Overnight cruises
4.7/5
1,680 reviews on GetYourGuide
The overnight for travellers who want fewer boats around them: it heads north-east from Ha Long into Bai Tu Long Bay, with kayaking around Cap La Island and the largest cave in Bai Tu Long, Thien Canh Son. Rated 4.7 from nearly 1,700 reviews, the one big-volume Bai Tu Long overnight on GetYourGuide, from €126.55 (GetYourGuide, 15 Nov 2026).
Starts inHanoi Old Quarter
The shuttle bus collects you from Old Quarter hotels at 07:45 to 08:15 and reaches Sun World port (Halong International Port) at 12:30, where you wait over tea or coffee while the captain registers. On board by 12:45, you have a welcome drink and briefing, check in, then a Vietnamese set lunch at 13:30 while the boat cruises further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
At 15:00 you kayak through the karst around Cap La Island and swim. The sunset party starts at 17:30 as the boat moves to its overnight mooring; dinner is at 19:00, followed by Vietnamese puzzle games, board games, squid fishing or a cocktail under the night sky.
Tai chi is at 06:00 on the sundeck, breakfast at 07:00, then at 08:00 Thien Canh Son Cave and the white sand beach on Hon Co Island. A cooking demonstration teaches nem cuon, fresh spring rolls, before an early lunch and disembarkation at about 11:15. You are back in Hanoi at 14:30 to 15:00.
There are three classes: a standard cabin with an ocean view, a 5-star option and a 6-star option with a private balcony and bathtub, which also includes trying on traditional Vietnamese dress.
Through the year
The listing adds a peak-season charge of US$10 per person (US$15 on the 6-star option) from 1 October to 30 April, plus surcharges at Christmas, New Year and national holidays.
Our summary of the reviews GetYourGuide shows on the product page.
07:45Hanoi Old Quarter
Shuttle pick-up 07:45 to 08:15.
12:30Sun World port, Ha Long
Tea or coffee, then board at 12:45.
13:30Bai Tu Long Bay
Set lunch while cruising.
15:00Cap La Island
Kayaking and swimming.
17:30On deck
Sunset party; dinner at 19:00, squid fishing.
06:00Sundeck
Tai chi, breakfast at 07:00.
08:00Thien Canh Son Cave
The cave and Hon Co beach.
09:30On board
Spring-roll cooking demonstration, early lunch.
14:30Hanoi
Back 14:30 to 15:00.
It is the only well-reviewed overnight that skips the Lan Ha and Sung Sot circuits for Bai Tu Long. If you want balconies on the busier route, the most-booked 5-star balcony cruise or the Elite cruise are the alternatives.
Checked against the GetYourGuide listing on 15 November 2026. Prices and options change: the calendar shows the current ones.
The listing adds US$10 per person (US$15 on the 6-star option) from 1 October to 30 April, payable on top of the booking.
What to do. Budget for it if you travel between October and April.
Bai Tu Long lies to the north-east of Ha Long Bay, with similar limestone islands but fewer boats. This cruise leaves from Ha Long, then kayaks at Cap La and visits Thien Canh Son Cave, both in Bai Tu Long Bay.
Sun World port (Halong International Port), not Tuan Chau.
Meals are traditional Vietnamese food, the listing says, with a Western-style breakfast.
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
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 5-star overnight that anchors in a quiet part of Lan Ha Bay.
Departs from Tuan Chau wharf · 2 days, 1 night
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Sources: getyourguide.com. Checked November 2026. Photos: GetYourGuide.