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15 Ha Long Bay Tours Worth the Day

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There is never quite a spare day. These 15 ha long bay tours are the ones that justify taking one, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Featured: All-Inclusive OVERNIGHT Halong Cruises - many options - Boarding the ship and settling into your cabin
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Featured: All-Inclusive OVERNIGHT Halong Cruises – many options

1.Featured: All-Inclusive OVERNIGHT Halong Cruises – many options

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

Choose a one-night cruise through Halong, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long Bay, with Hanoi pickup, meals, an air-conditioned cabin, and activities such as kayaking, bamboo boats, caves, tai chi, and cooking. Boat quality ranges from three to five stars, so read your option carefully.

“Don’t book with them they took our money and never showed up. When we tried to call them they kept on hanging the phone, SCAM!”

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All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour - Day one: boarding and settling into the bay
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All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour

2.All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour

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

Spend one night aboard Bhaya Cruises in Halong Bay, visiting Trinh Nu and Sung Sot caves, joining Tai Chi and cooking activities, and enjoying meals on board. Choose Hanoi pickup or meet at the port. Expect a small-group cruise, comfortable cabins, and an itinerary shaped by weather and tides.

“Great tour, lovely staff, comfortable air conditioned rooms and amazing food!!! Highly recommend.”

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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

3.2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

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

Spend one night aboard the 5-star Aspira Cruise 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

4.2-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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Indochina Sails Halong Bay - Surprise Cave and its 100 stone steps
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Indochina Sails Halong Bay

5.Indochina Sails Halong Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,393 reviews · from $190

Spend one night aboard Indochina Sails in Ha Long Bay, with a sleek teak cabin, three included meals, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, and views of famous islets. The cruise leaves from Tuan Chau Island at noon and suits visitors who can reach Ha Long without a Hanoi transfer.

“Excellent cabin & boat staff are awesome clean , food is awesome Emily is great waitress!! Weather is great …………😘😘😘😘”

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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

6.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

7.Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

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

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

8.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

9.2D1N: 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

10.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

11.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

12.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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Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour - Nature Escape, Less Crowds - Cat Ba Island by Electric Car
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Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour – Nature Escape, Less Crowds

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

14.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

15.[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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