

by Arcady Travel
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$76The Arcady Premium Ha Long Bay 5-Star Day Cruise begins with a hotel pickup in Hanoi's Old Quarter between 7:45 AM and 8:40 AM. After a short rest stop en route, the group arrives at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:45 AM to board the modern 5-star cruise boat. The cruise departs shortly after, sailing through Ha Long Bay and passing notable limestone formations such as Dog Rock, Duck Rock, and Thumb Rock. From noon to 1:30 PM, guests enjoy a buffet lunch on board featuring a variety of Vietnamese dishes including seafood and vegetarian options. After lunch, the boat stops at Bo Hon Island for a visit to Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in the bay. Guests can explore the cave for about 45 minutes, which requires climbing approximately 200 steps through a forested area; those who prefer to remain on board can relax on the sundeck. Next, the cruise reaches Luon Cave, where guests may kayak for about 30 minutes or take a bamboo rowboat trip around Hang Luon Cave, operated by local rowers. The boat then anchors at Titop Island for about 90 minutes. Visitors can climb halfway up Titop Mountain for panoramic views of the bay or swim at Titop Beach. Around 4:30 PM, a sunset party takes place on board, offering complimentary wine, Vietnamese tea, and fresh fruit while sailing back toward the harbor. The cruise includes access to a Jacuzzi on board for relaxation during the trip. The boat docks by 5:30 PM, and the group returns to Hanoi by bus with a brief stop along the way. Hotel drop-off occurs between 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM, depending on traffic. Included in the tour are entrance fees valid for bookings confirmed from February 1, 2026, buffet lunch, kayaking, bamboo boat trip, sunset party, transportation from Hanoi if selected, Jacuzzi access, and all taxes and fees.
Hanoi Opera House
Between 07:45 and 08:40, an English-speaking guide collects guests from various hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Pickup times may vary due to morning traffic and multiple stops. At 10:30 to 10:45, there is a short break to stretch, use restrooms, or get a snack before continuing the journey.
Halong Bay
From 11:45 to 12:00, guests board the cruise at Tuan Chau Marina where staff welcome them before departure. Guests without booked transport should arrive by 11:45.
Hon Ga Choi Island
Between 12:00 and 13:30, the cruise departs Tuan Chau harbor, passing limestone islands like Dog Rock, Duck Rock, and Thumb Rock. Guests have a buffet lunch including seafood, Vietnamese dishes, and vegetarian options.
Sung Sot Cave
From 13:30 to 14:30, the boat stops at Bo Hon Island for a visit to Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in Ha Long Bay. Visitors climb about 200 steps through the forest to reach the cave entrance and explore inside for about 45 minutes. Those unable to walk can remain on the boat.
90 min
Hang Luon Cave
Between 14:30 and 15:30, the cruise moves to Luon Cave where guests can kayak for about 30 minutes or take a bamboo rowboat ride around Hang Luon Cave, operated by local rowers.
60 min
Ti Top Island
From 15:30 to 17:00, the cruise stops at Titop Island. Visitors may climb halfway up Titop Mountain for panoramic views of Ha Long Bay or swim at Titop Beach in the clear waters.
60 min
Halong Bay
At 16:30, guests enjoy complimentary wine, Vietnamese tea, and fresh fruit during a sunset party while the cruise sails back to the harbor.
Hanoi Opera House
At 17:30, the boat docks and guests board buses for the return trip to Hanoi via the high-speed highway, including a short stop. Hotel drop-off in the Old Quarter is between 20:30 and 21:00, subject to traffic and road conditions.


by Arcady Travel
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$76The Arcady Premium Ha Long Bay 5-Star Day Cruise begins with a hotel pickup in Hanoi's Old Quarter between 7:45 AM and 8:40 AM. After a short rest stop en route, the group arrives at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:45 AM to board the modern 5-star cruise boat. The cruise departs shortly after, sailing through Ha Long Bay and passing notable limestone formations such as Dog Rock, Duck Rock, and Thumb Rock. From noon to 1:30 PM, guests enjoy a buffet lunch on board featuring a variety of Vietnamese dishes including seafood and vegetarian options. After lunch, the boat stops at Bo Hon Island for a visit to Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in the bay. Guests can explore the cave for about 45 minutes, which requires climbing approximately 200 steps through a forested area; those who prefer to remain on board can relax on the sundeck. Next, the cruise reaches Luon Cave, where guests may kayak for about 30 minutes or take a bamboo rowboat trip around Hang Luon Cave, operated by local rowers. The boat then anchors at Titop Island for about 90 minutes. Visitors can climb halfway up Titop Mountain for panoramic views of the bay or swim at Titop Beach. Around 4:30 PM, a sunset party takes place on board, offering complimentary wine, Vietnamese tea, and fresh fruit while sailing back toward the harbor. The cruise includes access to a Jacuzzi on board for relaxation during the trip. The boat docks by 5:30 PM, and the group returns to Hanoi by bus with a brief stop along the way. Hotel drop-off occurs between 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM, depending on traffic. Included in the tour are entrance fees valid for bookings confirmed from February 1, 2026, buffet lunch, kayaking, bamboo boat trip, sunset party, transportation from Hanoi if selected, Jacuzzi access, and all taxes and fees.
Hanoi Opera House
Between 07:45 and 08:40, an English-speaking guide collects guests from various hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Pickup times may vary due to morning traffic and multiple stops. At 10:30 to 10:45, there is a short break to stretch, use restrooms, or get a snack before continuing the journey.
Halong Bay
From 11:45 to 12:00, guests board the cruise at Tuan Chau Marina where staff welcome them before departure. Guests without booked transport should arrive by 11:45.
Hon Ga Choi Island
Between 12:00 and 13:30, the cruise departs Tuan Chau harbor, passing limestone islands like Dog Rock, Duck Rock, and Thumb Rock. Guests have a buffet lunch including seafood, Vietnamese dishes, and vegetarian options.
Sung Sot Cave
From 13:30 to 14:30, the boat stops at Bo Hon Island for a visit to Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in Ha Long Bay. Visitors climb about 200 steps through the forest to reach the cave entrance and explore inside for about 45 minutes. Those unable to walk can remain on the boat.
90 min
Hang Luon Cave
Between 14:30 and 15:30, the cruise moves to Luon Cave where guests can kayak for about 30 minutes or take a bamboo rowboat ride around Hang Luon Cave, operated by local rowers.
60 min
Ti Top Island
From 15:30 to 17:00, the cruise stops at Titop Island. Visitors may climb halfway up Titop Mountain for panoramic views of Ha Long Bay or swim at Titop Beach in the clear waters.
60 min
Halong Bay
At 16:30, guests enjoy complimentary wine, Vietnamese tea, and fresh fruit during a sunset party while the cruise sails back to the harbor.
Hanoi Opera House
At 17:30, the boat docks and guests board buses for the return trip to Hanoi via the high-speed highway, including a short stop. Hotel drop-off in the Old Quarter is between 20:30 and 21:00, subject to traffic and road conditions.