BEST SELLER Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise from Hanoi with Buffet, Wine, Jacuzzi and Kayaking
by Arcady Travel
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$78Overview
This 12-hour BEST SELLER Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise departs from Hanoi's Old Quarter with hotel pickup between 7:45 and 8:40 AM by an English-speaking guide. Guests travel by limousine bus to Tuan Chau Marina, arriving around 11:45 AM to board the 5-star cruise. The boat sails through Ha Long Bay, passing limestone formations such as Dog Rock, Duck Rock, and Thumb Rock. From noon to 1:30 PM, a buffet lunch is served on board, including seafood, Vietnamese dishes, and vegetarian options. After lunch, the cruise stops at Sung Sot Cave on Bo Hon Island for about 45 minutes of exploration. Access to the cave requires climbing approximately 200 steps through forest; guests who prefer may stay on the boat and relax on the sundeck. Between 3:00 and 4:00 PM, the cruise visits Luon Cave, where guests can kayak for about 30 minutes or take a bamboo boat rowed by locals to view the area. From 4:00 to 5:00 PM, the boat stops at Titop Island. Visitors may climb halfway up Titop Mountain for panoramic views of Ha Long Bay or swim at Titop Beach. Between 5:00 and 6:00 PM, a sunset party takes place on board, including Vietnamese tea, red wine, snacks, and fresh fruit. During this time, guests can relax in the Jacuzzi as the boat sails back to the harbor. The cruise docks around 6:00 PM, and the return limousine bus departs for Hanoi with a short stop en route, arriving back in the Old Quarter by about 9:00 PM. The tour includes entrance fees for bookings confirmed from February 1, 2026 onward; earlier bookings require a separate entrance fee payable in cash. Bottled water is provided on the bus, and welcome drinks are served on the cruise.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hanoi Opera House
Between 07:45 and 08:40 AM, an English-speaking guide picks up guests from various hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Pickup times are approximate due to morning traffic and the number of hotels.
Halong Bay
From 11:45 to 12:00, the bus arrives at Tuan Chau Marina where guests board the cruise. Those without bus transfer should be at Tuan Chau International Marina by 11:45 AM.
Hon Ga Choi Island
From 12:00 to 13:30, the cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor passing limestone islands including Dog Rock, Duck Rock, and Thumb Rock. Guests enjoy a buffet lunch with seafood, Vietnamese dishes, and vegetarian options.
Sung Sot Cave
Between 13:30 and 15:00, guests stop at Bo Hon Island to visit Sung Sot Cave. After climbing about 200 steps through forest canopy, they explore the cave for about 45 minutes. Guests unable to walk may stay on the cruise.
90 min
Hang Luon Cave
From 15:00 to 16:00, the cruise stops at Luon Cave. Guests can kayak for about 30 minutes or take a rowboat rowed by local people to see Hang Luon Cave.
60 min
Ti Top Island
Between 16:00 and 17:00, the boat stops at Titop Island. Guests may climb halfway up Titop Mountain for panoramic views of Ha Long Bay or swim at Titop Beach.
60 min
Halong Bay
From 17:00 to 18:00, guests enjoy complimentary wine, Vietnamese tea, and fresh fruit as the sunset begins. They can relax in the Jacuzzi while the boat sails back to the harbor.
Hanoi Opera House
Between 18:00 and 21:00, guests disembark and travel back to Hanoi by bus via the high-speed highway with a short stop en route. Drop-off is at hotels in the Old Quarter; times may vary due to traffic and weekend road closures.
Meeting point
Please note that Tuan Chau International Marina has two halls, so make sure to go to "A Hall". Also, please ensure arrive at the designated time of no later than 11:45am Please contact us once you have arrived. If we are unable to locate you at the departure time, we will proceed with the trip.
