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Cat Ba’s 15 Best Boat Trips on Lan Ha Bay

17 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Staying on Cat Ba puts you on the water in twenty minutes instead of four hours. These 15 trips work the quiet eastern bays, with kayaks, swim stops and the beaches the day fleet never reaches.

Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas. - The overnight cabin: practical comfort, not a floating hotel
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Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay – Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.

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

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

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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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds - Kayaking through Bat Cave, Dark Cave, and Bright Cave
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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

2.Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,317 reviews · from $41

From Cat Ba, cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays with guides such as Hang, Jack, Bee, and Tony. Visit Cai Beo floating village, kayak through caves and rock arches, swim at quiet beaches, and enjoy a seafood, meat, or vegetarian lunch. Expect a full nine-hour day.

“This was incredible! No crowds as promised and our guide, Hang, was absolutely lovely (knowledgeable, fun, and so caring—he truly went above and beyond for each of us). The first swim spot in particular was like something out of a dreRead more”

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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch - Beo Harbour and the floating fishing village
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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

3.Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,166 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

From Cat Ba, cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, visit a floating fishing village, ride a bamboo boat through caves, swim, eat a Vietnamese lunch, then cycle through Viet Hai village. Guides such as Tony, Kai, and B are praised for clear English and warm service.

“A great trip, the guide was excellently prepared and gave very interesting stories. The views were breathtaking, and the bike ride was a great idea.”

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From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay - Ha Long Bay - Cai Beo fishing village and southern Lan Ha Bay
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From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay – Ha Long Bay

4.From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay – Ha Long Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $32

Spend about nine hours cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long bays from Cat Ba. Paddle through caves, visit Cai Beo fishing village, swim in a calm lagoon, enjoy lunch aboard, and spot Pen, Sailing, Frog, and Turtle islets. Hanoi pickup is possible by arrangement, but it is not included in the tour price.

“Very pleasant day. We enjoyed the different activities offered (1 hour of canoeing very quiet rhythm in the bay), lunch on the boat, swimming in a 28 degree water and visit fishing village on the water. The boat offers deckchairs, tables, chairs tRead moreAuto-translated”

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Lan Ha - Ha Long bay with local experts (small group guaranteed) - Lunch anchored near Ong Cam Islet
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Lan Ha – Ha Long bay with local experts (small group guaranteed)

5.Lan Ha – Ha Long bay with local experts (small group guaranteed)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $35

Spend about eight hours cruising from Cat Ba with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Hoan, Luffy, or Tony. Paddle through caves and lagoons, eat Vietnamese lunch by Ong Cam Islet, swim at Ba Trai Dao Beach, and return by sunset.

“Made a Kajak Tour and even saw the rare Monkeys of Cat Ba in a hidden lagune… Thank you Toni!! It was an amazing experience :)”

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Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour - Cruising past Cai Beo’s floating fishing village
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Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

6.Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 316 reviews · from $36

Spend an afternoon and evening cruising Lan Ha Bay, visiting the Floating Fisherman Village and Monkey Island, swimming, jumping from limestone rocks, and kayaking with bioluminescent plankton. Guide Ba leads the trip, which ends with dinner at his family restaurant and hotel transport.

“This was an amazing experience from feeding the monkeys and climbing to the top of monkey island to see a breathtaking view of lan ha bay. While it rained a little kayaking to the planktons, this also was such an amazing experience to witness the planktons, it was so beautiful and kayaking back was very serene. Ba, our tour guide was terrific and we finished the tour with a nice warm dinner! I highly recommend this tour, it rivals the ha giang loop for me as the highlight of my visit to Vietnam.”

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From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip - Getting from Hanoi or Cat Ba to Ben Beo Pier
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From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

7.From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 264 reviews · from $30

Spend a full day on Lan Ha Bay with guides such as Hana, Tom, or Tyler, cruising past limestone towers, kayaking through Dark and Bright Caves, swimming at Ba Trai Dao, and sharing a Vietnamese lunch before a sunset cooking class.

“We had the best day! Hana was such an incredible guide. We would 100% recommend this experience to anyone coming to Vietnam”

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Cat Ba/Ha Noi: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip - Cai Beo floating village at the start
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Cat Ba/Ha Noi: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip

8.Cat Ba/Ha Noi: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 252 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Join guides such as Tin Tin, Joe, T, and Ba for a full-day cruise from Cat Ba or Hanoi. You will kayak through Bright and Dark Cave, swim near Ba Trai Dao, hike or explore Monkey Island, and enjoy a generous Vietnamese lunch, sunset tea, and hotel transfers.

“It was great! Really nice guide who spoke great English. The tour was also nice, we did some swimming with the most beautiful views. Went to monkey Island and saw the monkeys, also this tour DOESN’T feed the monkeys which I’m happy about! Great trip, would’ve done it twice if I had the time!!!”

