night Halong cruise before you return to your ship.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Permit_to_Enter_the_Mainland\"><\/span>Your Permit to Enter the Mainland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All foreigners are required to attain visas to enter the mainland of Vietnam. However, if you are a passport holder of one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myvietnamvisa.com\/vietnam-visa-exemption.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these countries<\/a>, you will only need to get the Certificate of Visa Exemption. There are 02 ways to legally enter Vietnam mainland:<\/p>\n<p><strong>(1)<\/strong>: If you directly apply for the permit, please contact Bhaya Cruises so we can advise you on the steps to complete the documents upon your arrival at Halong Bay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(2)<\/strong>: If you apply via your cruise bringing you to Halong Bay, it will be less complicated as you might have all the documents needed in your hands.<\/p>\n<p>We highly recommend working closely with your cruise operator if you plan to visit Halong Bay.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Registration_Status\"><\/span>Your Registration Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When leaving a cruise ship, it&#8217;s necessary to register with local authorities for permission to stay in Halong Bay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> If you are already registered, get prepared to embark Bhaya Cruise.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t registered yet, don&#8217;t worry! The Bhaya team will assist you with the necessary paperwork. All you need to do is provide us with your information, including your passport number and cruise ship details. We will go over the specifics with you once you book your cruise with us.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick-up_Points\"><\/span>Pick-up Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you disembark the cruise ship, Bhaya Cruise will pick you up at four different locations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Van Hai Port<\/strong> is located in Bai Chay Ward of Halong City, just a 4-minute drive from Bai Chay Bridge and directly across from Wyndham Legend Halong.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cai Lan Port<\/strong> is located on Highway 18, Halong City, and it&#8217;s expanding to become one of Vietnam&#8217;s largest ports.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #468bb4;\">Vinashin Port <\/strong>is located in No.6A, Le Thanh Tong Street, Hon Gai Ward, Halong City.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halong International Cruise Port <\/strong>is located at No.9 Halong Road, Bai Chay Ward, Halong City.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_Options\"><\/span>Transfer Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bhaya Group offers both roadway and waterway pickup options at two ports.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_road\"><\/span><strong><em>By road<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To reach the Bhaya Cruise Centre, our shuttle bus will pick you up from the entrance of Van Hai Port and take around 30 minutes. The distance is the same between Cai Lan Port and Hon Gai International Port. If you&#8217;re arriving at Vinashin Port, which is located further to the east, it will take around 19.5 km to reach the Bhaya Cruise Centre.<\/p>\n<p>Please be aware that there is an extra charge for the shuttle bus service.<\/p>\n<p>If any of the passengers are interested in visiting Hanoi and have the time, we can provide a shuttle bus or a private car for their convenience. Please note that the transfer may or may not be included, depending on how the cruise was booked.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_waterway\"><\/span><strong><em>By waterway\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If weather and location permit, we&#8217;ll sail to your cruise ship dock. Otherwise, our tender boat will take you to Bhaya Group Cruise Center.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Note: Transfer by waterway is free of charge but it is possible for only guests departing from Vinashin Port.<\/em><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 372px;\" border=\"1\" width=\"544\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Port\/Transfer Option<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"205\"><strong>Roadway (Chargeable)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Waterway (Free of Charge)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Cai Lan Port<\/td>\n<td width=\"205\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">X<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"204\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Van Hai Port<\/td>\n<td width=\"205\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">X<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Vinashin Port<\/td>\n<td width=\"205\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">X<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">X<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Halong International Cruise Port<\/td>\n<td width=\"205\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">X<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Cruises_visiting_Halong_Bay_in_2026\"><\/span>List of Cruises visiting Halong Bay in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100.589%; height: 483px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 27.6461%; height: 21px;\"><strong>Cruise line\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 30.3632%; height: 21px;\"><strong> Ship<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 42.0576%; height: 21px;\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIDA Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIDAdiva<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29\u201330 Jan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silversea Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver Moon<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silversea Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver Muse<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28\u201329 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrity Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrity Solstice<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16\u201317 Mar, 28\u201329 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azamara Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azamara Onward<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26\u201327 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azamara Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azamara Pursuit<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\u20133 Nov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crystal Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crystal Serenity<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holland America Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ms Volendam<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holland America Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ms Westerdam<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 