Luxury Cruises in Hanoi: the 15 We’d Board First

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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2.2-Day Halong & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise with Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,300 reviews · from $188

Spend one night in a private balcony cabin on a 5-star cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. Expect kayaking, cave visits, swimming, spring-roll making, tai chi, squid fishing, and full-board meals. English-speaking guides may include Jackie, Mike, Tom, or Duy.

“kayaking was very nice. alsl they arranged us a beautiful honeymoon cabin. food was amazing”

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3.Mon Chéri Cruise 5 star: Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,422 reviews · from $195

Spend two days and one night aboard Mon Chéri Cruise from Got Pier, sailing Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay. You’ll have time for kayaking, swimming, a bamboo boat ride through caves, cooking, squid fishing, fine dining, and sunrise photos. Hanoi limousine transfers cost extra.

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4.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 2 days visiting Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay private balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,338 reviews · from $235

Spend two days aboard Doris Cruise, sailing through Halong and Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi. You get a private balcony, meals, kayaking or rowing, swimming, tai chi, a cooking class, and a Dark and Bright Cave visit. Emily, Mona, and Jessica are among the attentive staff members praised for personal service.

“Very nice rooms , vegan food, well planned activities and the sundeck.”

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5.3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,401 reviews · from $313

Travel from Hanoi to Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave, then spend a night in a 5-star cruise cabin with a private balcony in Lan Ha Bay. Expect English-speaking guides such as Peter or James, Vietnamese meals, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, and careful WhatsApp support from Jessica.

“Great range of activities and sight seeing. Really got to see a lot of the region. The pagoda and bamboo boat ride in Ninh Binh were wonderful. Our boat on the bay was excellent. The food quality, room quality and staff were exceptional. Transfer coaches were good although the coach on the way home was a little worn. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Mon Chéri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,280 reviews · from $360

Spend three days and two nights aboard the five-star Mon Chéri yacht, visiting Lan Ha Bay, Halong Bay, and Cat Ba Island. Expect private balcony cabins, included meals, kayaking, swimming, caves, Tai Chi, live music, and a crew known for attentive service. Hanoi limousine transfers cost extra.

“The Mon Chéri cruise is an absolute must-do for three days and two nights. You’ll get so much more out of it. Everyone was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout the trip. The views were spectacular, and we cruised to several different Read more”

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7.2-Day Lan Ha & Halong Bay 5 Stars Cruise with Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,147 reviews · from $162

Spend one night on a five-star cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha bays, with a private balcony, meals, kayaking, swimming, cave visits, cooking class, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. English-speaking hosts such as Lucas, Lee, and Dong help coordinate transfers and special requests.

“Mr Lucas was great. Made sure they knew about my gluten intolerance and also booked a speedboat and additional transportation back to hanoi to make sure we dont miss our next train! The best! All crew members were friendly and helpful.”

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8.Orchid Cruises Halong Bay 2Day/1Night on 5 Star

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,136 reviews · from $420

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay on a one-night Orchid cruise. Expect a private balcony cabin, included meals and entry fees, Tai Chi, kayaking, a cave visit, and a cooking class. Crew members such as Chris, Bang, Lily, Win, and Dong are praised for attentive service.

“An overnight cruise was definitely the right choice. This option gave ample time for not only enjoying the beautiful and peaceful atmosphere of Halong Bay, but also allowed us to get to know our fellow passengers, and to take part in intereRead more”

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9.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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10.3-Day Ninh Binh Trip and Ha Long Bay 5-Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 884 reviews

This three-day trip pairs Ninh Binh’s Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Hang Mua with a five-star Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay cruise. Expect hotel pickup, guides such as Mr Ha, Alex, or Nancy, kayaking, meals, a private balcony cabin, and a bathtub.

“Tour guides all very friendly & helpful. All very well organised, organisers went above and beyond and made it very special trip for us celebrating special occasion.”

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11.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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12.2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 842 reviews · from $110

This is a two-day, no-hotel tour from Hanoi, with Ninh Binh on day one and Ha Long Bay on day two. Expect Hoa Lu temples, a Trang An sampan, Mua Cave steps, a luxury cruise, kayaking, Titop Island, Sung Sot Cave, and guides such as Sunny Chuong or Ken, depending on the departure.

“Perfect! The guide Ken was very kind and helpful! Thank you Vietnam!! 🇻🇳🇨🇱”

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13.Halong Pandora 5 Star Cruise 2D1N-All Inclusive, cave, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 796 reviews · from $160

Spend one night in a private ocean-view cabin while cruising Halong and Lan Ha bays. The package includes Hanoi transfers, meals, kayaking, a cave visit, cooking class, Tai Chi, squid fishing, and sunset activities. Guides may include Lee, Tao, Kevin, Cody, or Peter.

“Kevin was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and very humorous while being extremely professional. I would recommend Kevin be given a pay raise. The activities were very fun and safe. We totally love the foods that were provided to us during our cruise. I highly recommend all foreign tourists to enjoy the LA Pandora Cruise if anyone ever come to Vietnam.”

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14.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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15.All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $50

Spend one night aboard a small-group Halong Bay cruise with a private balcony cabin, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Tom, or Tung may lead the trip, with routes changing between Halong, Bai Tu Long, and Lan Ha bays.

“I highly recommend this trip! The food and amenities were amazing. The staff was more than accommodating and went above and beyond to make this experience great. Our group wasn’t as big as the other boats out there which made the excursions even better. If you’re staying in Hanoi, this is worth the 2 hour bus ride for a couple day trip.”

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