The 15 Best Lan Ha Bay Cruises

1.Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $56Our pick

Spend 2 days and 1 night aboard Amanda Cruise, with Hanoi pickup, meals, a private sea-view cabin, kayaking, swimming, cave visits, Ti Top Island, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. Check your boat and route carefully, since Amanda and Amanda Luxury offer different experiences.

“Pick up was as per planned. We arrived at a waiting terminal for an hour and a half before boarding boat. Had lunch which was nice and then we got our keys to our room. Room was okay but not five star. We went on our excursion for thRead more”

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2.2-Day Halong & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise with Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,300 reviews · from $188

Cruise from Hanoi through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay in a private balcony cabin with meals, kayaking, cave visits, swimming, tai chi, spring-roll making, and squid fishing. Your guide may be Mr Dong, Jackie, Mike, or Tom, depending on the boat assigned.

“The activities were great really good mix. A little bit more time for swimming and kajaking would have been awesome.”

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3.Mon Chéri Cruise 5 star: Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,422 reviews · from $195

Spend two days aboard Mon Chéri Cruises between Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay, with an overnight suite, Vietnamese meals, kayaking, bamboo boats, cooking, squid fishing, and sunrise views. The cruise departs from Got Pier, with Hanoi limousine transfers available for an added fee.

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4.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 2 days visiting Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay private balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,338 reviews · from $235

Cruise Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard Doris Cruise, with a private balcony, onboard meals, kayaking or rowing, swimming, a cave visit, tai chi, and a cooking class. Emily, Mona, Jessica, and other English-speaking staff help keep the trip organized from Hanoi to the bay and back.

“Mona was really helpful and sweet with us and food was excellent in quality. We like our guide mona the most ❤️. View was excellent. Rooms were great and luxurious. We felt best here . And our guide Mona was really cooperative and sweet . Management was really great .”

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5.Official Jade Sails Luxury Day Tour in Halong Lanha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,566 reviews · from $99

Spend about eight hours aboard Jade Sails, a luxury day boat linking Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. You’ll visit Dark and Bright Cave by local rowing boat, kayak and swim at Ao Ech, enjoy lunch, watch a cooking demonstration, and finish with a sunset party.

“Beautiful setting. The staff were very friendly and professional. My wife would recommend this to all her friends visiting Vietnam.”

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6.3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,401 reviews · from $313

Travel from Hanoi to Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Caves, then spend a night in a private-balcony cruise cabin on Lan Ha Bay. Expect kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, squid fishing, Vietnamese meals, and careful WhatsApp support from the operator. Guides may include Peter, James, Leo, or Dat.

“Ninh Binh was super, bus was very clean and communication was super. On the cruise the team on board (La Casta) were so passionate about our enjoyment. Everything was on time, well arranged and simply wonderful. Would definitely recommend this trip”

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7.2-Day Lan Ha & Halong Bay 5 Stars Cruise with Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,147 reviews · from $162

Spend one night in a private balcony cabin aboard a 5-star cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. From Hanoi, you’ll kayak, swim, visit a cave, join a cooking class, watch sunset, and wake to Tai Chi. Lucas coordinates many bookings, while onboard hosts such as Lee and Dan may guide your stay.

“The whole arrangement was fantastic. Mr. Lucas was in touch throughout the whole trip and made sure that we were picked up and dropped off at our accommodations in Hanoi on time and that our trip was comfortable. Lee, who was our cruise manager, was charismatic and accommodating. He planned out a comfortable pace and fun activities to do on the cruise.”

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8.Best Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Less touristy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,055 reviews · from $87

Travel from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay for a 2-day, 1-night cruise through limestone islets and quiet coves. You’ll swim at Ba Trai Dao, visit Viet Hai Village, and may kayak or bike for an extra fee. Guides such as Tony, Hai, and Shin are noted for friendly, helpful service.

