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The 15 Best Sunset Cruises in Vietnam

29 tours  ·  from $16 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 sunset cruises in Vietnam worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Hanoi: Ha Long - Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day 1-Night Cruise - The ride from Hanoi to SunWorld Port
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From Hanoi: Ha Long – Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day 1-Night Cruise

1.Ha Long – Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day 1-Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,113 reviews Our pick

Cruise from Hanoi through Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays aboard a smaller vessel with an ocean-view cabin. You’ll kayak near Cap La Island, visit Thien Canh Son Cave, swim at Hon Co Island, learn to make nem cuon, and enjoy guidance from staff such as Cong, Hung, Duc, and Peter.

“An EXCEPTIONAL tour!! The entire staff was extremely kind, professional, and attentive, especially our cruise manager, Peter, who made the entire experience exceed our expectations. He was friendly, hard working, had a great sense of humor, and went above and beyond to make it a special experience for everyone on board. All of the activities were scheduled with a perfect amount of rest and fun— We especially loved the 6am Tai Chi led by Peter on the top deck! This trip is perfect for everyone: solo travelers, families with kids, couples, groups, and more. We HIGHLY recommend booking this for your visit to Halong Bay where you can truly experience…”

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Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night Cruise - The Hanoi pickup and three-hour ride
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Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night Cruise

2.Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · from $129Top rated

Set out from Hanoi’s Old Quarter for an overnight Halong Bay cruise with shared transfers, four meals, Titop Island, Surprise Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat, Tai Chi, and a cooking class. Choose a 3, 4, or 5 star cabin, with some ships offering balconies and tubs.

“One of the great highlights of Vietnam, although our trip was cut short from the Typhoon 🌀 we still had a great time good food and stunning scenery”

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Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise - Ambassador - City lights, Bai Chay Bridge, and the night route
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Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

3.Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · from $105

Spend three hours aboard Ambassador Cruise II, sailing beside Ha Long City after dark. You’ll enjoy an Asian-European dinner, live band, DJ and dancers, plus a scheduled fireworks show at 8:30 pm. The cruise departs Ha Long International Cruise Port and costs about $105.

“The entertainment was fantastic.The food was great and the ship is huge and amazing. A really great vibe.Totally worth it, Halong Bay is simply breathtaking at night and is must!”

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Bai Tu Long Bay 2 Day 1 Night Cruise - Boarding at SunWorld Port around midday
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Bai Tu Long Bay 2 Day 1 Night Cruise

4.Bai Tu Long Bay 2 Day 1 Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $130

Leave Hanoi by shuttle, cruise into quieter Bai Tu Long Bay, and sleep in a private twin or double cabin with a window. You’ll visit Thien Canh Son Cave, take a kayak or bamboo boat around Vung Vieng, enjoy fresh meals, and have time for swimming, night fishing, and Tai Chi.

“First, our guide Morning and all the cruise staff were fabulous. From pickup to drop off the cruise was excellent. The boat was beautiful, our room so comfortable, and my god the food was delicious (and too much). It felt like they put a lot of wRead more”

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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking - Meeting the boat at Tuan Chau Marina
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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

5.From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $272

Spend two nights aboard V’Spirit Cruises between Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. You’ll kayak at Tra Bau, visit Viet Hai village, see Bright Cave by boat, swim near Ba Trai Dao, and enjoy balcony-cabin comfort. Guides such as Victor, Andy, Tony, and Dan are known for clear, friendly service.

“In this tour, there are many staff, tour guides, some of them are very experienced and new but they were all very good. They were smiling and pleasant all the time. It was a fun and memorable experience for me so far! Highly recommended! Transportation was very good. Stress free. For the 1st day, it was Bobbi. He was very funny smiley and organized. He kept on reminding us about the itinerary for the next few hours which is really important so that we are aware about what’s happening. I enjoyed the boat ride. Cooking lesson was fun. The vodka prawn cooking show was also interesting. Delicious too! Taichi lesson…”

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The Best 5 Star Halong Bay Cruise with Buffet,pool, Sunset Party - Checking in at Tuan Chau Marina at 11:30
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The Best 5 Star Halong Bay Cruise with Buffet,pool, Sunset Party

6.The Best 5 Star Halong Bay Cruise with Buffet,pool, Sunset Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $43

Spend about 12 hours exploring Halong Bay on Route 2, with an English-speaking guide, seafood buffet, Titop Island, optional kayaking or sampan boat at Luon Cave, and a sunset party. Guide Thanh is often assigned and is praised for clear explanations and helpful arrangements.

