Halong Bay 3 Days 2 Nights Cruises: Budget to Luxury Options

Question 1

1. Why should I choose a 3 days 2 nights itinerary cruising in Halong?

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A Halong Bay cruise 2 nights is the best option to fully explore the bay for the following reasons:

Diverse attractions: The program includes 3-5 places to visit, from limestone caves to fishing villages, islands, and pearl farms.
Extra time: The 3D2N cruise takes around 48 hours with an extra day (compared to 2D1N) to explore further the bay.

Question 2

2. What is the best time of year for a 3-day cruise?

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The best time for a 3-day Halong Bay cruise is from October to April, when the weather is cool, dry, and perfect for enjoying all the extended activities a longer cruise offers.

October–December: Clear skies, calm seas, and beautiful sunsets—ideal for kayaking, swimming, and island visits.
January–April: Pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds, perfect for exploring caves, fishing villages, and relaxing onboard.

A 3-day cruise often includes more off-the-beaten-path destinations and flexible itineraries, so traveling in good weather means you will fully enjoy the extra time for kayaking, beach stops, and cultural excursions.

For the most complete Halong Bay experience, plan your cruise between fall and spring!

Question 3

3. What is the price of a 3-day, 2-night Halong Bay cruise?

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Cruises typically cost EUR €188–€537 per person, depending on the level of comfort and services included. In case you prefer a private cruise, the 3-day trip may cost around EUR €680–€1,217 per person.

Note: Shuttle transfers from Hanoi are usually an additional EUR €15–€25 per way, which is not included in the cruise package.

Question 4

4. Is there any big difference between 1 night & 2 night cruise?

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The main differences between the 3D2N and 2D1N cruises are the duration and price range. If you want to spend more time in Halong Bay with more relaxing time and deeper exploration, a 2-night cruise will be the best option for you.

	1 Night	2 Nights
Time length	Quite short to fully discover (24 hours)	More time to explore deeper (48 hours)
Attractions	2 - 3 places to visit	4 - 6 places to visit
Price	From US $108/pax	From US $219/pax

Question 5

5. Any suggestions for 3-day cruises including Cat Ba Island in the itinerary?

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There are some recommended cruises for you to visit Cat Ba Island for 3 days 2 nights:

Orchid Classic (from US $328/ pax)
Indochine Cruise (from US $316/ pax)
Heritage Binh Chuan (from US $389/ pax)
Heritage Line YLang (from US $599/ pax)

For more options, please check out our 10 Best Recommended Cat Ba Cruises to choose your best 3 day 2 night cruise to Halong Bay.

Question 6

6. Is there any 2-night cruise that allows me to visit both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay?

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Definitely yes. Some of the best 2 night Halong Bay cruises combine the classic route to Halong and add an extra day to Lan Ha Bay (usually Day 2).

Phoenix Cruise (from US $225/ pax)
MilaLux Cruise (from US $290/ pax)
Hermes Cruise (from US $342/ pax)
Emperor Cruises (from US $408/ pax)

Question 7

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Ruth Storrs11/06/2025

Do you do a package 13-15th September where you can pick up from Ninh Binh (Trans An Ecolodge) to go to Ha Long Bay Cruise x3 nights, then after the cruise you lift back to old quarter hotel Hanoi?

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@Ruth Storrs:

Yes most the cruise we can pick you from Ninh Binh with surcharge bus fees.

Question 8

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James22/05/2025

I'm looking to travel to Vietnam on 2nd November and I want to go on a 2 night Cruise. I see you offer airport collection. My flight from Hong Kong would land in Noi Bai International Airport at 8:45am. Is it possible to be collected and taken to the cruise at this time? I don’t know how long it will take to get out of the airport, but assuming it would be around 9:30am.

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@James:

Hi! With your arrival time, it seems quite rush and risky to get to the habour on-time for your Halong Bay cruise as it cost you at least 2.5 hours to transfer from Noi Bai International Airport to the habour and usually cruises depart from 11.30am - 12.00pm. We suggest you should spend your first day in Hanoi and then have Halong cruise for the next day.

Question 9

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Spanou30/03/2025

I hope this message finds you well. I'm currently exploring cruise options for a 3-day crusise for my family and had a few questions I was hoping you could assist with. We’ll be travelling with our 4-year-old child and wanted to ask:

• Does a child of that age pay full price, or are there any discounts or special rates available?

• Would it be possible for a 4-year-old to be accommodated in a standard 2-person cabin with parents?

• Would our child need to pay for the transfer to and from Hanoi?

• Could you recommend which of your cruises are particularly suitable for young children or offer family-friendly activities?

• Are there any cruises in your fleet that feature a swimming pool onboard? We’d really appreciate any details or suggestions you can provide as we plan our trip.

1 Reply

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@Spanou:

Thanks for contacting us.

Depend on your child age, if under 5 some cruise offer free of charge, child need to share bed, share bus seats with parents. If child need own seats on bus/ extra bed surcharge will be applied.

Question 10

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Mark Murphy30/03/2025

Is there any longer cruises that 3 day 2 nights?

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@Mark Murphy:

We have fews option for 3 nights, you can have look.

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Gordon Turner18/01/2025

Looking at 3 d 2 n Halong bay cruise for 4 adults, leaving on 7 march , any suggestions budget around $1000 dollars aus per couple . Thanks

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@Gordon Turner:

We will send you option via email

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