15 Overnight Cruises in Hanoi Worth Booking

1.Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $56Our pick

Spend 2 days and 1 night, or choose 3 days and 2 nights, aboard Amanda Cruise from Hanoi. Expect a seaview cabin, meals, kayaking, caves, Ti Top Island, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Confirm the exact boat and route, since Amanda, Amanda Luxury, and Hera Grand options differ.

“The room we got has nothing to do with the picture in the advertisement which is a generic picture. The boat is nice but definitely not 5 stars. I will give Amanda cruise 3 stars maximum. The ad is deceiving.”

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2.Swan Cruises Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Bay 2D1N – Thien Canh Son Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 860 reviews · from $170

Spend two days aboard Swan Cruises from Hanoi, sailing the quieter Bai Tu Long Bay. Expect kayaking at Cap La Island, Thien Canh Son Cave, tai chi, a cooking lesson, full meals, and a deluxe seaview cabin. Guides such as Tommy and Sunday have been especially memorable.

“Bai Tu Long Bay is beautiful, the cruise staff were extremely attentive and our guide Sunday was excellent. We decided to not participate in the activity ( Kayaking, cave visit ) as it was too cold. Because of this we had the entire boat to ourselRead more”

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3.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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4.Overnight Halong Bay Cruise on the Starlight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 729 reviews · from $188

Spend two days aboard the Starlight in Halong Bay, with full-board meals, a Jacuzzi cabin, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, Luon Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat, tai chi, and cooking activities. Hanoi Old Quarter pickup is available for an extra fee.

“They Halong Bay looks nice,but crowded with up to 50 boats of different size means thousands of tourists clogging sites and beaches and trashing the environment. Our staff,food and boat was excellent. Nice big cabin with balcony. Good service.”

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5.Halong Bay 2D1N Cruise multi options, transfer, swim and kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · from $55Best value

You’ll sail for one night through Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay, with an English-speaking guide, private cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, and onboard activities. Choose a 4-star cabin or a 5-star option with balcony and bathtub, then add Hanoi, Halong, or Ninh Binh transfers.

“This is definitely not a five star cruise. I can give them a three star. I saw other cruises around and can compare with the others that looks much better .”

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6.Halong Milalux 5 Star Cruise 2d1n,All inclusive,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 439 reviews · from $175

Spend one night aboard the 20-cabin Milalux, a rustic metal boat with private balconies. You’ll travel from Hanoi by air-conditioned bus, visit Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island, kayak, join cooking and Tai Chi sessions, and eat meals onboard. Drinks cost extra.

“This tour was a tour of 2 halves. The tour was amazing, MilaLux is a great boat, the food was incredible and the staff are really good at what they do, especially the two boatman who ferry you to the islands. What delightful gentlemen! The girlRead more”

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7.Halong Dragon Bay 5 Star Cruise 2D1N-All Inclusive,Cave,Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · from $160

Spend one night in an ensuite balcony cabin while cruising quieter Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay. You’ll kayak or swim, visit Dark and Bright Caves, join a cooking class, and return to Hanoi by bus. Guides such as Bruce Lee, Henry, and Young Harry may lead the trip.

“If you are seeking a true 5-Star experience, you may be underwhelmed. This is more like a 4-Star experience at best . . . Nice overall, but not GREAT !”

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8.Halong Bay 2D1N Cruise Tour, Full Meals, Caves, Kayak &Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 300 reviews · from $171

Travel from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay aboard a Lotus cruise with a private balcony cabin, full meals, kayaking, Dark and Light Cave, Tai Chi, cooking, squid fishing, and karaoke. English-speaking guides such as Cody have led lively trips, though guide assignments can vary.

“It was really great experience, he helped us with many activities like kayaking, fishing and many more. Thank you so much for your help and wonderful time.”

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9.Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $139

Spend two days and one night on a small-group Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi. You’ll get an air-conditioned cabin, meals, cave and island visits, kayaking or a local rowing boat, and round-trip transport. Choose a Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, or Lan Ha Bay route before booking.

“Wonderful tour with such a great team. Welcoming, friendly, clear and helpful. Food was great and weather just made it ideal! Not a party boat so it is a great tour for solo travellers, couples and families (in my experience there was a bit of everything).”

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10.2D1N Ha Long Bay by Calypso Cruise, Caves, Meals, Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · from $160

Spend one night aboard a luxury cruise through quieter Lan Ha Bay, with an ensuite balcony cabin, four meals, bamboo boating, kayaking, cave visits, tai chi, and a cooking class. English-speaking guides lead the trip, with Hanoi Old Quarter pickup and return included.

“Amazing views and good food on cruise for 2 days and 1 night. Guide Trung was knowledgable and spoke good english. Nice sundeck and rooms with balcony were clean.”

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11.The Best 2D1N HALONG BAY- All Inclusive,Overnight on Boat By Expressway Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $125

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by expressway, then spend one night aboard a small-group cruise with up to 20 people. Visit Sung Sot Cave, hike Titop Island, swim, kayak, tour a pearl farm, and join a spring-roll cooking session. Guide Mr Bang has earned special praise for his warm service.

“I really have a good time onboard through Ha Long Bay! The landscape worth every single euro! The room was amazing with a great view and big windows to see outside, even on the toilet. The food was delicious , fresh and good portions alRead more”

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12.2D1N Ha Long Bay Deluxe Cruise with Bus Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $200

Spend two days and one night on Ha Long Bay aboard a small cruise for up to 28 people. You’ll visit Titop Island and Sung Sot Cave, kayak near a pearl farm, enjoy meals onboard, and return to Hanoi by limousine bus. Angela, Khanh, Aaron, and other support staff are noted for quick communication.

“Thanks for Angela’s help. We enjoy the time in Halong bay. She replied in the short time, quite good experience! If I come there next time, definitely will ask her for help again”

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13.4-star Halong Paloma Cruise 2D1N Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · from $181

Spend two days aboard the 4-star Paloma Cruise, sailing quieter Bai Tu Long Bay. Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, Vung Vieng floating village, and a pearl farm, with meals, a cooking class, squid fishing, and optional Hanoi pickup included.

“Very tight schedule on this tour but well organised . Activities are optional . Food ok. Very much a tourist attraction”

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14.Bai Tu Long Bay Cruises Peaceful and Cozy Group Boat 2D1N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $156

Sail from Hanoi into quieter Bai Tu Long Bay on a small group cruise of up to 20 people. You’ll visit Thien Canh Son Cave, Vung Vieng floating village, enjoy meals aboard, join a spring-roll class, and sleep in a private cabin for two.

“I booked this tour 3 days ago on 10/22 ahead of our planned 10/25 tour date. When we arrived at our pickup location at Hanoi Opera House on 10/25 and was checking in to see who and what would pick us up, there was no one to be found. I contacted the tour operatoRead more”

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15.Luxury Cruise 5 star Top Tier Lan Ha bay 2D1N/ 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $205

Spend two or three days cruising Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi, with cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, and optional Viet Hai cycling. Guides such as Huy, Victor, and Taylor are praised for attentive service. Check the exact boat and duration before booking.

“Mixed feelings about this cruise. While the staff and food were great.”

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