Vietnam · HALONG BAY CRUISES
The bay is nearly two thousand islands and the only real decision is day boat or overnight cabin. These 15 compare both, plus quieter Lan Ha next door, on price, group size, how much kayaking you actually get and what the food is like.
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.”
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.”
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”
Cruise quieter Lan Ha and Ha Long bays from Cat Ba, kayak through caves, swim at secluded beaches, and sleep aboard a small junk boat.
“This was one of my favorite experiences in Vietnam. Ben & Hang made sure we had an amazing time. Both speak English very well! The tour is always away from the other tourist boats, going into other areas or just doing activities earliRead more”
Cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays from Cat Ba, kayak through caves, visit a floating village, swim at quiet beaches, and enjoy lunch for $41.47.
“This was a perfect way to see the beauty in both Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays. As the description states, they do take you away from the touristy areas. We only saw a handful of other tourist boats. The water was so warm to swim in. We did go in late April/ early May so it did start raining on us when we were kayaking around but have no fear, our guide Hang he made sure that we were all still enjoying ourselves. He even showed us a few magic tricks while we were on the boat. I would highly recommend this activity while you are staying in Cat…”
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”
Review of a $40 Halong Bay day tour from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Titop Island, seafood lunch, and sunset sailing.
“An amazing day out. The bay was gorgeous in the mist. Loved Titop Island and the cave. The bamboo boat was a relaxing way to see more of the area. Thanks Hercules!”
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.”
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”
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.”
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!”
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”
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.”
Pick a bay, a mountain pass or a plastic stool.
