Halong Bay Cruises

Yes, it is worth to do Halong Bay cruise. Halong is definitely a place you should not miss when travelling to Vietnam because of its unique beauty. I believe you will get a memorable experience that combines relaxing and exciting activities: kayaking, rowing boat, explore the cave, climbing to the island... when cruising in Halong bay.

You can find more reason at: Is Halong Bay Worth It?

Halong bay cruise price is based on departure, availability, duration, cruise style, and services. Normally the price is between $60 - $90/ person for a day trip and $110 - $200/person for an overnight cruise. To get the exact price, please enter our website for a day cruise or overnight cruise, choose your favorite one, then click to choose your date, and the number of people continues to click to check the rate you will see the final price.

Yes, you should book your Halong Bay cruise before arriving in Vietnam. There are 3 main reasons below:

• You can get early bird deals which can save a lot.
• More time research to find the best Halong cruise
• Find the best agent who offers the best price and best support.

All cruises in Halong Bay must have permission from the Management Board of Halong Bay to stay overnight in the Bay. Based on the weather conditions (high winds, monsoon, thunderstorm, cyclone, storm...), the Management Board has the authority to cancel all cruises on a certain day to guarantee the safety of tourists.

In those cases, the following policies will be applied for Cruise: 

• If the cancellation is informed before you leave Hanoi to Halong Bay (you have not used any service yet): 100% refund.  
• If the cancellation is informed during the trip (you have already used some services: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong,...): Only the fee of these services will be charged and we will refund the whole remain amount  
• If the trip is cut down from 3 days/2 nights to 2 days/1 night, we will charge as 2 days/1 night trip, plus other services you have already used and refund the remaining amount.

Important Notes:  

• The cancellation is announced ONLY by the Management Board of Halong Bay and often on short notice of time. Therefore your understandings of these situations are highly appreciated  
• The period from May to July is considered as storm weather in Halong Bay with many unpredictable weather conditions. Hence more cruises will be cancelled with short notice during this season.
• In all cases, please contact our consultants directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!

=> Read more What should you do if Halong Bay Cruise is cancelled

5-star luxury Halong cruises or 4 star plus cruises would be suitable for the elders and also should choose the cruises with itineraries to Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay which are less touristy areas than Halong Bay for relaxing and enjoying the bay.

Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay both located in the Halong Bay complex area. You can have a look at both below:

• Location: Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay is right next to each other. Halong Bay belongs to Halong City, Quang Ninh province and Lan Ha Bay belongs to Hai Phong City.
• Landscapes: The scenery of both are beautiful but there are some differences that Halong bay has more famous tourist attractions like Titop Island, Surprising Cave but you will find it pretty crowded here. For Lan Ha bay, this is a less touristy area than Halong bay, the scenery and the places are tranquil. It is more suitable for a relaxing trip and enjoys time at the bay.

Base on your preference you can decide to book a Halong cruise or Lan Ha Bay cruise and enjoy your wonderful holiday.

It is not easy to find the best cruise Halong Bay among over 100 cruises. Below are 4 small tips for you:

• Decide Itinerary & travel route: Halong Bay (main area), Lan Ha Bay (new trend), Cat Ba Island, or Bai Tu Long Bay (off the beaten track).
• Estimate your budget: There are different types of cruise from budget, mid-range to luxury, so let's check how much you want to spend.
• Check which cruise fits with your needs: for family with kids, vegetarian, Halal food (Mon Cheri Cruise)...
• Choose the best agent to book

You can read detail at 3 steps for choosing the best Halong bay cruise

The best time to visit Halong Bay is between Mar to Apr and Oct to Dec when the Halong Bay weather is cool with temperature between 20 to 30 degree and dry. This also a high season tourist so you should plan to book your Halong Cruise very soon.

You might want to read more: best time to visit Halong Bay for great weather and best deals.