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15 Cruises with Lunch in Vietnam Worth Booking

35 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cruises with lunch in Vietnam 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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BEST SELLER - Halong 5 Star Day Cruise: Buffet, Wine & Jacuzzi - Sung Sot Cave, the day’s main natural attraction
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BEST SELLER – Halong 5 Star Day Cruise: Buffet, Wine & Jacuzzi

3.BEST SELLER – Halong 5 Star Day Cruise: Buffet, Wine & Jacuzzi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,664 reviews · from $30

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay with guide-led visits to Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon, and Titop Island. You’ll get a buffet lunch, kayaking or bamboo boat ride, sunset wine, fruit, tea, and Jacuzzi access. Guides such as Johnny and Hien are often praised for energy and clear help.

“Pick up was good, and journey was fine, but we really could have done with just a 5-minute toilet stop rather than 40-minutes at a Pearl factory. We were met on the boat by Johny Walker, who gave an overview on what to expect from the Read more”

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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

4.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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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch - Cruising among Ha Long Bay’s limestone towers
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

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

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

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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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

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

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

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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Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour - The meal: buffet food with a polished setting
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Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

7.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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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

8.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

9.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

10.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

11.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

12.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

13.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

14.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

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

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

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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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

20★ 5.0Halong Bay Day Tour: Visit Cave Island Kayaking Swimming LunchFrom $51248 reviews

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