Sightseeing Cruises

Ha Long Bay: 4-Star Day Cruise with Sundeck and Buffet Lunch

4.4/5(232)

Makarand D

Group

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Everything was excellent including the cruise itself, the cleaniless, the staff was also good. I would recommend it to others. Even the evening tea party was nice we had dance and snacks

Neal H

Couple

Verified booking

Jan 2026

Ken, our host worked tirelessly to ensure that all the guests had a great day. Cruising around Halong Bay was our main interest though lunch, kayaking and snacks were included too. Additional drinks could be bought onboard. The boat was of a good standard with very clean bathrooms. It was peak season so there were a lot of other boats vying for position this in itself was entertaining. Excellent value for money and a day to remember.

Cruise past Ha Long Bay’s limestone caves and island viewpoints on a modern multi-story vessel built for up to 100 guests.

Explore Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island, with kayaking or a bamboo boat ride included in your day.

Relax on the rooftop sundeck, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch and welcome drink, then end the cruise with a sunset tea party and wine.

Choose the Hanoi departure option for round-trip Old Quarter transfers, with an English-speaking guide throughout the journey.

Book the standard cruise with a set-menu lunch or upgrade to the buffet option with onboard swimming pool access.

Full-day Ha Long Bay tour

Round-trip A/C bus transfers from Hanoi (as per option selected)

Professional English-speaking tour guide

Entrance fees for attractions

Access to a pool (as per option selected)

Food

Welcome drink

Vietnamese set/buffet lunch (as per option selected)

Sunset tea party featuring wine, fruits, biscuits & more

Water

Activities

Kayaking or bamboo boat rowing

TOTAL DURATION6 hours 45 minutes - 13 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship
Timeline
Map
Start point
Hanoi Old Quarter
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1. Tuan Chau Harbor
Tickets included
30 min
Guests will be transferred to the Tuan Chau Harbor to start their cruise journey. If you are traveling from Ha Long, you will have to arrange your own transfer to the meeting point.
1 hr 30 min by cruise ship
15 km
2. Sung Sot Cave
Tickets included
1 hr
30 min by cruise ship
3 km
3. Luon Cave
Tickets included
45 min
1 activity
30 min by cruise ship
4. TiTop Island
1 hr 15 min
1 hr 30 min by cruise ship
12 km
End point
Hanoi Old Quarter
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 50 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Mar 2026
Honestly, I didn’t expect to enjoy the Halong Bay cruise so much but it was EPIC! Went with my partner and there was a bunch of stuff packed into the day—kayaking, little hike to this cave (btw, wear good shoes, it’s slippery). Our guide, Sam, cracked jokes all day, made us feel super chill. Food was soooo much better than I thought (the prawns, wow). Only thing, the boat bathroom was tiny but manageable. Views are unreal—get your camera ready for that.
Mar 2026
Took the Ha Long Bay day trip solo, and it was pretty cool. The bus ride from Hanoi was long-ish, but comfy enough. The cave was the highlight for me, just wish we spent less time at the pearl farm. Met some fun people on the boat. Our guide Henry knew a lot—I kept asking questions, he didn’t mind. Weather was a bit grey, still worth it. Not too crowded for a weekday!
Makarand D
Group
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Everything was excellent including the cruise itself, the cleaniless, the staff was also good. I would recommend it to others. Even the evening tea party was nice we had dance and snacks
Feb 2026
Went with my partner for a day out, and wow—this cruise blew us away. The boat is super clean, like, you could eat off the deck if ur into that. Staff were soooo sweet (shoutout to Kin, who snapped some genuinely good photos for us, no awkward smiles for once). Lunch was buffet style, lots of veggie options too. Weather was a bit cloudy but honestly, the vibe on the top deck with the chilly breeze was EPIC! Only thing, bring a jacket, gets windy later. Would def do again.
Neal H
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Ken, our host worked tirelessly to ensure that all the guests had a great day. Cruising around Halong Bay was our main interest though lunch, kayaking and snacks were included too. Additional drinks could be bought onboard. The boat was of a good standard with very clean bathrooms. It was peak season so there were a lot of other boats vying for position this in itself was entertaining. Excellent value for money and a day to remember.

What to bring

Bring sunglasses, swimwear, insect repellent, and a comfortable change of clothes for after kayaking or water activities.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, oversized luggage, alcohol, drugs, and smoking in indoor areas are not permitted onboard.

Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible and may be challenging for guests with limited mobility due to cave walks, island stops, and water activities.

Additional information

If you are staying outside Hanoi Old Quarter, arrive at Hanoi Opera House (No. 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District) by 7:45am.

The itinerary may change without prior notice due to weather, tide levels, or operational conditions.

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