The 10 Best Halong Bay Cruise Packages from Hanoi 2022

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About Cruises in Halong Bay

As being a Natural World Heritage, Halong Bay owns a unique beauty that could not be found anywhere in the world. A cruise is a great choice to explore the Bay as cruising is the only way that you can admire all the glory conveniently.

Just about 2 hours shuttle buses from Hanoi to Halong Bay, a cruise will bring you on an unimaginable trip through the majestic karst small and big mountains in interesting shapes, visit stunning natural caves, kayaking, and swim in the offshore crystal clear seawater, observe the local daily life floating in the Bay, etc.

Various Halong cruise itineraries

Not all cruises in Ha Long Bay do the same itinerary. You can easily find and choose the Halong Bay itinerary with deferent in cruise duration, port, and areas based on your preference.

You can choose a day trip, two days 1-night, three days 2 nights, or a custom itinerary with duration. Based on the cruising area, you can choose a cruise in Halong Bay central, Lan Ha Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, or Cat Ba Island. With cruise port, you can choose cruises from Halong International cruise port, Tuan Chau harbor, Hon Gai pier, or Got port.

About Cruises in Halong Bay

Various Halong cruise itineraries

Not all cruises in Ha Long Bay do the same itinerary. You can easily find and choose the Halong Bay itinerary with deferent in cruise duration, port, and areas based on your preference.

Halong Bay cruise itinerary

Halong Bay cruise itinerary map

Day trip itinerary

As the travel time is limited: from 4 – 8 hours, a day trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay can only show the Bay's general view; however, these shortened itineraries are suitable for those who do not have much time to explore the Bay. The typical itineraries for a day trip allow travelers to visit some famous caves and islands, such as Thien Cung Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and Cock Fighting Islet.

Overnight itinerary

The overnight cruise is the most chosen one. You can decide between 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights itinerary.

2 days 1-night are most popular because the itinerary isn’t short and too long to fit almost all tourists. Compared with the day trip, the 2d1n owns diverse options for the itinerary, which allows you to travel deeply inside Halong.

3 days 2 nights are the perfect option for those who dive deep into the glory of the Bay. With the itinerary, you will have the chance to visit Halong Bay and visit 3 stunning Bays: Lan Ha Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Cat Ba island.

Besides that, join an overnight cruise, you have more time to enjoy kayaking in Halong Bay, and more exciting activities such as swimming, night bar on the sundeck, squid fishing...

Kayaking of Halong Bay cruise overnight

Kayaking in Halong Bay cruise

Custom itinerary

Book a charter; you will have a private charter cruise with a custom itinerary, and it is the most expensive way to discover the stunning Natural World Heritage. However, if you are looking for a private voyage without sudden annoyance from strangers and traveling on your route with your preferred activities and attractions, a private boat sounds like a good choice.

Wide range of Halong cruise price

You can choose the best itinerary based on your demands and choose the cruise that fits your budget. Hundreds of cruises provide varied service standards for both day trips and overnight cruises at different prices ranging from budget to luxury.

Luxury (5-star): The luxury cruises offer both day trips & overnight options with prices ranging from the US $99 to US$ 168/person that can satisfy even the most difficult guest with the perfect services and promise an unforgettable experience.

Mid-range (4-star): The mid-range cruises are also available for day trips with prices from US$ 69/person and overnight cruises from US$ 133/person. 70% of the 4-star cruises in Halong Bay are made of steel, and the newer the boat, the more impressive its design.

Budget (3-star): A cheap cruise price is only about US$ 59/person for a day trip and US$ 120/person for an overnight cruise. Most of the cheap cruises in Halong are made of wood in a rustic style, quite small, and not many cabins on them (only about 9 – 15 cabins on average).

Book your best cruise in Halong Bay

As avoiding scams is quite hard, it is important that tourists need to find a reputable travel agent to book a cruise confidently. BestPrice Travel is the most popular name among thousands of travel agencies providing cruise booking services.

Price of the 10 best cruises in Halong Bay 2022:

Cruise brand	Star rating	Price from
Mon Cheri Cruise	5*	US $168
Heritage Cruise	5*	US $190
Paradise Elegance Cruise	5*	US $185
Scarlet Pearl Cruise	5*	US $178
Peony Cruise	4*	US $148
Signature Cruise	4*	US $168
Sena Cruise	4*	US $139
Glory Legend Cruise	3*	US $125
Aclass Legend Cruise	3*	US $131
Swan Cruise	3*	US $130

With more than 10 years of experience and 5 years awarded “Traveller Choice” of TripAdvisor, tourists definitely should mark BestPrice as the top priority travel agent to book your tour with no hesitation.

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FAQs

1. Is Halong Bay cruise worth it?

Yes, the Halong Bay cruise is worth trying. Halong is definitely a place you should not miss when traveling to Vietnam because of its unique beauty. You will get a memorable experience that combines relaxing and exciting activities: kayaking, boat rowing, cave exploring, rock climbing, etc. while cruising in Halong bay.

You can find more reasons at Is Halong Bay Worth It?

2. How much is Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi?

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.

3. Should I book cruise Halong Bay in advance?

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.

4. What is cancellation policy due to bad weather of Halong Bay cruises?

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 remaining 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 understanding of these situations is highly appreciated
The period from May to July is considered storm weather in Halong Bay with many unpredictable weather conditions. Hence more cruises will be canceled 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!

5. How to choose the best cruise in Halong Bay?

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

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Questions & Answers (130)

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Heather Carmody 10/06/2022

What cruises have designated smoking area

BestPrice 11/06/2022

@Heather Carmody:

The cruise has private balcony you can smoke in that area.

truc le 29/05/2022

Hi , i would like to book ha long cruise and tried to contact by phone but no one answer. Please provide your correct number if i want to contact direct by phone. Thanks

BestPrice 29/05/2022

@truc le:

The phone on our website still work please try again.

Westerdiek 20/05/2022

Hey, my friend and I are going to Halong Bay and we want to book a one night two days cruise for the 21st of may. We are kind of on a budget and already arrived in Halong. Do you have any recommendations without transfer?

BestPrice 20/05/2022

@Westerdiek:

Yes we have Renea Cruise available for tomorrow with a special last-minute rate that will be sent to your email. Please check.

Kylie 06/05/2022

Hello, I would like to know the best value room for a family of 4 on a 4-5 star cruise along Halong Bay with some fun activities for teenagers - 9th of Jan 2023. Thank you in advance. Regards Kylie

BestPrice 07/05/2022

@Kylie:

Can you please kindly advise more information of how many day for cruise and child’s date of birth for our exactly quotation

Viswa 05/05/2022

Looking for a departure for a couple for 1 night from Hanoi and return to Hanoi. We stay 1 night in Halong bay on 14th night. Do you have something available?

BestPrice 05/05/2022

@Viswa:

Móst the cruises are sold our in the weekend due to peak season tourist of Vietnamese. We now have options with Indochine, Renea, and Dragon Legend. Please check your email for more detail.