Day cruises from Hanoi
4.6/5
944 reviews on GetYourGuide
The day cruise for people who want a party as well as the scenery: a buffet lunch on the Cozy Bay Premium boat, the classic caves and Ti Top, then music and dancing on the upper deck at sunset. Rated 4.6 from more than 900 reviews, from €39.31 (GetYourGuide, 15 Nov 2026).
Starts inHanoi Old Quarter
The guide and driver collect you from one of twelve set meeting points across the Old Quarter between 07:10 and 07:45, the last at the Hanoi Opera House. After a 30-minute break at a pearl souvenir shop, you arrive at Tuan Chau harbour at 11:00 to 11:15, where the boat greets you with a welcome drink and the buffet opens straight away.
The boat follows what the operator calls Route 2, five to six hours among uninhabited islets with names locals have given them for their shapes. Surprise Cave comes at 13:15, kayaks or bamboo boats at Luon Cave at 14:30, and Ti Top at 15:30, with its sandy beach and the climb to the peak.
From 16:30 the boat heads back with the sunset party: red wine, tea, cakes, prawn crackers, fruit and music on the upper deck. You are at the harbour at 18:00 and back at your Old Quarter hotel at 21:00 to 21:30. The listing offers 20% off your drinks bill.
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Worth knowing: Reviewers say the stops are crowded and Ti Top time is short
07:10Hanoi Old Quarter
Pick-up from twelve set points, 07:10 to 07:45.
09:30Pearl souvenir shop
A 30-minute break.
11:00Tuan Chau harbour
Board, welcome drink, buffet lunch.
13:15Surprise Cave
Sung Sot Cave.
14:30Luon Cave
Kayak or bamboo boat.
15:30Ti Top Island
Beach and the climb to the peak.
16:30Upper deck
Sunset party with music.
21:00Hanoi Old Quarter
Back 21:00 to 21:30.
It is the one to choose if you travel to meet people: the operator’s own summary describes a dynamic group experience. For a calmer day, the Taliya yacht or the Lan Ha luxury day cruise go to quieter water.
Checked against the GetYourGuide listing on 15 November 2026. Prices and options change: the calendar shows the current ones.
The listing’s own summary says the cruise is full of activity and a dynamic group experience, and that travellers who value tranquillity and smaller crowds may want to consider this before booking.
What to do. If you want peace, book the Taliya Lan Ha day cruise instead.
At one of twelve set points in and around the Old Quarter between 07:10 and 07:45, the last at the Hanoi Opera House. You will be told yours after booking.
Yes, a buffet served on board as soon as you sail.
The sunset party has music and dancing on the upper deck, and the listing describes a dynamic group experience.
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
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
Sources: getyourguide.com. Checked November 2026. Photos: GetYourGuide.