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Halong Bay cruise prices from Hanoi, taken apart

Halong Bay cruise prices are listed per person, two sharing a cabin, and the listed price is rarely what you pay. Add the Halong Bay sightseeing fee where the listing leaves it out (VND 550,000 per visit per person for one night on route 2), the Hanoi shuttle both ways, and a single supplement if you travel alone. Done that way, one night on a mid-range Halong Bay cruise, per person for two sharing a cabin, comes to VND 3,910,000 (about US$153, AUD 222 or GBP 114).

Pick a listing below to see its Halong Bay cruise price line by line, in VND or in US dollars, Australian dollars or pounds, for two sharing or solo. Each part comes from the listing itself or from the fee the province sets for the bay and route it sails.

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eight cruises from Hanoi

Price x-ray: one cruise, every part of the price

The x-ray shows what each Halong Bay cruise price holds and what it leaves out. A part the listing includes adds nothing; a part it leaves out is added at the fee or seat price that applies. Drinks show as each listing states them, with no prices given.

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All inclusive Bhaya Classic cruise 2-Day 1-Night Halong Bay Tour

2 days 1 night, 1 night on board. Sails: Halong Bay.

Price per person, All inclusive Bhaya Classic cruise 2-Day 1-Night Halong Bay Tour
Listed priceper person, as listed on 14 November 2026: US$120 US$120AUD 175GBP 90VND 3,076,000
Bay feeHalong Bay route 2, 1 night on board; Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council, Resolution 51/2025; not named in the inclusions US$21AUD 31GBP 16VND 550,000
Hanoi transfer, both waysOptional, at extra cost; priced as limousine shuttle Hanoi to Halong, both ways US$24AUD 34GBP 18VND 606,000
Single supplementNot stated in the listing: ask the seller before you book not stated
DrinksNot in the price, as listed; the listing gives no drink pricesextra
Per person, two sharingUS$165AUD 240GBP 124VND 4,230,000
Traveling solosupplement not stated

See the listing: All inclusive Bhaya Classic cruise 2-Day 1-Night Halong

Halong Bay - Hera Cruise - All Inclusive Multi Days Tour

2 days 1 night, 1 night on board. Sails: Halong Bay.

Price per person, Halong Bay - Hera Cruise - All Inclusive Multi Days Tour
Listed priceper person, as listed on 14 November 2026: US$53.20 US$53AUD 77GBP 40VND 1,364,000
Bay feeHalong Bay route 2, 1 night on board; Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council, Resolution 51/2025; not named in the inclusions US$21AUD 31GBP 16VND 550,000
Hanoi transfer, both waysNot named in the inclusions; priced as limousine shuttle Hanoi to Halong, both ways US$24AUD 34GBP 18VND 606,000
Single supplementNot stated in the listing: ask the seller before you book not stated
DrinksThe listing does not saynot stated
Per person, two sharingUS$98AUD 143GBP 74VND 2,520,000
Traveling solosupplement not stated

See the listing: Halong Bay - Hera Cruise - All Inclusive

Hanoi: 2-Day 1-Night Halong, Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Balcony

2 days 1 night, 1 night on board. Sails: Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, as titled; stops not itemized in the listing.

Price per person, Hanoi: 2-Day 1-Night Halong, Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Balcony
Listed priceper person, as listed on 14 November 2026: US$126 US$126AUD 183GBP 95VND 3,230,000
Bay feeNot named in the inclusions; the fee depends on a route the listing does not state not added
Hanoi transfer, both waysNot in the price; priced as the listing's own round-trip transfer US$25AUD 36GBP 19VND 641,000
Single supplementAs the listing states it US$90AUD 131GBP 68VND 2,307,000
DrinksNot in the price, as listed; the listing gives no drink pricesextra
Per person, two sharingUS$151AUD 220GBP 113VND 3,870,000
Traveling soloUS$241AUD 351GBP 181VND 6,180,000

See the listing: 2-Day 1-Night Halong, Lan Ha Bay Cruise

Hanoi: 2-Day 1-Night Lan Ha & Halong Bay Cruise with Balcony

2 days 1 night, 1 night on board. Sails: Halong Bay, then Lan Ha Bay.

