10.9 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Halong Bay for around 10.9 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

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We're working on adding tour operators for Halong Bay. Check back soon or search your cruise to see what's available at other ports.

When to Visit Halong Bay

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Winter Season
Dec – Feb
129,056 estimated passengers across 200 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Spring Season
Mar – May
32,634 estimated passengers across 119 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
5,094 estimated passengers across 25 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
26,887 estimated passengers across 142 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.

Cruise Lines Visiting Halong Bay

12 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

CroisiEurope Cruises (359) Emerald Cruises Cruises (232) APT River Cruises Travelmarvel Cruises (152) Windstar Cruises Cruises (65) Princess Cruises Cruises (38) Viking Cruises Cruises (37) Holland America Cruises (25) Celebrity Cruises Cruises (24) Oceania Cruises Cruises (18) TUI Cruises Cruises (14) Azamara Cruises Cruises (12) Seabourn Cruises Cruises (11)

Ships Arriving Soon

Next scheduled visits to Halong Bay

Sat 26 Sep
APT Mekong Serenity
APT River Cruises Travelmarvel Cruises
Mon 28 Sep
RV Indochine
CroisiEurope Cruises
Wed 30 Sep
Emerald Harmony
Emerald Cruises Cruises
Wed 30 Sep
RV Indochine II
CroisiEurope Cruises
Fri 2 Oct
APT Mekong Serenity
APT River Cruises Travelmarvel Cruises
Sat 3 Oct
RV Indochine II
CroisiEurope Cruises
Sun 4 Oct
RV Indochine II
CroisiEurope Cruises
Sun 4 Oct
RV Indochine
CroisiEurope Cruises
Tue 6 Oct
APT Mekong Serenity
APT River Cruises Travelmarvel Cruises
Wed 7 Oct
RV Indochine
CroisiEurope Cruises

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Why Book with Blue Seas Tours?

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99% goes directly to the local operator. Plus 25% of our profits fund island farming through Ground Swell.
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