Under new regulations starting from October 20, tourists on day tours will now be able to stay on Ha Long Bay until 8:00 PM, allowing them to fully enjoy the breathtaking sunset views.
Ha Long Bay is a must-see destination for tourists when coming to Vietnam, offering wonderful experiences with majestic natural landscapes, diverse recreational activities and rich culture. Photo: Pham Ha.
On October 10, the Ha Long Bay Management Board announced that Quang Ninh Province has decided to extend the visiting hours for Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay compared to previous regulations.
specifically, for day-tour boats during the summer season (from April 1 to October 31), departures will be allowed from 5:00 AM, with the latest return time extended to 8:00 PM. Previously, boats could only depart from 6:00 AM and had to return by 7:00 PM.
During the winter season (from November 1 to March 31 of the following year), day-tour can depart from 5:30 AM, with the latest boats return time set at 7:00 PM. Previously, boats were only allowed to depart from 6:30 AM and had to return by 6:30 PM.
For overnight cruise boats on Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, they must reach their designated mooring points by 6:30 PM or 7:00 PM during the summer.
The operating hours for water-based recreational activities on the bay will be from 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
These regulations do not apply to tourist boats when they are not carrying passengers.
Sunset scene on Ha Long Bay conquers many tourists. Photo: Pham Ha.
With these changes, tourists will have more time to explore Ha Long Bay and witness beautiful scenes such as the sunset or the early morning views within the heart of this natural heritage site.
However, in an interview with Tri Thuc – Znews, Pham Ha, CEO of Lux Group, which operates cruises in Ha Long, Lan Ha, and Cat Ba, expressed concerns that the extended hours were still too limited, making it difficult for cruise companies to introduce new tourism products.
“With the new regulations, in the winter, boats will only be allowed to return 30 minutes later than before. This is too short and doesn’t really solve any issues. Meanwhile, in Nha Trang Bay, tourists can enjoy sunset cruises, live music, and even dinner until 9:00 PM,” Ha explained.
He added that extending the visiting hours on Ha Long Bay until 9:00 PM would better meet customer expectations.
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Source: Vietnam Insider