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Ha Long Bay guides

Everything to know before you board: which cruise to pick, a day or a night, what it costs, when to go, how to get there from Hanoi and what to pack.

Best Ha Long Bay Cruise 2026: How to Pick by RouteTen cruises weighed by route, boat, reviews and the Hanoi transferRead the guide →Ha Long Bay Day Cruise vs Overnight 2026: Which FitsHow long each takes, what you see and how much of it is roadRead the guide →Ha Long Bay Cruise Prices 2026: What Each Tour CostsFrom-prices for the 10 cruises and the Ninh Binh bus, what they include and what costs extraRead the guide →Best Time to Visit Ha Long Bay 2026: Seasons & StormsWinter mist or summer swims, the storm months, sailing hours by season and the holiday surcharges.Read the guide →Ha Long Bay from Hanoi 2026: Buses, Ports & TimesThe distance, the tour buses and what they cost, pickup times, the two ports and going on to Ninh Binh.Read the guide →What to Wear on a Ha Long Bay Cruise 2026: Packing ListClothes for each season, swimwear and shoes, ID, water bottles, what's not allowed, and the films.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your cruise

The three cruises most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the route, where it boards and what guests say.

Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch Top rated ★ 4.91 dayFree cancellation

Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch
Buffet lunchJacuzzi on boardKayaking

The same classic day route on a newer boat: a buffet lunch and a jacuzzi on the Luxury option, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat and Ti Top island, with Hanoi bus transfers if you add them.

What's included
  • Luxury or Standard cruise
  • Buffet or set-menu lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Hanoi transfer optional
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$41per person Reserve
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise with Kayaking and Lunch Most booked ★ 4.81 dayFree cancellation

Ha Long Bay Day Cruise with Kayaking and Lunch
Sung Sot CaveKayak or bamboo boatTi Top island

The most booked Ha Long Bay boat tour: lunch on board, the Surprise Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, then a swim or the climb up Ti Top island for the view, with a sunset party on the way back.

What's included
  • Day cruise with set-menu lunch
  • Sung Sot, Luon Cave and Ti Top
  • Entrance fees
  • Hanoi transfer optional
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$40per person Reserve
Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay 2-Day Cruise with Balcony Overnight ★ 4.82 daysFree cancellation

Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay 2-Day Cruise with Balcony
Balcony cabinAll mealsKayaking

A night on the bay in a balcony cabin with a bathtub: kayaking among the karsts of Lan Ha Bay, a bamboo boat, a cooking class, squid fishing after dark and tai chi on deck at sunrise, with every meal on board.

What's included
  • 2 days, 1 night in a balcony cabin
  • All meals on board
  • Kayaking, cooking class, tai chi
  • Entrance fees
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$126per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

The most booked Ha Long Bay boat tour: caves, kayaking and Ti Top island in a day, from the harbor or Hanoi.

Check dates for the Ha Long Bay day cruise