Price per person, Hanoi: 2-Day 1-Night Lan Ha & Halong Bay Cruise with Balcony
Listed priceper person, as listed on 14 November 2026: US$142 US$142AUD 207GBP 107VND 3,640,000
Bay feeNot named in the inclusions; the fee depends on a route the listing does not state not added
Hanoi transfer, both waysNot in the price; priced as the listing's own round-trip transfer US$25AUD 36GBP 19VND 641,000
Single supplementAs the listing states it US$80AUD 116GBP 60VND 2,051,000
DrinksNot in the price, as listed; the listing gives no drink pricesextra
Per person, two sharingUS$167AUD 243GBP 125VND 4,280,000
Traveling soloUS$247AUD 359GBP 185VND 6,330,000

See the listing: 2-Day 1-Night Lan Ha & Halong Bay Cruise

Hanoi: 2-Day 1-Night Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Meals & Activities

2 days 1 night, 1 night on board. Sails: Lan Ha Bay.

Price per person, Hanoi: 2-Day 1-Night Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Meals & Activities
Listed priceper person, as listed on 14 November 2026: US$126 US$126AUD 183GBP 95VND 3,230,000
Bay feeCat Ba bays (Lan Ha Bay), 1 night on board; Hai Phong City People's Council, Resolution 47/2025; not named in the inclusions US$16AUD 23GBP 12VND 400,000
Hanoi transfer, both waysNot in the price; priced as bus and boat Hanoi to Cat Ba, both ways US$28AUD 41GBP 21VND 718,000
Single supplementAs the listing states it US$50AUD 73GBP 38VND 1,282,000
DrinksNot in the price, as listed; the listing gives no drink pricesextra
Per person, two sharingUS$170AUD 247GBP 127VND 4,350,000
Traveling soloUS$220AUD 320GBP 165VND 5,630,000

See the listing: 2-Day 1-Night Lan Ha Bay Cruise

Lan Ha Bay Cruise with private balcony: biking, kayaking, meals

2 days 1 night, 1 night on board. Sails: Lan Ha Bay.

Price per person, Lan Ha Bay Cruise with private balcony: biking, kayaking, meals
Listed priceper person, as listed on 14 November 2026: US$113 US$113AUD 164GBP 85VND 2,897,000
Bay feeCat Ba bays (Lan Ha Bay), 1 night on board; Hai Phong City People's Council, Resolution 47/2025; not named in the inclusions US$16AUD 23GBP 12VND 400,000
Hanoi transfer, both waysNot in the price; priced as bus and boat Hanoi to Cat Ba, both ways US$28AUD 41GBP 21VND 718,000
Single supplementNot stated in the listing: ask the seller before you book not stated
DrinksNot in the price, as listed; the listing gives no drink pricesextra
Per person, two sharingUS$157AUD 228GBP 117VND 4,020,000
Traveling solosupplement not stated

See the listing: Lan Ha Bay Cruise with private balcony

Halong - Lan Ha Bay 3 Day 2 Night Cruise & Private Balcony Cabin

3 days 2 nights, 2 nights on board. Sails: Halong Bay, then Lan Ha Bay.

Price per person, Halong - Lan Ha Bay 3 Day 2 Night Cruise & Private Balcony Cabin
Listed priceper person, as listed on 14 November 2026: US$320 US$320AUD 466GBP 240VND 8,204,000
Bay feeNot named in the inclusions; the fee depends on a route the listing does not state not added
Hanoi transfer, both waysOld Quarter pickup and drop-off are in the itinerary, but the listing puts transport under not included: confirm with the operator; priced as limousine shuttle Hanoi to Halong, both ways US$24AUD 34GBP 18VND 606,000
Single supplementNot stated in the listing: ask the seller before you book not stated
DrinksThe listing does not saynot stated
Per person, two sharingUS$344AUD 500GBP 258VND 8,810,000
Traveling solosupplement not stated

See the listing: Halong - Lan Ha Bay 3 Day 2

3-Day 2-Night Halong & Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Balcony & FULL ACTIVITIES

3 days 2 nights, 2 nights on board. Sails: Halong Bay, then Lan Ha Bay.

