Cai Lan cruise port guide
The deepwater port of Cai Lan is your gateway to the splendors of North Vietnam. Nearby Halong Bay is one of the world's extraordinary scenic wonders. This World Heritage Site boasts a calm bay studded with over 3,000 dramatic limestone islands, islets and rock formations. Visitors to Cai Lan can also venture up the Red River to fabled Hanoi, the "Pearl of the North." Today, with memories of the Vietnam War fading, the city impresses with its splendid colonial architecture, ancient temples, superb parks and myriad lakes. It's little wonder that Northern Vietnam remains one of Asia's most popular vacation destinations. The limestone islands in Halong Bay are riddled with caves. The French who once ruled Vietnam called Go Dao Cave the Grotte de Merveilles, the grotto of marvels. Of course, they left their graffiti among the astounding assortment of stalactites and stalagmites.
About Cai Lan
Cái Lân is the international port serving Hạ Long City in Quảng Ninh Province, the gateway to Hạ Long Bay — a UNESCO World Heritage site of dramatic limestone karst islands rising from the Gulf of Tonkin. It is a primary cruise port for Southeast Asia itineraries.
Hạ Long Bay itself is the defining excursion — overnight junk boat cruises through the karst islands, kayaking into hidden lagoons, and visits to spectacular caves such as Thiên Cung (Heavenly Palace Cave) are the classic passenger activities. Bài Thơ Mountain in the south of the city has an almost vertical seaward cliff face and offers dramatic bay views. Tuần Châu Island resort complex is a short drive from the port. The Bãi Cháy Bridge (opened 2006 to replace the old ferry line) connects the two halves of the city.
Quick facts
Cruises visiting Cai Lan
Prices per person · incl. taxes & fees.
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Japan & Southeast Asia with Halong Bay
Diamond Princess · Asia · 24 nights
from $3,803
$158 / night
Vietnam with Halong Bay
Diamond Princess · Asia & Indian Ocean · 10 nights
from $1,475
$147 / night
Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam with Halong Bay
Diamond Princess · Southeast Asia · 24 nights
from $3,367
$140 / night
Japan & Southeast Asia Grand Adventure
Sapphire Princess · Southeast Asia · 42 nights
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Japan & Southeast Asia Grand Adventure
Sapphire Princess · Asia · 42 nights
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Japan & Southeast Asia Grand Adventure
Sapphire Princess · Southeast Asia · 28 nights
from $3,760
$134 / night
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Jan 9, 2027 | 14 |
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Feb 13, 2027 | 16 |
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Feb 20, 2027 | 14 |
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Feb 24, 2028 | 14 |
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Dec 9, 2026 | 24 |
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Dec 26, 2026 | 28 |
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Nov 25, 2026 | 24 |
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Feb 6, 2027 | 28 |
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Feb 13, 2027 | 31 |
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Jun 15, 2028 | 37 |
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Jan 23, 2027 | 42 |
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Mar 31, 2027 | 46 |
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Jun 17, 2028 | 94 |
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Jun 22, 2028 | 93 |
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Sep 4, 2027 | 94 |
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Jan 21, 2027 | 110 |
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Jan 21, 2027 | 114 |
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Jan 6, 2027 | 129 |
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Dec 12, 2026 | 42 |
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