10 Best Halong Bay Cruises: Price & Review 2023

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1. Is Halong Bay cruise worth it?

Yes, it is worth trying. Halong Bay is definitely a place you should not miss when travelling 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 the bay.

2. How much is cruise in Halong Bay 2023?

Halong bay cruise price is depended on the season, availability, and duration. Most of cruises does not include the transfer in their package. You have to pay extra for the transfer if you want to pick up from Hanoi.

The price in 2023 for a day trip is between $65 - $95/ person and $120 - $200/person for 1-night cruise. Please see the prices table below for your reference:

(Note: price is per person in USD)

Cruise Type	Price of Low season (May - Sep)	Price of High season (Jan - Apr & Otc - Dec)
Day trip	65$ - 95$	US 75$ - 120$
2 days 1 night	120$ - 200$	US 130$ - 250$
3 days 2 nights	220$ - 400$	US 240$ - 250$
Charter boat - 1 night	330$ - 500$	US 360$ - 600$
Charter boat - 2 nights	660$ - 1.000$	US 720$ - 1.200$
Shuttle Bus round trip	40$ -60$	40$ -60$

3. Should I book cruise Halong Bay in advance?

Yes, you should book your cruise 3-6 months in advance, before arriving in Vietnam. There are 3 main reasons below:

You can get early bird deals which can save a lot
More time to find the best cruise and avoid any risk about not availability
Find the best agent who offers the best price and best support

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

All cruises in Halong Bay must have permission from the Management Board 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,...): 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 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 among over 100 cruises in Halong Bay. Below are 4 small tips for you:

Decide itinerary & cruise route: The central (classic route), Lan Ha Bay (new trendy route), Cat Ba Island (combine trip to stay in the island), or Bai Tu Long Bay (less touristy route).
Estimate your budget: There are different types of cruise from budget (from US120$ person/night), mid-range (from US135$ person/night) to luxury (from US165$ person/night), so let's check how much you want to spend.
Check which cruise fits with your needs: for family with kids, private charter, couples, honeymoonm activity onboard...
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Questions & Answers (236)

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Puneet 26/03/2023

I am travelling with family of 4 member including my parents who are around 80 yrs old. We would like to book a private cruise primarily to cover Lan Ha & touch Halong for a 3D/2N trip. The trip dates are 30th April to 2nd May. Our flight from Hanoi is at 6.00pm on 2nd May, so we need to be at the airport by 3.30 PM on 2nd May. We are primarily looking to have a relaxed holiday without too many activities. Also, we would want only Vegetarian food during the course of the trip. Let me know recommendation and other booking details and we can take this forward to finalize booking. Rgds

BestPrice 26/03/2023

@Puneet:

We current have available option with Valentine Premium Cruise 2 cabins on 30 Apr for 2 night cruise. If you book private transfer can be at airport about 15:00.

Tinna William 21/03/2023

Hi, I checked your cruise package on the website, and I don't know the difference between a cruise in Lan Ha Bay and a cruise on Cat Ba Island. Which destination is more experience and interesting than?

BestPrice 22/03/2023

@Tinna William:

The itinerary is the same, the difference is the cruise on Cat Ba will just pick up in Cat Ba Island. Thank you

Wilson 21/03/2023

Hi I am Wilson, I am in halong bay and I am single traveler, I would like to join halong bay Cruise tomorrow, can you let me what kind of choice do I have?

BestPrice 21/03/2023

@Wilson:

I am not sure your budget but we have available Phoenix Cruise (4*), Rosy Cruise (4*) or Mon Cheri Cruise (5*)

Aryan 14/03/2023

Hi I was checking your cruise package for Hanoi to Ha long bay. Wanted to check if you serve vegetarian or indian food?

BestPrice 14/03/2023

@Aryan:

We do serve vegetarian but not Indian food.

Kata Liath 06/03/2023

Hi. We want to organize a wedding on a cruise in Halong Bay, and our wedding will be this May. We want a luxury and world-class cruise that can accommodate 50 guests for our wedding. Can you suggest to us which cruise is suitable and the prices, please?

BestPrice 09/03/2023

@Kata Liath:

if you want to do in Day cruise, there will be ambassador cruise , if there is night cruise we have scarlet pearl or stellar of the sea will suitable with you