Capsizing of the Wonder Sea

Capsizing of the Wonder Sea
Date19 July 2025 (2025-07-19)
Time13:30 ICT (UTC+7)
LocationHạ Long Bay, Vietnam
Coordinates20°52′24″N 107°04′30″E / 20.8733°N 107.0750°E / 20.8733; 107.0750
CauseUndetermined; ascribed to thunderstorm
Deaths39
Non-fatal injuries10

On 19 July 2025, the tourist boat Wonder Sea capsized due to high winds during an abrupt thunderstorm in Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam, killing 39 people, while 10 people were rescued with non-fatal injuries. The incident took place during a tour, and a rescue operation began after contact with the ship was lost. It was reported as the deadliest naval accident in Vietnam in over 20 years.