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1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party - Starting from Cat Ba at 8:00 a.m.
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1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party

9.1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $29

Spend about eight hours cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays from Cat Ba, with kayaking through Bright and Dark Cave, swimming, snorkeling, cave walks, lunch, and a floating fishing village visit. Guides such as King and Paul add commentary, while kayaks and snorkel gear are included.

“Amazing experience . The tour was great and organised very efficiently. In addition, our tour guides King and Paul were clearly very experienced and were available to answer the many questions that came from all 14 of us. Special mention tRead more”

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Cat Ba Island: Full-day Tour Lan Ha Bay with Luxury Cruise

10.Cat Ba Island: Full-day Tour Lan Ha Bay with Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $69

Spend 8 to 9 hours cruising Lan Ha Bay aboard the Dcharme Luxury Cruise. You’ll visit Viet Hai Village, ride through Cat Ba National Park, kayak among limestone islets, eat lunch onboard, and use the jacuzzi and water slide.

“My boyfriend and I loved this cruise! I was hesitant because I read that the boat is usually crowded, unkept and visits busy areas, but I was pleasantly surprised to find plenty of room on the beautiful, clean boat and most stops we made there was only us. The food was delicious, staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and I enjoyed all on the activities! Definitely my favourite thing we did while on Cat Ba.”

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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking - Meeting the boat at Tuan Chau Marina
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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

11.From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $272

Spend two nights aboard V’Spirit Cruises between Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. You’ll kayak at Tra Bau, visit Viet Hai village, see Bright Cave by boat, swim near Ba Trai Dao, and enjoy balcony-cabin comfort. Guides such as Victor, Andy, Tony, and Dan are known for clear, friendly service.

“In this tour, there are many staff, tour guides, some of them are very experienced and new but they were all very good. They were smiling and pleasant all the time. It was a fun and memorable experience for me so far! Highly recommended! Transportation was very good. Stress free. For the 1st day, it was Bobbi. He was very funny smiley and organized. He kept on reminding us about the itinerary for the next few hours which is really important so that we are aware about what’s happening. I enjoyed the boat ride. Cooking lesson was fun. The vodka prawn cooking show was also interesting. Delicious too! Taichi lesson…”

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Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay - Sunset at Van Boi Beach and the BBQ meal
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Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

12.Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $43

From Cat Ba, you’ll cruise through Cai Beo floating village to Van Boi Beach for sunset and a BBQ, then kayak after dark to see bioluminescent plankton. Guides including Tom, Lin, and Ryan have led the trip. Swimming is optional.

“Lin is a great tour guide and made this experience truly memorable! The bioluminescence here is very strong and you will experience swimming in bioluminescent plankton for the first time. Best time to see them! We will definitely be back!”

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2 Days 1 Night on Lan Ha Bay at Daiichi Boutique Cruise - What the cabin is really like
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2 Days 1 Night on Lan Ha Bay at Daiichi Boutique Cruise

13.2 Days 1 Night on Lan Ha Bay at Daiichi Boutique Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $131

Spend one night on Daiichi Boutique Cruise among Lan Ha Bay’s limestone islands. You’ll kayak, swim, join morning Tai Chi, and visit Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric car. The small wooden boat has en-suite cabins, air-conditioning, hot water, and a balcony.

“Boat has human size, less than 10 berths, the rooms are comfortable bathroom size boat but functional. Very appreciable balcony. The animations are good and our companion very nice. Good atmosphere of the group.Auto-translated”

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Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking - 15:45 pickup and the ride to Beo Pier
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Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking

14.Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · from $37

From Cat Ba, follow guides such as Tim, Hana, Taylor, or Thanh past a floating fishing village and limestone islets. After dinner on a boat or floating homestay, paddle into Lan Ha Bay at night to see bioluminescent plankton sparkle around your kayak. Warm water and a dark moon give the best chance.

“Excellent trip! Very well organised. Tim was a great guide: informative and entertaining without being too annoying. Plankton is definitely the highlight of the trip. It’s just magical! Floating amongst these little shiny creatures feels surreal as if you are in the middle of the starry sky itself. Monkey island in the evening is less crowded and you practically get the whole thing to yourself. Overall, I’d recommend this tour over the full day one as you get to see pretty much the same thing + the wonderful plankton experience.”

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Cat Ba Island: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day with Luxury Cruise - Starting at Cat Ba and passing Cai Beo Floating Village
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Cat Ba Island: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day with Luxury Cruise

15.Cat Ba Island: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day with Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $38

Spend eight hours cruising Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba, passing Cai Beo Floating Village and Turtle and Chopstick Islets. Kayak through Bright Cave, swim at Ba Trai Dao, enjoy lunch, and relax with the boat’s jacuzzi and sunset party. An English-speaking guide leads the day.

“I had an amazing boat trip! Our guide (he was called „black“) was incredibly friendly and made the experience unforgettable. He handled everything perfectly, making us feel safe while ensuring we had a great time. The views were stunning, the boat was great and also the food was good. Highly recommended!”

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