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Halong Bay

Guided tours and cruise sailings in Halong Bay, Vietnam.

Plan a trip to Halong Bay

Nearest airport
Cat Bi (HPH), 23 mi
Time zone
Indochina Time (UTC+7)
Cruise ports
Halong Bay

Guided tours in Halong Bay

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Trafalgar

Highlights of Vietnam

Vietnam

4.7 (129 reviews)

From $3,825

per person

Next departure Nov 7, 2026

Contiki

Ultimate South East Asia

Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam

4.8 (101 reviews)

From $4,564

per person

Next departure Nov 7, 2026

Trafalgar

Vietnam and Cambodia Uncovered

Cambodia, Vietnam

4.6 (48 reviews)

From $5,695

per person

Next departure Dec 12, 2026

Trafalgar

Vietnam and the Temples of Angkor

Cambodia, Vietnam

4.6 (131 reviews)

From $4,925

per person

Next departure Dec 12, 2026

Cruises calling in Halong Bay

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Holland America Line · Westerdam · Asia

14-Day Far East Discovery

Nov 22, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 · 14 nights

Hong Kong, China to Singapore

Offers: Have It All - Our Premium Cruise Package

Ports of call and details

From $3,799 per person, double occupancy

Inside, Have It All - Our Premium Cruise Package

Taxes and fees included

Inside
$3,799
Ocean View
$3,999
Verandah
$4,699
Signature Suite
$5,699
Neptune Suite
$6,599
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Princess Cruises · Diamond Princess · Asia

Vietnam with Halong Bay

Dec 9, 2026 to Dec 19, 2026 · 10 nights

Round trip from Singapore

Offers: Last Minute Cruise Deals

Ports of call and details

From $999 per person, double occupancy$1,889

Interior, Last Minute Cruise Deals

Plus $110 taxes, fees and port expenses per person

Interior
$999$1,889
Balcony
$2,399$3,319
Mini-Suite
$2,799$3,979
Oceanview
Suite
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Seabourn · Seabourn Encore · Asia

14-Day Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam

Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 · 14 nights

Singapore to Hong Kong, China

Offers: Explore Beyond Event, The Finale Sail

Ports of call and details

From $9,199 per guest based on double occupancy

Veranda Suite, The Finale Sail

Taxes and fees included

Veranda Suite
$9,199
Ocean View
Penthouse Suite
Penthouse Spa Suite
Owner's Suite and Above
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Princess Cruises · Coral Princess · Hawaii

WC Grand Circle Pacific - Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Jan 6, 2027 to May 15, 2027 · 129 nights

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Los Angeles, California

Offers: Last Minute Cruise Deals

Ports of call and details

From $17,569 per person, double occupancy$48,759

Interior, Last Minute Cruise Deals

Plus $2,738 taxes, fees and port expenses per person

Interior
$17,569$48,759
Oceanview
$23,126$59,609
Balcony
$24,811$62,459
Mini-Suite
$38,739$91,019
Suite
$66,199$169,499
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Cheapest months for Halong Bay

April 2027 is the lowest, from $1,169 per personVietnam: Hcmc, Hoi an, Hanoi - Without Ha Giang Loop

  1. Nov 2026$1,371
  2. Dec 2026$1,443
  3. Jan 2027$1,550
  4. Feb 2027$1,550
  5. Mar 2027$1,550
  6. Apr 2027$1,169
  7. May 2027$1,169
  8. Jun 2027$1,169
  9. Jul 2027$1,169
  10. Aug 2027$1,169
  11. Sep 2027$1,169
  12. Oct 2027$1,169

Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.

December 2026 is the lowest, from $100 a nightDiamond Princess, 10 nights

  1. Nov 2026$271 a night
  2. Dec 2026$100 a night
  3. Jan 2027$279 a night
  4. Feb 2027$129 a night
  5. Mar 2027$244 a night
  6. Apr 2027no current price
  7. May 2027no current price
  8. Jun 2027no current price
  9. Jul 2027no current price
  10. Aug 2027no current price
  11. Sep 2027no current price
  12. Oct 2027$248 a night

Lowest fare of a sailing that month, per person, per night (voyages over 60 nights left out).