Nov, 18 Dec, 22 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Princess Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coral Princess<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u20132 Apr<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Princess Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond Princess<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14\u201315 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking Venus<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 Apr, 14 Oct<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking Orion<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 May, 2 Nov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceania Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceania Regatta<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23 Apr<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceania Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceania Nautica-Aurelia<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TUI Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mein Schiff 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 May<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerald Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerald Harmony<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3, 15, 21, 29 Aug; 12, 20, 24, 30 Sep; 12, 22, 28 Oct; 1, 5, 15, 19, 23, 25 Nov; 9, 19, 31 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CroisiEurope<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RV Indochine<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2, 5, 18, 21, 25, 28 Sep; 4, 7, 11, 14, 20, 23, 27 Oct; 5, 8, 21, 24, 28 Nov; 1, 7, 10, 14, 17, 23, 26, 30 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CroisiEurope<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RV Indochine II<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22, 25, 29 Aug; 1, 14, 17, 30 Sep; 3, 16, 19 Oct; 1, 4, 17, 20 Nov; 3, 6, 19, 22 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APT River Cruises (Travelmarvel)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APT Mekong Serenity<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4, 8, 12, 18, 22, 26 Sep; 2, 6, 10, 16, 20, 24 Oct; 3, 7, 13, 17, 21, 27 Nov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regent Seven Seas Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seven Seas Explorer<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Nov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windstar Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Star Seeker<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Nov; 26 Dec \u2013 1 Jan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ritz-Carlton Luminara<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22\u201323 Nov; 10 Dec; 14\u201315 Dec; 31 Dec \u2013 1 Jan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6461%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norwegian Cruise Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.3632%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norwegian Jade<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0576%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Cruises_visiting_Halong_Bay_in_2027\"><\/span>List of Cruises visiting Halong Bay in 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100.755%; height: 1749px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 27.7166%; height: 21px;\"><strong>Cruise line\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 30.2859%; height: 21px;\"><strong> Ship<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 59.1179%; height: 21px;\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seabourn Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seabourn Encore<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Jan, 6 Jan, 13 Feb, 8 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 71px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 71px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrity Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 71px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrity Solstice<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 71px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\u20135 Jan; 28\u201329 Jan; 16\u201317 Feb; 21\u201322 Feb; 4\u20135 Dec; 9\u201310 Dec; 28\u201329 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIDA Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIDAstella<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11\u201312 Jan; 27\u201328 Feb; 21\u201322 Apr<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 115px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 115px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerald Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 115px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerald Harmony<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 115px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11, 17, 21, 25, 27 Jan; 4, 8, 10, 14, 18, 22, 24, 28 Feb; 4, 8, 10, 14, 18, 22, 24 Mar; 5, 15, 19, 21 Apr; 3, 9 May; 27 Jul; 2, 20, 24, 28 Aug; 1, 19, 23, 29 Sep; 11, 13, 17, 21 Oct; 4, 8, 10, 14, 18 Nov; 2, 6, 10, 14 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 93px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 93px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APT River Cruises (Travelmarvel)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 93px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APT Mekong Serenity<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 93px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12, 16, 22, 26, 30 Jan; 5, 9, 13, 19, 23, 27 Feb; 5, 9, 13, 19, 23, 27 Mar; 2, 6, 10, 16 Apr; 27, 31 Jul; 6, 10, 14, 20, 24, 28 Aug; 3, 7, 11, 17, 21, 25 Sep; 1, 9, 15, 19 Oct; 2, 6, 12, 16, 20, 26 Nov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 93px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 93px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CroisiEurope<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 93px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RV Indochine<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 93px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2, 15, 18, 31 Jan; 3, 25, 28 Feb; 13, 16, 29 Mar; 1, 5, 8, 30 Apr; 3 May; 2, 5, 9, 12, 18, 21, 25, 28 Sep; 4, 7, 20, 23 Oct; 12, 15, 21, 24, 28 Nov; 1, 7, 10, 14, 17, 23, 26, 30 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 93px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 93px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CroisiEurope<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 93px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RV Indochine II<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 93px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4, 7, 20, 23 Jan; 14, 17, 21, 24 Feb; 9, 12, 25, 28 Mar; 10, 13, 26, 29 Apr; 9, 12, 16, 19 Sep; 2, 5, 18, 21 Oct; 3, 6 Nov; 5, 8, 21, 24 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Princess Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sapphire Princess<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13\u201314 Jan; 24\u201325 Feb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Princess Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond