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Best Cruises with Lunch in Hanoi — Our Top 15

24 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cruises with lunch in Hanoi justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.

Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming - Tuan Chau Harbor and the 5 to 6 hour cruise
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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

1.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48Our pick

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus and cruise boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, climb Ti Top Island, kayak or ride a bamboo boat, and eat a buffet lunch. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Tony are often praised for clear explanations and smooth organization.

“Too many tour operators and boats. Everywhere was crowded. On a tight schedule Delayed waiting for late arrivals”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - The Hanoi pickup and three-hour road journey
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

2.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay with guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, Sam, and Tom. Cruise among limestone islands, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, hike or swim on Titop Island, and enjoy lunch plus a sunset fruit party.

“Great tour - everything as advertised! The Bay is beautiful, surprisingly, the cave was the highlight for us. Our tour guide Henry was awesome - you could tell his 13+y experience. Go team Santa (our group identification)!”

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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking - From Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Pier
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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

3.Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 4 - 13 hours · from $34

Spend a full day sailing Ha Long Bay aboard the Dragonfly Cruise, with a seafood lunch, Thien Cung Cave, and 45 minutes of kayaking or bamboo boating. English-speaking guides such as Harry, Benjamin, Linh, and Hoi lead the trip, while Old Quarter pickup keeps the day simple.

“Perfect on time. Bus was fine. The stop at the pearl farm was nice. I've never seen this, so it was new and interesting to me. Food was fine, they had vegetarian options. The kayaking was included and a lot of fun. I also enjoyed the walk through the cave. They weren't annoying with tips oder selling. I really recommend the trip.”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - Lunch on the cruise
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

4.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

Spend 10 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by limo bus and cruise ship. You will visit Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and Luon Cave, with kayaking or a bamboo boat, lunch, and a sunset party included. Guide Duy has earned particular praise for smooth organization.

“Buena organización . Intenso para hacer en un día . Comida abundante. Guías pendientes. Paradas en zonas turísticas pero sin molestar”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - The Hanoi pickup and three-hour road journey
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

5.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · from $40

Travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shared air-conditioned bus, then cruise past limestone islets, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat, and climb Titop Island. English-speaking guides such as Linh, Phong, and Ken lead the day, with lunch, fruit, cake, and return transport included.

“Beatiful sea and the islands. Meals were so far OK. Speading motor boat was interesting and enjoyable.”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - Tuan Chau Port and the first views of Ha Long Bay
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

6.Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

Leave Hanoi by limousine for a full day on Ha Long Bay. Guides such as Tinh, Henry, and Alex lead you to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island, with a buffet lunch, kayaking or bamboo boats, a jacuzzi, and sunset refreshments on a five-star cruise.

“Alex/hoang was a very good guide. He knew a lot of things about the sights and had funny jokes”

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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim - The long road from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

7.Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 456 reviews · from $42

Spend a full day on Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Minh, Tim, James, or Trung. Cruise from Tuan Chau Harbor, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Island, and finish with music, wine, fruit, and cake.

“The day ran very smoothly from the moment we were picked up to being dropped off. The food was delicious and boat was comfortable. What made the trip was our guide Minh, he was informative, friendly and full of happiness, he worked really hard.”

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Hanoi: Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch - The 2.5-hour ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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Hanoi: Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch

8.Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · from $44

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle, then spend about five hours on the water with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Ngoc, or Max. Visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, hike Ti Top Island, and eat a set-menu seafood lunch onboard.

“We had a lovely time on our tour. Tour guide Max was very informative, friendly and generous with his time. We got to see some amazing sites even after the devastation caused by typhoon Yagi. Thanks Max and Vietnam Opentour for an unforgettable experience!”

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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch - What lunch is really like on board
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch

9.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · from $41

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay for a full day of karst scenery, cave walks, kayaking, Ti Top Island, and a seafood lunch. Guides such as Tony, Max, Toan, and Nam are praised for keeping the long day lively and organized.

“Nam was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the history of Vietnam and great person all around. The tour was great! Got to see the beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay and the boat cruise was super relaxing as we saw the bay.”

