Halong Bay Forum - Recent Topics

Suggestions for Wheelchair User friendly Day tours.

Vkg — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:40:44 +0000

Hi there. We are a group of 4 people, including 1 wheelchair user. Kindly suggest if there is any wheelchair accessible/ friendly cruise operating in Halong Bay for Day tours only, preferably having lifts for accessing upper / top deck.

Also, suggest if mid august is good for Halong Bay Day Cruises.

So much rain this May… is Halong Bay still worth it? Any alternatives?

Kevin Brooks — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:57:00 +0000

The weather this May seems really rainy and stormy lately.

I’m worried that going to Halong Bay won’t be as enjoyable because of the weather.

Are there any good alternatives if conditions aren’t ideal?

Thanks!

2D1N Halong Bay trip from Hanoi + airport drop-off - possible?

Michael Anderson — Thu, 14 May 2026 00:27:12 +0000

Hi everyone,

I am interested in doing a 2-day boat trip (2 pax) to Halong Bay around May.

Ideally, we would need:
- Pickup from Hanoi
- Overnight cruise
- Drop-off directly to Hanoi airport afterward

Is this possible?

Would appreciate any information or advice. Thanks!

Any less crowded day cruises in Halong Bay for early June?

Michael Carter — Sat, 09 May 2026 02:01:59 +0000

Hi everyone,

My family and I are planning a Halong Bay day trip in early June.

We’re hoping to find something a bit less crowded if possible.

Any recommendations or advice?

Thanks!

Cat Ba traffic nightmare. How to get to Hai Phong airport on time?

David Parker — Sat, 02 May 2026 03:33:21 +0000

Hi everyone,

I just saw some crazy traffic around Cat Ba and the cable car area.
I have a flight tomorrow from Cat Bi Airport and I’m getting a bit worried.
Is there any way to avoid the crowds or get to the airport more reliably?

Thanks!

Staying overnight in Halong before a May 1 cruise. Any tips?

Jason Miller — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:15:27 +0000

Hi everyone,
I have a Halong Bay cruise booked for May 1, and I’m thinking of staying overnight in Halong the day before. Any tips or things I should be aware of during this time?

Thanks a lot!

Is Halong Bay too crowded for a day trip? Any quieter alternatives?

EthanW — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:39:25 +0000

I’m planning a day trip to Halong Bay, but I’ve heard it can get really crowded.

Is that true?

Are there any alternative routes or cruises that avoid the main tourist crowds?

Thanks!

Halong Bay shore excursion: group tour or private charter?

Chris Walker — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:02:44 +0000

We’ll be stopping in Halong Bay on Oceania Regatta and I’m trying to decide between joining a group tour or chartering a private boat.

Would love to hear your thoughts, which one is better and why?

Thanks!

Halong Bay on Dec 28 (near New Year). Will it affect my cruise stop?

Michael Johnson — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:09:23 +0000

Hi everyone,

I’ll be cruising on Celebrity Solstice and docking in Halong Bay on December 28.

I understand it’s close to the New Year period, so I’m wondering if that will affect anything?

Is there anything I should be aware of or plan ahead for?

Thanks a lot!

Rainy weather in Halong Bay (Celebrity Solstice shore excursion) - what to expect?

John Anderson — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:41:19 +0000

I’ll be docking in Halong Bay this November on Celebrity Solstice and planning to do a shore excursion.

What happens if it rains that day? Do tours still run, and is there anything I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance!