HALONG BAY
Halong Bay's most-booked, in order.
The 10 budget & standard cruises that get booked first. What's on the deck, what runs on the water, and what the cabin really feels like at night.
A 2-day Halong Bay traditional boat trip from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Hang Luon Cave plus meals and a cabin.
“From the get go a bad experience. We were picked up late and made to sit away from each on a full bus. We were picked up last. Then we were given the wrong rooms on the boat.. we needed 3 singles.. instead the guide Mickey gave iRead more”
Small-group Ha Long Venezia cruise in Lan Ha Bay with kayaking, biking in Cat Ba National Park, and sunrise on deck for $131.
“I did the 2 days/1 night cruise with Venezia Cruises and could not recommend visiting the bays with them enough! One of the reasons I chose them was because of the great reviews and they live up to the expectation. They take you to Lan Read more”
Two-day Bai Tu Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with cave visit, spring-roll class, taichi sunrise, and a quiet floating village.
“I booked this tour 3 days ago on 10/22 ahead of our planned 10/25 tour date. When we arrived at our pickup location at Hanoi Opera House on 10/25 and was checking in to see who and what would pick us up, there was no one to be found. I contacted the tour operatoRead more”
Day cruise from Hanoi to Halong Bay with hotel transfers, Thien Cung Cave, floating villages, kayaking option, and Vietnamese lunch.
“Tour guide was lovely, by far the best we had on all trips, cruise around halong bay was a bit touristy, and 4 hr trip either end, but worth while”
Verdure Lotus Classic Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bays for 2D1N from Hanoi, with kayaking, sunrise taichi, and a seaview balcony cabin.
“1. Cockroaches found in the room”
Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi with Phoenix Cruiser: Sung Sot and Luon caves, Titop island views, kayaking, swimming, and lunch.
“Trip was enjoyable and the tour guide service was good. After checking with others in the trip they paid S$50 only while we paid S$80+ which is overpriced.”
Classic 2-day Lan Ha Bay cruise with 9 cabins, kayaking, swimming, sunset tea, and a bioluminescent plankton night, plus Viet Hai Village.
“We had a great time with our guide Minh and the crew! Swimming, Kayaking, White Plankton and great food on board! Thanks so much!”
Lan Ha Bay small-group 2-day cruise from Ninh Binh: quiet kayaking, Viet Hai cycling, meals/fees included, squid fishing and karaoke.
“Everything was just amazing ! From the pick up at the hotel to the cruise itself! Tom really took care of us and explained us a lot about the Vietnamese culture. We could do so many differents things with a super friendly group : kayaking, enjoying the views from the boat, cooking class, squid fishing…”
Small 19-cabin Hera Classic Boutique Cruise in Halong Bay: Tai Chi, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, and squid fishing for about $199.
“Lovely cozy cruise with limited number of people, the staff is very friendly and helpful.”
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!”
