Top 10 Day Cruises 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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9.5Excellent - 25 reviewsOur first Halong Bay trip and everything was so good. Thanks to Minah's good suggestion,… Manoj Ram Hardasani -![India]()
India Hanoi - Halong BayWhy book?- Visit various highlights of Halong Bay in 8 hours
- Experience the luxurious service day cruise
- Mega menu with more than 50 dishes
- 1 day
- Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Titop Island
- Group Travel, Young Adults, Luxury Travellers
Steel - Launched in 2021$64 /pax -
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9.4Excellent - 19 reviewsThe Authentic Sail tour with Tony and the crew is unquestionably recommended. We… Mr. Liam Cinnedie McFarlane -![United States]()
United States Halong BayWhy book?- Luxury wooden boat with the 2-way expressway to Ha Long Bay
- A unique route that explores both Halong Bay and Cat Ba in 6-hours
- Visit off beaten-track area of Hoa Cuong and Ba Hang area
- 1 day
- Hoa Cuong Area, Thumb Rock, Ba Hang Area, Thien Cung Cave
- Group Travel, Family with Kids
Wooden - Launched in 2014$89 /pax -
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9.5Excellent - 16 reviewsAlthough we had taken a two-night cruise with a different company five years ago,… Ms.Debra Beaty -![Australia]()
Australia Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha BayFitness Center Lounge Bar/Cafe Spa & MassageWhy book?- The first luxurious day boat sailing in Lan Ha Bay
- 7.5 hours exploring the most famous attractions
- Great services, authentic deluxe decorations, delicious food
- 1 day
- Dark and Light Grotto
- Couples, Singles & Solo, Young Adults, Luxury Travellers
Metal Boat - Launched in 2018$115 /pax -
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9.4Excellent - 28 reviewsExcellent tour. There is a lot of information. The people on the cruise were really… Thistlethwaite -![Australia]()
Australia Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long BayWhy book?- Explore the less touristic area of Bai Tu Long for 6 hours
- Enjoy the trip with a luxurious limousine and service on the La Muse cruise at the cheapest price
- 1 day
- Mat Quy islet , Teapot islet, Thien Canh Son
- Budget traveler, Solo
Wooden - Launched in 2022$61 /pax -
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9.5Excellent - 35 reviewsThis is a fantastic experience, and I wholeheartedly endorse it. The description… Ms. Vasca Tenthez -![Canada]()
Canada Lan Ha BayWhy book?- Enjoy the luxury buffet lunch with Vietnamese and Western dishes
- Fulfilling experience at Lan Ha Bay with the catamaran and the slide of the ship
- Upscale furniture and elegant interior design
- 1 day
- Ba Trai Dao
- Luxury Travellers, Group Travel, Singles & Solo, Young Adults
Wooden and Metal - Launched in 2017$99 /pax -
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9.5Excellent - 14 reviewsI had a fantastic memory and experience; The cruise is so good, staff friendly,… Ms. Lidana Scott -![Australia]()
Australia Halong BayWhy book?- Elegant and unique interior design
- Modern light and audio systems meet all the demands of organizing various lively events
- Admire the most famous attractions of Halong Bay for only 6 hours
- 1 day
- Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Titov Island
- Group Travel, Singles & Solo, Young Adults, Family with Kids
Metal Boat - Launched in 2021$59 /pax -
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9.4Excellent - 20 reviewsA must-try experience. Halong Bay is beautiful. I loved how colorful the cruise… Savanna Rowe -![Denmark]()
Denmark Halong BayWhy book?- Explore the most famous attractions in Ha Long Bay within 8 hours
- Participate in various exciting activities
- Best luxury experience on the 5-starred day cruise
- 1 day
- Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Titop Island
- Young Adults, Singles & Solo, Group Travel, Luxury Travellers
Iron - Launched in 2021$79 /pax -
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9.3Excellent - 8 reviewsThank you BestPrice Travel and Cong Cruise, for a fantastic day in Halong Bay. Special… Ms. Park Jejin -![Korea, South]()
Korea, South Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long BayWhy book?- Unique design concept with subsidized economy period style
- Explore Halong Bay for up to 7 hours with well-known attractions of 3d2n itinerary
- Various tasty Vietnamese cuisine on board
- 1 day
- Sung Sot Cave, Trinh Nu Area
- Singles & Solo, Group Travel
