5 Luxury Island Cruises in Hanoi to Build a Day Around

1.Halong Luxury Cruise 2D/1N: Kayaking, swimming, Surprise cave, Titop island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $210Our pick

Spend one night aboard a private-cabin cruise from Hanoi, sailing through Halong and quieter Lan Ha Bay. Expect kayaking, swimming, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, sunset views, spring-roll making, squid fishing, Tai Chi, and attentive service from Tom, Andrew, and Tung.

“Amazing and friendly staff, beautifully appointed and gorgeous cabin. Mr Tom and his crew made our visit to Halong Bay a wonderful experience.”

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2.Halong bay Deluxe Cruise 2D/1N: Kayaking, swimming, Titop island & surprise cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $170

Spend two days aboard a Halong Bay cruise with an English-speaking guide, private cabin, meals, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking, swimming, a pearl farm, and a spring-roll cooking class. Hanoi Old Quarter pickup is available for the 8:00 to 8:30 AM departure.

“The ship is old and falling apart. No Wi-Fi No heat , heaters were broken, it was very cold I don’t like communal dining Other than our guide no one spoke English”

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3.Halong bay deluxe cruise 2 days/ 1 night: kayaking, titop island, surprise cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $140

Spend one night aboard a traditional wooden junk boat in Halong Bay, with kayaking, Titop Island, Surprise Cave, sunset and sunrise views, four meals, and an English-speaking guide. Hanoi pickup is available, but check the transfer option carefully before booking.

“Everything was very good except the room. The facilities in the room needed maintenance or upgrades but the staff were great and the food was excellent.”

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4.Halong deluxe cruise 2D/1N: Surprise cave, Titop island, Full Meals, best prices

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $140

Spend one night aboard a traditional boutique cruise in Halong Bay, with Hanoi pickup, full meals, kayaking, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, swimming, and sunrise views. The group is limited to 22 people, and guides such as Andrew help keep the busy schedule moving.

“We had a horrible experience with the tour operator. After pick up during the first rest area stop our tour guide 'Pink!' told us that the boat initially booked was full and we would be moved to a different boat, which we thought would be for everRead more”

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5.Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Trip on Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $58Best value

Join a Vietnamese and English-speaking guide, including Stiwie on some departures, for a full day around Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island. Cruise past Cai Beo fishing village, visit Viet Hai by electric car or bike, kayak, swim, and enjoy lunch and sunset snacks.

“A wonderful day! Highly recommended excursion. A day of total disconnection in the middle of a breathtaking landscape with very few boats around. Super! The guide, Stiwie, told us a lot of anecdotes about Vietnam, the bay and the island. In just one day we did a thousand things. Excellent!”

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