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15 Boat Tours in Ha Long Bay, Compared on Price

53 tours  ·  from $20

The 15 best boat tours in Ha Long Bay you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason.

2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi - From Hanoi to Tuan Chau, the morning transfer
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2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

1.2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

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

Spend one night aboard the 5-star Aspira Cruise in Lan Ha Bay, with a private balcony, sea-view bathtub, four meals, kayaking or bamboo boating, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. You’ll meet at Tuan Chau at 11:00 am, or add the Hanoi Old Quarter transfer separately.

“Great Experience! Lovely Staff and Well Organized Tour. The Only Recommendation to book Premium Room 2nd floor and above. Don’t expect for WiFi :)”

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From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin - Getting from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbour
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From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin

2.2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,447 reviews

Sail from Tuan Chau Harbour through Halong and Lan Ha Bays in a balcony cabin with air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom. You’ll kayak to Dark and Bright Cave, swim in open water, join a spring-roll class, and enjoy meals onboard. Guides Luc, also called Power, and Trae are often part of the team.

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

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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch - Cruising among Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

3.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · from $42

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with guides such as Alex, Ken, Hoang, or Nam. Cruise from Hanoi, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, swim or hike at Ti Top Island, and enjoy a sunset snack before returning.

“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.”

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Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour - What happens during the four-hour program
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Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

4.Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $38Best value

Spend about four hours aboard Paradise Delight, a large European-style dining ship on Halong Bay. You’ll enjoy a lunch or dinner buffet, canapés, scenic cruising, and visits to illuminated limestone grottoes. Staff members such as Blue, Trang, and Nyi Antonio are noted for attentive service.

“Great accomodation and great food. Very timed itinerary as well. Definitely worth it. They helped us very well especially the Filipino crew and Blue assisted us with everything we needed.”

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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat - Lunch, check-in, and the first views of the bay
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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

5.Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $133

Sail Ha Long Bay aboard Alisa Cruise with a maximum of 15 people. You’ll visit Ti Top Island, Sung Sot Cave, and a pearl farm or kayak site, while guides such as Ian and James Bond lead activities. Meals, a private bathroom, tai chi, and an overnight cabin are included.

“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.”

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2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise - Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals - Day one: from the marina to the limestone islands
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2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise – Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals

6.2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise – Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $133

You’ll cruise Ha Long Bay in a two-bed cabin, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and enjoy meals, Tai Chi, cooking, sunset drinks, and squid fishing. Guides such as Alex and Bobby have earned praise, but boat substitutions and food quality can vary.

“We booked Lavender Cruises but got put on Syrena Cruise without any explanation or being informed at all. The boat itself and our room was nice (and had a great bathroom!) and the activities were the same which good. The views were Read more”

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All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise - Boarding at Bhaya Cruise Center
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All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise

7.All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $388

Cruise the Gulf of Tonkin aboard Au Co for two nights, with meals, cabin, transfers if selected, kayaking, Viet Hai Village, Cua Van Floating Village, and Sung Sot Cave. Expect polished service, comfortable rooms, sunset views, and onboard Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing.

“We had a delightful cruise. The bed was very comfortable and it was lovely sitting on our private balcony watching the wonderful Halong Bay scenery. The food on board is delicious. The staff are lovely.”

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Peony Cruise : Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau - Halong bay - Lan Ha Bay - Day one: sailing through the limestone islands
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Peony Cruise : Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

8.Peony Cruise : Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · from $350

Spend one night aboard Peony Cruise among Lan Ha Bay’s limestone islands. You’ll kayak, swim, learn spring-roll making, join Tai Chi, visit Trung Trang Cave, and enjoy meals on board. Guides and staff such as Tom, Ken, Henry, and Chris are noted for attentive service.

“The staff were so so helpful and the food was amazing! Great experience, would definitely recommend. Tom was an incredible host!”

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Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise - Ambassador - Sailing beside Ha Long City after dark
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Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

9.Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · from $105

Spend three hours aboard Ambassador Cruise II in Ha Long Bay, sailing beside Ha Long City after dark. You’ll enjoy an Asian-European dinner, an international live band, DJ and dancers, plus a scheduled firework show at 8:30 pm. Drinks cost extra, and check-in begins at 5 pm.

“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!”

