Day cruises from Hanoi
4.8/5
368 reviews on GetYourGuide
A named luxury day boat, the Amethyst, with a four-season jacuzzi for up to 20 adults on the sun deck, six bathrooms and the full classic route. Rated 4.8 from nearly 370 reviews, from €46.35 (GetYourGuide, 15 Nov 2026). The obvious pick if you are already staying in Ha Long.
Starts inHa Long cruise port
Check-in is at the cruise waiting lounge in Ha Long from 11:30, with a welcome drink, a cold towel and your own towel before you sail at 11:50 past the Fighting Cock and Incense Burner islets. Lunch at 12:00 has a range of dishes, served as a buffet when there are more than 30 guests on board.
The order is different from most day boats, which helps: kayak or bamboo boat at Luon Cave first, at 13:00, then Sung Sot Cave with the guide at 14:15, when the morning crowds have moved on. At 15:30 Ti Top Island: swim, sit on the beach, or climb to the viewpoint, and on to the very top for the widest view.
The sunset party at 17:00 serves Vietnamese tea, cakes and fruit as the boat returns past the Hoa Cuong area, back at 17:45 to 18:00. With the optional transfer, pick-up in the Old Quarter is 07:30 to 08:00 and drop-off 20:15 to 20:45.
Our summary of the reviews GetYourGuide shows on the product page.
07:30Hanoi Old Quarter
Pick-up 07:30 to 08:00, if you book the transfer.
11:30Ha Long cruise port
Check-in and welcome drink; sail at 11:50.
12:00On board
Lunch (buffet with more than 30 guests).
13:00Luon Cave
Kayak or bamboo boat.
14:15Sung Sot Cave
Guided visit.
15:30Ti Top Island
Swim or climb to the viewpoint.
17:00Sun deck
Sunset party with tea, cake and fruit.
17:45Tuan Chau harbour
Back 17:45 to 18:00; Hanoi 20:15 to 20:45.
For the comfort of a luxury boat at a day-trip price, with a well-reviewed crew and a later Sung Sot visit. The standard or luxury day trip has more reviews; the Taliya yacht trades the classic route for Lan Ha Bay.
Checked against the GetYourGuide listing on 15 November 2026. Prices and options change: the calendar shows the current ones.
The listing says the meeting point is confirmed the day before, and that pick-up from the Old Quarter, Ha Long hotels or the airport can be arranged for an additional fee.
What to do. If you are coming from Hanoi, choose the option with the transfer when you book.
Yes, bring a passport or ID card (a copy is accepted). The operator asks for full names, dates of birth and nationality in advance.
A buffet is served when more than 30 guests are on board; otherwise a meal with a range of dishes.
Yes, with the optional transfer: pick-up 07:30 to 08:00, back at 20:15 to 20:45.
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 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 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
Sources: getyourguide.com. Checked November 2026. Photos: GetYourGuide.