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The Halong Bay small boat cruise price is relatively high, from ₹13500 to ₹71000/person, because of the limited number of cabins and personalized services.

Yes, you can charter a small boat for a private experience. It’s recommended to contact the cruise operator at least 1 - 2 months in advance to ensure availability.

Here are some cruises you can choose from:

  • Prince Private Cruise (4 cabins): Best for small groups and off-the-beaten-path explorers.
  • L'amour Private Junk (1 cabin): Best for couples and leisure travelers (4-day itinerary available).
  • Amazing Sails Explorer (6 cabins): Best for day trip and overnight cruise seekers.
  • Melody Private Cruise (4 cabins): Best for families with kids.

For private trips on a small boat in Halong Bay, please contact us to customize your travel plan and choose the best cruise option.

Cabin sizes on small boats in Halong Bay vary quite a bit depending on whether you choose a traditional wooden junk or a modern luxury small vessel:

  • Traditional wooden junks: 10 - 15 m², compact but functional, with private bathrooms and windows.
  • Single-cabin private junks: 11 - 19 m², prioritizing comfort and panoramic windows rather than extra floor space.
  • Boutique/luxury small boats: 20 - 40 m². Orchid Premium even has a 65 m² suite, featuring balconies, bathtubs, and larger seating areas.

For small boats in Halong Bay, here’s the typical number of cabins and guest capacity:

  • Small private junk: Only 1 cabin for 2 guests, ideal for couples.
  • Standard small boat: 4 cabins (8 - 10 guests), suitable for friend groups & families.
  • Higher-end boutique boats: 5 - 8 cabins (12 - 18 guests), suitable for large families & groups.

The list below is the best small boats:

Otherwise, you can choose the most suitable cruise by referring to BestPrice Travel's list of the 10 best Halong Bay small boat cruises above.

Most small boat cruises in Halong Bay serve fresh Vietnamese seafood, seasonal vegetables, and local specialties. You can also enjoy a mix of Asian and Western dishes to suit different tastes. Special dietary requests, such as vegetarian, vegan, or allergy-friendly meals, can usually be arranged if requested in advance.

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25/08/2024

My son and I are looking for a 3-Day two-night cruise on a small boat beginning November 25. We would like separate cabins And lots of activities! What do you have to recommend?

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25/08/2024
@Mary Helfrich:

Depend on your budget but we have few option small boat like Orchid Premium (5 cabins), Violet (6 cabins), Garden Bay Legend (cabins).

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27/09/2022

We are looking to book the cruise on dragon pearl on 6 Oct. do you have a twin room free? How much is transport from Hanoi return? Thanks celia

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27/09/2022

Yes we have twin room available, cost for round trip bus 40 USD/person.

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20/08/2022

I'm finding a cruise with few cabins for my family with 6 adults and 4 kids. We need 1-2 family cabins. Is there any cruise match? We'll be in Vietnam this December.

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20/08/2022
@Nalan:

There are many cruise offer family cabins now like Peony, Mon Chery, Glory, when do you want to travel?

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12/08/2022

We have 2 adults and 3 kids (9y, 6y, and 2y), and want to book Prince Cruise this November, is it cold at that time and is there any surcharge for my kids?

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13/08/2022
@Kevin Lim:

Sorry Prince havent start working in Nov yet, you can consider option with Legend Halong or Valentine Premium that available for you. We count the charter rate so there is no charge for child, if you book sharing boat, 6 & 9 year old one will be charge 75% adults rate.

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