Metal - Launched in 2023$66 /pax -
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9.5Excellent - 16 reviewsMy first trip to Halong Bay with my family, everything was good. I was in awe of… Mrs. Elina Aloy -![Australia]()
Australia Ha Long BayWhy book?- 5-hour journey via 2-day sleeper boat cruise route
- Admire a panoramic view of the bay on the top of Titop Island
- Interesting water activities such as kayaking, rafting, and swimming
- 1 day
- Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Titov Island
- Young Adults, Singles & Solo, Budget Travellers, Group Travel
Steel - Launched in 2019$69 /pax -
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9.4Excellent - 13 reviewsOur day-long Serenity cruise excursion to Lan Ha Bay was fantastic. It combined… Ms. Natasha -![India]()
India Lan Ha BayWhy book?- Round-trip transfer from your hotel in Cat Ba town free
- Deluxe design with cozy wood-paneled walls
- Visit the most outstanding attractions of Lan Ha Bay
- 1 day
- Cai Beo Village, Bright and Dark Cave, Ba Trai Dao Beach
- Singles & Solo, Young Adults, Family with Kids, Budget Travellers
Wooden - Launched in 2019
About Halong Bay Day Trip
There are some options for the Halong bay day cruise itinerary:
- 4- hours route: the main route is: Thien Cung Cave - Dau Go Cave
- 6 - hours route: Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island or cruise in Lan Ha Bay
- 7 - 8 hours 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 where 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
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 function 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. As 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
1. Which is the best day cruise in Halong Bay?
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
2. What is the most luxurious Halong day cruise?
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.
3. How much a day cruise in Halong is?
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
4. Which is the best 1-day cruise itinerary for first time tourist?
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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Hi, We have been looking at this 4 day trip: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Mai Chau 4 Days and we have a couple of questions. Are there available spots for two people from the 26. of april? Is it possible to bring our big backpack luggage, without walking around with it all day or is it better to bring a smaller backpack for the trip and store big backpack luggage in Hanoi? Best Regards , Denmark
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@Helene and Jakob:
On 26th April there is available room for you for group tour. Our travel consultant will contact to you very soon for more detail
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We are a couple interested in a day cruise. Can you please let me know the best price for a 7 to 8-hour cruise with a transfer from/to Hanoi for 2 people on the 24th of March? Thank you!
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@Malek Hamzeh:
We have option 8 hours with Jade Sails, and our best rate is 115 USD/person including transfer from Hanoi.
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We are on the 6.3.2023 with „ Mein Schiff5“ in the Halong bay.Is it possible to get a 5-7 h CruiseTour for 4 people? But we need the guarantee that we are on time by our ship.
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@Jeane Sante:
Can we know the time you'll arrive at the Bay please. We can help you to arrange day cruise in 4 hour, 6 hour, 8 hour depend on the time you arrive and the time you'll be back to the ship
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Hi, I want to make a reservation for a full-day cruise tour in Halong on 28th April 2023. I have limited time in Halong so I hope the cruise route will cover the most famous destinations in the area. Thank you
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@Jackie:
There are 3 different itinerary for day cruise this time, each cruise cover 1 area and no cruise cover all area. So depend on your prefer places you can choose your favorite one.
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Wanting prices for 1 day cruises tomorrow for 4 people. Currently in Ha Long and do not need prices including transfers from Hanoi.
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@Vicki Sherlock:
Yes we have and have just contact you for booking process.
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