7 Sailing Trips in Ha Long Bay Worth Booking

1.[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $218Our pick

Spend two days aboard Scarlet Pearl Cruises in Lan Ha Bay, with hotel pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter, a private-balcony cabin, kayaking through Sang Cave, swimming at Ech Lagoon, sunset dining, Tai Chi, and two lunches. The ship carries up to 66 people and includes an English-speaking guide.

“Undoubtedly the highlight of our Vietnam trip! We chose the 3-day, 2-night cruise—perfect for our honeymoon. The crew was wonderful, service exceptional, and every excursion unfolded at a relaxed, enjoyable pace. A truly delightful surprise!”

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2.The Halong Catamaran Premium Day Cruise From Ha Long Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $112

Spend about six hours aboard a 99-seat catamaran from Tuan Chau Marina, with kayaking or a bamboo boat at Bright Dark Cave, swimming in Lan Ha Bay, lunch, cooking, and sunset tea. Guides such as Hera and Ben help make the day personal and easy.

“Hera was accommodating, friendly and just a great host! I enjoyed the day trip and would recommend it as a chilled and fun escape from the busyness of Old town Hanoi.”

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3.The Catamaran Luxury Day Cruise to Halong Bay from Hanoi(Best Selling)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $95

Spend a full day between Hanoi and Halong Bay aboard a spacious catamaran. Enjoy a multi-course Vietnamese lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat through Bright Dark Cave, swimming, a water slide, cooking demonstration, and sunset tea. Guides such as Viktor, Ben, and Pete are noted for attentive service.

“Great experience! Pick up and drop off in Hanoi in a comfortable bus. Everything ran on time, food was good and the catamaran was spacious. Activities to take part in, or the option to just relax on the deck and enjoy the sights (they are stunning!) Good option for a one-day tour of Ha Long Bay.”

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4.Hanoi/Ha Long: Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 11 reviews · from $94Best value

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with an English-speaking guide, modern catamaran, Titop Island hike, kayaking or bamboo boat ride at Luon Cave, and a Vietnamese lunch. Choose pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter or Ha Long Bay, then return to Hanoi in the late afternoon if using Hanoi transport.

“The places are very beautiful, but I don't recommend the tour with more than 15 people. Chaotic and with too much downtime. The tour guide did everything possible to keep the group together but struggled to keep up with everyone.”

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5.New Cruise Ha Long – CATAMARAN PREMIUM

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $115

Set out from Hanoi by limousine for a full day on Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. You’ll cruise among limestone islands, eat seafood on board, visit Dark and Bright Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and enjoy swimming, slides, a jacuzzi, and sunset snacks. Guide Phong is named in the tour feedback.

“The best tours in vietnam . Halong Bay is one of the 7 natural wonders of our planet. That alone says you must do this boat trip when in Vietnam. You will not regret. We did the 1 day trip cruises tours with great services and staffs . We went Read more”

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6.Private Halong Bay Sailing Cruise from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $148

Travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, then join a four-hour shared cruise through limestone islets. A guide leads you through Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, with seafood lunch, optional swimming or kayaking, and a Dong Trieu ceramic village stop.

“Bravo for Halong day cruises and our tour guide Nicky and the team. We had such a great time cruising Halong Bay. We were on private car and cruise, food was fantastic, and activities were super awesome..Well worth the money,”

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7.Catamaran Premium Cruise to Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay in 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $95

Spend six hours aboard Northern Vietnam’s only catamaran, cruising Halong and Lan Ha bays from Hanoi or Tuan Chau Marina. Expect limestone karsts, a Vietnamese fusion lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat, swimming, a cooking demonstration, water activities, and sunset tea. Guides such as Ben and Koala have helped make the day run smoothly.

“Spectacular scenery through Halong bay. We had a calm weather day and very clear for great photos. Our tour guide Koala had great knowledge and made the day a lot of fun.”

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