There are some option routes for the Halong Bay day cruise:
- 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 like Kayaking, swimming, visit cave...
Most of the tourists book a Halong Bay one-day trip from 6 to 8 hours to maximin their travel time in Halong. If you prefer sightseeing, especially discover 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 Halong Bay 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 and 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 price of a day trip in Halong is varied due to each cruise, itinerary, and service standard. As for your reference, the cheapest Halong day cruise usually costs about US$ 59/person, meanwhile the most luxurious Halong Bay day tour 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.
