Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong with Serenity Cruises
by Serenity Cruises
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✓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.
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This full-day boat tour lasts about 12 to 13 hours and departs from Hanoi, Hai Phong, or Cat Ba Town. The journey begins with a bus transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter to Got Pier, followed by a high-speed ferry to the island and a final bus ride to Beo Pier, the furthest tourist pier on Cat Ba Island. From there, the Serenity Cruise departs for Lan Ha Bay. The cruise features three separate areas: a restaurant, a panoramic lounge, and a rooftop deck. Guests receive a welcome drink and an introduction to the itinerary from an experienced bilingual guide. The cruise slowly passes Cai Beo fishing village, known for its floating houses and traditional atmosphere. Lunch is served on board around midday, with a buffet available for groups of 40 or more. After lunch, the boat sails to Viet Hai Village where passengers disembark to explore the village by electric car or bicycle. Activities include a fish-foot massage, walking through traditional houses, and meeting local residents. In the afternoon, the boat returns to Lan Ha Bay’s central area for kayaking, swimming, boat-jumping, and sliding from the top deck into the water. Life jackets are recommended for safety during water activities. The return trip begins mid-afternoon with relaxation time on the rooftop deck, followed by a small sunset party with fresh fruit, biscuits, and tea. The cruise returns to Beo Pier by late afternoon, and then transfers by bus back to Hanoi or Hai Phong. Throughout the day, guests have access to a tour guide, lunch, water, and round-trip transfers from selected locations.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hanoi
7:00 – 7:30 Hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter or from the office at No. 106 Tran Nhat Duat. Travel by bus via the 5B expressway to Hai Phong, stopping briefly at V52 in Gia Loc. Cross the sea from Tan Vu to Lach Huyen port, passing views of Dinh Vu port. Continue by bus to Got Pier or Dong Bai Pier, then take a high-speed ferry to the island and a final bus transfer to Beo Pier, the furthest tourist pier on the island. The entire transfer takes about 3.5 hours.
160 min
Cat Ba
10:15 – 10:30 Arrive at Cat Ba Pearl Island. Travel along a scenic road between the sea and the green mountains of Cat Ba National Park.
50 min
Cai Beo Fishing Village
The cruise moves slowly past Cai Beo, an ancient fishing village about 7,000 years old, known for its peaceful setting with floating houses along the mountainside.
30 min
Lan Ha Bay
The boat enters the main area of Lan Ha Bay, where emerald waters surround hundreds of rocky islands of varying shapes and sizes. Guests receive a welcome drink and information about the cruise from the guide. Around 11:30, lunch is served on board, with a buffet option for groups of 40 or more.
90 min
Viet Hai Village
13:00 After lunch, the cruise sails to Viet Hai Port. Disembark and proceed to the pier to take an electric car or bicycle to the ancient Viet Hai Village. Visitors may experience a fish-foot massage, walk through well-preserved traditional houses, or converse with local residents.
80 min
Lan Ha Bay
14:30 The captain and tour guide select the best location for activities such as swimming in the open sea, boat-jumping, sliding from the top deck into the water, and kayaking. Wearing a life jacket is recommended for safety during swimming, kayaking, or using the water slide. At 15:40, the boat departs back to Beo Pier, providing time to relax on the top deck with a drink. At 16:15, a small sunset party is served with fresh fruit, biscuits, and tea.
120 min
Cat Ba
At 16:45, the cruise arrives back at Beo Dock where guests say goodbye to the crew and board the bus for the return trip to Hanoi.
50 min
Hanoi
The group arrives back at Hanoi Old Quarter around 20:30, marking the end of the tour.
160 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong with Serenity Cruises
by Serenity Cruises
Choose from 9 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.$96Overview
This full-day boat tour lasts about 12 to 13 hours and departs from Hanoi, Hai Phong, or Cat Ba Town. The journey begins with a bus transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter to Got Pier, followed by a high-speed ferry to the island and a final bus ride to Beo Pier, the furthest tourist pier on Cat Ba Island. From there, the Serenity Cruise departs for Lan Ha Bay. The cruise features three separate areas: a restaurant, a panoramic lounge, and a rooftop deck. Guests receive a welcome drink and an introduction to the itinerary from an experienced bilingual guide. The cruise slowly passes Cai Beo fishing village, known for its floating houses and traditional atmosphere. Lunch is served on board around midday, with a buffet available for groups of 40 or more. After lunch, the boat sails to Viet Hai Village where passengers disembark to explore the village by electric car or bicycle. Activities include a fish-foot massage, walking through traditional houses, and meeting local residents. In the afternoon, the boat returns to Lan Ha Bay’s central area for kayaking, swimming, boat-jumping, and sliding from the top deck into the water. Life jackets are recommended for safety during water activities. The return trip begins mid-afternoon with relaxation time on the rooftop deck, followed by a small sunset party with fresh fruit, biscuits, and tea. The cruise returns to Beo Pier by late afternoon, and then transfers by bus back to Hanoi or Hai Phong. Throughout the day, guests have access to a tour guide, lunch, water, and round-trip transfers from selected locations.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hanoi
7:00 – 7:30 Hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter or from the office at No. 106 Tran Nhat Duat. Travel by bus via the 5B expressway to Hai Phong, stopping briefly at V52 in Gia Loc. Cross the sea from Tan Vu to Lach Huyen port, passing views of Dinh Vu port. Continue by bus to Got Pier or Dong Bai Pier, then take a high-speed ferry to the island and a final bus transfer to Beo Pier, the furthest tourist pier on the island. The entire transfer takes about 3.5 hours.
160 min
Cat Ba
10:15 – 10:30 Arrive at Cat Ba Pearl Island. Travel along a scenic road between the sea and the green mountains of Cat Ba National Park.
50 min
Cai Beo Fishing Village
The cruise moves slowly past Cai Beo, an ancient fishing village about 7,000 years old, known for its peaceful setting with floating houses along the mountainside.
30 min
Lan Ha Bay
The boat enters the main area of Lan Ha Bay, where emerald waters surround hundreds of rocky islands of varying shapes and sizes. Guests receive a welcome drink and information about the cruise from the guide. Around 11:30, lunch is served on board, with a buffet option for groups of 40 or more.
90 min
Viet Hai Village
13:00 After lunch, the cruise sails to Viet Hai Port. Disembark and proceed to the pier to take an electric car or bicycle to the ancient Viet Hai Village. Visitors may experience a fish-foot massage, walk through well-preserved traditional houses, or converse with local residents.
80 min
Lan Ha Bay
14:30 The captain and tour guide select the best location for activities such as swimming in the open sea, boat-jumping, sliding from the top deck into the water, and kayaking. Wearing a life jacket is recommended for safety during swimming, kayaking, or using the water slide. At 15:40, the boat departs back to Beo Pier, providing time to relax on the top deck with a drink. At 16:15, a small sunset party is served with fresh fruit, biscuits, and tea.
120 min
Cat Ba
At 16:45, the cruise arrives back at Beo Dock where guests say goodbye to the crew and board the bus for the return trip to Hanoi.
50 min
Hanoi
The group arrives back at Hanoi Old Quarter around 20:30, marking the end of the tour.
160 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.