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.

“Beautiful part of the world, but there may be better ways to see it. So many boats basically doing the same thing: 'Surprise' cave, speedboat ride, 'relaxing' time on a beach. It was like a giant sausage machine. And the dropoff/pickup pRead more”

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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

“Very nice option for a day trip. The bus and boat are good and our guide Alex was very kind and knowledgeable explaining everything and also very responsive communicating with tour arrangements. I highly recommend.”

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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.

“We had a wonderful time and we are so glad that we picked this cruise. My daughter has some dietary restrictions and they not only made sure that the food for lunch was within these restrictions but they also made sure that the food tasted…”

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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.

“Things we appreciated: Overall it was a really lovely experience. The boat was clean and well maintained, the pace good enough that it allowed us to enjoy the view and also do plentiful of activities. I loved the kayaking tour of the caves and thRead…”

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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

“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!”

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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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11.Halong Bay Cruise Luxury Full Day Tours

Discover the highlights of Ha Long Bay on this luxury full-day cruise from Hanoi. Enjoy stunning views, optional kayaking, and delicious food in comfort.

★ 4.5

“My experienced of the tour was good. The Island scenery is breath taking and the visit to the caves awesome. We had Kevin Hung as our tour guide. He was experienced, friendly and very helpful. The food was good on the boat and the staRead…”

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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

“Fantastic trip with a lovely guide. She was very helpful and enthusiastic. Great scenery while sailing with a visit to an amazing cave. The crew of the boat were also perfect and provided a very nice meal. Excellent service by everybody.”

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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

“The guide was very nice, and all the staff were great, but the overall experience was disappointing. My friend and I searched for a more unique boat ride and this 1-day cruise had more stops listed than other excursions. However, the deRead more”

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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

“If you have 1 day in Halong Bay this is the tour......beautiful boat, friendly staff, wonderful lunch, caves, swimming, cooking class, live band, incredible scenery.....this tour takes you where other tours don't......secluded area for great photos......highly recommend”

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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.