After docking at Ha Long International Passenger Port, tourists visit the World Natural Heritage Ha Long Bay, experience unique tourism products, learn about local life and culture; participate in tours connecting Quang Ninh - Hanoi.
Ms. Maria Elizabeth - a British tourist - shared: "I feel lucky to come to Ha Long Bay right on the occasion of Vietnamese traditional Tet. The atmosphere of welcoming spring is bustling, people are friendly, and the thoughtful reception work leaves many good impressions.
Le Jacques Cartier is a high-class explorer cruise ship, serving segments of customers with high spending and international service standards requirements.
According to the plan, the ship stayed in Quang Ninh for one day before continuing its journey back to Hong Kong (China).
Previously, the ship visited many destinations in Vietnam such as Con Dao, Quy Nhon, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue...
Mr. Bui Quang Tuan - Deputy Director of Ha Long International Passenger Port - said: According to the plan, the port is expected to welcome about 30 international passenger ships at the beginning of the year. In 2026, there will be about 100 cruise ships with more than 130,000 international tourist arrivals to Quang Ninh.
To improve the experience for tourists, the unit has coordinated with departments, branches, and travel agencies to welcome tourists with cultural and artistic performances imbued with Vietnamese folk features; and at the same time continue to upgrade port and wharf infrastructure, improve service processes, creating a new and friendly impression on tourists.
From February 16-19 (ie December 29 to the 3rd day of the Binh Ngo Tet 2026), the locality welcomed 3 international tourist cruise ships, carrying about 2,300 tourists.
It is expected that on February 20 (4th day of Tet), the Adora Mediterranea ship will continue to bring about 2,000 European tourists to Ha Long Bay.
The series of international cruise ships continuously docking at the port at the beginning of spring continues to affirm Ha Long as a safe and attractive destination, and also one of the important gateways for Vietnamese cruise tourism on the regional and international map.