Princess<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23\u201324 Feb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Princess Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coral Princess<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 Apr<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norwegian Cruise Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norwegian Jade<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 Jan; 12 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holland America Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ms Westerdam<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Feb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holland America Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ms Noordam<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9\u201310 Nov; 16\u201317 Dec; 21\u201322 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceania Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceania Nautica-Aurelia<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23 Feb; 26\u201327 Apr<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceania Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceania Vista<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceania Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceania Riviera<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 Nov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silversea Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver Muse<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29 Jan; 26 Feb; 3 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windstar Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Star Seeker<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 Feb \u2013 1 Mar; 25\u201327 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ritz-Carlton Luminara<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Mar; 6 Nov; 5\u20136 Dec; 10\u201311 Dec; 25\u201326 Dec; 30\u201331 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TUI Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mein Schiff 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 Mar; 15 May<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azamara Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azamara Quest<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29\u201330 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azamara Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azamara Pursuit<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5\u20136 Oct<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vikzing Orion<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Apr; 31 Oct<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking Venus<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 Apr; 17 Oct<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regent Seven Seas Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seven Seas Navigator<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 Apr<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regent Seven Seas Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seven Seas Explorer<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Dec, 24 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hapag-Lloyd Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanseatic Spirit<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29 May<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 71px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 71px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scenic Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 71px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scenic Spirit<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 71px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24, 30 Jul; 7, 22, 29 Aug; 4, 16, 20, 26 Sep; 4, 14, 18, 23, 24 Oct; 6, 7, 15, 20, 25 Nov; 1, 6, 9, 20 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.7166%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSC Explora Journeys<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.2859%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSC Explora 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.1179%; height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18\u201319 Nov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Cruises_visiting_Halong_Bay_in_2028\"><\/span>List of Cruises visiting Halong Bay in 2028<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100.661%; height: 357px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 27.2%; height: 21px;\"><strong>Cruise line\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 29.8098%; height: 21px;\"><strong> Ship<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 41.1359%; height: 21px;\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seabourn Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seabourn Encore<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Jan, 5 Jan, 29 Jan; 8 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CroisiEurope<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RV Indochine<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2, 8, 11, 15, 18, 24, 27, 31 Jan; 3, 9, 12, 16, 19, 25, 28 Feb; 3, 6, 12, 15, 19, 22, 28, 31 Mar; 4, 7, 13, 16, 20, 23 Apr<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CroisiEurope<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RV Indochine II<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6, 9, 22, 25 Jan; 7, 10, 23, 26 Feb; 10, 13, 26, 29 Mar; 11, 14, 20, 23, 27, 30 Apr<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrity Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrity Solstice<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\u20135 Jan; 23\u201324 Jan; 28\u201329 Jan; 16\u201317 Feb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerald Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerald Harmony<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24 Jan; 3, 7, 9, 13, 17, 27 Feb; 2, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 22 Mar; 3, 9, 13, 19 Apr; 1, 7, 11 May<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerald Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerald Xara<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 Jun<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ponant Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le Soleal<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6, 12 Jan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scenic Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scenic Spirit<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9, 11 Jan; 10, 12, 21 Feb; 3, 13, 15, 24 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APT River Cruises (Travelmarvel)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APT Mekong Serenity<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11, 15, 21, 25, 29 Jan; 4, 8, 12, 18, 22, 26 Feb; 3, 7, 11, 17, 21, 25, 31 Mar; 4, 8, 14, 18, 22, 28 Apr<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holland America Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ms Noordam<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13\u201314 Jan; 18\u201319 Jan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windstar Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Star