Vietnam · BOAT TOURS IN HANOI
Hanoi has no water worth boarding, but it sells the whole north’s worth of it. The 15 below are the day cruises and overnighters that leave the city by coach at seven, priced, with the drive time included honestly.
Review of a $41 Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Titop Island, lunch, swimming, and sunset drinks.
“Sunny really showed all the places very well and his humorous is very funny and keep us very lively. Thank you Sunny.”
Review of a $33 Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc boat ride, village cycling, Mua Cave, lunch, and guide tips.
“Sunny was a perfect guide and the 3 activities were some of the best we did in our month in Southeast Asia. We were hoping to see some of the out of city countryside in North Vietnam and this tour did not disappoint.”
Amanda Cruise explores Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay with caves, kayaking, Ti Top Island, meals, transfers, and overnight cabins.
“The ship was very old and the furniture and carpet appeared worn. The staff on the ship did not inform us about our itinerary even though we asked repeately, The food on the first day was good. After that the food was not very good.”
Review of Cozy Bay’s Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi, with buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, kayaking, and sunset views.
“Tim our tour guide was informative and friendly. Halong Bay is full of boats of tourists. It's busy. The cruise was lovely, the food and service was good. Loved the jacuzzi. There was a queue going into the caves due to the volume of tourists. It's a long drive there and back is long so bring snacks.”
Spend one night on a 5-star Halong and Lan Ha Bay cruise with a balcony cabin, kayaking, caves, tai chi, meals, and sunset views.
“The whole experience was wonderful and we would recommend it. The only thing I would say is that it isn’t two days but more like 24 hours. It would have been better to have a full second day rather than only til 11 am”
Spend two days aboard Mon Chéri Cruise among Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay, with kayaking, cave visits, ocean-view dining, and an overnight suite.
Spend two days on Doris Cruise from Hanoi, with a private balcony, kayaking, swimming, cave visits, meals, and Lan Ha Bay views.
“Very nice rooms , vegan food, well planned activities and the sundeck.”
CozyBay Cruise offers a budget-friendly 2-day Ha Long Bay trip with meals, a private cabin, kayaking, caves, Titop Island, and Hanoi transfers.
“This trip was absolutely breathtaking, the views of the islands were stunning. The boat we stayed on was lovely, rooms were nice and clean, food on the boat fantastic and what to say about the staff friendly, polite and Charlie our guide was brilliant. Don’t miss a trip it’s well worth it.”
Review of Hera Cruise in Halong Bay, with kayaking, caves, Ti Top Island, meals, transfers, cabin details, costs, and practical tips.
“We got the grand luxury cruise and luxury cabin, it was beautiful. We unfortunately didn’t have time for the bath but it was a lovely room and a great cruise with lots of activities. Staff were friendly and helpful from organising pickups and drRead more”
Explore Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave from Hanoi with cycling, a buffet lunch, a cave boat ride, and a 500-step viewpoint hike.
“Nice friendly guide, Dang. Good commam d of English and knowledgeable. He was a charm and delight. Thank you. Boat road was about an hour which was plenty (they had said two hours but i feel that would have been too long). Temples and walks very nice... More time here would have been better actually. Views were lovely. Be prepared for work out and sweat - but very worthwhile. Lunch was a buffet style free for all. Food looked like it had been sitting out and didn't look fresh so didn't risk having it. Went next door for coffee instead. Bike ride was fun too. Driver ok but don't sit…”
Review of Renea Cruises in Bai Tu Long Bay, with quiet scenery, kayaking, cave visits, meals, cabins, and practical booking advice.
“Friendly service, excellent organization, beautiful locations, very good food, a very pleasant experience”
Three days from Hanoi combine Ninh Binh temples, Trang An boats, Mua Cave views, and a polished Lan Ha Bay cruise.
“Everything was wonderful. Thank you so much. Jessica’s attention and care, in particular, were absolutely amazing. Thank you. The staff was excellent. The trips and tours over the past two days were fantastic. It was a wonderful birthday gift for me. Also, thank you for celebrating my birthday yesterday. Thank you very much. I felt great. The organization, transportation, and communication are amazing—very professional and helpful. I eagerly look forward to meeting you again!”
Cruise UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay from Hanoi with seafood lunch, Thien Cung Cave, kayaking, island views, and hotel transfers for $34.
“Minh was a savvy guide. He got us to say our names and where we were from, which made us ‘friends’ who looked out for the stragglers, each other. The catering staff were attentive. Halong Bay is the 8th Wonder in my opinion. It was a spectacular day.”
Review of Diamond Era’s Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi, with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Titop Island, buffet lunch, and practical tips.
“Was reallly looking forward to this as I heard great things about HaLongBay but it truly is too saturated with tourists & felt really rushed.. We started off getting picked up at our hotel but had our bathroom break at a tourist trap to buy souvenirs Read more”
Cruise Halong Bay from Hanoi with a seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and optional kayaking for $37.59.
“Halong Bay cruise that we took with Sunlight tours included the standard package that I believe most tour operators provide...visit to the 🦪 outlet, lunch, sung sot cave, Kayaking & trek to Tiptop island. Our guide was a standout guy but hRead more”
Pick a bay, a mountain pass or a plastic stool.
