--- title: "Halong Bay Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/halong-bay description: "Three thousand limestone pillars rising from emerald water" --- # Halong Bay ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท Vietnam ยท Southeast Asia > "Three thousand limestone pillars rising from emerald water" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 14.8h - **Visiting Sailings:** 65 - **Cruise Lines:** 7 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (14 sailings), Jan (12 sailings), Feb (11 sailings) ## About Halong Bay Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Vietnam, where roughly 3,000 limestone karsts rise out of green water in the Gulf of Tonkin. Ships dock at the Hon Gai International Passenger Terminal, and from there most visitors board smaller boats or junks to cruise through the bay itself. The formations range from small pillars to forested islands with hidden caves and grottoes. Kayaking through the quieter channels between the karsts is one of the better ways to see the bay up close. Some tours include stops at floating fishing villages or cave visits. The water colour shifts between green and grey depending on the weather, and fog can roll in quickly, which changes the mood entirely. Vendors sell fruit, drinks, and pearl jewellery at various stopping points. The bay is large enough that a half-day tour only covers a portion of it. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** VND (Vietnamese Dong) - **Language:** Vietnamese - **Timezone:** Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7) - **Tipping:** Not expected; 5-10% at upscale restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 20.9690, 107.0657 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Halong%20Bay/@20.96901,107.06573,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Halong%20Bay&ll=20.96901,107.06573&z=13) ## Things to Do in Halong Bay Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~15h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Ho Chi Minh City: Motorbike Street Food Tour with 12 Tastings](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/86f6bd89-b5ec-47a5-bbb5-456dcd193dd3.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (4,603) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ28 | Viator | | [BEST SELLER: Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise Day Tour - All Inclusive](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/851e36f8-0553-4796-9795-70d85f3f553a.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,968) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ54 | Viator | | [Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise - Ambassador](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/48042060-df89-4801-a689-52ae0e9a5c7d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (764) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ34 | Viator | | [Ha Long Bay Six Hours Trip Kayaking & Swimming on Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/081d449c-c682-4878-8593-0261010d2dbf.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (158) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ36 | Viator | | [Authentic Hanoi Cooking Class & Local Market Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/61db9016-fdc5-499c-9d13-c1e7546facc3.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (147) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ35 | Viator | | [Halong Bay Shore Excursion: Full Day Cruise Tour from Cruise Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/99c75eb3-ed38-4e29-8d00-2870d4a43f31.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (130) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ68 | Viator | | [Best deal -Halong Day Cruise - lunch buffet, kayak, sunset party](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c1b06275-fd3d-4d03-8431-f0b5b6ce5f05.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (103) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ34 | Viator | | [Halong Bay Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/622655a1-35b0-43f5-bee7-ad9afb38f0cb.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (83) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ44 | Viator | | [Taliya Day Cruise: Top Luxury Tour in Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d5fad387-15b6-48ac-aa0f-80aa247a9e3c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (101) | 8h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ81 | Viator | | [Ha Long Bay Day Cruise from Hanoi with Kayak, Lunch, Cave, Island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f436e5dd-45bd-4303-8733-51b570c15189.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (1,495) | 12h 15m | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ35 | Viator | | [Ha Long Bay Day Cruise โ€“ Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/35d67747-20a7-4219-9549-c664d1f765c0.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (951) | 12h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ35 | Viator | | [Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay Luxury Day Cruise by The Halong Catamaran](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b301d335-6771-4caf-9483-c6b820db5c08.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (861) | 12h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ72 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Chan May](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/chan-may.md): 283 nm - [Da Nang](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/da-nang.md): 300 nm - [Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/hong-kong.md): 407 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/jade-tide-singapore-to-hong-kong~CEL-CELEBRITY_MILLENNIUM-20290208-12.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ1,141 per person (โ‚ฌ2,282 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Celebrity Millennium](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-millennium.md) - **Duration:** 12 nights - **Departure:** 2029-02-08 - **Itinerary:** Jade Tide โ€“ Singapore to Hong Kong ## Featured Cruises from Halong Bay Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Southeast Asia Grand Tour โ€“ Koh Samui & Saigon](https://cruisello.com/cruises/southeast-asia-grand-tour-koh-samui-saigon~NCL-JADE-20261223-11.md) | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-12-23 | 11 | โ‚ฌ1,611 | | [Breathtaking Southeast Asia โ€“ Singapore to Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/cruises/breathtaking-southeast-asia-singapore-to-hong-kong~CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20261218-15.md) | Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity Cruises | 2026-12-18 | 15 | โ‚ฌ1,684 | | [Exotic Southeast Asia โ€“ Singapore to Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/cruises/exotic-southeast-asia-singapore-to-hong-kong~CEL-CELEBRITY_MILLENNIUM-20261112-14.md) | Celebrity Millennium | Celebrity Cruises | 2026-11-12 | 14 | โ‚ฌ2,268 | ## Browse Cruises - 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