The 15 Best Overnight Cruises in Ha Long

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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5.3D2N Luxury HaLong Bay with Aspira Cruise: kayak, Cat Ba island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $373

Spend three days and two nights aboard Aspira Cruise, exploring Ha Long and Lan Ha bays by kayak and bamboo boat. Visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island by bicycle or electric car, then relax with meals, a jacuzzi, Tai Chi, and a private balcony cabin.

“What a fabulous 3 days we spent on the Aspira ship, food was amazing and staff incredibly helpful especially Ha. Totally recommend”

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6.Le Journey Elegance Cruise 5 Star Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $175

Spend 2 days and 1 night aboard Le Journey Elegance Cruise in Lan Ha Bay, with Hanoi pickup, meals, kayaking or bamboo boating, Dark and Light Cave, Quan Y Cave, Tai Chi, and a 50-person maximum. Tony, Winters, and Nam are named managers associated with the onboard service.

“Our trip was ruined by a traumatizing transfer from Ninh Binh. The driver was reckless, used his phone for video calls while driving, engaged in road rage/verbal fights with other drivers, and eventually abandoned us before the destination.”

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7.Lan Ha Bay Overnight on Paradise Grand Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews

Sail Lan Ha Bay aboard Paradise Grand Cruise, with a private balcony, large sundeck, fine dining, and evening entertainment. Visit Viet Hai Village by bicycle, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Dark and Light Cave, and enjoy Tai Chi, live music, and a floating outdoor movie.

“A relaxing but fun experience after a very busy vacation traveling around the rest of Vietnam. Service was excellent, good value for what you get on this cruise. Shoutout to Josh and Kate!”

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8.2-Day Halong Bay Overnight Cruise from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · from $242

Leave Hanoi at 8:00 am for a two-day cruise through Halong and Lan Ha bays. Expect limestone islands, kayaking, Ti Top Island, Sung Sot Cave, meals, tai chi, and an overnight cabin. Guides such as Victor, Ha, Ricky, and Thanh have led trips, but the assigned guide varies.

“2 days really is all you need. The food was delicious and the tour was perfect. Perfect balance between relaxing and exploring. Don't forget to have a nice hot cup of Vietnamese coffee to go with the view.”

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9.Cozy Halong Bay Overnight Cruise with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · from $112Best value

Cruise Halong Bay from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, overnight cabin, meals, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, pearl farm, kayaking, and a cooking class. Guide Tham has been noted for attentive help. Expect a full schedule, older boat comforts, and extra charges on select holidays.

“Definitely got my money's worth on this excursion! While they have a lot planned you still get to relax and take in the scenery. I had gotten sick in the morning as we left so was super grateful for my tour guide, his patience and help. The boat was a bit older so lacked a good A/C unit in bedrooms and the bathroom was quite small but I loved to have my window open and be laying in bed, looking out to the views! Titop island is too busy for my liking however without it you don't get nearly the views as you do from the top of the hike…”

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10.Heritage Cruises Best Luxury Cruise to Halong and Lan Ha Bay 2D1N

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $365

Join Heritage Cruises for a polished two-day, one-night trip from Hanoi or Tuan Chau Marina. Expect a Delta Suite with private ocean-view balcony, Vietnamese meals, kayaking or bamboo boating, cave exploration, swimming, cooking, music, and a small-group cruise of up to 60 passengers.

“Beautiful boat. Lovely staff. Nice cabin with a really lovely balcony. Food was good. Very well organised and everything was well planned.”

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11.Dora Cruise – Best 2D1N Luxury Cruise in Halong & Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $215

Spend one night aboard Dora Cruise, a 22-cabin steel-hulled ship sailing Halong and Lan Ha bays. Expect a private balcony, meals, Tai Chi, kayaking or a bamboo boat, swimming, caves, cooking, and night squid fishing. Hanoi pickup costs $30 extra.

“Our honeymoon here was nothing short of magical. The room was a vision of luxury, with every detail thoughtfully curated to create a romantic atmosphere. The service was exceptional, with the guides ensuring every moment was filleRead more”

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12.3D2N Ninh Binh & Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $283

You’ll visit Hoa Lu, cycle through rural Ninh Binh, float through Trang An, climb Mua Cave, then spend a night in a luxury cruise suite with a balcony and bathtub. Ha and Jimmy are part of the friendly cruise team. Expect a full schedule, good food, kayaking, caves, and sunset activities.

“Definitely you’ll not get bored, the schedule is pretty tight. For some activities you’ll need a little bit of stamina.”

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13.[2D1N] Halong Amanda Cruise – Luxury Unique Cruise on Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $155

Spend two days aboard Amanda Cruise in Ha Long Bay, with en-suite seaview cabins, meals, tai chi, kayaking or bamboo boating, squid fishing, and a visit to Sung Sot Cave. Manager Dan and guide Kevin are named in the available feedback, though cabin quality and engine noise can vary.

“Dan was a great host, the staff could not have been more helpful. Food was incredible and 3 for 2 cocktails for the whole night was great. Rooms were spacious although you did not spend much time in them any way.”

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14.3D2N Lan Ha Bay by Calypso Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $300

Join Calypso Cruises for a 3-day, 2-night voyage from Tuan Chau through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays. You will kayak to a cave lake, cycle or ride an electric car to Viet Hai village, visit Trung Trang Grotto, and sleep in an air-conditioned room with a bathtub and shower.

“Superb cruise Top organization We were the only ones to have taken 3 days so we had separate activities and a different menu for the 2nd dinner The meals were excellent with several starters and several dishes in small portions. Adaptable according to allergies Really friendly team We think it is better to take 3 days instead of 2 to enjoy more and have a little time to rest and avoid rushing Drinks on board a little expensive almost the same prices as in France”

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15.Overnight Ha Long Bay 2-Day 1-Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · from $148

Cruise Ha Long Bay from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, premium cabin options, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, Luon Cave kayaking, meals, a sunset cooking class, and overnight accommodation. Guide Tan has earned praise for helpful service, but cabin quality depends on the cruise level you book.

“We did the 3 star one night cruise. The boat is not like in the photos (those are the 4 or 5 stars), the images are misleading. Also the boat is definitely outdated. For the rest the guide Tan was super helpful. Food and services are good. Overall the quality/price ratio in my opinion is not optimal.”

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