HALONG BAY
Halong Bay's most-booked, in order.
The 10 boutique cruises that get booked first. What's on the deck, what runs on the water, and what the cabin really feels like at night.
Lan Ha Bay day cruise from Hanoi with a smaller-group feel: kayaking at Dark & Light Cave, Cat Ba seafood lunch, beach time, sunset party.
“We had a nice time. Toni is such a nice host. The boat was clean and the food was really good! They didn't played music which we appreciated as we were looking for a relaxing experience.”
A 2D1N all-inclusive Arcady Boutique Cruise in Ha Long Bay with balcony cabin comfort, caves by kayak, squid fishing, and cooking class.
“We had a great experience with this tour. There wasn’t too many people on the boat, the facilities were great and the buffet had several options.”
Lan Ha Bay full-day cruise from Hanoi with Serenity Boutique: spacious boat, kayaking in cave areas, seafood lunch, and a small-group feel.
“Great tour, very attentive service and good food . Happy (the tour guide) was amazing. Friendly and very knowledgeable with a great personality. He made the tour a great deal of fun.”
Lan Ha Bay small-group 2-day cruise from Ninh Binh: quiet kayaking, Viet Hai cycling, meals/fees included, squid fishing and karaoke.
“The trip was very well organized. There was plenty to do and it was fun but not overly tailored to the lowest common denominator. Anh, our guide was very kind and helpful. He provided a lot of local color and kept the trip on course.”
Small 19-cabin Hera Classic Boutique Cruise in Halong Bay: Tai Chi, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, and squid fishing for about $199.
“A once in a lifetime experience in Ha Long bay was made even better by the wonderful staff and crew of the Hera Classic Boutique Cruise. Special thanks to Dan, who went above and beyond simply being a guide and was always a pleRead more”
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba in 3 days with a boutique cruise, kayaking, cave visits, and butterfly-hike days at Papillon Garden.
“I liked most the nature. the guide was sometimes a bit bossy and not very open to questions. the food on the boat was excellent. the boat was unfortunately not according to the pictures in the booking app, but worn down and needs fixing. Squid fishing option was a disappointment. 😕”
Lan Ha Bay 2D/1N cruise from Cat Ba: sunrise tai chi, calm kayaking, swimming, Viet Hai biking, BBQ dinner, en-suite cabin.
“The activities were so fun: cruising through islands, kayaking through tunnel, swimming & jumping from the boat, at the tranquil bay, go fishing with nets & staff, cooking class…and the food was decent. Definitely recommended!”
2-day Lan Ha Bay boutique cruise with a private cabin, kayaking and swimming, sunrise views, Viet Hai Village, and Hanoi round-trip transfers.
“We are very enjoyed with this beautiful trip. It's very good for money, authentic boat with helpful & friendly staff who all worked hard behind the scenes to ensure our stay was comfortable. Highly recommend!”
A relaxed 2-day Bai Tu Long Bay cruise with kayaking, swimming, a cave visit, and good onboard food for a calmer alternative to Halong.
“It is a huge stretch of the truth to call this a 2 day cruise. We were on the boat for less than 24 hours, and spent a lot of time waiting. Organisation could be much better. While the crew was good the boat was not outstanding. The air condition was not effective. SometiRead more”
Lan Ha Bay 3D/2N cruise with included kayaking, swimming, and biking, plus real meals and an English-speaking guide from Hanoi.
“We had a fantastic time on this cruise, all activities were planned perfectly & we were always kept updated on what we were doing for each day , all the activities were great , even tho the weather was mixed during out stay , it didn't matter aRead more”
