Vietnam · HA LONG BAY CRUISES
85 tours
Nearly two thousand limestone islands, and the boat decides everything. This page compares the Ha Long cruises worth your money: which ones leave Hanoi early enough to get real hours on the water, which go through to Lan Ha where the moorings thin out, what a day boat costs against a night aboard, and where the buffet lunch is worth eating.
A full-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Luon kayaking, Titop beach time, and a sunset party with red wine.
“Sunny really showed all the places very well and his humorous is very funny and keep us very lively. Thank you Sunny.”
All-inclusive Amanda Cruise from Hanoi: seaview cabin, cave kayaking, Titop views, Sung Sot cave, squid fishing, and full meals.
“Overall disappointed with the experience. The reviews mentioned Dan as a highlight of the trip, yet we never met him. Cruise itself - nice room (asked for two beds and they accommodated) but hot water didn’t work in tub. Also quite noisy being near the kitchen. Frustratingly, they started playing music at 6AM which made it impossible to fall back asleep. Excursions - worst part of trip. Sights themselves are pretty cool, but they are so unbelievably crowded that it makes it impossible to enjoy. You are also not with a tour guide like many reviews say. Food - highlight. Good buffet for lunch, solid 5 course dinner (nothing too…”
Ha Long Bay in one day from Hanoi, with bus pickup, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top views, kayaking, buffet lunch, and a sunset party.
“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.”
Overnight Halong, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long cruise with A/C cabin, private bathroom, cave and island stops, kayaking, and Hanoi transfers.
“The pictures are of top tier boats - we were on the Ruby - poor quality, old, food poisoning and would not drop us off at our hotel”
Two-day Lan Ha and Ha Long cruise from Cat Ba with caves, fishing village, kayaking Ba Ham Lake, and great food.
“A very well organised trip. We have not seen al lot of boats. The food was very good and various and more than enough.”
Lan Ha and Halong cruise from Cat Ba: Cai Beo fishing village, kayak caves and rock arches, Ba Trai Dao swims, lunch included.
“Phenomenal experience, outstanding guide, Ninh, and breathtaking scenery! A highlight of our trip! Learned a lot, kayaked and swam!”
2-day 5-star Lan Ha and Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with balcony cabin, kayaking, spring roll class, tai chi, squid fishing.
“Was amazing to spend time on the cruise with all the staff especially Duy who took wonderful care of us.”
One long day from Hanoi to Halong Bay with Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island views, kayaking, seafood lunch, and a sunset party onboard.
“Great trip around the stunning Ha Long Bay - seen a lot in one day and well worth it. Tinh was an engaging and proactive tour host who done a great job! I would recommend Tinh to anyone- great job Tinh!!!”
A 2-day, 5-star Mon Chéri cruise for real time on Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay, with cave bamboo boats, included meals, and an overnight for sunrise photos.
2-day Doris Cruise from Hanoi with private balcony, kayaking in Lan Ha Bay, cave trip, tai chi, and onboard meals for $235.
“The whole experience was great . Specially Emily treated us very well . She took care the whole group , asked for well being and food and everything . Big thanks 😊”
Ha Long Bay luxury day cruise with Sung Sot Cave, Luon kayaking or bamboo boat, Ti Top Island, lunch, jacuzzi, and sunset party.
“Really awesome time! Cruise was clean and staff was super lovely and attentive. Had a wonderful day thank you so much!”
Spend a luxurious 8 hours cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay on Jade Sails, with cave rowing, kayaking, lunch, and sunset fun.
“Beautiful setting. The staff were very friendly and professional. My wife would recommend this to all her friends visiting Vietnam.”
All-inclusive 2-day Bhaya Halong Bay cruise with Trinh Nu and Sung Sot caves, cooking class, squid fishing, meals, and optional Hanoi pickup.
“Really well organised tour. Food was good, especially the evening meal. The visit to the caves rather short, so was the floating village tour but staff were amazing and cabin quite spacious. The whole thing finished around 10.30am so you are back in Hanoi for lunch”
2 days cruising Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay on a luxury Aspira ship, with cave stop, kayaking, squid fishing, and gourmet meals.
“Fantastic trip, beautiful cabin, amazing staff and lovely food! We had a wonderful and relaxing time.”
A calm, small-boat 2-day cruise from Hanoi through Bai Tu Long, with seaview cabins, meals onboard, kayaking, caves, and sunrise.
“Enjoyed our cruise with Renea Cruises and our engaging host Cong. Kayaking was very enjoyable as was the visit to the caves. Bai Tu Long was much less crowed but still spectacular. Food was good, drinks a little pricey. Tour length was perfect for us, although really only one day, as we left at 12.30 and arrived back the following day at 11.30.”
