Lan Ha Bay Day Tour from Cat Ba, Hai Phong, and Hanoi on Serenity Boutique Cruise
by Serenity Premium Cruises
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The Lan Ha Bay day tour operates from Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong, and Hanoi, using the Serenity Boutique Cruise. The full trip lasts 15 to 16 hours and includes round-trip transfers from Hanoi, Hai Phong, or Ninh Binh. Pick-up in Hanoi occurs between 5:30 and 6:00 AM from hotels in the Old Quarter or the Serenity Cruises Office. Pick-up in Hai Phong is at 6:30 AM from 16 Ben Binh, Minh Khai Ward. Pick-up on Cat Ba Island is between 8:15 and 8:45 AM from Cat Ba Express office and nearby hotels on 1/4 (Mot Thang Tu) street, Tung Dinh, and Nui Ngoc areas. At 9:00 AM, guests check in at Beo Wharf to board the Serenity Premium Cruise, a spacious boat with a capacity of 99 but limited to under 45 guests for comfort. Welcome drinks are served on board. The cruise begins with a slow passage past Cai Beo fishing village, a community over 7,000 years old, where guests learn about local fishing life from the English-speaking guide. The boat then proceeds deeper into Lan Ha Bay, surrounded by hundreds of limestone islands and emerald waters. Around 10:30 AM, the cruise anchors near Dark Cave and Bright Cave (Sang - Toi Cave), located on the border between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Guests spend up to 90 minutes kayaking among limestone formations and natural habitats. If weather, sea currents, or tides do not permit, the itinerary changes to visit Viet Hai Village and Cat Ba National Park instead of the caves. After kayaking, guests return to the boat to relax. At about 12:30 PM, lunch is served featuring fresh seafood from Cat Ba and traditional Vietnamese dishes. Vegetarian meals can be requested in advance. At 1:30 PM, the cruise moves to Ba Trai Dao Beach (Three Peach Islets), known for white sandy beaches and clear water. Guests may swim and snorkel here, depending on tide and weather conditions. At 3:00 PM, the boat begins the return trip to the harbor by a different route, offering additional views of Lan Ha Bay’s landscape. A sunset party takes place on board at 4:00 PM. The cruise arrives back at Beo Wharf on Cat Ba Island around 5:00 PM, concluding the water portion of the tour. Transfers then return guests to Hai Phong by approximately 6:45 PM, Hanoi by 8:20 PM, or Ninh Binh by 9:00 PM. The tour includes entrance and sightseeing tickets, lunch on the cruise, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, round-trip transfers, an English-speaking guide, and a professional crew. Drinks at the bar are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hanoi
Pickup starts between 5:30 and 5:45 AM at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. At 6:00 AM, there is an additional pickup at the Serenity Cruises Office at No. 214 Tran Quan Khai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
200 min
Hai Phong
Pickup at 6:30 AM from 16 Ben Binh, Minh Khai Ward, Hong Bang District, Hai Phong for the Lan Ha Bay day tour.
Cat Ba
Between 8:15 and 8:45 AM, pickup occurs from Cat Ba Express office at No. 191, 1/4 (Mot Thang Tu) street, and nearby hotels. Guests outside this area must contact the operator for the nearest pickup point.
15 min
Lan Ha Bay
At 9:00 AM, guests check in to the Serenity Premium Cruise and receive welcome drinks from the crew.
15 min
Lan Ha Bay
The cruise begins at 9:15 AM, moving slowly past the Cai Beo ancient fishing village. This 7,000-year-old village is known for floating houses along the mountainside. Guides explain local fishing practices and cultural aspects of the community.
40 min
Lan Ha Bay
The boat continues into the bay’s core area, surrounded by hundreds of limestone islands of various sizes and shapes, with emerald-colored water.
60 min
Dark & Light Cave
At 10:30 AM, the boat anchors near Dark Cave and Bright Cave (Sang-Toi Cave) on the border of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Guests kayak for about 90 minutes among limestone formations and natural habitats. The itinerary may be changed to Viet Hai Village and Cat Ba National Park depending on sea currents, weather, or tides.
120 min
Lan Ha Bay
At noon, guests return to the Serenity Premium Cruise to rest. At 12:30 PM, lunch is served featuring fresh seafood from Cat Ba and traditional Vietnamese dishes. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
90 min
Ba Trai Dao Beach
At 13:30, the boat moves to Ba Trai Dao Beach (Three Peach Islets) where guests can swim and snorkel in the cleanest part of Lan Ha Bay if tide and weather conditions permit. The area features white sandy beaches and mountain scenery.
90 min
Lan Ha Bay
At 15:00, the cruise heads back to the harbor by a different route, allowing continued views of Lan Ha Bay’s landscape. At 16:00, a sunset party takes place on board.
60 min
Cat Ba
At 17:00, the boat arrives at Beo Wharf, marking the end of the Lan Ha Bay trip.
15 min
Hai Phong
At 18:45, the tour arrives back in Hai Phong.
Hanoi
Arrival back in Hanoi is at approximately 8:20 PM.
