The 4 Ninh Binh Bay Cruises That Earn the Fare

1.3 Day Halong Bay 5 Star Cruise – Ninh Binh Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $276Our pick

Travel from Hanoi by limousine bus for one night on a 5-star Halong Bay cruise and one night in Ninh Binh. Expect caves, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cycling, temple visits, a Trang An or Tam Coc boat ride, and Mua Cave. Guides such as Victor and Quy have earned special praise.

“This tour was great, I particularly liked the cycling through the village and climbing up the mountain. The guide was kind and entertaining.”

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2.Ninh Binh: Lan Ha, Halong bay luxury cruises with balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $114Top rated

From Ninh Binh, travel to Cat Ba for a two-day, one-night cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long bays. Expect a 20-person boat, private balcony cabins, kayaking, swimming, a Viet Hai village bike ride, cooking, squid fishing, and a friendly English-speaking crew.

“The activities we did were super fun Kayaking in the bay is awesome”

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3.Ninh Binh: Luxury Day Cruise to Stunning Ha Long Bay + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · from $67Best value

From Ninh Binh, an English-speaking guide leads you by bus to Tuan Chau Harbor for a six-hour Ha Long Bay cruise. You get a buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, kayaking at Luon Cave, and a sunset party with wine, tea, cakes, and fruit before returning to Hanoi.

“In one day we were able to see the main points of interest of Halong Bay. It was very good.”

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4.From Ninh Binh: Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay 2D1N on 5-star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11 reviews · from $213

Travel from Ninh Binh to a 5-star Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay cruise, with limestone karsts, kayaking, Dark and Bright Cave, Vietnamese meals, a cooking class, Tai Chi, and a private cabin with bathtub. Tina is especially attentive to special dietary needs.

“From start to finish, this 2-day, 1-night cruise was pure perfection. The entire journey was flawlessly organized — from the comfortable transfer from Ninh Binh to the breathtaking sail through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. The views of the limestone karsts, hidden caves, and emerald waters were simply unforgettable. The itinerary was perfectly paced — kayaking, swimming, cooking classes, sunset parties, and even squid fishing! The cabin was luxurious with a private bathtub, and the meals were a culinary highlight. Special thanks to Tina, who went above and beyond to make the trip extra special. She ensured every guest felt cared for — and made sure my wife, who…”

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