According to the plan, from the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month to the ninth day of the first lunar month, corresponding to February 16-25, 2026, large ocean-going cruise ships will dock at the Ha Long International Passenger Port, carrying international tourists to visit and experience the UNESCO-listed bay and other key attractions in Quang Ninh.

A highlight of the programme will be a ceremonial welcome for the first international cruise visitors of the new year, scheduled for February 17, 2026, the first day of the Lunar New Year.

The event will be organised by Quang Ninh's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism , showing local hospitality, creating a positive impression among international guests, and reinforcing Ha Long’s standing on the regional and global cruise tourism map.

Notably, this year’s Lunar New Year period marks the return of large-scale luxury cruise ships at higher frequency, including repeated calls by the Adora Mediterranea.

Hosting luxury cruise arrivals during the Lunar New Year is expected to boost international visitor numbers and tourism revenue, reflect Quang Ninh’s efforts to develop cruise tourism in a sustainable, high-quality direction, and promote the image of Ha Long Bay as a world-class natural heritage site to international friends.

Two luxury cruise ships bring over 3,100 international visitors to Quang Ninh

VOV.VN - Ha Long International Cruise Port in northern Quang Ninh province received two luxury cruise ships, Westerdam (Netherlands) and Star Voyager (Bahamas) on November 11, bringing more than 3,100 passengers and crew members to the local heritage sites.