15 Lan Ha Bay Cruises Worth Booking

1.2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,447 reviews Our pick

Sail from Tuan Chau Harbour through Halong and Lan Ha Bays in a comfortable Sapphire Cruise cabin with a balcony. Enjoy seafood meals, swimming, kayaking, a cooking class, Tai Chi, Dark and Bright Cave, and Hanoi transfers. Guides such as Luc, also called Power, help keep the trip lively and well organized.

“mr Luc was amazing boat trip was excellent, food was ample. ask for a massage from Mr Luc, i was drooling”

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2.Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay Kayak & Snorkel Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 445 reviews · 9 hours · from $30

From Cat Ba, cruise past Cai Beo Floating Village, kayak through limestone caves, swim near Ba Trai Dao Beach, and visit Monkey Island. English-speaking guides such as Joe, T, Van, and Thai lead the day. Snorkeling depends on weather, tides, and water conditions.

“Joe was super fun and the best guide we could have.”

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3.Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay Boat Tour with Kayaking, Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · from $32

From Cat Ba, cruise Lan Ha Bay with guides such as Lam, Dinh, Luan, and Tran. Paddle through caves to quiet lagoons, visit Cai Beo floating village, swim and snorkel near Ba Trai Dao Beach, and enjoy lunch aboard a classic boat.

“We 100% recommend the day trip. It's an unforgettable memory: breathtaking landscapes, kayaking in hidden lagoons and a very very special mention for our superb guide:Dinh!! Full of explanations and good atmosphere throughout our expedition.”

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4.Lan Ha Bay: Experience the Magic Bay at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $51Top rated

Start at 5:15 AM for a three-hour Lan Ha Bay boat trip with an English-speaking guide such as Lam, Tran, or Luan. Watch sunrise, kayak through Cai Beo floating village, spot monkeys near Monkey Island, swim at a quiet beach, then enjoy banh mi, coffee, and tea.

“This trip was truly amazing ! we thought that monkey island was beautiful and kayaking in the floating village was super fun. Do it!”

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5.Half day Lan Ha Bay excursion ( 4 hours ): Kayaking, Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $64

Spend four hours exploring Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba with an English-speaking guide, kayaking through Cai Beo Floating Village, swimming, snorkeling, and visiting quiet coves. Guides such as Tran, Dinh, Lam, and Luan have led recent departures, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“It was such a wonderful day. The highlight was cruising through Lan Ha bay and the floating village. Stunning day exploring in and out through all the different Tower and rocks. we had a mixture of swimming, kayaking. We highly recommend this tour to everyone”

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6.Lan Ha Bay boutique cruises with small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $118

Join Venezia Cruises for a two-day Lan Ha Bay trip from Ninh Binh to Hanoi, limited to 15 people. Guide Tom, Anh, Abe, or Thomas may lead kayaking, swimming, cooking, squid fishing, and cycling through Viet Hai Village. Expect peaceful scenery, a roomy cabin, and an older boat.

“A huge thank you to our guide Abe and the whole crew for their kindness, good humor, and advice!”

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7.Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · from $38

Set out from Cat Ba around 3:30 pm in winter or 4 pm in summer for a five-hour Lan Ha Bay trip. You will visit a floating fishing village, Monkey Island, a swimming cove, and a quiet beach where bioluminescent plankton glows around your kayak.

“Nice tour, helpful staff, good food, cafe on board, no cycling or snorkeling.”

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8.From Catba: Lan Ha Bay – Serenity Premium Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $59

Spend a full day on Lan Ha Bay aboard the Serenity Premium Cruise from Cat Ba. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Tony or Happy, leads you past Cai Beo fishing village, through kayak waters near Dark and Bright Cave, and to Three Peach Islets for swimming and snorkeling.

“We had a great time! Also, there were free time to get around in Laguna by kayak or swim near the ship.”

