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Where to Book Full-Day Bay Cruises: 15 Trips Worth the Crossing

25 tours  ·  from $22 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 full-day bay cruises worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

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

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

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

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

2.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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Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong - Serenity Cruises - Boarding Serenity Grandeur Cruises
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Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong – Serenity Cruises

3.Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong – Serenity Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 958 reviews · from $48

Travel from Hanoi, Hai Phong, or Cat Ba to Lan Ha Bay aboard Serenity Cruise. Expect a scenic ride through Cat Ba, Cai Beo Fishing Village, Viet Hai Village, lunch, kayaking, swimming, and boat slides. Guides such as Binh, Flora, and Tam are known for keeping the long day organized and fun.

“We had a great time on board the cruise and the day, except some of the food (this didn’t overly bother us as it would of suited some’s taste and we get that). Until it was the dinner break/stop on the bus ride back to Hanoi. Apparently us eatiRead more”

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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave - Deluxe To Luxury - From Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Island
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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

4.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus, then spend the day cruising, eating lunch, visiting Sung Sot Cave, hiking Titop Peak, swimming, and kayaking or riding a bamboo boat. Guides such as Sam and Hercules are praised for friendly, well-organized service.

“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”

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Full-Day Tour Bay of Kotor Perast Kotor and Budva small group from Dubrovnik - Two hours in Kotor’s fortified old town
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Full-Day Tour Bay of Kotor Perast Kotor and Budva small group from Dubrovnik

5.Full-Day Tour Bay of Kotor Perast Kotor and Budva small group from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 821 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $110

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro in a small group, stopping at Perast, Kotor, and Budva. Expect an early 6:45 am pickup, about 10 hours on the road, optional boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, and free time to explore. Drivers such as Darko, Andrew, and Ivo provide commentary rather than a formal walking tour.

“Our driver was an excellent guide with tons of information about Montenegro and each stop. It is a beautiful country and we especially loved Kotor. The driver navigated road construction in a heavy rainstorm on the way back to Croatia.”

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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer - 8:30 pickup and the highway ride from Hanoi
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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

6.Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 743 reviews · from $39

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay by highway, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon, and Ti Top Island. Your guide, perhaps Huy, Duc, Ben, or another member of the team, keeps the large group moving through lunch, kayaking, cave walks, swimming, and mountain views.

“Even though it’s mentioned Highway transfer we had to pay extra 10 dollars for the pick up. Ver friendly tour guy. The food was amazing. Kayaking is optional and they will not guid you”

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Tivat/Kotor: Boka Bay Full-Day Guided Cruise with Swim Stop - Starting from Tivat or Kotor
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Tivat/Kotor: Boka Bay Full-Day Guided Cruise with Swim Stop

7.Tivat/Kotor: Boka Bay Full-Day Guided Cruise with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 730 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $41

Spend 8 to 9 hours on a three-deck ship with guide Dragana, visiting Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula, Miriste Lagoon, the Blue Cave, and Herceg Novi. Swim, sunbathe, or watch the scenery from the restaurant and sundecks. Food and drinks are sold onboard, while cave and church visits cost extra.

“Such a bargain for a big day of sightseeing, highly recommend doing the blue caves!”

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Kotor Bay: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Blue Cave Visit - Starting the cruise and settling onto the boat
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Kotor Bay: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Blue Cave Visit

8.Kotor Bay: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Blue Cave Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 683 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

Spend eight hours on a spacious boat cruising Kotor Bay, stopping at Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula, submarine tunnels, the Blue Cave, and Porto Montenegro. Guides such as Nina, Igor, Vania, and Slavko add history, humor, fruit, champagne, and rakija to a relaxed day with several swim stops.

“Great day tour, the crew was great! Very good information provided during the tour. The captain was a very good driver as I didnt feel any seasickness which I usually do! Perfect day on the sea with multiple stops for swimming and a good ratio people/size of the Boat! Definitely worthy it! Relaxing with good music and fruits.”

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Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park - Eaglehawk Neck brings in the sea views
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Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

9.Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 585 reviews · from $121

Spend about nine hours touring from Hobart to Richmond, Eaglehawk Neck, Port Arthur, Remarkable Cave, and a Tasmanian chocolate maker. Your guide, such as Colin, Vic, Rod, Mark, or Barry, provides local stories, while four and a half hours at Port Arthur includes the site talk, museum, ruins, restored buildings, and a 30-minute harbour cruise.

“Brody was great. Very informative and answered all our questions. He was patient with young and old. You could do this tour yourself as they just drop you off at the penitentiary which is mostly ruins but I was glad to get a break from driving plus appreciated the additional information Brody provided about the country, flora, animals, and culture. He made the tour worthwhile.”

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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

10.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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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

11.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

12.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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Halong Bay Full-Day with 6 Hour Cruise Kayaking, Swimming, Lunch - Walking through Sung Sot Cave
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Halong Bay Full-Day with 6 Hour Cruise Kayaking, Swimming, Lunch

13.Halong Bay Full-Day with 6 Hour Cruise Kayaking, Swimming, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $53

Spend a full day in Halong Bay with guides such as Henry or Happy, a six-hour boat ride, Vietnamese seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or bamboo boating at Hang Luon, and time to swim or climb Ti Top Island. Expect a long day, with about four hours on the road.

“Amazing trip to see the breath taking water and mountains that grow out it. The tour boat was well equipped for dinning, the upper deck could use some more seating. Getting to see the pearl farm was a great bonus . The shear number of mRead more”

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Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters - Kayaks, snorkeling gear, and a chance to swim
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Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters

14.Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $114

Join Nat, Nathalie, Nick, Dallas, or Anita aboard Vigilant for a 5.5-hour sailing trip from Russell. Help with the sails, stop at an island for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, or a walk, then enjoy lunch, hot drinks, and the chance to spot dolphins or other marine life.

“We enjoyed a lovely day aboard Vigilant. The captain and her first mate were knowledgeable sailors and made the day quite enjoyable. They made us feel welcome and shared their knowledge and history of the area. We spent 1.5 hours on an island that allowed us to hike, swim, and kayak followed by a freshly made lunch and a leisurely sail. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed our time getting to know the captain, first mate and our fellow passengers. We highly recommend this tour.”

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Lan Ha Bay Full Day Boat Tour from Hanoi/ Cat Ba - The 5:00 a.m. Hanoi start and Cat Ba transfer
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Lan Ha Bay Full Day Boat Tour from Hanoi/ Cat Ba

15.Lan Ha Bay Full Day Boat Tour from Hanoi/ Cat Ba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $34

Travel from Hanoi or Cat Ba to Lan Ha Bay for a full day of kayaking, swimming, lunch, and a visit to Cai Beo Fishing Village. You will also see a floating fish farm and make spring rolls during sunset. The group can reach 50 people, so expect a social boat outing rather than a private cruise.

“Our group of 3 got picked up and dropped off in Hanoi, which was smooth. And so glad we chose Cat Ba over Ha Long Bay since we were able to avoid crowds and the bay was relatively clean (compared to what we heard of Ha Long Bay). Read more”

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