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The 15 Best Ha Long Bay Cruises

27 tours  ·  from $38 a head

Booked from the pier rather than from Hanoi, which cuts eight hours of bus out of the day. The 15 below cover the day boats, the two-day cabins and the routes that swing into quieter water around Lan Ha.

Featured: All-Inclusive OVERNIGHT Halong Cruises - many options - Choosing between Ha Long, Lan Ha, and Bai Tu Long
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Featured: All-Inclusive OVERNIGHT Halong Cruises – many options

1.Featured: All-Inclusive OVERNIGHT Halong Cruises – many options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,490 reviews · from $149Our pick

Choose a one-night cruise through Ha Long, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long Bay, with an air-conditioned private cabin, meals, Hanoi transfers, and guided excursions. Depending on your route, you may kayak, visit caves, hike Titop Island, ride a bamboo boat, or cycle on Cat Ba Island.

“Unfortunately this tour was a complete tourist trap and not worth the money. The main stops (the cave and Titop Island) were overcrowded and not impressive — we waited around 20–40 minutes just to get into the cave, and it definitely wasRead more”

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Top Tier: Overnight Ha Long Bay Cruise 5-Star, Balcony Cabin-2D1N

2.Top Tier: Overnight Ha Long Bay Cruise 5-Star, Balcony Cabin-2D1N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,251 reviews · from $174Top rated

Cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay aboard an Aspira 5-star ship, with a private balcony cabin and bathtub. You can kayak, ride a local rowing boat, join a cooking class, practice tai chi, fish for squid, and wake to limestone islands outside your window. Hanoi pickup is available for an extra fee.

“Highly recommend this booking. It was perfect for a short yet immersive trip to Lang Ha bay. The staff were welcoming and attentive. We were picked up and dropped off from and to our hotel by their bus service which was very convenient. Read more”

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All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour - Day one: Trinh Nu Cave and life on the water
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All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour

3.All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,556 reviews · from $144

Spend two days aboard Bhaya Cruises in Ha Long Bay, with a private cabin, Vietnamese meals, Trinh Nu and Sung Sot caves, kayaking, cooking, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. You can start in Hanoi with transfers or meet at the Ha Long cruise center. Staff members such as Tom and Dinh Quoc Huy are noted for warm, attentive service.

“What a great way to experience the beautiful Halong bay! Friendly staff, clean accommodation, delicious food (provided perfectly for my dietary needs), beautiful boat. I will definitely be recommending this value and affordable service to my family and friends!”

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2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi - Dark and Light Cave by kayak or bamboo boat
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2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

4.2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,517 reviews · from $178

Spend one night aboard the 5-star Aspira Cruise in Lan Ha Bay, with a private balcony, sea-view bathtub, four meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, cooking class, Tai Chi, squid fishing, and sunset drinks. Hanoi transfers cost extra, and the cruise accommodates up to 40 people.

“Fantastic! Nancy, we love you and your team! Maybe book it for 2 nights, as 1 night goes really fast”

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Indochina Sails Halong Bay - Starting at Tuan Chau Island around noon
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Indochina Sails Halong Bay

5.Indochina Sails Halong Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,393 reviews · from $190

Spend one night in a teak cabin aboard Indochina Sails, cruising Ha Long Bay from Tuan Chau Island. Visit Surprise Cave and Titop Island, pass famous limestone islets, and eat three fresh meals on board. Staff members including Emily, Jane, Ruby Jane, and Mee are often praised for attentive service.

“Excellent cabin & boat staff are awesome clean , food is awesome Emily is great waitress!! Weather is great …………😘😘😘😘”

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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

6.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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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 $38Best value

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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Overnight Halong Bay-Lan Ha Bay Cruise with V’Spirit Cruises

8.Overnight Halong Bay-Lan Ha Bay Cruise with V’Spirit Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 834 reviews · from $135

Spend two days aboard a V’Spirit junk in Halong and Lan Ha Bay. You’ll kayak at Tra Bau, visit Cat Ba Island, join tai chi and a cooking class, and enjoy four meals. Guide Hai has earned praise for attentive care. Confirm Hanoi transfer details before booking.