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Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus - Sung Sot Cave and the first major stop
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Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

10.Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · from $35

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with hotel pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a limousine transfer, seafood buffet, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, optional kayaking, and a sunset cruise. Guides such as Jake, Thanh, Phong, and Long have led past departures.

“The sunset on the boat is spectacular. The trip very enjoyable and interesting. Guide Long was very active and friendly.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. All inclusive - Cruising through the limestone pillars
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Halong Bay Day Tour Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. All inclusive

11.Halong Bay Day Tour Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 368 reviews · from $16

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, cruising past limestone islets, visiting Hon Ga Choi and Dinh Huong, kayaking or riding a bamboo boat at Ba Hang, and exploring Thien Cung Cave. Group tours hold up to 25 people, with private upgrades available.

“The view is beautiful, we did some kayak and visited a cave. Our guide was nice and spoie English very well. My only regret is the pause at a shopping center, that was neither necessary nor interesting.”

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Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch - Beo Harbour and the first cruise through Cai Beo
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Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch

12.Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 308 reviews · from $59

Spend a full day reaching Cat Ba from Hanoi, then cruise Lan Ha Bay with guides such as Binh, Billy, or Charlie. You’ll visit Viet Hai Village, cycle or ride an electric car, eat a buffet lunch, kayak, swim, and finish with tea at sunset.

“An amazing experience on the Serenity Cruise - Tralli (not sure how to spell his name sorry) was so friendly and informative, giving us history about Cat Ba island and the surrounding areas. Although the journey to Cat Ba island was a bit long, we were able to go cycling in the national park, and swimming & kayaking in Lan Ha Bay water with amazing views, much less busy than Ha Long Bay. The lunch buffet was also delicious with lots of meat and vegetarian options. We were also able to sit on the top deck with tea and cake for a lovely sunset to end the trip, definitely recommend!Read…”

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Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch - Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor around noon
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Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch

13.Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · from $50

Spend about six hours on Halong Bay aboard a luxury day cruise with a buffet lunch, Jacuzzi, kayaking or bamboo boating, Sung Sot Cave, and Titop Island. Pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter is offered, with English-speaking guides such as Sam leading the day.

“The cruise was amazingly good, the food is good and appetising, love the Vietnamese food, the driver and Sam the tour guide is very supportive and helpful and bery informative to the history and culture of local people”

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Sea Lion Luxury 5-Star Halong Day Cruise,Buffet Lunch,Shuttle Bus - Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor
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Sea Lion Luxury 5-Star Halong Day Cruise,Buffet Lunch,Shuttle Bus

14.Sea Lion Luxury 5-Star Halong Day Cruise,Buffet Lunch,Shuttle Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $56

Travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay in a modern limousine bus, then cruise to Surprise Cave, Titop Island, and Hang Luon Cave. Your day includes kayaking or a bamboo boat, a 30-plus-dish buffet, and a sunset party with red wine. Guides such as Timtam, Jacky, Peter, and Jason have earned praise for clear English and helpful service.

“Superb. My second time but this time with Viator, its more impressive. It meets my expectation. Limousine bus, buffet lunch, cave tour and the boat ride were amazing.”

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From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch - The Hanoi pickup and the long road to the bay
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From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

15.Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 258 reviews · from $50

Take a full-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi in a reclining-seat limousine bus. Guides such as Jacky, Sam, Robert Hung, and Thanh lead you to Surprise Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island, with lunch, swimming, and optional kayaking included.

“We had an amazing experience from start to finish. Our guide Robert Hung was fantastic- full of information all day. Coach was comfortable. Lunch buffet was great. Visiting the caves was an amazing experience as well as the sped boat ride. Totally recommend to family & friends.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour: Visit Cave Island Kayaking Swimming Lunch - Boarding the boat and lunch among the limestone islands
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Halong Bay Day Tour: Visit Cave Island Kayaking Swimming Lunch

Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour with lunch, kayaking, surprise cave & titop island - Boarding at noon and settling in for lunch
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour with lunch, kayaking, surprise cave & titop island

Halong 6 hours Boat tour with Cave, Kayak, lunch, transfer high-way from Hanoi - Hanoi pickup and the long highway ride
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Halong 6 hours Boat tour with Cave, Kayak, lunch, transfer high-way from Hanoi

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