Ha Long Bay Tours: 15 Boats Compared, Day and Overnight

1.Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,415 reviews · from $41Our pick

You’ll leave Hanoi early for a full day on Ha Long Bay, visiting Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or taking a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and swimming or hiking on Titop Island. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Ken, and Henry are known for keeping the long day lively. Expect a busy, well-priced cruise with lunch, transport, and sunset drinks included.

“Sunny really showed all the places very well and his humorous is very funny and keep us very lively. Thank you Sunny.”

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2.Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $56Top rated

Spend two days and one night aboard Amanda Cruise, sailing from Hanoi through Ha Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay. Expect Ti Top Island, Hang Luon kayaking, Sung Sot Cave, Tai Chi, cooking, squid fishing, meals, and a seaview cabin. Guide quality, boat condition, and route can vary, so confirm your exact ship and cabin before paying.

“It is a wonderful experience to travel by a cruise like Amanda.value for money.Courteous people on board to assist you”

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3.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48

Spend a full day exploring Ha Long Bay from Hanoi by comfortable shuttle bus and five to six-hour cruise. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, climb Ti Top Island, kayak or ride a bamboo boat, and eat a buffet lunch. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Tony are praised for clear explanations and good group care.

“So much that is good but we were super impressed with our tour guide (Minh) who made contact with everyone the night before departure and so no last minute worries about pick up points and times”

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4.Featured: All-Inclusive Overnight Halong Cruises – many options

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

Spend two days aboard a three to five-star boat in Halong, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long Bay. You get an air-conditioned cabin, private bathroom, meals, Hanoi transfers, and activities such as kayaking, cave visits, tai chi, and cooking demonstrations. Choose carefully: the boat, route, and comfort level depend on the package you book.

“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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5.Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay – Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,460 reviews · from $170

Spend two days and one night cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba with guides such as Ben, Tony, Jack, Tom, Hang, and Danny. Expect small-group sailing, kayaking through caves and lagoons, swimming, floating-village scenery, four meals, and a private cabin with a bathroom.

“We loved being in the quieter part of the bay. Our guide was friendly and provided good information. We really enjoyed visiting the fishing village and going kayaking. We especially enjoyed the free time we had on the second day to do some additional kayaking and exploring. We would highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,317 reviews · from $41

Spend nine hours cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays from Cat Ba, with a visit to Cai Beo floating village, two hours of kayaking through caves and rock arches, beach swims, snorkeling, and lunch on board. Guides such as Hang, Jack, Bee, and Ben are known for lively explanations and careful help. Groups can reach 38 people.

“We had a marvelous day despite the weather and some problematic travel. Ben was amazing, super energetic and engaging and very inclined to share more about the Vietnamese culture. You must go kayaking (even in the rain) as it was by far the most fun part of the day. Recommend to stay the night in Cat Ba the night before. We took an early morning car from Hanoi and the trip over and back were nightmarish. Luckily, the tour company was helpful and communicative throughout the process but my goodness, JUST STAY CLOSE BY.”

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7.2-Day Halong & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise with Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,300 reviews · from $188

Travel from Hanoi to Halong and Lan Ha Bay aboard a 5-star cruise with a private balcony cabin, full meals, kayaking, swimming, cave visits, tai chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Guides such as Jackie, Mike, Tom, Hao, and Duy have helped make the trip personal and well organized, but the exact cruise and day-two stop can vary.

“The ship , food and accomodation excellent. Did not enjoy trip to the hospital cave- waste of 2 hours, wish I had stayed on the boat”

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8.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, with roughly six hours on the water. Guide-led stops include Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and Titop Island for hiking or swimming. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, Sam, and Tom are praised for keeping large groups organized.

“Great tour - everything as advertised! The Bay is beautiful, surprisingly, the cave was the highlight for us. Our tour guide Henry was awesome - you could tell his 13+y experience. Go team Santa (our group identification)!”

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9.Mon Chéri Cruise 5 star: Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,422 reviews · from $195

Spend two days aboard Mon Chéri Cruises, sailing from Got Pier through Lan Ha and Halong bays. You’ll have an overnight suite, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, a bamboo boat ride, sunset views, a cooking class, and squid fishing. Hanoi transfers cost extra, and the cruise accepts up to 35 people.

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10.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 2 days visiting Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay private balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,338 reviews · from $235

Travel from Hanoi to Doris Cruise for two days among Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays. You get a private balcony cabin, meals, kayaking or a rowboat, swimming, Tai Chi, a cooking class, and a Dark and Bright Cave visit. Hosts including Emily, Mona, and Jessica are praised for attentive service, though the boat is not the most luxurious in its class.

“Very nice rooms , vegan food, well planned activities and the sundeck.”

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11.Halong Bay – Hera Cruise – All Inclusive Multi Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,967 reviews · from $56

Spend two days aboard Hera Cruise in Halong Bay, with Hanoi pickup, meals, a junior ocean-view cabin, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, Ti Top Island, cave visits, Tai Chi, cooking, and swimming. The cruise suits first-time visitors who want a simple all-inclusive plan, though the schedule is tightly packed.

“Great experience with the team of HERA cruise-everything perfectly organized and streamlined to make it a memorable event.”

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12.All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour

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

Spend one night aboard Bhaya Cruises in Halong Bay, with meals, a cabin, cave visits, kayaking options, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. You can add Hanoi pickup and return, or meet at the cruise center. Staff such as Tom and Dinh Quoc Huy are noted for warm, efficient service, while weather can change the schedule.

“Halong Bay is not to be missed! It is a magical, incredibly beautiful place. When we arrived at port, we were met almost immediately by our cruise manager Dinh Quoc Huy. He was wonderful - a jack of all trades. We were provided with rain jRead more”

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13.2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

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

Spend one night aboard the 5-star Aspira Cruise, sailing from Tuan Chau through Halong and Lan Ha Bay. Your stay includes a private balcony cabin, four meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, cooking class, Tai Chi, sunset drinks, squid fishing, and a traditional music performance. Hanoi transfers are available at an extra cost.

“Excellent! Staffs are friendly and helpful, cant be better. Food is great and large portions. Dont eat snack or drink too much before dinner because they will give you a full set with a lot of food for dinner. Pick up is on time. Worth the money and must go”

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14.Renea Cruises – Best Small Boat in Bai Tu Long & Halong Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,485 reviews · from $139

Travel from Hanoi to Bai Tu Long Bay aboard a small Indochina-style cruise boat. You’ll kayak or swim near Cap La Island, visit Thien Canh Son Cave, enjoy Vietnamese meals, and sleep in a seaview cabin. Guides including Hung, Cong, and Vic have been praised for warm, informative service.

“It was a wonderful experience to wake up in Bai Tu Long Bay. The team was also wonderful ! If you have time, an overnight cruise is a must.”

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15.2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,447 reviews

Sail from Tuan Chau through Halong and Lan Ha Bays in a comfortable balcony cabin. Expect seafood meals, swimming in open water, a spring-roll class, sunset activities, morning Tai Chi, and kayaking or a rowing boat visit to Dark and Bright Cave. Guides such as Luc, also called Power, are lively and attentive.

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

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