Top 10 Day Cruises & Trips in Halong Bay 2023

Don’t worry if you can't arrange the time for a cruise overnight. Take a Halong Bay day trip to join sightseeing and short activities around the bay. Let's try this perfect alternative to your desire.
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About Halong Bay Day Trip

There are some options for the Halong bay day cruise itinerary:

  • 4-hour route: The main route is Thien Cung Cave - Dau Go Cave
  • 6-hour route: Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island or cruise in Lan Ha Bay
  • 7 - 8-hour route: Available for charter only you can do more activities such as kayaking, swimming, and sightseeing

 

Most of the tourists book a one-day trip from 6 to 8 hours to maximin their travel time in Halong. If you prefer sightseeing, especially discovering the ancient natural cave, you should choose to book a day cruise that brings you to Sung Sot Cave, Dau Go Cave, Thien Cung Cave, Tien Ong Cave, Titop Island, etc. which are the most popular attractions in Halong Bay.

Another is enjoying a one-day tour to Lan Ha Bay or Bai Tu Long Bay which only has a few attractions for sightseeing but owns many spectacular sites for swimming and kayaking such as Luon Cave, Dark & Light Cave, Ao Ech Area, etc.

Luxury Halong Bay day Cruise

Luxury Halong Bay Day Cruise

Day cruises in Halong Bay are usually small wooden boats with the simplifying classic local design which normally only have a modest guest cabin that is also the restaurant where tourists enjoy meals and drinks, and a lovely sundeck zone with the wooden or artificial grass floor, some sunbathing chairs, and big umbrellas. Most of these boats were built before 2018 and generally have the same design.

On the other hand, if you book a luxury day cruise that launched in 2018 or newer, the boat may be bigger with more functional cabins such as a lounge or bar, gym room, bathroom, etc., and look more impressive with stylish design and modern facilities, some new high-end cruises even made by steel.

 

The Halong Bay day trip price is varied due to each cruise, itinerary, and service standard. For your reference, the cheapest cruise usually costs about US$ 59/person, meanwhile, the most luxurious price may reach US$ 99/person or more. If you want to book a charter, you should contact me soon to get the best price for your one-day trip to Halong Bay.

FAQs

Depending on which itinerary and the facilities of the cruise, here is the list of the best cruise for each demand:

  • Bestseller: Queen Luxury Day Cruise
  • Best day cruise in Bai Tu Long: La Muse Day Cruise
  • Most luxurious in Lan Ha Bay: Halong Catamaran Day Cruise
  • Budget cruise: Phoenix Day Cruise

To find the most suitable one, refer to BestPrice Travel's top 10 Day Cruises in Halong Bay

The most luxurious Halong day cruise is Queen Luxury because of its offering: 6 hours to explore Halong Bay, high-end facilities such as the 4D virtual studio on the rooftop, plush materials, and buffet meals with varied tropical and seafood options.

The price range for a day cruise is depending on cruise class:

  • 5-star cruise: from $79/pax - $105/pax
  • 4-star cruise: from $65/pax - $89/pax
  • 3-star cruise: from $58/pax - $69/pax

The best 1-day cruise itinerary for the first time to visit are some highlight destinations in Halong as Titov Island and Surprising Cave

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26/09/2023

Finding a cruise for one person around the first week of November. My budget is around 150$, is it enough for a 5-star day cruise?

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26/09/2023
@Felix E:

Yes you can have a look at Amethyst Cruise, Jade Sails Cruise

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21/09/2023

I want to book a day cruise that has a tea party in the late afternoon. Can you recommend me some?

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22/09/2023
@Espinoza:

You can have a look at Amethyst Cruise will be suitable with your request

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19/09/2023

I'll be in Hanoi for 5 days from 28 Nov, I was looking for a day trip to Halong Bay on November 20 for my family. Do you have any suitable 3-star options for us?

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19/09/2023
@Donna H:

For day cruise, Cozy bay Day cruise or Phoenix day cruise is a good 3 star option

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15/09/2023

Hi, looking for a day cruise to Halong Bay on 20 November that has a transfer service. My budget is around 120$, is this enough for a 4-star cruise?

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15/09/2023
@Sydney Higgin:

With you budget, you can go for 5 star cruise like Amethyst Cruise already suitable with you

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08/09/2023

Are there any changes in the schedule if I travel in the winter? It'll be pretty cold at that time, so I wonder if the kayaking activities may be canceled.

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08/09/2023
@Maggie Casey:

There is no cancel from kayaking because of winter. Winter in Vietnam is not cold enough to freeze the water so that you can still do the kayaking

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