Ha Long Bay

15 Best Ha Long Bay Day Cruises

The single-day sails through the karsts: cave stops, kayak sessions, swimming platforms and buffet lunches as the towers slide past. Six hours on the water covers the bay’s famous core; the jacuzzi boats add the absurd luxury.

1.Halong Bay Day Cruise – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming, Lunch & Jacuzzi

Experience Halong Bay’s stunning limestone formations, caves, kayaking, and relaxation on a well-rated full-day cruise from Tuan Chau harbor for $55.

“Had a great day out to Ha Long Bay, it’s a must for any first timer. The Manager of the Cruise Boat one Mr. Bean was very nice and informative. Would highly recommend taking a cruise with his company Carnival Cruises. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽”

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

Experience stunning **Ha Long Bay**, explore **Sung Sot Cave**, kayak **Hang Luon**, relax on **Ti Top Island**, and enjoy a delicious lunch—all in one day for just $39.90.

★ 5.0

“We recommend this tour. Pros: The guide, driver, and boat crew worked hard to make sure guests had fun! The schedule was followed precisely. Cons: Due to traffic restrictions, we could not be picked up and dropped off from the pickup/dropoff point we selected at…”

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5.The Halong Catamaran Premium Cruise – Full Day Cruise Trip

Experience luxury on a full-day cruise through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, with stunning scenery, kayaking, cooking demos, and personalized service for $90.

“The boat was amazing and the time on the boat was wonderful including all staff. The bus trip in was fine but the bus trip home was 4 hours long due to the revolting rude behaviour a driver that loaded the bus with people who…”

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6.Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour – Nature Escape, Less Crowds

Discover the peaceful beauty of Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island on this full-day tour featuring luxury cruising, scenic electric car rides, water activities, and authentic Vietnamese scenery.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful experience! The guide was extremely friendly and made sure we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the entire trip. The team at the boat were very friendly as well and the water sports well organized. It was a good…”

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7.From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Full Day Boat trip

Discover the hidden charms of Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba with this full-day boat tour. Enjoy kayaking, fresh seafood, and authentic fishing village visits for just $27.

“Our tour guide Tom was very knowledgeable about the area and gave engaging and fun explanations about different islands and areas we passed. This made the experience very enjoyable! We also got to check out some secret bays and beaches I would’ve never been able…”

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

Experience luxury on the Scarlet Pearl cruise in Ha Long Bay with eco-friendly amenities, stunning scenic stops, gourmet dining, and personalized service.

★ 5.0

“An unforgettable journey aboard The Scarlet Pearl! From start to finish, the crew’s warmth, professionalism, and meticulous care made our Halong Bay cruise truly special. The food was exceptional—flavorful, beautifully presented, anRead more”

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9.The Halong Catamaran Premium Cruise – Lan Ha Bay Cruise Trip

Experience luxury in Lan Ha Bay with the Halong Catamaran Premium Cruise. Enjoy stunning views, kayaking, swimming, and delicious food in 6 hours.

★ 5.0

“What a fantastic day out. Great value, beautiful food and a very high quality beverage offering. Hera, our tour guide was fantastic, she was very happy to answer any questions or provide any assistance. Ben, the bar manager was fantastic mixing cocktails and chatting enthusiasticly…”

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10.Taliya Day Cruise: Top Luxury Tour in Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay

Experience luxury and authentic natural beauty with Taliya Day Cruise in Halong & Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy stunning views, delicious food, and expert guides in a 7-hour tour.

★ 5.0

“The boat itself is wonderful, food is great and Halong Bay is breathtaking! Daria the waitress was very kind and attentive! BUT! Be prepared that you won’t be allowed to swim in the water unless you’re wearing a massive life jacket which is bigRead more”

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12.Shore Excursion: Amazing Day Cruise at Ha Long Bay

Experience the stunning beauty of Ha Long Bay on a full-day cruise, with cave visits, kayaking, and a delicious Vietnamese set lunch included.

★ 5.0

“it was a good 4hrs shame we couldnt canoe into the caves due to the tides it was also very foggy so the sites werent as pretty as they could have been - this is normal between Oct and March so bear in mind the…”

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13.Full Day-All Inclusive: Halong Bay-Lan Ha Bay-Bai Tu Long Bay

Experience the beauty of Halong Bay in a full-day, all-inclusive cruise visiting caves, islands, and floating villages, perfect for a quick getaway.

★ 4.0

“Unfortunately Halong Bay is overcrowded and the water full of trash. Therefore we booked the Bai Tu Long bay tour, but one evening before our tour the tour operator told us, we would do the Halong bay tour instead. It was too late to cancel…”

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14.JADESAILS CRUISE-The Most Luxurious Day Tour in Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay

Discover Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay in style with JadeSails’ luxurious day cruise. Enjoy stunning scenery, activities, and gourmet Vietnamese cuisine for $20.

★ 5.0

“The staff was great the food was wonderful and the boat was very comfortable. What an incredible day we had, even the private limo ride from Hanoi was great”

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More Ha Long Bay Day Cruises

3.52-Day Cruise to Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay on Calypso Cruises$135 5.0Exploring Halong Bay with 2-Day Cruise$223.00 5.0Jade Sails Halong & Lan Ha Bay The Most Luxurious Day Tour$109.00 4.0Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers$45.13 5.0Private 1 Day Tour in Ha Long Bay with Private Cruise or Group$264.09 4.5La Casta Cruise – Luxury Day Tour in Halong Bay (Expressway- Limousine)$75.00 5.0Carnival Cruises – Halong Day Cruise 5-Star, Caves, Kayak & Lunch$45.70 4.03-Day Cruise Relaxing and Kayaking on Oriental Sails$109 5.0Full day Tour Explore Halong Bay$175.00 5.0La Casta Cruise – Halong Bay Luxury Day Tour (Best Selling)$70.00 5.0La Casta Daily Cruise – Luxury 5 Star Day Tour in Ha Long Bay$75.00 5.0Stellar Cruise Full Day Explore Halong Bay$175.00 5.0Luxury Jade Sail Day Cruise Tour in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay$99.00 5.03-Day Cruise Tour to Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi$715.00 4.5Alova Premium Cruise Halong Deluxe Day Tour with Transfer & Meal$55.00 4.5Ha Long Bay Full Day Tour : Kayak,Cave Explore,Swimming from Tuan Chau Island$45.00 4.5Ambassador Cruise The Largest Day Cruise in Halong Bay$100.00 4.5Ha Long Bay Day Tour by 5-Star Heritage Luxury Cruise From Hanoi$65.00 3.5Best Seller Halong Full Day Tour All Included Expressway Transfer$48.00 3.5Cong Cruise Full Day Explore Halong Bay$114.00 5.0Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking,Swimming,Highway Transfer$47.00 3.5Sea Octopus Cruise – Luxury Day Tour into Halong Bay$74.00 4.5Ha Long Bay Day Cruise, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming, Bus & Lunch$50.00 5.0Jade Sails Luxury Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay 1 Day Cruise from Hanoi$105.00

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Limestone towers by the thousand, best seen waking up among them.