Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay Luxury Day Cruise by The Halong Catamaran
by Viland Travel
Choose from 2 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.$158Overview
The Halong Catamaran offers a luxury day cruise combining Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay on a stable, spacious double-hull boat designed for comfort and a smooth ride. The full trip lasts about 12 hours, starting with a hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:45 AM and 8:30 AM. After a short rest stop halfway to the marina, passengers arrive at Tuan Chau Island around 11:30 AM to board the catamaran. Upon boarding, a welcome drink is served and a briefing is given before departure. Lunch is served on board by an experienced chef who can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly dietary needs. Water is provided throughout the cruise, while other beverages are available for purchase. The itinerary includes a kayak or bamboo boat trip to the Bright-Dark Cave and a private lagoon in Lan Ha Bay, lasting about one hour. Afterward, guests can enjoy the floating trampoline, water slides, swimming, or relaxing on the sundeck. Later in the afternoon, there is a cooking demonstration where participants learn to make traditional Vietnamese summer rolls. The day concludes with a sunset tea and cake ceremony on board. The catamaran returns to the dock at Tuan Chau Island by early evening, followed by a limousine transfer back to Hanoi with a hotel drop-off between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM. The tour includes limousine transfers, entrance and sightseeing fees, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and a welcome drink. Additional drinks, food or drinks at the rest stop, service taxes, and holiday surcharges are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hạ Long Bay
Between 7:45 AM and 8:30 AM, the English-speaking guide picks up guests from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. The pickup timing depends on traffic and hotel locations. A short rest stop occurs between 10:00 and 10:15 AM for leg stretching, restroom use, and optional snacks before continuing to the marina.
120 min
Tuan Chau Island
From 11:30 to 11:45 AM, guests board the catamaran at Tuan Chau marina where staff greet them with a complimentary welcome drink and a brief introduction. Lunch is served from 12:00 to 13:00 by the onboard chef, featuring a set menu or a buffet if there are more than 40 guests. The bar remains open during lunch service. Water is provided throughout the cruise; other drinks not mentioned incur extra charges. Menu items may change seasonally.
120 min
Lan Ha Bay
Between 14:00 and 15:00, guests paddle kayaks or sit on bamboo boats for a round trip to Bright-Dark Cave and a private lagoon enclosed by limestone walls. The guide shares local folklore before returning to the catamaran. From 15:15 to 15:45, guests can use the floating trampoline, water slide, swim, or relax on the boat in Lan Ha Bay.
120 min
Lan Ha Bay
At 16:00, guests participate in a cooking demonstration on preparing traditional Vietnamese summer rolls, including ingredient selection and preparation techniques, with an opportunity to try making the rolls themselves. At 16:30, a sunset ceremony offers Vietnamese tea, fresh fruit, and cakes while sailing back as the sky changes colors.
120 min
Hạ Long Bay
From 17:45 to 18:00, the catamaran docks and guests board the limousine for the highway journey back to Hanoi, including a brief stop halfway. Between 20:00 and 20:30, guests are dropped off at their hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.
120 min
Meeting point
Please head over to 160 Tran Quang Khai around 8:00 AM if your hotel is not located in Hanoi Old Quarter.
End point
Please head over to 160 Tran Quang Khai around 8:00 AM if your hotel is not located in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay Luxury Day Cruise by The Halong Catamaran
by Viland Travel
Choose from 2 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.$158Overview
The Halong Catamaran offers a luxury day cruise combining Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay on a stable, spacious double-hull boat designed for comfort and a smooth ride. The full trip lasts about 12 hours, starting with a hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:45 AM and 8:30 AM. After a short rest stop halfway to the marina, passengers arrive at Tuan Chau Island around 11:30 AM to board the catamaran. Upon boarding, a welcome drink is served and a briefing is given before departure. Lunch is served on board by an experienced chef who can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly dietary needs. Water is provided throughout the cruise, while other beverages are available for purchase. The itinerary includes a kayak or bamboo boat trip to the Bright-Dark Cave and a private lagoon in Lan Ha Bay, lasting about one hour. Afterward, guests can enjoy the floating trampoline, water slides, swimming, or relaxing on the sundeck. Later in the afternoon, there is a cooking demonstration where participants learn to make traditional Vietnamese summer rolls. The day concludes with a sunset tea and cake ceremony on board. The catamaran returns to the dock at Tuan Chau Island by early evening, followed by a limousine transfer back to Hanoi with a hotel drop-off between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM. The tour includes limousine transfers, entrance and sightseeing fees, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and a welcome drink. Additional drinks, food or drinks at the rest stop, service taxes, and holiday surcharges are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hạ Long Bay
Between 7:45 AM and 8:30 AM, the English-speaking guide picks up guests from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. The pickup timing depends on traffic and hotel locations. A short rest stop occurs between 10:00 and 10:15 AM for leg stretching, restroom use, and optional snacks before continuing to the marina.
120 min
Tuan Chau Island
From 11:30 to 11:45 AM, guests board the catamaran at Tuan Chau marina where staff greet them with a complimentary welcome drink and a brief introduction. Lunch is served from 12:00 to 13:00 by the onboard chef, featuring a set menu or a buffet if there are more than 40 guests. The bar remains open during lunch service. Water is provided throughout the cruise; other drinks not mentioned incur extra charges. Menu items may change seasonally.
120 min
Lan Ha Bay
Between 14:00 and 15:00, guests paddle kayaks or sit on bamboo boats for a round trip to Bright-Dark Cave and a private lagoon enclosed by limestone walls. The guide shares local folklore before returning to the catamaran. From 15:15 to 15:45, guests can use the floating trampoline, water slide, swim, or relax on the boat in Lan Ha Bay.
120 min
Lan Ha Bay
At 16:00, guests participate in a cooking demonstration on preparing traditional Vietnamese summer rolls, including ingredient selection and preparation techniques, with an opportunity to try making the rolls themselves. At 16:30, a sunset ceremony offers Vietnamese tea, fresh fruit, and cakes while sailing back as the sky changes colors.
120 min
Hạ Long Bay
From 17:45 to 18:00, the catamaran docks and guests board the limousine for the highway journey back to Hanoi, including a brief stop halfway. Between 20:00 and 20:30, guests are dropped off at their hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.
120 min
Meeting point
Please head over to 160 Tran Quang Khai around 8:00 AM if your hotel is not located in Hanoi Old Quarter.
End point
Please head over to 160 Tran Quang Khai around 8:00 AM if your hotel is not located in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.