Hanoi guide · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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Choose cruises & boat tours by neighbourhood, pace and what the ticket actually includes. The useful differences are gathered here without turning Hanoi into a race between landmarks.
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay day cruise with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titop Island hike, swimming, lunch, and sunset party.
“Sunny really showed all the places very well and his humorous is very funny and keep us very lively. Thank you Sunny.”
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc bamboo boat, optional bike ride, and Mua Cave views.
“I liked it better then ha long bay! Cycling was great. Go hiking as high as possible. I'd even recommend to stay there for a night!”
Two-day all-inclusive Amanda Cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay, with caves, kayaking, Ti Top Island, meals, and transfers.
“Everything was very nice, and the quality/price ratio was very good! The personnel were very friendly; the boat is in a good condition and clean; the food was delicious (the breakfast could have been a little bit more, but they served lunch Read more”
Cozy Bay Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi with cave visit, Titop views, kayak or bamboo boat, buffet lunch, and sunset party for $48.
“The guide we had (Duc) was excellent! He did such a good job and was very informative, knoweldgable and friendly. We would definitely recommend him. The whole process of this tour was seamless. Worked out so well. The only drawback were the crowds! So many tour companies do this same experience. Also the food was beautiful to look at as a pretty buffet but was very average tasting somehow. We are not picky but the food was not great. We are still giving this 5 stars because overall it was a great experience. They took good care of us. Our tour guide Duc was so good and Ha Long Bay…”
2-day Hanoi cruise to Halong and Lan Ha by 5-star ship with balcony, kayaking, tai chi, spring roll class, caves, and sunset tea.
“Great Cruise and value for money, my only complaint is that the activities were too short, an hour each day to swim or kayak is not enough time.”
Mon Chéri 2-day cruise in Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays with overnight suites, bamboo-boat caves, kayaking, and included meals from $195.
Doris Cruise is a 2-day Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay getaway from Hanoi with kayaking, cave time, tai chi, cooking class, and a private balcony.
“The whole experience was great . Specially Emily treated us very well . She took care the whole group , asked for well being and food and everything . Big thanks 😊”
Overnight Ha Long Bay cruise with a private balcony cabin, included meals, tai chi, kayaking, cooking class, and cave-and-village time.
“It was very disappointing and overpriced. It's sold as 5* but feel like it. Our room was smelly, towels were crusty and everything was just very dated. The staff were lovely and the food was good but it just felt like we were on a conveyor beRead more”
Cozy Bay is a small-group 2D/1N Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with A/C cabin, meals, caves, Titop, kayaking, and a packed day.
“Value for money. We did everything the other boats did. The boat was nice, but can do with a bit of a facelift. The crew and host were lovely. The food on board was amazing. They serve a lot of food. We had a wonderful time and recommend it to all budget travellers.”
A two-day Ha Long Bay cruise with ocean view comfort, cave kayaking, Ti Top island time, tai chi, and included meals plus Hanoi pickup.
“We got the grand luxury cruise and luxury cabin, it was beautiful. We unfortunately didn’t have time for the bath but it was a lovely room and a great cruise with lots of activities. Staff were friendly and helpful from organising pickups and drRead more”
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi, cycling Hoa Lu, cruising Trang An grottoes, and hiking Mua Cave 500 steps with an English guide.
“Great tour! The guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We saw a lot for a one day tour. The pickup was well organized and the bus was super comfortable.”
See Ha Long Bay’s top sights in one day, with Sung Sot Cave, Luon lagoon kayaking, Titop Island, lunch, and an onboard sunset party.
“Was mostly good, though if you are Vietnamese and more comfortable with speaking English, I recommend you communicate with the entire crew strictly in English. They became too familiar and hassly once they knew one of us spoke Vietnamese.”
Luxury 2-day Aspira cruise in Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay with sea-view cabins, kayaking, cooking class, Tai Chi, and squid fishing.
“The trip was perfect. 30y/o American couple doing the 1 night cruise. The rooms were beautiful, the staff was so nice, and the logistics were easy as can be. The cruise itself was stunning with picturesque views, the activities (kayaking, cooking class, swimming) were a blast, and the staff was so attentive. You'll see many other boats offering a similar itinerary but this boat was much nicer than the other ones. 5/5 would recommend and hope to return to do it again ourselves!”
Overnight cruise from Hanoi to Bai Tu Long Bay with deluxe seaview cabin, Cap La Island kayaking, Thien Canh Son Cave, and great onboard meals.
“Cong, our tour guide was fantastic! Answered all questions and provided a lot of information about all the places we visited. So personable and friendly wirh everyone. Food was fabulous! Thank you chef! Enjoyed all the activities and slept Read more”
3 days from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay. 5-star cruise with private balcony, kayaking, caves, and Trang An boat ride.
“Such a great tour! The guides were great, the busses were luxurious and comfortable. We had a lot of fun at all the stops and the boat on Halong Bay was amazing. Fun and lovely!”
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