3 REASONS FOR HALONG BAY CRUISE CANCELLATION

Indochina Junk will show you some of the main reasons for a Halong Bay cruise cancellation.

Storm/ Typhoon

MonsoonSea-level fluctuations

Fog and mist

Storm/ TyphoonHurricane season on Halong Bay runs from July through August. Statistically speaking, the chances that your particular cruise is going to be affected by a storm are high in this season. It always comes with the rain and thunderstorm. Sometimes, it would rain for several consecutive days.

Is cruising during this time worth the risk? Absolutely, because it’s summer time with amazing weather but sometimes a storm is unexpected. But don’t worry, the tour operator always give you a caveat and makes sure the best safety for all of the guests on board.

Storm/ Typhoon

Monsoon/ Sea-level fluctuationsIt normally happens in the summer or early in the winter when the weather changing. The strong monsoon signal is issued when winds associated with the summer or winter monsoon are blowing are expected to exceed 20-40 kms per hour near sea level anywhere on Halong Bay.

Winter monsoon normally blows from the north or from the east while summer monsoon typically blows from the southwest.The powerful monsoon rough fluctuations of sea-level may force the cruise to be cancelled due to the estimation of experienced captains.

Monsoon/ Sea-level fluctuations

Fog and mistOn Halong Bay, the foggy season is about in the end of winter and early of spring (from December to February). Mist and fog are caused by water droplets in the air, and the only difference is how far you can see.

Fog and mistThe boats can be stuck in and surrounded by the sea fog. Especially, it only happens in the early morning or late afternoon and at the midnight. Thus, sometimes it’s extremely beautiful to see the bay through the fog. But sometimes, a strong foggy or misty day may not allowed the cruise to be sailed. The captain cabin would lost the vision and the cruise need to be delayed or cancelled.

In case of cruise cancellation

Please do not be panic or worry, Indochina Junk will checks the weather forecast 1 day or several days before the cruise and let you know as soon as possible. Besides, we have a very clear tour cancellation policies, you can check and read about it before your cruise or just feel free to ask our sales executives for more assistance. Hope to have you enjoying the marvelous bay!

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