Price per person, 3-Day 2-Night Halong & Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Balcony & FULL ACTIVITIES
Listed priceper person, as listed on 14 November 2026: US$315 US$315AUD 458GBP 236VND 8,076,000
Bay feeNot named in the inclusions; the fee depends on a route the listing does not state not added
Hanoi transfer, both waysIn the price, as listed in the price
Single supplementNot stated in the listing: ask the seller before you book not stated
DrinksThe listing does not saynot stated
Per person, two sharingUS$315AUD 458GBP 236VND 8,080,000
Traveling solosupplement not stated

See the listing: 3-Day 2-Night Halong & Lan Ha Bay Cruise

US$, AUD and GBP figures are converted from VND at the State Bank of Vietnam rates (VND 25,637 per USD, VND 17,615 per AUD, VND 34,175 per GBP); partners charge in their own currency on the day you book.

Traveling as a family? The x-ray prices two sharing a cabin or one traveler alone, because that is how the listings state their prices: none of the cruises here states a family cabin, an extra bed or a child rate for the cruise itself. Before you book for two adults and two children, ask the seller three things: which cabin sleeps three or four, what an extra bed costs, and the child rate by age. The bay fee for children is set out below.

headline totals

What a Halong Bay cruise costs, all in

Each total is the middle cruise of a small set of listings for that trip, with the bay fee (where the route sets it) and a Hanoi transfer both ways added where the listing leaves them out. Prices move with the season and the cabin, so read them as the middle of the market on the date each listing was read.

Halong Bay cruise totals per person
TripVNDUS$, AUD, GBP
2 days 1 night on board, Halong Bay, mid-range, per person, two sharing a cabinVND 3,910,000about US$153, AUD 222 or GBP 114
2 days 1 night on board, Lan Ha Bay, mid-range, per person, two sharing a cabinVND 4,020,000about US$157, AUD 228 or GBP 117
3 days 2 nights on board, Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, per person, two sharing a cabin, before the bay feeVND 8,360,000about US$326, AUD 474 or GBP 245
2 days 1 night on board, Lan Ha Bay, solo with the single supplement the listing statesVND 5,630,000about US$220, AUD 320 or GBP 165
Hanoi to Halong limousine shuttle, one way, per adultVND 300,000about US$12, AUD 17 or GBP 8.8
Listed price bands, one night on board, per person for two sharing
BandVNDUS$
Budget, the cheapest third (7 listings)VND 1,150,000 to 3,076,000US$45 to 120
Mid-range, the middle third (8 listings)VND 3,187,000 to 3,692,000US$124 to 144
Luxury, the dearest third (7 listings)VND 3,717,000 to 5,293,000US$145 to 206

The bands are the listed price alone, before the bay fee and the transfer, for every one-night cruise this guide compares, split into thirds by price. A star word in the title does not set the band: star ranking of overnight cruise boats is voluntary (Article 50, Law on Tourism 2017), so the word is the seller's own. The luxury cruises page shows what the dearest third buys step by step.

The two-night figure carries the transfer once, not twice, and it is before the bay fee: its listings do not state the route, and a stay of two nights on board pays a bay fee of VND 600,000 or more per adult. For the boats themselves see Halong Bay overnight cruises and the 2-night cruise guide.

Overnight cruise boats at anchor in Halong Bay
A cruise boat and tender close to a limestone island in Halong Bay.Photo: Shyamal L. / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

sightseeing fee

The bay fee: set by route and nights

The Halong Bay fee is set by the Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council under a resolution that took effect on 8 March 2025. Overnight stays are priced only on routes 2, 3 and 4, and the Ha Long Bay Management Board counts one night as 24 hours from departure (2 nights = 48 hours). Which official route a boat sails sets the fee.

Halong Bay fee per adult
RouteDayOne nightTwo nights
Route 2VND 250,000 per visit per personVND 550,000 per visit per personVND 750,000 per visit per person
Route 3VND 200,000 per visit per personVND 500,000 per visit per personVND 650,000 per visit per person
Route 4VND 200,000 per visit per personVND 500,000 per visit per personVND 650,000 per visit per person

Children under 7 years or shorter than 1.2 m go free on Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay; older children up to 15 pay 20% less, so a child pays VND 440,000 for one night on route 2 against VND 550,000 for an adult.