“This was for sure bucket list for me and the cruise with V’Spirit did not disappoint. The small group lent itself to a cozy feel on board. The staff was super attentive. We lucked out with good weather and even a little sunshine in December. TRead more”

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All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise - Boarding at Tuan Chau and settling into Au Co
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All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise

9.All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $388

Cruise Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin for two nights aboard Au Co, with cabin accommodation, meals, kayaking, Viet Hai Village, Cua Van Floating Village, Sung Sot Cave, Tai Chi, and optional Hanoi transfers by bus or seaplane.

“excellent tour, wonderful boat. excellent food ! worth the rather high price.... just wish they could clean out all the rubbish that floats around the bay.”

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Peony Cruise : Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau - Halong bay - Lan Ha Bay - Day one: limestone islands, water activities, and life aboard
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Peony Cruise : Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

10.Peony Cruise : Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · from $350

Spend one night aboard Peony Cruise from Tuan Chau through Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. Expect limestone islands, kayaking, swimming, spring-roll making, Tai Chi, squid fishing, and Trung Trang Cave, with guides such as Tom and Ken helping lead the outings.

“Awesome experience. Thanks to the team and Ken and Henry . We wish we stay more but thanks until next time.”

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Sena Cruises Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay 2D1N Luxury Boutique Tour

11.Sena Cruises Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay 2D1N Luxury Boutique Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $190

Spend one night aboard Sena Cruises between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, with a private balcony cabin, four meals, kayaking at Dark and Bright Cave, Tra Bau, tai chi, and a cooking class. Guides such as Sunday, Mike, and Hope Luong may lead the trip.

“Sunday was incredible,engaging, and knowledgeable as well. He spent over 1+ days with us. He is a tour guide, magician, singer, chef, Tai chi instructor, and really great guy.”

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Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise - Ambassador - City lights, Bai Chay Bridge, and the night route
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Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

12.Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · from $105

Spend three hours aboard Ambassador Cruise II, sailing beside Ha Long City after dark. You’ll enjoy an Asian-European dinner, live band, DJ and dancers, plus a scheduled fireworks show at 8:30 pm. The cruise departs Ha Long International Cruise Port and costs about $105.

“The entertainment was fantastic.The food was great and the ship is huge and amazing. A really great vibe.Totally worth it, Halong Bay is simply breathtaking at night and is must!”

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Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour - Nature Escape, Less Crowds - Lunch while the limestone islands pass by
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Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour – Nature Escape, Less Crowds

13.Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour – Nature Escape, Less Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $48

Spend 14 hours from Hanoi cruising Lan Ha Bay aboard the 5-star Tropical Cruise. You will visit Trung Trang Cave and Cat Ba National Park by electric car, kayak in Tra Bau Lagoon, swim, use the water slide and Jacuzzi, and finish with a sunset party. Guide Minh is a noted name to request if available.

“Minh our tour guide was great, made us enjoy the experience even more.”

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Peony Cruise : Unique 3 Days 2 Nights - Halong bay - Lan Ha Bay - A look at the 20-cabin ship
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Peony Cruise : Unique 3 Days 2 Nights – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

14.Peony Cruise : Unique 3 Days 2 Nights – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $719

Sail for 3 days and 2 nights through Lan Ha Bay aboard a 20-cabin Peony Cruise ship. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, tai chi, a cooking class, Viet Hai Village, and Trung Trang Cave, with meals included. Staff members such as Harry, John, Mario, and Tom have earned special praise for attentive service.

“Very great cruise. Food was amazing on board ! And service is excellent especially with Mario. The room was well decorated, enough big and with amazing set up”

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Ha long Bay day trip with Deluxe cruise - Choosing between Hanoi pickup and Tuan Chau Marina
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Ha long Bay day trip with Deluxe cruise

15.Ha long Bay day trip with Deluxe cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 208 reviews · from $40

Spend a full day among Ha Long Bay’s limestone islets aboard a deluxe cruise. Choose Hanoi pickup or meet at Tuan Chau Marina, then enjoy Vietnamese lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, TiTop Island, and a sunset return. Guides include Phong, Alex, Ken, and others.

“Amazing! Well organised and everything on time. Duc was an outstanding tour guide.”

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