“First off all, the landscape is amazing. You will start to see nice views as soon as boat leaves the port. We were in the boat called ‘Sunlight Cruise 68’. Staff on the boat and our guide was very friendly and helpful in every way. Shared a lot of information. The food on the boat was excellent. They had provided with many varieties. The prices for extra drinks purchased were not bad. Rooms were in good shape, don’t expect a luxury suit. It’s value for money. If you are traveling solo, and want a room for yourself, you need to pay extra. Else they’ll pair you with another person or…”

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9.Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong – Serenity Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 958 reviews · from $48

Travel from Hanoi, Hai Phong, or Cat Ba to Lan Ha Bay aboard Serenity Cruise. You’ll visit Cai Beo Fishing Village and Viet Hai Village, then kayak, swim, jump, and slide in the bay. Guides such as Binh, Flora, and Tam are known for keeping this long day friendly and organized.

“We had a great time on board the cruise and the day, except some of the food (this didn’t overly bother us as it would of suited some’s taste and we get that). Until it was the dinner break/stop on the bus ride back to Hanoi. Apparently us eatiRead more”

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10.Overnight Halong Bay-Lan Ha Bay Cruise with V’Spirit Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 834 reviews · from $135

Spend one night aboard a V’Spirit wooden cruise ship in Halong and Lan Ha Bay. You’ll kayak around Tra Bau, visit Cat Ba Island, enjoy four meals, tai chi, cooking, fishing, and sunset time. Guide Hai has earned praise for attentive care. Hanoi Old Quarter pickup may be available, but confirm transport details.

“This was for sure bucket list for me and the cruise with V’Spirit did not disappoint. The small group lent itself to a cozy feel on board. The staff was super attentive. We lucked out with good weather and even a little sunshine in December. TRead more”

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11.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 3 days visiting Halong – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $425

Doris Cruise takes you from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay for three days of kayaking, swimming, cave visits, a Viet Hai Village bicycle ride, Tai Chi, and two nights in a 5-star cabin. Expect a busy schedule, limousine transfers, full meals, and possible vessel substitutions, so confirm the ship before departure.

“A great 2 night. Lots of activities, great food and plenty of it. The views are stunning. The staff are amazing. A shout out to Lucien aka as Michael McIntyre”

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12.3D and 2N Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Island Kayaking & Trekking with Vega

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · from $365

Spend three days aboard Vega’s premium junk exploring Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island. You’ll kayak through narrow karst passages, visit Hospital Cave, trek in Cat Ba National Park, cycle to Viet Hai village, and enjoy hotel pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“We were lucky to have sunny weather as November is the rainy season. Ha Long Bay was beautiful. The thing that people don't realize is you do little to no cruising on the ship that you sleep in. Everything is done through tenders. We diRead more”

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13.La Regina 2 Days Tour in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay – 5 star

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 537 reviews · from $161

Spend two days aboard La Regina Legend, a polished 5-star cruise through Halong and Lan Ha bays. You’ll kayak or take a local boat to Dark and Light Cave, join a spring-roll class, watch sunset, visit Trung Trang Cave, and enjoy meals, a guide, and onboard comforts.

“Can only give this a 1* because the cruise got cancelled due to bad weather. Not the fault of the company of course but the organisation was shambolic. Having taken 3+ hours to get to Ha Long on a bus, we then sat around for a further 2 hoRead more”

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14.3-Day Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Halong-Lan Ha Bay 5 Star Cruise & Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · from $265

Travel from Hanoi through Hoa Lu, Trang An or Tam Coc, and Bai Dinh Pagoda before boarding a 5-star Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay cruise. Expect limousine transfers, meals, a private balcony cabin, kayaking, tai chi, and changing guides, with names such as James, Leo, and Henry appearing among the tour team.

“The service was incredible, nothing was too much to ask. The boat was very clean and stunning views from every room.”

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15.Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · from $469

Join Heritage Binh Chuan for a polished 2-day, 1-night cruise from Hanoi into Lan Ha Bay. Expect private balcony suites, full ocean views, Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat, kayaking, onboard dining, art, and friendly service from staff such as Jack, Sam, Sara, Chris, and Ashley.

“We had the best experience with this cruises everyone was so nice, the service was great. They cater all of our needs.”

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