200 min
Ninh Binh
At 21:00, the tour arrives back in Ninh Binh.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Lan Ha Bay Day Tour from Cat Ba, Hai Phong, and Hanoi on Serenity Boutique Cruise
by Serenity Premium Cruises
Choose from 12 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.$76Overview
The Lan Ha Bay day tour operates from Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong, and Hanoi, using the Serenity Boutique Cruise. The full trip lasts 15 to 16 hours and includes round-trip transfers from Hanoi, Hai Phong, or Ninh Binh. Pick-up in Hanoi occurs between 5:30 and 6:00 AM from hotels in the Old Quarter or the Serenity Cruises Office. Pick-up in Hai Phong is at 6:30 AM from 16 Ben Binh, Minh Khai Ward. Pick-up on Cat Ba Island is between 8:15 and 8:45 AM from Cat Ba Express office and nearby hotels on 1/4 (Mot Thang Tu) street, Tung Dinh, and Nui Ngoc areas. At 9:00 AM, guests check in at Beo Wharf to board the Serenity Premium Cruise, a spacious boat with a capacity of 99 but limited to under 45 guests for comfort. Welcome drinks are served on board. The cruise begins with a slow passage past Cai Beo fishing village, a community over 7,000 years old, where guests learn about local fishing life from the English-speaking guide. The boat then proceeds deeper into Lan Ha Bay, surrounded by hundreds of limestone islands and emerald waters. Around 10:30 AM, the cruise anchors near Dark Cave and Bright Cave (Sang - Toi Cave), located on the border between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Guests spend up to 90 minutes kayaking among limestone formations and natural habitats. If weather, sea currents, or tides do not permit, the itinerary changes to visit Viet Hai Village and Cat Ba National Park instead of the caves. After kayaking, guests return to the boat to relax. At about 12:30 PM, lunch is served featuring fresh seafood from Cat Ba and traditional Vietnamese dishes. Vegetarian meals can be requested in advance. At 1:30 PM, the cruise moves to Ba Trai Dao Beach (Three Peach Islets), known for white sandy beaches and clear water. Guests may swim and snorkel here, depending on tide and weather conditions. At 3:00 PM, the boat begins the return trip to the harbor by a different route, offering additional views of Lan Ha Bay’s landscape. A sunset party takes place on board at 4:00 PM. The cruise arrives back at Beo Wharf on Cat Ba Island around 5:00 PM, concluding the water portion of the tour. Transfers then return guests to Hai Phong by approximately 6:45 PM, Hanoi by 8:20 PM, or Ninh Binh by 9:00 PM. The tour includes entrance and sightseeing tickets, lunch on the cruise, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, round-trip transfers, an English-speaking guide, and a professional crew. Drinks at the bar are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hanoi
Pickup starts between 5:30 and 5:45 AM at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. At 6:00 AM, there is an additional pickup at the Serenity Cruises Office at No. 214 Tran Quan Khai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
200 min
Hai Phong
Pickup at 6:30 AM from 16 Ben Binh, Minh Khai Ward, Hong Bang District, Hai Phong for the Lan Ha Bay day tour.
Cat Ba
Between 8:15 and 8:45 AM, pickup occurs from Cat Ba Express office at No. 191, 1/4 (Mot Thang Tu) street, and nearby hotels. Guests outside this area must contact the operator for the nearest pickup point.
15 min
Lan Ha Bay
At 9:00 AM, guests check in to the Serenity Premium Cruise and receive welcome drinks from the crew.
15 min
Lan Ha Bay
The cruise begins at 9:15 AM, moving slowly past the Cai Beo ancient fishing village. This 7,000-year-old village is known for floating houses along the mountainside. Guides explain local fishing practices and cultural aspects of the community.
40 min
Lan Ha Bay
The boat continues into the bay’s core area, surrounded by hundreds of limestone islands of various sizes and shapes, with emerald-colored water.
60 min
Dark & Light Cave
At 10:30 AM, the boat anchors near Dark Cave and Bright Cave (Sang-Toi Cave) on the border of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Guests kayak for about 90 minutes among limestone formations and natural habitats. The itinerary may be changed to Viet Hai Village and Cat Ba National Park depending on sea currents, weather, or tides.
120 min
Lan Ha Bay
At noon, guests return to the Serenity Premium Cruise to rest. At 12:30 PM, lunch is served featuring fresh seafood from Cat Ba and traditional Vietnamese dishes. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
90 min
Ba Trai Dao Beach
At 13:30, the boat moves to Ba Trai Dao Beach (Three Peach Islets) where guests can swim and snorkel in the cleanest part of Lan Ha Bay if tide and weather conditions permit. The area features white sandy beaches and mountain scenery.
90 min
Lan Ha Bay
At 15:00, the cruise heads back to the harbor by a different route, allowing continued views of Lan Ha Bay’s landscape. At 16:00, a sunset party takes place on board.
60 min
Cat Ba
At 17:00, the boat arrives at Beo Wharf, marking the end of the Lan Ha Bay trip.
15 min
Hai Phong
At 18:45, the tour arrives back in Hai Phong.
Hanoi
Arrival back in Hanoi is at approximately 8:20 PM.
200 min
Ninh Binh
At 21:00, the tour arrives back in Ninh Binh.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.