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Top 10 Halong Bay Day Cruises in 2025 Loved by American Travelers



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Yes, a day cruise is enough to explore Halong Bay. They are popular with U.S. travelers on tight schedules.

Hotel pickup is usually around 8:00, and return to Hanoi by 20:00. The cruise lasts 6 - 8 hours, plus 2.5 hours each way by road. It's a great choice if you want to see Halong without staying overnight.

A day cruise is a good choice if you don't have enough time or budget. You'll still see caves, islands, and enjoy kayaking. However, it can feel a bit rushed due to the long round-trip from Hanoi. An overnight cruise offers a more relaxed pace and the chance to explore more parts of the bay. Many U.S. travelers find the overnight experience more rewarding.

The Halong Bay one day cruise price ranges between US $58 and US $129 for three different classes.

  • 5-star cruise: From US $64/pax - $129/pax
  • 4-star cruise: From US $58/pax - $84/pax
  • 3-star cruise: From US $58/pax - $69/pax

There are some recommended Halong Bay one-day cruises for US tourists to enjoy high-quality services.

For more wonderful day cruises, please check availability or contact our travel consultant for a specific guide.

Here is what you can experience on a day cruise:

  • Cruise through iconic limestone karsts and the emerald waters of Halong Bay.
  • Enjoy buffet lunch onboard with International, Vietnamese, and seafood dishes.
  • Visit a majestic cave like Sung Sot or Luon Cave.
  • Enjoy kayaking or bamboo boat rides.
  • Stop at Titop Island for swimming or hiking.
  • Admire the gorgeous sunset during the sunset party.
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18/11/2024

Just want to ask for the time to go back from Ha long to Hanoi, considering we will take sleeper train go to Lao Cai from Hanoi. Is enough time to reach hanoi station at 8 pm ?

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18/11/2024
@Andri:

Depend on the cruise but mostly will before train departure time so it all ok.

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04/11/2024

Hi We (3 people) are visiting Vietnam in April 2025. In Hanoi we would like to do a 2 day tour (1x overnight stay) in Halong Bay. We will fly on to Da Nang on the same day the tour ends. That's why it's important to know what time we'll be back in Hanoi so that we can book a suitable flight. Thanks for your help Robert

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05/11/2024
@Robert Leist:

You should book flight after 5pm it will be ok.

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06/06/2024

I was looking to book the Ambassador Day Cruise for 2 adults and 2 kids (age 3 and 7) for the 15th of July We are spending the night in Halong so thinking of organizing separate transport from Hanoi on the 15th and back to Hanoi on 16th afternoon. We definitely want to go to Sung Sot Cave. Please let me know if it possibe and how much for all services.

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10/06/2024
@Morgan R:

Yes the program of Ambas will visit Sung Sot Cave, you can book it now.

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16/05/2024

Hi, I'm looking for some budget cruises for a day for 1 person. I'll travel on June 20th, please check if there is any cruise available for me.

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16/05/2024
@Wilbur Richmon:

Hi! For your request, you might consider our best 2 options below:

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24/04/2024

Hi. I am planning for a day cruise to HaLong Bay for a family of 4 adults, traveling on 9 Dec 2024. Kindly provide the itinerary, price and what are inclusive. Does the price also include transportation to and from Hanoi? Appreciate.

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24/04/2024
@Yien Toh:

Depend on cruise included bus transfer or not also we have many option from 3* to 5* which one are you looking for?

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