End point
Please note that Tuan Chau International Marina has two halls, so make sure to go to "A Hall". Also, please ensure arrive at the designated time of no later than 11:45am Please contact us once you have arrived. If we are unable to locate you at the departure time, we will proceed with the trip.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
BEST SELLER Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise from Hanoi with Buffet, Wine, Jacuzzi and Kayaking
by Arcady Travel
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$78Overview
This 12-hour BEST SELLER Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise departs from Hanoi's Old Quarter with hotel pickup between 7:45 and 8:40 AM by an English-speaking guide. Guests travel by limousine bus to Tuan Chau Marina, arriving around 11:45 AM to board the 5-star cruise. The boat sails through Ha Long Bay, passing limestone formations such as Dog Rock, Duck Rock, and Thumb Rock. From noon to 1:30 PM, a buffet lunch is served on board, including seafood, Vietnamese dishes, and vegetarian options. After lunch, the cruise stops at Sung Sot Cave on Bo Hon Island for about 45 minutes of exploration. Access to the cave requires climbing approximately 200 steps through forest; guests who prefer may stay on the boat and relax on the sundeck. Between 3:00 and 4:00 PM, the cruise visits Luon Cave, where guests can kayak for about 30 minutes or take a bamboo boat rowed by locals to view the area. From 4:00 to 5:00 PM, the boat stops at Titop Island. Visitors may climb halfway up Titop Mountain for panoramic views of Ha Long Bay or swim at Titop Beach. Between 5:00 and 6:00 PM, a sunset party takes place on board, including Vietnamese tea, red wine, snacks, and fresh fruit. During this time, guests can relax in the Jacuzzi as the boat sails back to the harbor. The cruise docks around 6:00 PM, and the return limousine bus departs for Hanoi with a short stop en route, arriving back in the Old Quarter by about 9:00 PM. The tour includes entrance fees for bookings confirmed from February 1, 2026 onward; earlier bookings require a separate entrance fee payable in cash. Bottled water is provided on the bus, and welcome drinks are served on the cruise.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hanoi Opera House
Between 07:45 and 08:40 AM, an English-speaking guide picks up guests from various hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Pickup times are approximate due to morning traffic and the number of hotels.
Halong Bay
From 11:45 to 12:00, the bus arrives at Tuan Chau Marina where guests board the cruise. Those without bus transfer should be at Tuan Chau International Marina by 11:45 AM.
Hon Ga Choi Island
From 12:00 to 13:30, the cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor passing limestone islands including Dog Rock, Duck Rock, and Thumb Rock. Guests enjoy a buffet lunch with seafood, Vietnamese dishes, and vegetarian options.
Sung Sot Cave
Between 13:30 and 15:00, guests stop at Bo Hon Island to visit Sung Sot Cave. After climbing about 200 steps through forest canopy, they explore the cave for about 45 minutes. Guests unable to walk may stay on the cruise.
90 min
Hang Luon Cave
From 15:00 to 16:00, the cruise stops at Luon Cave. Guests can kayak for about 30 minutes or take a rowboat rowed by local people to see Hang Luon Cave.
60 min
Ti Top Island
Between 16:00 and 17:00, the boat stops at Titop Island. Guests may climb halfway up Titop Mountain for panoramic views of Ha Long Bay or swim at Titop Beach.
60 min
Halong Bay
From 17:00 to 18:00, guests enjoy complimentary wine, Vietnamese tea, and fresh fruit as the sunset begins. They can relax in the Jacuzzi while the boat sails back to the harbor.
Hanoi Opera House
Between 18:00 and 21:00, guests disembark and travel back to Hanoi by bus via the high-speed highway with a short stop en route. Drop-off is at hotels in the Old Quarter; times may vary due to traffic and weekend road closures.
Meeting point
Please note that Tuan Chau International Marina has two halls, so make sure to go to "A Hall". Also, please ensure arrive at the designated time of no later than 11:45am Please contact us once you have arrived. If we are unable to locate you at the departure time, we will proceed with the trip.
End point
Please note that Tuan Chau International Marina has two halls, so make sure to go to "A Hall". Also, please ensure arrive at the designated time of no later than 11:45am Please contact us once you have arrived. If we are unable to locate you at the departure time, we will proceed with the trip.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.