“We had a really good experience going to Ha long bay with Thanh who was our tour guide, he was really helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend”

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Best Price Halong 5 Star Day Cruise Buffet, Pool ,Sunset party - Starting at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:30 a.m.
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Best Price Halong 5 Star Day Cruise Buffet, Pool ,Sunset party

7.Best Price Halong 5 Star Day Cruise Buffet, Pool ,Sunset party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $36

Spend about 12 hours on a premium Halong Bay cruise from Tuan Chau Marina. You will visit Surprise Cave and Ti Top Island, then choose kayaking or a bamboo sampan at Luon Cave for an extra fee. An English-speaking guide, buffet lunch, and sunset party are included. Hanoi hotel transfers cost extra.

“It's a mixture of families and young people. We found the staff very professional and the food was delicious - lots of choice for vegetarians and also a mixture of Vietnamese and international options.”

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Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay - Sunset at Van Boi Beach and the BBQ meal
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Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

8.Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $43

From Cat Ba, you’ll cruise through Cai Beo floating village to Van Boi Beach for sunset and a BBQ, then kayak after dark to see bioluminescent plankton. Guides including Tom, Lin, and Ryan have led the trip. Swimming is optional.

“Lin is a great tour guide and made this experience truly memorable! The bioluminescence here is very strong and you will experience swimming in bioluminescent plankton for the first time. Best time to see them! We will definitely be back!”

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From Hanoi: 3-Day and 2-Night Cruise Stay at Bai Tu Long Bay - Leaving Hanoi and reaching the bay
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From Hanoi: 3-Day and 2-Night Cruise Stay at Bai Tu Long Bay

9.3-Day and 2-Night Cruise Stay at Bai Tu Long Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 63 reviews · from $289

You’ll cruise from Hanoi into quieter Bai Tu Long Bay, kayak among limestone islets, visit Thien Canh Son Cave and Vung Vieng Floating Village, and sleep two nights in an air-conditioned cabin. Guides such as Vic and Mr. Morning have helped make this a friendly, activity-filled trip.

“We had such an amazing trip. We were expecting to see lots of cruise boats and quite a bit of rubbish in the sea but by cruising out to Bai Tu Long we were away from the busiest area of Ha Long Bay. There was still a bit of rubbish in the water which was sad to see but they are making real efforts to clean up the area. We would definitely recommend anyone to go for the two night option over the one night as it is much more relaxed and the extra day we got was definitely worth it. The crew were so lovely and looked after us…”

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Halong Bay: Day Cruise with Caves, Kayaking & Sunset Party - Lunch with Dog Rock and Fighting Cock Islet outside the window
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Halong Bay: Day Cruise with Caves, Kayaking & Sunset Party

10.Halong Bay: Day Cruise with Caves, Kayaking & Sunset Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 1 day · from $49

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by expressway, then cruise past famous limestone islets, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and swim or hike on Titop Island. English-speaking guides such as Phong, Ken, and Sonny have helped make this a smooth, lively day out.

“Amazing day trip to Ha Long Bay as a group of 4 girls. Great value for money. The activities were well organised and a lot of fun. The food was delicious and the sunset party was a lovely extra. The boat was clean, comfortable and spacious, staff on board were lovely and helpful. Our tour guide's name was Dylan he had great English, was friendly, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour! Overall the trip was fantastic, would highly recommend!”

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Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking - 15:45 pickup and the ride to Beo Pier
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Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking

11.Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · from $37

From Cat Ba, follow guides such as Tim, Hana, Taylor, or Thanh past a floating fishing village and limestone islets. After dinner on a boat or floating homestay, paddle into Lan Ha Bay at night to see bioluminescent plankton sparkle around your kayak. Warm water and a dark moon give the best chance.

