Cruise Ha Long Bay in a day from Hanoi, or spend a night or two on board among the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, with caves, kayaking and swimming stops. Pick the kind of trip you want.
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| Trip | Starts in | Kind | Length | Rating | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic day cruise from Hanoi | Hanoi Old Quarter | Day cruise | About 13 hours | 4.8 (14,910) | €35.90 |
| Day trip, standard or luxury boat | Hanoi Old Quarter | Day cruise | About 13 hours | 4.9 (6,325) | €37.22 |
| Deluxe or luxury day cruise | Hanoi Old Quarter | Day cruise | About 13 hours | 4.9 (334) | €35.85 |
| Day trip with seafood lunch | Hanoi Old Quarter | Day cruise | About 13 hours | 4.7 (651) | €36.58 |
| Lively buffet day cruise | Hanoi Old Quarter | Day cruise | About 14 hours | 4.6 (944) | €39.31 |
| Round trip on the overnight route | Hanoi Old Quarter | Day cruise | About 12 hours | 4.6 (435) | €40 |
| Amethyst luxury day cruise | Ha Long cruise port | Day cruise | 6 hours on the bay | 4.8 (368) | €46.35 |
| Ha Long to Lan Ha and Cat Ba in a day | Hanoi Old Quarter | Day cruise | 7 to 13.5 hours | 4.8 (723) | €44.56 |
| Taliya yacht day cruise to Lan Ha | Hanoi Old Quarter | Day cruise | 7 hours on the bay | 4.8 (855) | €51.79 |
| Lan Ha luxury day cruise from Cat Ba | Hanoi or Cat Ba Town | Day cruise | 1 day | 4.8 (644) | €71.51 |
| 5-star balcony cruise, most booked | Tuan Chau wharf | Overnight | 2 days, 1 night | 4.7 (5,697) | €128.78 |
| 5-star cruise with Sung Sot, from Hanoi or Ninh Binh | Hanoi or Ninh Binh | Overnight | 2 days, 1 night | 4.8 (6,308) | €114.30 |
| Balcony and bathtub cruise, best value | Tuan Chau Marina | Overnight | 2 days, 1 night | 4.8 (1,264) | €99.79 |
| 5-star cruise, quiet Lan Ha anchorage | Tuan Chau wharf | Overnight | 2 days, 1 night | 4.7 (1,294) | €127.36 |
| Bai Tu Long Bay overnight | Hanoi Old Quarter | Overnight | 2 days, 1 night | 4.7 (1,680) | €126.55 |
| Small-group Lan Ha overnight | Ben Beo harbour, Cat Ba | Overnight | 2 days, 1 night | 4.8 (916) | €113.87 |
| Budget overnight with Cat Ba cycling | Hanoi Old Quarter | Overnight | 2 days, 1 night | 4.8 (465) | €102.68 |
| Overnight with Three Peaches swim | Hanoi Old Quarter | Overnight | 2 days, 1 night | 4.6 (420) | €101.22 |
| 3-day 5-star cruise, two nights | Tuan Chau Marina | Overnight | 3 days, 2 nights | 4.8 (653) | €241.30 |
| Elite 6-star cruise with panoramic pool | Tuan Chau Marina | Overnight | 2 days, 1 night | 4.9 (3,101) | €113.39 |
| 6-star balcony cruise, 2 or 3 days | Tuan Chau Wharf | Overnight | 2 or 3 days | 4.8 (582) | €162.74 |
| 3 days: Ninh Binh and a 5-star cruise | Hanoi | Combo | 3 days, 2 nights | 4.8 (1,526) | €199.57 |
| 3 days: Ninh Binh and a 6-star cruise | Hanoi Old Quarter | Combo | 3 days, 2 nights | 4.6 (504) | €204.11 |
| 2 days: Ninh Binh and a Ha Long day cruise | Hanoi | Combo | 1 to 2 days | 4.7 (780) | €31.75 |
The best-selling day cruise: Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking and Ti Top, with Hanoi pick-up.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · About 13 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
The top-rated day trip, with a set-menu standard boat or a buffet and jacuzzi luxury boat.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · About 13 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
The classic route at the lowest price, on a deluxe or luxury boat; tagged wheelchair accessible.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · About 13 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A later start, a seafood lunch and wine at sunset on the classic route.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · About 13 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A lively buffet day cruise with music on deck at sunset.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · About 14 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
About five hours on the water along the overnight boats’ route.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · About 12 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
The Amethyst luxury day boat, with a jacuzzi for 20.
Departs from Ha Long cruise port · 6 hours on the bay
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Ha Long to Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba in a day: cave, museum, kayaking and a water slide.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · 7 to 13.5 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
The Taliya yacht to quiet Lan Ha Bay: bamboo boat through Dark and Bright Cave, kayaking at Ao Ech.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · 7 hours on the bay
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A premium Lan Ha day from Cat Ba: floating village, Viet Hai by bike, kayaking.
Departs from Hanoi or Cat Ba · 1 day
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
The most-booked overnight: junior suite with balcony and bathtub, pool on board.
Departs from Tuan Chau wharf · 2 days, 1 night
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
The most-reviewed overnight, with Sung Sot Cave and pick-up from Hanoi or Ninh Binh.
Departs from Hanoi or Ninh Binh · 2 days, 1 night
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
The best-value balcony and bathtub cruise, taxes included.
Departs from Tuan Chau Marina · 2 days, 1 night
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A 5-star overnight that anchors in a quiet part of Lan Ha Bay.
Departs from Tuan Chau wharf · 2 days, 1 night
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The quieter route into Bai Tu Long Bay: Cap La kayaking and Thien Canh Son Cave.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · 2 days, 1 night
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A small-group Lan Ha overnight from Cat Ba, up to 15 guests, with a ride to Viet Hai.
Departs from Ben Beo harbour, Cat Ba · 2 days, 1 night
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A budget overnight with Hanoi pick-up, cave kayaking and cycling on Cat Ba.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · 2 days, 1 night
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A relaxed overnight with a swim at Three Peaches Islet and a bike ride to Viet Hai.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · 2 days, 1 night
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Two nights in a 5-star balcony cabin, with a full day on Cat Ba and at Ba Trai Dao.
Departs from Tuan Chau Marina · 3 days, 2 nights
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The top-rated overnight: a 6-star ship with a panoramic pool, spa and balcony cabins.
Departs from Tuan Chau Marina · 2 days, 1 night
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A 6-star balcony cruise with pool, spa and gym, for one night or two.
Departs from Tuan Chau Wharf · 2 or 3 days
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Ninh Binh with a hotel night, then a 5-star balcony cruise on Lan Ha Bay.
Departs from Hanoi · 3 days, 2 nights
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Ninh Binh with an ecolodge night, then a 6-star Lan Ha Bay cruise.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · 3 days, 2 nights
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Ninh Binh, a night there, then a 5-star Ha Long Bay day cruise.
Departs from Hanoi · 1 to 2 days
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
The most-booked boat day from Cat Ba: cave kayaking, a swim, cycling to Viet Hai.
Departs from Cat Ba Island · 9 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A small-group kayak day on Lan Ha Bay with lunch on an islet.
Departs from Cat Ba Island · About 9 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Kayaking, snorkelling, Ba Trai Dao beach and Monkey Island from Cat Ba.
Departs from Cat Ba Island · 9 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A guided climb to Ngu Lam Peak with Trung Trang Cave and a pagoda.
Departs from Cat Ba Island · 4 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before