Lan Ha Bay (Cat Ba bays) fee, adult / child
TripFee
Day visitVND 120,000 per adult per visit / VND 60,000 per child per visit
One night on the baysVND 400,000 / 300,000 per person
Two nightsVND 600,000 / 500,000 per person
Three nightsVND 650,000 / 550,000 per person

The Hai Phong City People's Council sets these fees from 1 January 2026; children under 6 are exempt. A cruise that crosses from Halong Bay into Lan Ha Bay has no single published fee, so the x-ray adds none and says so; ask the seller what the price holds.

the drive

The Hanoi transfer

Most listings either include a shuttle from the Old Quarter or sell it as an option. Where it is left out, the x-ray adds two seats on a shared shuttle, or the listing's own round-trip price where it states one.

The cheaper of the two is VND 300,000 per person one way (about US$12, AUD 17 or GBP 8.8), so twice that for the round trip the totals above add. Pickup points, the expressway and the bus to Cat Ba are on Hanoi to Halong Bay.

Cruise boat sundeck
Sun loungers on the open upper deck of a cruise boat.Photo: Christophe95 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

money

Paying in dong, dollars or pounds

Booking sites charge in the currency you choose on the day; the bay fees are set in Vietnamese dong. The x-ray converts at the State Bank of Vietnam rates of VND 25,637 per USD, VND 17,615 per AUD and VND 34,175 per GBP, rounded, so a card charge on the day can differ. The e-visa costs US$25 for a single entry; cash, cards and the e-visa are on money and the e-visa.

star words

Sold as 5-star: what the label means

Most cruise titles carry a star class. It is the seller's word: no body publishes a list of ranked boats, as who ranks the boats explains.

Compare what you can read instead: cabin size and balcony, what the price includes, the route, and the cancellation terms. The x-ray leaves star words out of every title for that reason.

For boats priced at the top end, with larger cabins and more of the extras included, see luxury Halong Bay cruises.

Sunset over the bay
Sunset behind karst ridges with a small boat on the water.Photo: Catatine / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

before you book

Halong Bay cruise price questions

Is the bay fee included in Halong Bay cruise prices?

On many listings, yes: the fee is named in the inclusions. Where it is not named, or the listing says it is excluded, add it at the rate for the route and nights, VND 550,000 per visit per person for one night on route 2.

Why is my price higher than the listed price?

Listed prices are "from" prices for the cheapest cabin and date, per person, two sharing. A balcony cabin, a weekend or a holiday date, the bay fee and the transfer all add to it.

What do solo travelers pay?

A single supplement, where the listing states one. In the x-ray, switch to Solo: listings that state no supplement show "not stated", so ask the seller before you book.

What if a storm cancels the cruise?

Storm signals stop departure permits; the Quang Ninh Inland Waterway Port Authority issues them. What you get back is set by the operator's and the booking site's terms, shown as the cancellation line on each listing; see storm cancellations.

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Compare every cruise by bay, nights and all-in budget in the Halong Bay cruise chooser.

