The 9 Ha Long Bay Boat Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Paradise Elegance Cruise 2 days 1 night Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,403 reviews · from $609 per boat, seats 2 Our pick

You spend two days aboard Paradise Elegance, a classic wooden cruise boat with 17 air-conditioned cabins. Expect lunch, dinner, breakfast, Tai Chi, island views, and an optional Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, or kayaking visit. Hanoi transfers and spa treatments cost extra.

“What a different a day made. We had an amazing 24 hours during this overnight cruises. Good schedule, good food and good services.”

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4.2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,447 reviews

Sail from Tuan Chau through Halong and Lan Ha Bays aboard Sapphire Cruise, with a private balcony cabin, seafood meals, swimming, kayaking, a cooking class, Tai Chi, and Dark and Bright Cave. English-speaking guides such as Luc, also called Power, help keep the busy schedule friendly and well organized.

“mr Luc was amazing boat trip was excellent, food was ample. ask for a massage from Mr Luc, i was drooling”

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

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

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by modern bus, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Hang Luon, and swim or climb Ti Top Island. Guides such as Alex, Ken, Hoang, and Nam are known for keeping the day moving. Lunch is included, but food quality can vary.

“Day is quite long (about 12 hours as stated) however really enjoyed the trip especially doing the speed boat and caves. The views are amazing from daytime to sunset. Cuddos to the tour guide Hoang ( aka Alex) who was a great guide and very enthusiastic!”

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6.Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise w/ Pool, Kayak, Free Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,034 reviews · from $26Best value

Spend 6 to 7 hours among Halong Bay’s limestone islands aboard a modern cruise with a sky deck, pool, cave visit, kayaking, Titop Island, and lunch. Guides Mr Bean and Harry are known for clear instructions and friendly help. Hanoi pickup is optional, with a limousine upgrade available.

“We had an incredible time on the cruise we couldn’t recommend it enough - a must do when visiting Vietnam! The scenery, and the stops were amazing and definitely a highlight of our holiday. A special shout out to our guide Mr Bean who was amazing throughout, he couldn’t have been any more helpful, informative, and kind! He made sure everyone on the cruise was having a good time and he ensured the day ran smoothly. You’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience with Mr Bean as your guide”

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7.1 night Halong Bay Cruise-Titov Island,Surprise Cave,kayak,meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $135

You spend two days aboard a small Ha Long Bay cruise with an English-speaking guide, kayaking or rowing through Luon Cave, climbing Titov Island, and exploring Surprise Cave. Guides named Alex and Bobby have received especially strong praise. Cabins, meals, bottled water, air conditioning, and a sunset party are included, while drinks and some pickup charges cost extra.

“The Lavender Elegance Cruise was more than I expected, the boat is realy nice, the rooms were great, the crew in the boat was nice and Alex the tour operator was awesome. Alex was the person who picked us up from the hotel and helpeRead more”

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8.2 Days Halong 5 Stars Cruise with Free Pickup from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 667 reviews

Cruise Halong and Lan Ha Bay for one night in a junior or senior suite with a private balcony and bathtub. You’ll kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Dark and Bright Cave, swim beside the ship, join tai chi and cooking activities, and enjoy meals onboard. Guides such as Ha, Alex, Nancy, and Tom are praised for keeping the trip friendly and well organized.

“This Ha Long Bay excursion was amazing and so beautiful. It is better in person than in pictures. Ha and his team planned the perfect itinerary that included time to have fun, adventure, and relaxation. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting northern Vietnam!”

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9.Cat Ba: Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay Kayak & Snorkel Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 445 reviews · 9 hours · from $30

Spend nine hours cruising from Cat Ba through Lan Ha Bay toward the edge of Ha Long Bay. You will kayak through caves, swim, jump from the boat, eat a generous seafood lunch, and visit Monkey Island. Guides such as Joe, T, Van, and Thai are often praised for their care and humor. Snorkeling may depend on conditions and may not be available.

“Really excellent tour! Picked up from hostel and brought to the boat which was lovely. Had a tour of Lan Ha Bay and went swimming/snorkelling before going kayaking. After having lunch (which was also great) we visited monkey island and saw lots of monkeys including some babies which was great to experience. Also a massive shout out to our guide (I think his name may have been Quan) who was the best guide I’ve ever had and went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable and enjoyed the tour! A great character who made an already great day even better.”

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