On October 14, the luxury cruise ship Viking Venus docked at Ha Long International Cruise Port, bringing approximately 1,400 international tourists to Quang Ninh.
On October 29, Hong Phong 5-Star Cruise JSC (Athena Group) officially launched the Athena Premium, the largest six-star cruise ship ever built for Ha Long Bay, after more than a year of construction since July 25, 2024.
During their one-day stay, 1,700 tourists from Japan will be divided into groups for excursions to Hạ Long Bay, the city itself, and possibly nearby Hải Phòng or rural villages.
The Beihai - Ha Long sea tourism route operated for 10 years, starting in 1998, connecting one of the most beautiful cities in China with the heritage city of Ha Long. The route has been reopenend since November 16.
Grand Pioneers cruise vessel, built at a cost of US$20 million, has announced a three-day itinerary that takes tourists to Ha Long Bay and neighboring Bai Tu Long Bay.
Authorities in the central province of Khanh Hoa have licensed a private firm to trial overnight cruise services in Nha Trang Bay, widely considered among the world's most beautiful.