4 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 $30Best value

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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