5-star balcony cruise · Ha Long, transfer extra
Two days and one night on a 5-star boat on Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, off Cat Ba island, with a private balcony and a bathtub in every cabin. Pick it to wake up on the water, with tai chi on deck in the morning and every meal on board.
This cruise covers Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, the waters to the south-west off Cat Ba island. Since 2023 the Cat Ba Archipelago has been part of the same UNESCO World Heritage Site, now called Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago. The from-price of $126 is the cruise from Ha Long. The round-trip transfer is $25 per person extra, per the listing, and it runs three ways: Hanoi to Ha Long and back, Ninh Binh to Ha Long and on to Hanoi, or Hanoi to Ha Long and on to Ninh Binh. Handy if Ninh Binh is your next stop. The operator sends your confirmation and pickup details after you book.
The boat has a spacious sundeck, a restaurant and a swimming pool or jacuzzi. The program follows the listing: kayaking among the karsts and a swim in the bay, a ride on a traditional bamboo boat around the caves, and a cooking class where you learn to roll Vietnamese spring rolls. After dark there is squid fishing; in the morning, a tai chi lesson on deck. Meals are breakfast, a buffet lunch and a set dinner, with vegetarian options, and room service runs all day. The listing notes that itineraries and schedules can change without notice with the weather and operating conditions.
Included: the balcony cabin with ocean view, a private bathroom with a bathtub and air conditioning, a welcome drink, 2 bottles of water a day, every meal, all entry fees and tickets, kayaking, tai chi, squid fishing, swimming and the cooking class. Taxes are included for bookings made from 26 June 2026. Not included: the transfer, drinks, the $90 surcharge for a private single room, and the extra charge on New Year, Christmas and national holidays. It is not suitable for wheelchair users. A friendly tip: book the transfer with the cruise. At $25 it is one less thing to sort out, and it can drop you in Ninh Binh.
With the $25 transfer, the bus brings you from Hanoi or Ninh Binh to Ha Long. Without it, you meet the cruise in Ha Long.
A welcome drink (soft drink, tea or coffee), your balcony cabin and a buffet lunch.
Kayak through the karsts, swim in the bay, or ride a bamboo boat around the caves.
The cooking class, a set dinner, then squid fishing off the boat after dark.
A tai chi lesson with the bay around you, then breakfast.
The cruise returns to Ha Long, and the transfer takes you on to Hanoi or Ninh Binh if you booked it.
★★★★★Food was amazing, the views and the cruise were beautiful, and staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend booking this tour if you're in Vietnam!
★★★★★Wow, what a great tour... The ship is a dream... The staff are soooo friendly... A 12 out of 10. Thank you for this incredible experience.
★★★★★A great tour with a good group of people from all over the world. Spectacular scenery and and great service on board.
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From $126 per person on GetYourGuide, with every meal, all entry fees and the activities included, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The Hanoi or Ninh Binh transfer is $25 per person extra.
No, it is an add-on at $25 per person, per the listing. It runs from Hanoi or Ninh Binh and can drop you at either one.
Lan Ha Bay lies to the south-west, off Cat Ba island, with lagoons such as Ao Ech. Since 2023 both sit in one UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago.
Yes. A private single room costs $90 extra, per the listing.
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