15 Ha Long Bay Tours for a Short Trip

1.All-Inclusive OVERNIGHT Halong Cruises – many options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,490 reviews · from $149Our pick

Compare 3 to 5-star overnight cruises through Ha Long, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long Bay, with Hanoi transfers, meals, cabins, and activities.

“This has been the highlight of my trip so fsr! It really exceeded my expectations. The Athena boat was great, especially for just a one night cruise. Its smaller size allowed for passengers to become a family and the staff was so friendly and hRead more”

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2.All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,556 reviews · from $144Top rated

Review the all-inclusive Bhaya 2-day Halong Bay cruise, with caves, kayaking, meals, cabin comfort, Hanoi transfers, and practical booking tips.

“Great tour, lovely staff, comfortable air conditioned rooms and amazing food!!! Highly recommend.”

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3.2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,517 reviews · from $178

Spend a night on Aspira Cruise in Lan Ha Bay with balcony cabins, kayaking, Tai Chi, gourmet meals, and sunset views from Hanoi.

“The trip was perfect. 30y/o American couple doing the 1 night cruise. The rooms were beautiful, the staff was so nice, and the logistics were easy as can be. The cruise itself was stunning with picturesque views, the activities (kayaking, cooking class, swimming) were a blast, and the staff was so attentive. You'll see many other boats offering a similar itinerary but this boat was much nicer than the other ones. 5/5 would recommend and hope to return to do it again ourselves!”

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4.2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,447 reviews

Spend two days on Sapphire Cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays, with kayaking, swimming, cave visits, meals, and Hanoi transfers.

“Power is a wonderful host. Very hospitable and lively. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly Good food and relaxing atmosphere. Recommended.”

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5.Indochina Sails Halong Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,393 reviews · from $190

Review of the 2-day Indochina Sails Ha Long Bay cruise, with Surprise Cave, Titop Island, meals, cabins, costs, and practical booking advice.

“Indochine Sails is not something I would recommend, and that’s important to say clearly from the start. I booked this experience expecting 24 hours of pure luxury. After seeing the website, the photos, and the overall branding, I truly believRead more”

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6.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · from $42

A full-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Ti Top Island, lunch, and sunset views for $42.

“Great tour of Halong Bay. Nam took great care of us and took amazing pictures too! Definitely recommend this tour”

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7.Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $38Best value

Review of Paradise Delight’s $38 Halong Bay dinner cruise, with buffet dining, cave scenery, live shows, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“great, tasty food and very funny staff , everything was simple but luxurious, a great experience, I like everything here, reasonable prices, anyone who hasn't been here should come and experience it once, it's worth it.”

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8.Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $133

Review of Alisa Cruise in Ha Long Bay, with meals, kayaking or pearl-farm visit, caves, Ti Top Island, and overnight luxury for $133.

“We stayed two nights at Alisa Cruise. It was one of best experiences I’ve ever had. Thanks for Anna who organised our booking and everything. She was very helpful and professional.”

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9.2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise – Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $133

Spend two days on a 4-star Ha Long Bay cruise with caves, kayaking, meals, sunset activities, and hotel transfers.

“It was average, the food was nothing exceptional, the experience was marred by a very loud group. I was hoping for a different Christmas night but the entertainment was poor and the few of us who were not part of the group all retired to our cabina early. 6.15 am, Tai- chi on deck, are you aure ???”

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10.All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $388

Review of Au Co’s 3-day Halong Bay cruise, with caves, kayaking, floating villages, meals, cabin advice, costs, and practical tips.

“Fantastic view, luxury food and service by Au co1 cruise”

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11.Peony Cruise : Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · from $350

Spend two days aboard Peony Cruise among Lan Ha Bay’s limestone islands, with kayaking, cave walks, local food, Tai Chi, and a private balcony.

“The staff were so so helpful and the food was amazing! Great experience, would definitely recommend. Tom was an incredible host!”

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12.Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

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

Review the Ambassador Halong Bay dinner cruise, with Asian European cuisine, live entertainment, city lights, and a nightly fireworks show.

“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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13.Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour – Nature Escape, Less Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $48

Cruise from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay, explore Cat Ba by electric car, kayak, swim, enjoy a seafood buffet, Jacuzzi, and sunset party.

“Minh our tour guide was great, made us enjoy the experience even more.”

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14.Peony Cruise : Unique 3 Days 2 Nights – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $719

Peony Cruise spends three days among Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay, with kayaking, caves, Viet Hai Village, meals, and private balcony cabins.

“Such an amazing experience with Peony Cruises. The facilities are beautiful and well maintained, with a jam packed schedule including kayaking, cave trekking, and more. Our host Mario made the experience even better with his amazing Read more”

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15.[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $218

Scarlet Pearl Cruises explores Lan Ha Bay by luxury catamaran with kayaking, fine dining, sunset views, and a private balcony cabin.

“A breathtaking, soul-stirring escape! Lan Ha Bay’s beauty left me awestruck, and the Scarlet Pearl crew treated us like family. The luxurious accommodations and dreamy log-raft ride (wish I’d stayed longer!) made this trip pure magic. Highly recommended!”

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