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Halong Bay

Halong Bay, Vietnam — what to do while your ship is in port.

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Site Staff Published October 20, 2026
Halong Bay, Vietnam
Halong Bay, Vietnam Photo: Taewangkorea, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A UNESCO World Heritage seascape of nearly 2,000 limestone karst islands, Halong Bay excursions are almost entirely about getting on the water — a traditional junk boat cruise, sea kayaking, and cave visits.

From Wikipedia

Hạ Long Bay

Bay in northern Vietnam

Hạ Long Bay or Halong Bay is a bay located in Northeastern Vietnam, administered by the city of Quảng Ninh. The name Hạ Long means "descending dragon". It features thousands of limestone karsts and islets in various shapes and sizes, for which it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular travel destination. The bay is also part of a larger area that includes Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast and Cát Bà Island to the southwest. These zones share similar geological, geographical, geomorphological, climatic, and cultural characteristics.

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Port details

Country
Vietnam
Currency
Vietnamese Dong
Language
Vietnamese
Dock Type
Tender
Excursion Style
Nature & Wildlife, Adventure & Active

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