Sources

  1. Under Quang Ninh Decision 43/2024/QĐ-UBND, star ranking of overnight cruise boats on Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay is voluntary (Article 50, Law on Tourism 2017). Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee, Decision 43/2024/QĐ-UBND of 8 Oct 2024 (in force 20 Oct 2024), Regulation on managing inland waterway vessels serving tourists on Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, 8 October 2024.
  2. The Halong Bay sightseeing fee for day route VHL2 (Ti Top, Sung Sot, Luon Cave, Me Cung), set by the Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council and collected by Ha Long Bay Management Board (now named the Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board), is VND 250,000 per visit per person. Ha Long Bay Management Board (halongbay.com.vn), 'Mức phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', citing Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 51/2025/NQ-HĐND, 31 March 2025.
  3. The Halong Bay sightseeing fee for day route VHL3 (Cua Van, Tien Ong Cave, Ho Ba Ham), set by the Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council and collected by Ha Long Bay Management Board (now named the Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board), is VND 200,000 per visit per person. Ha Long Bay Management Board (halongbay.com.vn), 'Mức phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', citing Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 51/2025/NQ-HĐND, 31 March 2025.
  4. The Halong Bay sightseeing fee for day route VHL4 (Hang Co, Vung Vieng, Cong Do, Hon Xep), set by the Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council and collected by Ha Long Bay Management Board (now named the Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board), is VND 200,000 per visit per person. Ha Long Bay Management Board (halongbay.com.vn), 'Mức phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', citing Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 51/2025/NQ-HĐND, 31 March 2025.
  5. The Ha Long Bay Management Board states the overnight sightseeing fee for Halong Bay route 2 with 1 night as VND 550,000 per visit per person. Ha Long Bay Management Board (halongbay.com.vn), 'Mức phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', citing Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 51/2025/NQ-HĐND, 31 March 2025.
  6. The Ha Long Bay Management Board states the overnight sightseeing fee for Halong Bay route 2 with 2 nights as VND 750,000 per visit per person. Ha Long Bay Management Board (halongbay.com.vn), 'Mức phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', citing Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 51/2025/NQ-HĐND, 31 March 2025.
  7. The Ha Long Bay Management Board states the overnight sightseeing fee for Halong Bay route 3 with 1 night as VND 500,000 per visit per person. Ha Long Bay Management Board (halongbay.com.vn), 'Mức phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', citing Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 51/2025/NQ-HĐND, 31 March 2025.
  8. The Ha Long Bay Management Board states the overnight sightseeing fee for Halong Bay route 3 with 2 nights as VND 650,000 per visit per person. Ha Long Bay Management Board (halongbay.com.vn), 'Mức phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', citing Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 51/2025/NQ-HĐND, 31 March 2025.
  9. The Ha Long Bay Management Board states the overnight sightseeing fee for Halong Bay route 4 with 1 night as VND 500,000 per visit per person. Ha Long Bay Management Board (halongbay.com.vn), 'Mức phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', citing Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 51/2025/NQ-HĐND, 31 March 2025.
  10. The Ha Long Bay Management Board states the overnight sightseeing fee for Halong Bay route 4 with 2 nights as VND 650,000 per visit per person. Ha Long Bay Management Board (halongbay.com.vn), 'Mức phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', citing Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 51/2025/NQ-HĐND, 31 March 2025.
  11. For Halong Bay overnight fees, the Ha Long Bay Management Board counts one night as 24 hours from departure (2 nights = 48 hours). Ha Long Bay Management Board (halongbay.com.vn), 'Mức phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', citing Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 51/2025/NQ-HĐND, 31 March 2025.
  12. Resolution 51/2025/NQ-HĐND of the Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council took effect on 8 March 2025. Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council, Resolution 51/2025/NQ-HĐND of 26 Feb 2025 (14th term, 25th session), 26 February 2025.
  13. The Ha Long Bay Management Board waives the Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay sightseeing fee for children (Vietnamese or foreign) shorter than 1.2 m or under age 7 years. Ha Long Bay Management Board, 'Miễn, giảm phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', applying Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 131/2018/NQ-HĐND, 2 November 2024.
  14. The Ha Long Bay Management Board reduces the Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay sightseeing fee for children of any nationality aged 7 to under 16 by 20%. Ha Long Bay Management Board, 'Miễn, giảm phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', applying Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 131/2018/NQ-HĐND, 2 November 2024.
  15. The Ha Long Bay Management Board waives the Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay sightseeing fee for children (Vietnamese or foreign) under age 7 or shorter than 1.2 m. Ha Long Bay Management Board, 'Miễn, giảm phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', applying Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 131/2018/NQ-HĐND, 2 November 2024.
