The 15 Cruises with Lunch in Ha Long That Earn the Fare

1.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · from $42Our pick

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, and swim or climb Ti Top Island. Guides such as Alex, Ken, Hoang, and Nam are frequently praised for keeping the busy day on track.

“Super organized. Very impressive the minute details involved in an operation like this. Also, common, for the price you pay, you get an exceptional experience out of it. Highly recommend doing the speed boat at the 2nd batch of activities.”

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2.Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $38

Spend about four hours aboard Paradise Delight, a large European-style dining ship sailing around Halong Bay. Expect a buffet meal, canapés, cave scenery, and possible entertainment in a polished setting. Staff members including Blue, Mark, Jl, Trang, and Nyi are praised for attentive service.

“Thank you for the service Mark and Jl halong vat is a best place to visit . Thank you so much for all we are happy with my friend”

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3.Afternoon Cruise with Lunch, Kayaking, and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

This six-hour Ha Long Bay cruise packs in the main sights: a Vietnamese lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and Titop Island’s viewpoint and beach. Guides such as Sunny, Henry, and Brian are known for clear commentary and good humor.

“It was excellent. We were already in Ha Long so Kimi, the guide, called us to confirm the meeting point. Once at the cruise terminal he made sure to find us. The whole day was very well organised. Lunch exceeded the expectations by far, the boat was nice, everything was very well timed. The stops at the visits were just right. Kimi handled the whole experience extremely well, he was polite and charming trying to bring a smile with light hearted jokes. For us, the day could not have been better. Thank you”

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4.Sweetness Cruise Ha Long Bay: Caves, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $42

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with Sweetness Cruise, visiting Sung Sot Cave, paddling or taking a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swimming or hiking on Ti Top Island, and enjoying lunch, a sunset party, music, and a jacuzzi. Guide Lucky is often assigned to the boat.

“Oh! I would like to say that I am very satisfied with my family's trip. Everything is really great. I love the scenery here with the blue sky, clear water and the beautiful undulating small peaks of the heritage bay. Accompanying me on the ship is Mr. Lucky, he is really sophistiRead more”

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5.Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $45

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shuttle, then cruise past limestone islets, visit Thien Cung Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Ba Hang, and enjoy a local seafood lunch. Guides such as Uy, Harry, and Benjamin have led past departures.

“Harry was a very good tour guide. He was clear and concise with his history explanation. He was also very humourous and caring for the whole tour group. The biggest takeaway from the tour was his famous catch phrase, "enjoy life." :)”

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6.Halong 6 Hours Cruise: Kayak, Cave, Lunch, Beach & Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $48

This six-hour Ha Long Bay cruise visits Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island. You will kayak or ride a bamboo boat, eat lunch aboard, swim or climb for bay views, then return for wine, fruit, and fries. Guide Henry has earned praise for his friendly service.

“Kayak and speedboat great. Grotto and mountain also great. Unfortunately there are far too many people and you have to wait a long time. The boats shouldn't offer the same thing to everyone at the same time.”

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7.Pamela Cruise: HaLong Bay day trip with Lunch & Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $45

Spend a full day on Pamela Cruise in Ha Long Bay, with an English-speaking guide, local lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island. You can add kayaking or a bamboo boat, swim, relax in the outdoor jacuzzi, and finish with tea, fruit, cakes, and sunset views.

“We absolutely loved our time on the Pamela cruise. The sights were incredible, we loved the activities, and the views were breathtaking. We loved our host and the amazing crew and waitstaff. Food was great too! Special shoutouts to Linh and a young man who served us. We will be coming back.”

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8.Ha Long 1D: Caves, Islands, Kayak, Lunch & Small Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $28Best value

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, Ti Top Island, and a sunset snack party. Guides may include Chuong, Phong, or Sunny Chuong. Choose Hanoi pickup or meet at Tuan Chau Marina.

“Sunny Chuong is a very nice, friendly and knowledgeable guide. We had a great time, highly recommend!”

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9.Ha Long Bay Luxury Full Day Cruise| Buffet & All Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $64

You’ll ride from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay by limousine bus, cruise among limestone islands, visit Sung Sot Cave and Titov Island, and choose kayaking or swimming. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with a seafood buffet, entrance fees, and sunset party included.

“The ship was especially gorgeous. The sunset we saw at the sunset party was beautiful!”

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10.Full-Day Halong Bay 5-star Cruise with Kayak & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $56

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, buffet lunch, kayaking at Luon Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and a sunset snack with wine, fruit, and cake. Expect a long day, but strong value at $56.

“The validity of the regular dresser. The rest pretty good. Halong bay is quite a busy place so full of tourists but this is not the fault of arcadia cruises. It is better to do this 1-day excursion than the 2-day/1-night one since at the end you see the same things and the last one is 4 times more expensive. The visit to the exceptional cave and beautiful view at the top of the Ti Top Island viewpoint. Elmgiron by boat on the lagoon, regular.”

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11.Ha Long Bay- Luxury Day Cruise, Lunch& Kayaking&Sunset party

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · from $51

Spend about seven hours on a Ha Long Bay day cruise with an English or Vietnamese guide, lunch, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, an outdoor jacuzzi, and a sunset snack party. Three cruise options are offered: V-dream, Sea Lion, and Jewels.

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12.Luxury Ha Long Symphony Day Cruise With Lunch, Cave & Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · from $72

Spend seven hours on the Ha Long Symphony VIP cruise from Halong International Port. You will visit Sung Sot Cave, paddle or row at Luon Cave, swim or climb Titop Island, enjoy Vietnamese lunch, and finish with a sunset canape party.

“A visit to Ha Long Bay is a once in a lifetime experience. Unfortunately it is for the hundreds of other people having their day there too !”

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13.Ha Long Bay Tour with Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $50

Spend a full day cruising Ha Long Bay from Hanoi, with hotel pickup, Vietnamese lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and time to swim or hike on Ti Top Island. English-speaking guides such as Phong help keep the long day organized.

“Great tour. The tour guide was friendly and enthusiastic. However, the weather seemed a bit cold but everything still went very well. Totally worth the price. I really like Sung Sot cave, it was hightlight for me. On the boat, I have complete privacy to relax, which is appreciated.”

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14.Ha Long Bay Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · from $63

You’ll travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay by expressway, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with buffet lunch, kayaking or bamboo boat options, swimming, island views, and sunset tea included in the schedule.

“Everything was well organised and the guide was amazing.”

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15.Ha Long Bay Full Day Tour from Hanoi Buffet Lunch& Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $54

You’ll leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter by 17-seat limousine for a six-hour Ha Long Bay cruise. Expect a Vietnamese seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, Titop Island, and sunset tea, with an English-speaking guide.

“It was a fun day trip. I don't think the pearl area is necessary.”

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