Faced with the increasing demand for experiences during the day but with a richer and more in-depth schedule, the 7-hour journey to visit the core area of Ha Long Bay has just been officially launched, expanding the time and scope of destinations compared to traditional day tours.
The itinerary focuses on typical landmarks such as Sung So Cave, Ti Top Island and Luon Cave, combined with outdoor activities including mountain climbing, beach bathing, kayaking or fishing.
The route is operated by Paradise Delight, about 80m long, including 4 floors, with a maximum capacity of 360 guests. The ship has arranged viewing areas, terraces, children's playgrounds and event spaces. The design uses many large pieces of glass to help expand the view of the entire bay throughout the journey.
During the day, visitors were served light breakfast, lunch buffet with international dishes and local specialties, and afternoon tea party. Some entertainment activities are held on the train such as live music performances or simple handmade experiences, combined with sightseeing and relaxation.
Along with that, the stage on the cruise ship also performs live singing from the Philippine band, creating an experience that is both lively and relaxing. At tea tea Afternoon, visitors can get on a boat to see the whole view of Ha Long Bay or participate in an interesting experience making sand paintings.
In addition to the day cruise, the exploitation unit also introduced overnight cruise products, targeting tourists who want to stay longer in the bay. The yacht is made of steel shell, meeting international safety and environmental standards, equipped with a modern positioning and communication system.
The overnight cruise ship has 42 cabins, all with large glass doors and private balconies. Some room classes have large areas, suitable for private meals in the cabin. The restaurant and lounge space is designed interconnectively, serving lunch buffets and dinner orders.
In addition to accommodation and cuisine, the overnight cruise also combines experiential activities such as afternoon tea parties, traditional cooking classes, try on traditional costumes, and relaxation amenities such as spa and jacuzzi on the train.
Currently, there are 8 licensed tours on Ha Long Bay, but the majority of visitors are still concentrated on the tours of Ha Long Bay 1 and Ha Long Bay 2 due to their location near the mainland and many familiar tourism products such as cave tours, sea baths, kayaking.
A representative of Paradise Vietnam - the new cruise route provider launched on high-end cruise ships, shared: "The new products are introduced to better suit modern travel trends: flexible in time, but profound in experience. The expansion of the 7-hour route and the launch of the overnight cruise ship are expected to contribute positively to the process of diversifying high-end tourism products in Quang Ninh, especially during the peak season of international visitors at the end of the year.
According to data from the Ha Long - Yen Tu Bay World Heritage Management Board, the proportion of international visitors to Ha Long Bay in 2025 is high.
It is estimated that in 2025, Ha Long Bay will welcome more than 3.4 million visitors, including about 2.2 million international visitors. The Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board said that this result is associated with efforts to promote heritage values and renew the tourist experience. Management agencies and businesses focus on developing potential attractions, improving product quality and gradually opening new sightseeing routes to reallocate visitors.
Notably, connecting the tourism space between Ha Long and Bai Tu Long is considered one of the directions to both expand the experience and reduce the load on crowded areas. Some sections have gone towards more pristine landscapes, including Bai Tu Long National Park.
According to data from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ninh province, the locality is expected to end 2025 with about 21 million visitors and tourism revenue of nearly 60 trillion VND. Compared to 2024, the total number of visitors is estimated to increase by 12%, international visitors increase by 18%, the number of overnight visitors reaches more than 8.18 million, an increase of 11%, while total tourism revenue is expected to increase by about 22%.