“Excellent trip! Very well organised. Tim was a great guide: informative and entertaining without being too annoying. Plankton is definitely the highlight of the trip. It’s just magical! Floating amongst these little shiny creatures feels surreal as if you are in the middle of the starry sky itself. Monkey island in the evening is less crowded and you practically get the whole thing to yourself. Overall, I’d recommend this tour over the full day one as you get to see pretty much the same thing + the wonderful plankton experience.”

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Cat Ba: Sunset on Lan Ha Bay with Sunset Party - Leaving Cat Ba for Ben Beo Harbor
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Cat Ba: Sunset on Lan Ha Bay with Sunset Party

12.Sunset on Lan Ha Bay with Sunset Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Spend three hours cruising Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba, passing Cai Beo floating village, kayaking, swimming, and watching sunset from a boat with a jacuzzi and slide. An English or Vietnamese guide leads the trip, with hotel pickup in central Cat Ba and a fruit-and-snack party included.

“This was a last minute booking for us and we had the best day!!! Transportation and communication was easy, kayaking around the islands was incredible and then a hot tub on the boat with some drinks was so much fun the staff were great and really nice.”

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Discover Ha Long Bay in 2 Days and 1 Night Cruise Experience - Choosing between Ha Long, Lan Ha, and Bai Tu Long Bay
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Discover Ha Long Bay in 2 Days and 1 Night Cruise Experience

13.Discover Ha Long Bay in 2 Days and 1 Night Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $55

Spend two days and one night aboard a traditional-style wooden junk from Hanoi, with sea-view cabins, Vietnamese meals, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, a cooking class, and bioluminescent plankton in Lan Ha Bay. Charlie guides the cruise, while Elodie helps with arrangements.

“Enjoyed this trip! Only downsides are that the excursions were very busy and drinks were not included and the prices of them were inflated. But it was action packed fun! Elodie was very helpful in organising this trip and Charlie was a great tour guide. All staff involved were friendly and accommodating. Thank you!”

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Cat Ba: Sunset & Bioluminescent Kayaking on Lan Ha Bay - Swimming among Lan Ha Bay’s limestone islets
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Cat Ba: Sunset & Bioluminescent Kayaking on Lan Ha Bay

14.Sunset & Bioluminescent Kayaking on Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $43

Spend an afternoon and evening on Lan Ha Bay with Cat Ba Panorama, cruising past Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village, swimming, kayaking, and eating local dishes aboard ship. The highlight is night kayaking for bioluminescent plankton. Guide Minh has earned praise for his friendly help.

“So cool to see the bioluminescent plankton!! Apparently there wasn’t much plankton on our night but even with that I thought it was amazing, little sparkles around your paddles!! And the islands are beautiful. Nice boat, good food for dinner”

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Sunset Tour in Lan Ha Bay | 4-star Daiichi Cruise - From Cat Ba town to Cai Beo Wharf
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Sunset Tour in Lan Ha Bay | 4-star Daiichi Cruise

15.Sunset Tour in Lan Ha Bay | 4-star Daiichi Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $19

Join Daiichi Travel for a roughly three-hour Lan Ha Bay sunset cruise from Cat Ba. You’ll kayak in calm afternoon water, pass limestone karsts, visit Monkey Island, swim, and enjoy fruit and pastries on board. Pickup runs from Cat Ba town, with a group limit of 55.

“This was the worst tour my family and I have ever been to that deserves no stars. We got on the Daiichi bus to get to Ben Beo Harbour and we met with Nguyen The (who didn’t introduce himself, I just figure it was the guy who contacted Read more”

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Ha Long Bay- Luxury Day Cruise, Lunch& Kayaking&Sunset party - Fighting Cock Islets and the first bay views
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Ha Long Bay- Luxury Day Cruise, Lunch& Kayaking&Sunset party

19★ 4.3Ha Long Bay- Luxury Day Cruise, Lunch& Kayaking&Sunset partyFrom $518 reviews

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