  16. The Ha Long Bay Management Board's fee page prices overnight stays on Halong Bay only for routes 2, 3 and 4. Ha Long Bay Management Board (halongbay.com.vn), 'Mức phí tham quan vịnh Hạ Long', citing Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council Resolutions 62/2017/NQ-HĐND and 51/2025/NQ-HĐND, 31 March 2025.
  17. Hai Phong City People's Council Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND, which sets the Cat Ba bays (Lan Ha Bay) sightseeing fees, took effect on 1 January 2026. Hai Phong City People's Council, Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND (10 Dec 2025), full text as reproduced by thuvienphapluat.vn, 10 December 2025.
  18. Under Hai Phong Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND (from 1 Jan 2026) the day sightseeing fee for the route on the bays of the Cat Ba Archipelago (Lan Ha Bay) is, per adult per visit, VND 120,000 per adult per visit. Hai Phong City People's Council, Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND (10 Dec 2025), full text as reproduced by thuvienphapluat.vn, 10 December 2025.
  19. Under Hai Phong Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND the day sightseeing fee for the Cat Ba bays route for a child aged 6 or over is VND 60,000 per child per visit. Hai Phong City People's Council, Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND (10 Dec 2025), full text as reproduced by thuvienphapluat.vn, 10 December 2025.
  20. Under Hai Phong Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND the fee for touring the Cat Ba bays with 1 overnight stay(s) on the bays is (adult / child 6+) VND 400,000 / 300,000 per person. Hai Phong City People's Council, Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND (10 Dec 2025), full text as reproduced by thuvienphapluat.vn, 10 December 2025.
  21. Under Hai Phong Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND the fee for touring the Cat Ba bays with 2 overnight stay(s) on the bays is (adult / child 6+) VND 600,000 / 500,000 per person. Hai Phong City People's Council, Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND (10 Dec 2025), full text as reproduced by thuvienphapluat.vn, 10 December 2025.
  22. Under Hai Phong Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND the fee for touring the Cat Ba bays with 3 overnight stay(s) on the bays is (adult / child 6+) VND 650,000 / 550,000 per person. Hai Phong City People's Council, Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND (10 Dec 2025), full text as reproduced by thuvienphapluat.vn, 10 December 2025.
  23. Hai Phong Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND exempts from the Cat Ba sightseeing fees children under 6. Hai Phong City People's Council, Resolution 47/2025/NQ-HĐND (10 Dec 2025), full text as reproduced by thuvienphapluat.vn, 10 December 2025.
  24. The Vietnam National E-Visa portal states the fee for a single-entry e-visa is US$25 . Ministry of Public Security, Immigration Department, Vietnam National E-Visa portal (evisa.gov.vn), application notes.
  25. Klook lists Hanoi - Ha Long Limousine and vice versa at From AUD 17.19 per person (Buy 2 get 10% off shown). Klook product page (as listed on the read date).
  26. Klook lists Hanoi - Ha Long Limousine and vice versa with a stated duration of 2.5 - 3 hours. Klook product page (as listed on the read date).
  27. Viator lists Shuttle Bus Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay at From US$17.86 per person. Viator product page (as listed on the read date).
  28. Viator lists Shuttle Bus Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay with a stated duration of 3 hours (approx.). Viator product page (as listed on the read date).
  29. Storm suspensions on Halong Bay stop departure permits; they are issued by the Quang Ninh inland waterway port authority (Cảng vụ Đường thủy và Đăng kiểm phương tiện thủy nội địa, under the provincial Department of Construction) on the direction of the provincial disaster steering committee, or come as a notice of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment to that authority (Matmo 2025, Storm No.1 2026); the body that stops the permits is Quang Ninh Inland Waterway Port Authority. Ha Long Bay Management Board website, suspension notices 2025-2026 (posts 240, 268, 287, 292, 990, 1215), 3 July 2026.
  30. Headline costs. Added up from the listed prices, bay fees and fares each cost names; each part has its own source in this list
  31. Price bands for one night on board. Listed prices per person, two sharing, of the one-night cruise listings on their read dates, in thirds by price (State Bank of Vietnam rates for US$, AUD and GBP)
  32. Bay sightseeing fees. Quang Ninh Provincial People's Council Resolution 51/2025 (Halong Bay, published by the Ha Long Bay Management Board); Hai Phong City People's Council Resolution 47/2025 (Cat Ba bays, from 1 January 2026)
  33. Exchange rates. VND per unit of each currency. USD: State Bank of Vietnam (Ngân hàng Nhà nước Việt Nam), Tỷ giá page, 14 November 2026; AUD: State Bank of Vietnam (Ngân hàng Nhà nước Việt Nam), Tỷ giá page, 12 November 2026; GBP: State Bank of Vietnam (Ngân hàng Nhà nước Việt Nam), Tỷ giá page, 12 November 2026
  34. Days and nights of each cruise. Each partner listing's duration and itinerary as read on its read date
  35. Bay and route of each cruise. Each partner listing's itinerary as read on its read date, set against the route list of the Ha Long Bay Management Board
  36. Partner listing details. Each partner listing page as read on its read date (pier, cancellation terms, rating)
  37. What a cruise costs with the parts its listing leaves out. Partner listing prices (as listed on their read date), the bay fee resolutions and the State Bank of Vietnam exchange rates; parts the listing includes add nothing

Photographs

  1. Overnight cruise boats at anchor in Halong Bay. Photo: Shyamal L. / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Cruise boat sundeck. Photo: Christophe95 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Sunset over the bay. Photo: Catatine / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0