Best Two-Day, One-Night Cruises Worldwide — Our Top 15

1.Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $56Our pick

Spend 2 days and 1 night, or choose 3 days and 2 nights, aboard Amanda Cruise from Hanoi. Expect a seaview cabin, meals, kayaking, caves, Ti Top Island, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Confirm the exact boat and route, since Amanda, Amanda Luxury, and Hera Grand options differ.

“The room we got has nothing to do with the picture in the advertisement which is a generic picture. The boat is nice but definitely not 5 stars. I will give Amanda cruise 3 stars maximum. The ad is deceiving.”

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2.Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay – Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,460 reviews · from $170

Set out from Cat Ba with guides such as Ben, Jack, Tony, or Hang for a small-group overnight cruise through quieter Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay. Kayak through Ba Ham Lake, visit caves and fishing villages, swim near secluded beaches, and sleep in a private-bath cabin.

“Were on the Cruise with Cat Ba Ventures for 2 Days and 1 Night. Hard a really good experience and really enjoied it. Our Guide was really helpful and Tried to do everything, that we can have a good time. We were two times swimming and kayaking. The Food was really good (normal Asien food for Western Countries)”

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3.2-Day Halong & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise with Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,300 reviews · from $188

Spend one night in a private balcony cabin on a 5-star cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. Expect kayaking, cave visits, swimming, spring-roll making, tai chi, squid fishing, and full-board meals. English-speaking guides may include Jackie, Mike, Tom, or Duy.

“kayaking was very nice. alsl they arranged us a beautiful honeymoon cabin. food was amazing”

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4.Mon Chéri Cruise 5 star: Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,422 reviews · from $195

Spend two days and one night aboard Mon Chéri Cruise from Got Pier, sailing Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay. You’ll have time for kayaking, swimming, a bamboo boat ride through caves, cooking, squid fishing, fine dining, and sunrise photos. Hanoi limousine transfers cost extra.

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5.Paradise Elegance Cruise 2 days 1 night Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,403 reviews

Spend two days aboard the Paradise Elegance, a 17-cabin wooden cruise in Ha Long Bay. You get private air-conditioned accommodation, three meals, Tai Chi, Sung Sot Cave, and optional kayaking, Ti Top Island, spa treatments, cooking, and squid fishing.

“What a different a day made. We had an amazing 24 hours during this overnight cruises. Good schedule, good food and good services.”

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6.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 2 days visiting Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay private balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,338 reviews · from $235

Spend two days aboard Doris Cruise, sailing through Halong and Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi. You get a private balcony, meals, kayaking or rowing, swimming, tai chi, a cooking class, and a Dark and Bright Cave visit. Emily, Mona, and Jessica are among the attentive staff members praised for personal service.

“Very nice rooms , vegan food, well planned activities and the sundeck.”

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8.All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,556 reviews · from $144

Spend two days aboard Bhaya Cruises in Ha Long Bay, with a private cabin, Vietnamese meals, Trinh Nu and Sung Sot caves, kayaking, cooking, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. You can start in Hanoi with transfers or meet at the Ha Long cruise center. Staff members such as Tom and Dinh Quoc Huy are noted for warm, attentive service.

“What a great way to experience the beautiful Halong bay! Friendly staff, clean accommodation, delicious food (provided perfectly for my dietary needs), beautiful boat. I will definitely be recommending this value and affordable service to my family and friends!”

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9.2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,517 reviews · from $178

Spend one night aboard the 5-star Aspira Cruise in Lan Ha Bay, with a private balcony, sea-view bathtub, four meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, cooking class, Tai Chi, squid fishing, and sunset drinks. Hanoi transfers cost extra, and the cruise accommodates up to 40 people.

“Fantastic! Nancy, we love you and your team! Maybe book it for 2 nights, as 1 night goes really fast”

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10.2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,447 reviews

Sail from Tuan Chau Harbour through Halong and Lan Ha Bays in a comfortable Sapphire Cruise cabin with a balcony. Enjoy seafood meals, swimming, kayaking, a cooking class, Tai Chi, Dark and Bright Cave, and Hanoi transfers. Guides such as Luc, also called Power, help keep the trip lively and well organized.

“mr Luc was amazing boat trip was excellent, food was ample. ask for a massage from Mr Luc, i was drooling”

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11.2-Day Lan Ha & Halong Bay 5 Stars Cruise with Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,147 reviews · from $162

Spend one night on a five-star cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha bays, with a private balcony, meals, kayaking, swimming, cave visits, cooking class, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. English-speaking hosts such as Lucas, Lee, and Dong help coordinate transfers and special requests.

“Mr Lucas was great. Made sure they knew about my gluten intolerance and also booked a speedboat and additional transportation back to hanoi to make sure we dont miss our next train! The best! All crew members were friendly and helpful.”

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12.Orchid Cruises Halong Bay 2Day/1Night on 5 Star

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,136 reviews · from $420

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay on a one-night Orchid cruise. Expect a private balcony cabin, included meals and entry fees, Tai Chi, kayaking, a cave visit, and a cooking class. Crew members such as Chris, Bang, Lily, Win, and Dong are praised for attentive service.

“An overnight cruise was definitely the right choice. This option gave ample time for not only enjoying the beautiful and peaceful atmosphere of Halong Bay, but also allowed us to get to know our fellow passengers, and to take part in intereRead more”

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13.Ha Long – Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day 1-Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,113 reviews

Cruise from Hanoi through Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays aboard a smaller vessel with an ocean-view cabin. You’ll kayak near Cap La Island, visit Thien Canh Son Cave, swim at Hon Co Island, learn to make nem cuon, and enjoy guidance from staff such as Cong, Hung, Duc, and Peter.

“An EXCEPTIONAL tour!! The entire staff was extremely kind, professional, and attentive, especially our cruise manager, Peter, who made the entire experience exceed our expectations. He was friendly, hard working, had a great sense of humor, and went above and beyond to make it a special experience for everyone on board. All of the activities were scheduled with a perfect amount of rest and fun— We especially loved the 6am Tai Chi led by Peter on the top deck! This trip is perfect for everyone: solo travelers, families with kids, couples, groups, and more. We HIGHLY recommend booking this for your visit to Halong Bay where you can truly experience…”

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14.Halong Bay Cruise 2 days 1 night from Hanoi included transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,061 reviews · from $168

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter by shuttle and spend a night among Halong Bay’s limestone islands. You’ll visit a cave and beach, kayak, eat Vietnamese seafood, join a cooking class, and wake for sunrise or tai chi. Cabins, meals, water, and Hanoi transfer are included.

“Reviewing operator, ship and guide that you would get while booking this one, and this is not a review of HaLong Bay itself (that is beautiful depending on weather). Tour operator BestPrice Travel., JSC booked me to a cruise ship that looks Read more”

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15.Best Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Less touristy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,055 reviews · from $87

Cruise through Lan Ha Bay’s limestone islets, swim at Ba Trai Dao, kayak beneath karsts, and cycle or explore Viet Hai Village. The trip runs about two days and one night from Hanoi, with shared cabins, meals, and groups capped at 25. Guides may include Tony, Hai, or Shin.

“Amazing tour. Itinerary was perfect and our tour guide Tony was great. The scenery is absolutely stunning. Only negative aside from the usual tourist trap bus stops along the way (unavoidable unless you book private transport) was the food oRead more”

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