The Ultimate Guide to Cruising Halong Bay

Are you on the way to exploring the famous bays around the world by cruising? So why don’t you go to Halong Bay - a wonderful work created by Mother Nature with the numerous limestone karsts, caves, and islets of various shapes and sizes. which was designed by nature in the past thousand years.
As one of the pioneers in exploring Halong Bay, Paradise is honored to be your companion on this extremely special journey. With a team of professionals, along with years of experience serving the most demanding guests, Paradise will satisfy you with the trip to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Main ports in Halong Bay

Tuan Chau Port

If you want to depart to Halong Bay from Hanoi, Tuan Chau is the first port that you will reach which locates at the edge of an island with the similar name “Tuan Chau”. Tuan Chau is an island surrounded by the forest of pine, which is one of the tourist attractions when coming to Halong Bay and one of the major tourist destinations in recent years. Paradise Cruise Center is located on this lovely island.

Cai Lan Port

Cai Lan port is one of the most important ports in the North of Vietnam and is well-known for tourism. With the advantages of natural resources and to meet the demand of sea transportation of the country, Cai Lan port attracted a lot of investment to upgrade to become an international seaport.

Bai Chay Port

Bai Chay and Hon Gai are two pieces to design a beautiful Halong. Bai Chay port is the busiest waterway in Halong because it has known as the first port for yachts to serve tourists on the voyage anchored. This is also the ideal place for high-end international cruise ships to choose as a stopover on their journey.

Hon Gai Port

Located near Bai Chay bridge, Hon Gai seaport enjoys the salty wind of the sea. Hon Gai Port seems less crowded and the tourists who want to explore Bai Tu Long Bay will be offshored from here.

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Registration status

When you leave your cruise, you need to register with the local authority for permission to stay in Halong Bay.
If you are already registered, you just need to get ready to cruise over Halong Bay with Paradise.
If you are not registered, Paradise will help you to register. A detailed discussion would be provided when you book the cruise with us.

Pick-up points

There are two places where you will get off your cruise and Paradise can pick you up.
Cai Lan Port: Highway no.18, Bai Chay Ward, Halong City.
Bai Chay  Port:  Bai Chay Ward, Halong City, Quang Ninh Province.

Transfer option

Paradise will pick you up at the locations mentioned above. Paradise shuttle bus will approach and pick you up at the port entrance. It will take 20 - 30 mins from Bai Chay and Cai Lan Port to Paradise Cruise Center.

Guests at Paradise Cruise Center

About Paradise Cruise

Traveling to Halong Bay soon? Be tempted by Paradise Vietnam's special offers, designed to showcase this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site. Combine a second-to-none onboard experience on one of our luxurious cruise boats with sophisticated itineraries curated by Halong Bay experts.
Paradise Cruises offers travelers the ultimate in flexibility: you can discover the beauty and magic of Halong Bay with our specially designed itinerary, or you can opt to stay on board for pampering and relaxation. See, do and learn more with Paradise Cruises - the choice really is yours.