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9.Self guided kayaking tours in less traveled Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $40

Start at Blue Swimmer Outdoors on Cai Beo Street, ride a taxi boat to Nam Cat Island, then paddle your own sea kayak through Lan Ha Bay. Tran provides WhatsApp support, while the route leads to floating hamlets, lagoons, caves, and quiet beaches. Bring lunch, water shoes, and a towel.

“Truly stunning experiences. Tran is very informative via WhatsApp, and we had a lovely kayaking tour off the beaten tracks like non other”

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10.CatBa :3D2N Lan Ha bay-Ha Long bay- Viet Hai Village

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 7 reviews · from $301

Spend three days and two nights exploring Lan Ha and Ha Long bays by boat, kayak, bicycle, and foot. You will visit a floating fishing village, hike Cat Ba National Park, cycle to Viet Hai, swim at quiet beaches, and try squid fishing or spot bioluminescent plankton at night with an English-speaking guide.

“Don't book under any circumstances. The description and the facts are completely at odds: the rooms were very unkempt and dirty, the restrooms were unsanitary, and the toast for breakfast was soggy. The guides tried hard, but communication was very poor, and the boat was in poor condition. We left early.”

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11.Amazing Sunset Boat Tour in Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $23

From Cat Ba, cruise through Beo Floating Village into Lan Ha Bay for kayaking, a swim at a natural beach, and a sunset gathering on deck. English and Vietnamese guides lead the 3.5-hour outing. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, kayak use, transfers, and tea are included.

“Was really great and met some amazing people on board!”

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12.2-Day Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba National Park with Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 7 reviews · from $144

You’ll travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba, hike the quiet trail to Liên Minh village, sleep at Cat Ba Ecolodge, then kayak through Dark, Bat, and Bright Caves in Lan Ha Bay. An English-speaking guide leads the trip, with meals, entrance fees, transfers, and kayaking included.

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13.D’Charme Luxury Day Cruise Discover the Stunning Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $59

Spend about seven hours cruising from Cat Ba through Lan Ha Bay, with a Viet Hai Village visit, kayak trip, swim, water slides, jacuzzi, seafood lunch, and sunset tea party. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and return transfer are included.

“Boat was lovely and staff were excellent, we had a great time kayaking around lan ha bay. Something to be aware of is that between April and August they change the itinerary of the trip, to accommodate for wet season. The lunch was not large enough considering we had a table of 6 and with little variety. The sunset party was a great addition, we had fresh fruits and tea while watching a beautiful sunset.”

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14.Lan Ha Bay: Full Day Boat Trip Kayak, Snorkel, Beach, Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $98

You’ll leave Cat Ba around 8:00 for Lan Ha Bay with an English-speaking guide, kayaking through Tay Keo Cave and Quay To Lagoon, swimming near Three Peaches Island, visiting Monkey Island, and watching sunset. Guide Trung has helped make this outing especially personal and well organized.

“A wonderful day in the heart of Lan Ha with a charming and professional local crew. We really enjoyed the kayaking session exploring the cave with beautiful stalactites. The seafood meal was very generous! Bravo!1”

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15.Halong & Lan Ha Bay 1-Day Catamaran Cruise from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $109

Spend a full day between Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay on a premium catamaran from Hanoi. Expect hotel pickup, lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Sung Sot Cave, Ao Ech beach time, a spring-roll class, sunset tea, and an English-speaking guide.

“No sign of luxury: pick-up on foot, cramped seats on the bus, no room to move. Unplanned stop in a gigantic sales center surrounded by sales pitches - anything but relaxed. The boat was overcrowded, loud and chaotic. The buffet resembled a canteen, vegetarian food was promised but not delivered. The outdoor area was overcrowded, the DJ disturbed the view and relaxation. The landscape was beautiful but littered. Kayak tour was worthwhile, swimming was nice, water trampoline was a highlight. The jacuzzi was later just a paddling pool for children. Drinks cost extra, prices okay. We missed the sunset by mooring early. Return trip again with a forced stop at…”

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