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Peony Cruise : Unique 3 Days 2 Nights - Halong bay - Lan Ha Bay - What the 20-cabin ship feels like
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Peony Cruise : Unique 3 Days 2 Nights – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

10.Peony Cruise : Unique 3 Days 2 Nights – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $719

Cruise for 3 days and 2 nights through Lan Ha Bay aboard a 20-cabin ship with large windows, private balconies, and onboard meals. You’ll kayak, swim, join tai chi and cooking activities, visit Viet Hai Village and Trung Trang Cave, and enjoy help from hosts such as Harry, John, Tom, Ken, or Mario.

“Very great cruise. Food was amazing on board ! And service is excellent especially with Mario. The room was well decorated, enough big and with amazing set up”

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[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY - Kayaking through Sang Cave
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[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY

11.[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $218

Spend two days aboard Scarlet Pearl Cruises in Lan Ha Bay, with Hanoi pickup, a private-balcony cabin, kayaking through Sang Cave, lagoon swimming, fine dining, sunset drinks, Tai Chi, and a cooking class. The ship carries up to 66 people and focuses on low-impact cruising.

“Undoubtedly the highlight of our Vietnam trip! We chose the 3-day, 2-night cruise—perfect for our honeymoon. The crew was wonderful, service exceptional, and every excursion unfolded at a relaxed, enjoyable pace. A truly delightful surprise!”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Full Day Trip - Amethyst Luxury Cruise - From Hanoi to Tuan Chau Marina
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Full Day Trip – Amethyst Luxury Cruise

12.Ha Long Bay Full Day Trip – Amethyst Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $50

Spend 7.5 hours on the modern Amethyst Luxury Cruise, visiting Luon Cave, Sung Sot Cave, and Ti Top Island. Expect an English-speaking guide, seafood lunch, kayaking or bamboo boat, a rooftop jacuzzi, and sunset snacks. Guides such as Rosie, Brenna, Lily, Phuong, Chloe, and Y are named by the operator.

“fantastic guides of Rosie and Kin, made us feel very welcome. more food then I could eat (and I can eat a lot!) beautiful locations to visit, luxurious boat. really affordable prices and great dollar value. there is a lot of rival boat companies, but this crew made us so welcome, gave me the best experiance of my holiday!”

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3-Day Lan Ha Bay & Viet Hai 5★ Cruise + Free Hanoi Pickup - Boarding at Tuan Chau Marina
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3-Day Lan Ha Bay & Viet Hai 5★ Cruise + Free Hanoi Pickup

13.3-Day Lan Ha Bay & Viet Hai 5★ Cruise + Free Hanoi Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 158 reviews

Sail for two nights through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay, with kayaking or bamboo boats at Light and Dark Caves, cycling in Viet Hai Village, Tai Chi, cooking, and sunset time on deck. Cruise managers such as Ha and Nancy are often praised for attentive service, though the assigned ship depends on availability.

“Mr Hà and the crew were all very friendly and willing to answer any questions, the different meals were all very good especially the dinners! The activities were fun The 3D2N was a must”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay/Lan Ha Bay Taliya Day Cruise - Boarding at Tuan Chau Marina
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay/Lan Ha Bay Taliya Day Cruise

14.Ha Long Bay/Lan Ha Bay Taliya Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 152 reviews · from $60

Spend a full day aboard Taliya Cruise from Hanoi, sailing Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. Visit Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat, kayak or swim at Ao Ech, enjoy a buffet lunch, spring-roll class, pool, and sunset party. Daria, Thomas, David, and other staff are frequently praised for attentive service.

“Very relaxing and luxurious tour! The food was delicious and they are very attentive to dietary restrictions. The boat has golf and excellent bathrooms with showers. The swimming and kayaking was fun but you are limited to where you can kayak. It is only a small radius near the boat and the activity lasts around 30 minutes. Still, it is a great family tour and a relaxing way to see Ha Long Bay.”

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2 Day 1 Night Luxury Azura Cruise through Halong & Lan Ha Bay - Day 1: settling into the Halong Bay scenery
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2 Day 1 Night Luxury Azura Cruise through Halong & Lan Ha Bay

15.2 Day 1 Night Luxury Azura Cruise through Halong & Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $212

Spend one night aboard Azura Cruise among Halong and Lan Ha Bay’s limestone islands. You’ll have a private balcony cabin with bathtub, meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, cave visits, Tai Chi, an infinity pool, and optional Hanoi or Ninh Binh limousine transfers.

“Very comfortable buss big luxury and clean! I have never been on an more nice buss 🚍 very nice staff and scenic buss ride im very happy i also meet new frien Lee”

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