Tourist boats have been pulled from Ha Long’s busy cruise port and tightly secured at storm shelters as northern Vietnam braces for Storm Narra and exceptionally heavy rain.

The 2026 Halong Bay Heritage Marathon is expected to draw around 18,000 domestic and international runners when it takes place from November 20–22, with race day scheduled for November 22.

A special event entitled 7 Wonders Day with a series of attractions and experiences for both residents and visitors will be held in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, on July 7 to honour the elected New 7 Wonders of the World and Nature.

Ha Long Carnival 2026 is scheduled for April 25 to May 3, featuring 14 major cultural, sports and tourism events as Quang Ninh province looks to attract about 1.3 million visitors.

Tourism boat operators in Ha Long Bay are grappling with mounting financial pressure as fuel prices climb sharply while visitor numbers remain subdued outside the peak season.

Asia Premier Cruises is offering 1,000 free Ha Long Bay tickets to veterans, wounded soldiers, revolution contributors, and families of fallen soldiers from September 2 to October 31, marking the 80th National Day.

Quang Ninh has embarked on a bold endeavor, approving a four-month tourism campaign proposed by Ha Long Sun Ltd. Co., a subsidiary of the Sun Group, to rekindle the charm of Ha Long Bay in the final months of 2025.

Quang Ninh deploys medical and patrol vessels around the clock to ensure safety for travelers in Ha Long Bay.

Quang Ninh authorities continue searching for two missing victims after the Vinh Xanh 58 boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, despite difficult weather conditions following Typhoon No. 3.

Authorities recover a male body near the Vinh Xanh 58 capsizing site as search efforts continue amid harsh weather conditions.

A young family missed the doomed Vinh Xanh 58 cruise by mere minutes after falling asleep - an accident that ended up saving their lives.

Quang Ninh suspends boat tours as hundreds of vessels brace for incoming storm

During search operations near Ti Top Island in Halong Bay (Quang Ninh), authorities have discovered the body of a young boy and transported it to shore for identification.

The sudden capsizing of the Vinh Xanh 58 tourist boat during a violent storm in Ha Long Bay claimed the lives of 35 people, with 4 still missing. Rescue forces worked through the night under severe weather conditions to search for victims.

Despite challenging weather conditions, rescue operations are being urgently carried out with the involvement of local authorities, specialized forces, and community volunteers.

Due to the impact of Typhoon Wipha (Storm No. 3), all passenger vessels heading to Ha Long Bay have been temporarily suspended to ensure safety.

A family trip of eight became a nightmare after their cruise boat flipped during a storm, leaving multiple members dead or missing.

Thunderstorms and gale-force winds on July 19 were caused by a tropical convergence zone and incoming storm Wipha, according to meteorologists.

Survivors from the Wonder Sea boat accident are being treated at two hospitals in Quang Ninh. Doctors report their condition as stable.