Vietnam · BOAT TOURS IN HA LONG BAY
Good boat tours in Ha Long Bay fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the 2-day Aspira Cruise from Hanoi, with Lan Ha Bay scenery, spacious cabins, meals, kayaking, Tai Chi, and practical booking tips.
“Great scene in Halong, room is so good with the balcony. Interesting cooking class. A bit pity that can't go through the sea cave due to low tier. It will be more interesting if activities is more tight.”
Sail Halong and Lan Ha Bays on a 2-day Sapphire Cruise with balcony cabin, kayaking, swimming, meals, Hanoi transfers, and Tai Chi.
“mr Luc was amazing boat trip was excellent, food was ample. ask for a massage from Mr Luc, i was drooling”
Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Ti Top Island, lunch, swimming, and sunset views for $42.
“Alex was a fantastic guide - very personable and funny with impeccable English. Had a great day on the tour - saw all the key sights, the optional speedboat trip was a highlight and would highly recommend, and Sung Sot cave exceeded expectations. Food was basic as others have mentioned.”
Review of Paradise Delight’s four-hour Halong Bay dining cruise, with buffet, cave scenery, live shows, service notes, price, and booking 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.”
Review of Alisa Cruise in Ha Long Bay, with meals, caves, kayaking, pearl farms, Tai Chi, and an overnight five-star stay for $133.
“The experience was great! Everyone was very friendly, happy and helpful. I really like the staff! Mr. Phong was a great kelner! If you cannot eat something, don’t worry! I can’t eat gluten and staff did me many dishes gluten free.”
Review of a 2-day Ha Long Bay 4-star cruise with caves, kayaking, meals, transfers, onboard activities, and practical booking advice.
“I was lucky as this trip was cancelled on short notice, and I was moved to Mila Cruise. This happened with other guests from other ships as well having paid a much higher fee. As a solo traveller, Ha Long Bay is definitely on the more expensiRead more”
Review of Au Co’s 3-day Halong Bay cruise, with caves, floating villages, kayaking, meals, cabin tips, and honest value advice.
“Fantastic view, luxury food and service by Au co1 cruise”
Review of Cat Ba’s $32 Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay cruise, with kayaking, caves, swimming, lunch, fishing villages, timing, and practical tips.
“The boat was clean and spacious. The tour guide was informative and knowledgeable. The activities were all interesting and well timed. Plenty of free time to relax. Kayaking in particular was fun. Lunch was good and substantial. Afternoon tea is a nice touch.”
Peony Cruise links Halong and Lan Ha Bay with limestone views, kayaking, cave visits, fine dining, and a comfortable private cabin.
“The staff were so so helpful and the food was amazing! Great experience, would definitely recommend. Tom was an incredible host!”
Review the Ambassador Dinner Cruise in Ha Long Bay, with Asian-European dinner, 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!”
Review of Peony Cruise’s 3-day Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay voyage, with cabins, food, kayaking, caves, pricing, and practical booking advice.
“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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Review of Scarlet Pearl Cruises in Lan Ha Bay, covering cabins, food, kayaking, timing, price, service, and who should book.
“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!”
Spend three days cruising Lan Ha Bay, cycling to Viet Hai Village, kayaking, dining onboard, and relaxing in a five-star cabin.
“We did the 2N - 3D option choosing the senior suite for our accomodation. Our room was absolutely incredible with an awesome area to sit outside. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom clean and so so big! We couldn't believe how incredible the views were just from the windows. The staff on board were so incredibly lovely and helpful ensuring all of your needs are attended to and questions answered! The food WAS SENSATIONAL! From the lunch buffet when we first arrived to the 5 course dinners on both nights and the breakfast buffets each morning.... We were so incredibly impressed with the incredible flavours and I had the best…”
Review of the 2-day Renea Cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay, with kayaking, cave visits, local villages, meals, transport, price advice, and practical tips.
“The trip was great. We had the Garden Bay boat with a total of 17 guests. It was very informal. Very well organized by guide Lam.”
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