Things to do in Halong Bay
Your stop at Cai Lan delivers two major flavors — the towering karst islands of Hạ Long Bay (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the vibrant streets of Hanoi. You can kayak through emerald waters, explore ancient temples and roam Hanoi’s Old Quarter where history and hip cafés collide. It’s as wild as nature gets and as cultured as city life allows.
Shore excursions to explore in Halong Bay
Dial up your explorer game with these curated tours. Each one is a mix of adventure, icon‑moments and the kind of stories you’ll tell back home.
Explore itineraries with cruises to Cai Lan port (Halong Bay)
Docking at Cai Lan gives you a quieter entry point into Northern Vietnam’s wow‑factor — away from the mega‑crowds but right in range of the action. Transfers from Hanoi or direct local tours mean you can hit the karsts, caves, floating villages and city temples all in one go. Whether you choose the bay or the city, your Asia cruise itinerary just checked a major box.
Discover Halong Bay on your next cruise
Cruises to Halong Bay bring dramatic natural scenery and urban culture into one powerful experience. You’ll see limestone sentinels rising from jade waters, explore caves older than kingdoms and stroll Hanoi’s colonial avenues knowing your ship awaits you with more food and excitement to close out your day. With Princess Cruises, you get comfort, connection and a ticket to one of Asia’s most mind‑stretching destinations.
Feel the rhythm of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where street vendors balance baskets through lively markets.
Take in sweeping views of Hạ Long Bay, where emerald waters weave around limestone islets.
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Cut through the world’s waterways and experience the planet’s most exciting coastlines from a sea-side perspective; our fleet is your luxury-and-entertainment-packed transport to adventure.
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Your journey into Vietnam is carried by vessels designed for discovery and comfort. These ships blend luxury and exploration, getting you from jade bays to ancient capitals without breaking a sweat (or missing a view).
Step aboard any Princess® ship and discover your new favorite way to travel. Each vessel is a floating playground of flavor, comfort and top-deck experiences. Enjoy freshly prepared local dishes, Broadway-caliber entertainment, oceanview fitness and wellness studios, family programming and beds so comfortable they’ve won awards.
No two ships are identical, but they all share one mission: turn your vacation into a standing ovation.
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