Seeker<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14, 16 Jan; 25\u201326 Feb; 1\u20132 Dec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSC Explora Journeys<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSC Explora 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 Jan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silversea Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver Muse<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\u201325 Jan; 3 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hapag-Lloyd Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ms Europa<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 Jan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TUI Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mein Schiff 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5, 11 Feb; 1 Apr<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regent Seven Seas Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seven Seas Explorer<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Feb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regent Seven Seas Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seven Seas Splendor<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Apr; 29 Nov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Princess Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sapphire Princess<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28\u201329 Feb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Princess Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Princess<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\u201325 Aug<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phoenix Reisen<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artania<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ritz-Carlton Luminara<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\u20135 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cunard<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queen Anne<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSC Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSC Magnifica<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22\u201323 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking Venus<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 Mar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking Orion<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 May<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azamara Cruises<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8098%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azamara Pursuit<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.1359%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11\u201312 Oct<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For more detailed information, please check <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/halong-bay-port-400?month=2026-01#schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port Halong Bay cruise ship schedule<\/a><\/span> with the timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month.<\/p>\n<p>To book your overnight cruise exploring Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, or Bai Tu Long Bay, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/send-request\">contact Bhaya Cruises team for prompt support<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 23.04px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_To_Do_When_Your_Cruise_Is_Docked_At_Halong_Bay_Port\"><\/span>Things To Do When Your Cruise Is Docked At Halong Bay Port<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you can do during your call at Halong Bay depends largely on how much time your ship gives you in port-anywhere from a few hours to an overnight stay before you rejoin your ocean cruise. Here&#8217;s how to make the most of whichever window you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_have_a_few_hours_half-day_excursion\"><\/span>If you have a few hours (half-day excursion)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 4 to 6 hours ashore, the priority is getting onto the water quickly. A short junk boat excursion typically covers one or two of the bay&#8217;s most accessible landmarks-such as Thien Cung Cave or Sung Sot Cave-plus a pass through the karst islets near the harbor. Kayaking add-ons are common on these shorter routes, giving you a closer look at the limestone formations without adding much time to the itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3443 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/sung-sot-surprise-cave.jpg\" alt=\"sung-sot-surprise-cave\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/sung-sot-surprise-cave.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/sung-sot-surprise-cave-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/sung-sot-surprise-cave-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_have_a_full_day\"><\/span>If you have a full day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A full-day call opens up a more complete picture of the bay. Typical full-day itineraries combine a cave visit, kayaking or a bamboo boat ride through a hidden lagoon, a stop at a floating fishing village, and lunch served onboard as the boat cruises between sites. This is generally the best option if your ship&#8217;s schedule allows it, since it covers the bay&#8217;s signature experiences without requiring an overnight stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-581 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kayaking_in_halong_bay.jpg\" alt=\"kayaking in halong bay\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kayaking_in_halong_bay.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kayaking_in_halong_bay-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kayaking_in_halong_bay-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kayaking_in_halong_bay-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_your_ship_allows_an_overnight_stopover\"><\/span>If your ship allows an overnight stopover<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the rare occasion your ship&#8217;s itinerary includes a longer call or an overnight stay in port, an overnight cruise is worth considering. Sleeping aboard a traditional wooden junk at anchor among the limestone islands-with a sunset on deck, squid fishing after dark, and a quiet morning Tai Chi session before sunrise-offers a version of Halong Bay that a same-day excursion simply cannot match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4651 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/taichi-on-sundeck-1-1024x834.jpg\" alt=\"tai-chi-in-halong-bay\" width=\"799\" height=\"651\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_an_operator_for_your_shore_excursion\"><\/span>Choosing an operator for your shore excursion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several local operators run shore excursions for ocean cruise passengers calling at Halong Bay. Bhaya Cruises is one of them, operating across all three bays-Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay-with a fleet built around distinct experience profiles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/bhaya-soul-cruise\"><b>Bhaya