BAY CRUISE TOURS
The sailings worth boarding, reviewed.
The 15 Vietnam cruises travellers cast off on most, almost all of them through the limestone seascape of Halong, Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long bays. Day boats, overnight junks and the islands and caves in between.
Full-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave, Luon kayaking, Titop beach swim or hike, and a sunset party. From $44.
Most Popular“Our Tourguide Tom was excellent, he provide us a great experience and information about Ha Long Bay and Vietnam. Excellent Tour!”
A small-group Bhaya 2-day Ha Long Bay cruise with cave time, Tai Chi, cooking class, squid fishing, and full meals included for $144.
“Room, voyage, hospitality was very good. Hot water in the shower immediately become water, and wait a little it return to the hot water. Food was delicious, but it was not as luxurious as expected. It was a 2 story small ship, the passengers were only 13 people. Nationalities were the United Kingdom, the United…”
A full Hanoi-to-Ha Long Bay day trip with Sung Sot Cave, Luon kayaking or bamboo boat, Ti Top swimming, and sunset snacks on board.
“We had an amazing experience in Ha Long Bay with Sunny as our guide. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and always ready to help. Sunny explained everything in great detail, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. His warm personality and dedication made our trip unforgettable. We highly recommend Sunny to anyone visiting Ha Long…”
2-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with hotel pickup, kayaking, cave visit, beach time, seafood meals, and a Vietnamese cooking class.
“Reviewing operator, ship and guide that you would get while booking this one, and this is not a review of HaLong Bay itself (that is beautiful depending on weather). Tour operator BestPrice Travel., JSC booked me to a cruise ship that looks Read more”
A 4-hour Paradise Delight buffet dining cruise in Halong Bay with scenic grotto/cave stops, a hearty meal, and helpful crew at great value.
“Thank you for the service Mark and Jl halong vat is a best place to visit . Thank you so much for all we are happy with my friend”
Overnight Halong Bay-Lan Ha cruise with V’Spirit: Hanoi pickup, sunset party, Tra Bau kayaking, Cat Ba visit, meals included.
“This was for sure bucket list for me and the cruise with V’Spirit did not disappoint. The small group lent itself to a cozy feel on board. The staff was super attentive. We lucked out with good weather and even a little sunshine in December. TRead more”
2-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with a real cabin, cave stops, Ti Top sunset, Luon kayaking, and spring roll making.
“Where to begin! This tour was everything I was looking for. The boat was the perfect size - it felt relaxing and peaceful. The scenery: Wow! Our guide, Tinh, was very helpful and kind. He was extremely knowledgeable and even humorous- which we all enjoyed! The crew onboard were attentive and courteous. The scenic spots…”
A 2-day Starlight Halong Bay cruise with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, full board, and a luxury cabin with Jacuzzi comfort.
“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.”
Cruise Ha Long Bay from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island views, Luon Cave kayaking, and a seafood lunch plus sunset party.
“Hiking to the top of Titop Island offers a great panoramic view, chance to catch an amazing sunset over a glass of wine, and kayaking option included. I would say this is the best day trip itinerary for Halong Bay for this price.”
One-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with lunch, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, kayaking option, and swimming, with easy Old Quarter pickup.
“Highly recommend this tour. Phong was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and extremely funny. The boat was comfortable and the food provided was great. Not sure what people are talking about in regards to be starving for the rest of this trip. The boat provided light snacks at the tail end of the tour, and…”
One-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with caves, swimming, and optional kayaking by Luon Cave, plus onboard Vietnamese lunch.
“My friend and I had a fantastic experience with this company. Our tour guide Ben spoke very good English and had a good sense of humor. He was very approachable and ensure everyone had a good time on the boat. The lunch was very decent and for a vegetarian person like myself there was plenty…”
Luxury Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi with caves, Ti Top views, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boat, and lunch, about 6 hours on water.
“Had this tour book for quite awhile and was looking forward to it. Tommy our guide was very funny and very easy to get along with. His knowledge was immense and could answer questions easily without hesitation. He even gave us a lesson Read more”
One-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and optional kayaking—plus a solid seafood lunch and door-to-door transport.
“Great experience and the tour guide was super friendly and very accommodating. Had good vegan options for lunch and they communicated really well throughout. I am bit claustrophobic and was not sure I can go through one of the cavRead more”
Arcady Premium Halong day cruise from Hanoi with buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titop Island views, sunset treats.
“Limousine bus was nice with a bottle of water offered. It took us 4 hours to reach our hotel from our pick-up point. The bus space for luggage wasn't adequate enough and hence the bus driver had to push them through leading to scratcheRead more”
3 days from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay with Hoa Lu, Trang An caves, kayaking, spring roll class, and a 1-night cruise.
“Everything went well and as planned. Transitions between different places went very smoothly and communication worked well before and during the trip. Special mention to our nimh binh guide, Bao, who was exceptional. Also the ecolodge hotel was beautiful.”
Sightseeing sailings, sunset cruises and island runs, in the bays and harbours that do them best.
