Halong Bay - Dock or Tender

[Mr Gazaman]

Can anyone tell me if Halong Bay - Vietnam is a Docked port or a Tender please? As I am a wheelchair user.

[sailco]

A brand new dock was opened just before Christmas. It's a long way to the end though. They offer a trolley so I assume there'll also be something available for wheelchair users.

[Mr Gazaman]

Thanks I'll look into whats on offer with Travel Agent. 

[sailco]

Just adding....your TA may not be aware of the new dock. We were on the Millennium in December when she was the first ship to dock at the new wharf. The distance along the wharf from ship to 'township' is 1-2 kms. There will definitely be facilities for wheelchair users and I recall seeing the wheelchairs going up and down the boarding ramp.

As an aside, be up early for the wonderful arrival. It takes about 3 hours all up from the time you enter the Bay until the time you dock. The views are fabulous from both sides of the ship and there's plenty to see. Enjoy your cruise.

Edited February 19, 2019 by sailco

[Mr Gazaman]

Thanks for this information, it's always nice to be aware of things in advance so you can make the necessary arrangements and be prepared.

[chemmo]

6 hours ago, sailco said:

Just adding....your TA may not be aware of the new dock. We were on the Millennium in December when she was the first ship to dock at the new wharf. The distance along the wharf from ship to 'township' is 1-2 kms. There will definitely be facilities for wheelchair users and I recall seeing the wheelchairs going up and down the boarding ramp.

As an aside, be up early for the wonderful arrival. It takes about 3 hours all up from the time you enter the Bay until the time you dock. The views are fabulous from both sides of the ship and there's plenty to see. Enjoy your cruise.

 

Hi Sailco...Last time we were there we were tendered.

 

Two questions please!

 

Firstly, once docked do you have views?

Secondly, is there any transport from the dock to the town? We are not as mobile as we used to be and a 1-2 km walk both ways would be too much for us.

 

We visited Halong Bay some years ago and loved it, returning on Eclipse 2020, can’t wait!

[sailco]

10 hours ago, chemmo said:

 

Hi Sailco...Last time we were there we were tendered.

 

Two questions please!

 

Firstly, once docked do you have views?

Secondly, is there any transport from the dock to the town? We are not as mobile as we used to be and a 1-2 km walk both ways would be too much for us.

 

We visited Halong Bay some years ago and loved it, returning on Eclipse 2020, can’t wait!

Once docked there are lovely views of the old and new town on both sides of the ship. The lights at night are beautiful if you're lucky enough to overnight.

 

The trolley mentioned above is actually two small trains of 3-4 carriages each. It travels along the wharf and drops you at the edge of town where the waterpark and cable car station are. There are some shops and free wifi.  The cable car crosses the Bay up high above the bridge and would have amazing views I imagine - we didn't ride on it.

[chemmo]

3 minutes ago, sailco said:

Once docked there are lovely views of the old and new town on both sides of the ship. The lights at night are beautiful if you're lucky enough to overnight.

 

The trolley mentioned above is actually two small trains of 3-4 carriages each. It travels along the wharf and drops you at the edge of town where the waterpark and cable car station are. There are some shops and free wifi.  The cable car crosses the Bay up high above the bridge and would have amazing views I imagine - we didn't ride on it.

 

Thank you so much for this!

 

So many ships dock nowadays overlooking container ports!  We are lucky enough to be overnighting so we will be able to make the most of the views, a boat trip and a cable car ride! Can’t wait.

 

Sincere thanks for replying...

[sailco]

My pleasure. Have a wonderful visit!

[jo-b]

You may find this of use 

 

https://www.whatsinport.com/Halong-Bay-Cai-Lan.htm