When to go to Halong Bay

Warmest in June, with an average high of 90°F. Coolest in January, with an average low of 58°F. Most rain in August, about 14.3 inches.Averages around Phu Lien

Average high and low

  1. Jan68°58° high 68, low 58 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Feb70°60° high 70, low 60 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. Mar73°64° high 73, low 64 degrees Fahrenheit
  4. Apr80°70° high 80, low 70 degrees Fahrenheit
  5. May87°75° high 87, low 75 degrees Fahrenheit
  6. Jun90°79° high 90, low 79 degrees Fahrenheit
  7. Jul90°79° high 90, low 79 degrees Fahrenheit
  8. Aug89°78° high 89, low 78 degrees Fahrenheit
  9. Sep88°76° high 88, low 76 degrees Fahrenheit
  10. Oct85°72° high 85, low 72 degrees Fahrenheit
  11. Nov79°66° high 79, low 66 degrees Fahrenheit
  12. Dec72°60° high 72, low 60 degrees Fahrenheit

Rain in the month

  1. Jan1.3in inches of rain
  2. Feb0.9in inches of rain
  3. Mar2.3in inches of rain
  4. Apr2.6in inches of rain
  5. May7.6in inches of rain
  6. Jun7.6in inches of rain
  7. Jul10.2in inches of rain
  8. Aug14.3in inches of rain
  9. Sep9.2in inches of rain
  10. Oct3.5in inches of rain
  11. Nov1.9in inches of rain
  12. Dec1.1in inches of rain

Climate: NOAA station records, Phu Lien, 1991-2020 averages

Sample itineraries in Halong Bay

2 days in Halong Bay on a Contiki tour

Best of Vietnam - Without Ha Giang Loop, 12 days

  1. Day 10 Ninh Binh to Halong Bay

    Catch a Serene Sunrise at the Mua Cave · Chill at Ti Top Island · Stay on a Junk Boat

    Stay: Junk Boat (Special Stay) · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  2. Day 11 Halong Bay To Hanoi

    Stroll around the Sung Sot Caves

    Stay: Hanoi Larosa Hotel · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

2 days in Halong Bay on a Trafalgar tour

Vietnam and Cambodia Uncovered, 17 days

  1. Day 3 Cruise Ha Long Bay

    Kayak through Ho Ba Ham

    Stay: Au Co Cruise · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  2. Day 4 Sunrise at Halong Bay and Trinh Nu Adventures

    T'ai Chi on Ha Long Bay · The Art of Tailoring

    Stay: Allegro Hoi An · Meals: Breakfast

2 days in Halong Bay on a Costsaver tour

Vietnam and Cambodia Adventure, 14 days

  1. Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay

    Cruise Halong Bay

    Stay: La Regina Classic · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  2. Day 4 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An

    Stay: Ahoy Hoi An Resort & Spa · Meals: Breakfast

4.7 out of 5 from 838 traveler reviewsThe average of the 7 rated tours that visit Halong Bay, from the tour brands’ own scores.

Questions about Halong Bay

What is the cheapest month for a tour of Halong Bay?

April 2027 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Halong Bay, from $1,169 per person, twin share.

What is the cheapest month for a cruise to Halong Bay?

December 2026 has the lowest current fare among the cruises that visit Halong Bay, from $100 per person per night.

How warm is Halong Bay in July?

In July the average high around Phu Lien is 90°F and the average low is 79°F, with about 10.2 inches of rain in the month.

How warm is Halong Bay in January?

In January the average high around Phu Lien is 68°F and the average low is 58°F, with about 1.3 inches of rain in the month.

Which month has the most rain in Halong Bay?

August, with about 14.3 inches around Phu Lien. The driest month is February, with about 0.9 inches.

What is the nearest airport to Halong Bay?

Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) in Haiphong (Hai An), about 23 miles away in a straight line.

What time zone is Halong Bay in?

At Halong Bay the time is Indochina Time (UTC+7).