Soul<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on wellness, sailing toward the calmer waters on the border of Lan Ha and Halong Bay, with meditation sessions and a slower, more restorative pace-well suited to passengers looking to unwind between two legs of an ocean voyage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/the-au-co-cruise\"><b>The Au Co<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a longer, culturally rich route across Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, ideal for passengers with a full day or more to spend exploring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/bhaya-classic-cruise\"><b>Bhaya Classic<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers the bay&#8217;s essential landmarks efficiently, a practical choice when your ship&#8217;s schedule is tight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/legend-halong-private-cruise\"><b>Bhaya Legend<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers fully private charters with customizable routing-a fitting option for groups or passengers seeking a more exclusive, flexible excursion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than two decades of experience hosting passengers from cruise lines such as Silversea Cruises and Windstar Cruises, Bhaya Cruises works closely with ocean cruise operators to plan excursions that fit within your ship&#8217;s docking window, from a short shore visit to a full overnight voyage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/send-request\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Bhaya Cruises<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to arrange an excursion that matches your ship&#8217;s schedule at Halong Bay.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_for_Passengers_on_Cruise_Ships_Docked_at_Halong_Bay_Port\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions for Passengers on Cruise Ships Docked at Halong Bay Port<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>How much time do I typically have ashore when my ship docks at Halong Bay?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This depends entirely on your cruise line&#8217;s itinerary. Most ocean cruise calls at Halong Bay range from a few hours to a full day, with arrival and departure times varying by ship (see the schedule tables above). A smaller number of itineraries include an overnight stay in port. Check your cruise documents or daily program for your ship&#8217;s exact arrival and departure times, since this determines what kind of excursion is realistic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need a visa or special permit to go ashore at Halong Bay?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. All foreign passengers need either a visa or a Certificate of Visa Exemption to legally enter Vietnam&#8217;s mainland, even for a short shore excursion. Passport holders from certain countries qualify for visa exemption for a defined stay. You can apply for your permit directly, or your excursion operator can help arrange the paperwork if you provide your passport details and cruise ship information in advance-this is usually the simpler route for a single-day port call.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need to register with local authorities separately from my cruise line?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In most cases, yes. When disembarking your cruise ship at Halong Bay, passengers need to be registered with local authorities for permission to go ashore. If you&#8217;re joining an organized shore excursion, your excursion operator typically handles this registration on your behalf once you&#8217;ve shared your passport number and ship details-so it&#8217;s worth booking your excursion, and providing that information, ahead of your port call rather than on the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I book a shore excursion independently, or should I use my ship&#8217;s tour desk?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both options exist. Many ocean cruise passengers book through their ship&#8217;s shore excursion desk for convenience, since timing is pre-coordinated with the ship&#8217;s schedule. Others book directly with a local operator such as Bhaya Cruises, which can also be a practical choice, particularly for passengers wanting a specific type of experience-such as a wellness-focused cruise or a private charter-that isn&#8217;t offered through the ship. If booking independently, confirm your excursion&#8217;s return time leaves a comfortable buffer before your ship&#8217;s scheduled departure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s the best way to see Halong Bay if I only have a few hours?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prioritize getting on the water quickly rather than trying to cover multiple sites. A short boat excursion to one well-known cave, such as Thien Cung or Sung Sot, combined with a pass through the bay&#8217;s most photographed limestone islets, gives a strong impression of Halong Bay without cutting it close on time. Kayaking can usually be added without extending the itinerary significantly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I get from the port to the excursion boats?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This depends on which port your ship docks at. Bhaya Cruises, for example, offers both road and waterway transfers depending on the pier-guests arriving at Vinashin Port can be picked up directly by boat, while other ports require a short shuttle transfer to the cruise center (see the Pick-up Points and Transfer Options sections above for details specific to each pier).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What happens if bad weather affects Halong Bay during my port call?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Local authorities, not individual operators, decide whether vessels can sail on any given day, based on storm warnings, wind conditions, or fog. This mainly affects the rainy season (May-September) and periods of dense winter fog. If weather disrupts your planned excursion, a reputable operator will offer an alternative-such as a shorter route within a sheltered area of the bay-rather than canceling outright wherever possible. Given the short window of a port call, it&#8217;s worth checking the forecast a day or two ahead and keeping your excursion booking flexible if your itinerary allows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Details on Halong Bay Vietnam cruise ship schedule for 2024, 2025, and 2026 and plan ahead for your onshore excursion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5343,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cruise-port-of-call"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2790","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2790"}],"version-history":[{"count":94,"href":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2790\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7232,"href":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2790\/revisions\/7232"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2790"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bhayacruises.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}