Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village in Cat Ba, Vietnam
Cat Ba, Vietnam

Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village

Outty Ranking 61 4.5 · 11 traveler reviews7 hoursFrom $32
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Outty Ranking

61/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.5/5

Based on 11 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village worth booking?

Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village is a 7-hour experience in Cat Ba, Vietnam, from $32 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
61 / 100
Rating
4.5/5 (11)
Duration
7 hours
From
$32 per person

Sea Star Cruise is a new, modern, built in 2023; We organize tours to explore the beauty of Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay - natural wonders of the world. Diverse activities such as kayaking, swimming, diving to see coral, taking an electric car to visit the primeval forest, Viet Hai Village Lunch is cooked by experienced chefs, with fresh seafood from Cat Ba island. Professional service staff, guiding visitors through activities and introducing the landscape of Lan Ha Bay, Ha Long Bay - World Natural Heritage

What you get

    About this experience

    Sea Star Cruise is a new, modern, built in 2023; We organize tours to explore the beauty of Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay - natural wonders of the world. Diverse activities such as kayaking, swimming, diving to see coral, taking an electric car to visit the primeval forest, Viet Hai Village Lunch is cooked by experienced chefs, with fresh seafood from Cat Ba island. Professional service staff, guiding visitors through activities and introducing the landscape of Lan Ha Bay, Ha Long Bay - World Natural Heritage

    What's included

    Included

    • Pick up and drop up van at hotels
    • Electric van at Viet Hai Village
    • Sunset tea, fruit
    • Lunch
    • Mask and snorkeling, dry bag, towel
    • Tour guide, Sea Star Cruise
    • Kayaks, pedal, life jacket

    Not included

    • Drinks (available for sell on boat)
    • Other personal spends on Cruise

    What you'll see and do

    1. Lan Ha Bay

      Lan Ha Bay is an arc-shaped calm water bay with 388 large and small islands covered with green trees spread over an area of 70 square kilometers, a beautiful appearance that nature bestows on the sky and sea of Vietnam. Located in Ha Long Bay and the surrounding Cat Ba archipelago

      300 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Viet Hai Village

      Here, visitors can go by motorbike taxi, tram, bicycle, or walk to enter the village. Through three steep mountain slopes, with some places to go under the forest trees, and some places to go through cool arch caves, Viet Hai village appears in the middle of the sea, surrounded by old forests and high limestone mountains. towering like hundreds of green pyramids surrounding the four

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Cat Ba

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    vi, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Tran Nguyen Travel

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

    Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village in Cat Ba, photo 2Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village in Cat Ba, photo 3Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village in Cat Ba, photo 4Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village in Cat Ba, photo 5Lunch on Sea star Cruise, Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village in Cat BaElectric van at Viet Hai Village, Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village in Cat Ba

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    9 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Organization

    3 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    11 verified traveler reviews for Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    jlr386 · March 2026

    Bay lan ha

    Beautiful bay. But the experience is average. Meal served cold Placement at authority table near the engine, no way to have lunch with our companions

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Z8792NIlaurad · November 2025

    Best experience

    Best excursion in Vietnam!! Very good guide, TI was welcoming and funny. We also had a good group, there were few of us, I don’t know if it was due to the season or if it was just normal. Off the beaten track tour, less touristic than Halong Bay. The meal was also top!! Thank you for everything ✨

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    wouterd951 · November 2025

    Super

    Really had a fantastic day. Picked up on time and the food was also thick for each other. And what a beautiful nature you get to see. And our trip supervisor Mr long was really great he really talks passionately about his island and therefore you really know a lot more about the island and the surroundings.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Voyager50048556655 · February 2025

    최고의 선물에 감사드립니다.

    깟바에 오면 대부분이 즐기는 란하베이 & 하롱베이 1일 투어, 상품을 취급하는 회사도 여럿 있고 그 일정도 비슷비슷 합니다. 차이가 있다면 직원이 고객을 대하는 태도이겠지요. 정말 예기치 않은 상황이 벌어졌고 상상도 못한 도움을 받아, 칭찬의 글을 남기지 않을 수 없습니다. 우린 Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village 상품을 이용했습니다. 투어 일정 중 카약을 타는 액티비티도 있습니다. 근데 이를 어쩌나, 열심히 노을 저어 가다가, 그만 휴대폰이 바다에 빠지고 말았어요. 바닥을 아무리 봐도 어두워 아무 것도 안 보입니다. 찾는 건 불가능합니다. 정말 난감하지요, 그러나 어찌할 도리가 없어요. 포기하는 수밖에 ~~ 안타까운 마음에 휴대폰을 빠뜨렸다고 우릴 안내하는 가이드에게 얘기했더니 그는 자료가 잔뜩 들어 있을 휴대폰의 중요성을 이야기하면서 함께 찾아보자고 합니다. 그냥 빈말로 하는 줄 알았지요, 근데 그게 아닙니다. 정말 끝까지 최선을 다합니다. 그리고 결국은 찾았습니다. 어찌나 고마운지, 말로 표현할 수가 없습니다. 다시 찾으리라고는 생각지도 못했는데, 고객의 아픔을 자신의 아픔처럼 알고, 진심으로 대해주는 TRAN NGUYEN TRAVEL TRIPADVISOR 직원 여러분께 감사드립니다. 특히, 마치 자기 일처럼 옷을 벗어젖히고 물속으로 뛰어들어 휴대폰을 건져준 Joe fowler께 다시 한번 감사의 말씀을 드립니다. Thanks a lot!!!

    via Tripadvisor

    Trek12236370380 · January 2025

    Weak Personnal service

    The cruise itself was good, food was okay, but not enough amount depending on who you are set up to eat with. They gathered a group of young man and all of us were starving after kayaking for about one hour and a half. T is a nice person, but he made a very bad and impolite comment to a couple (the guy is latino and the girl, Australian). He said the man got married to her to get a visa because otherwise it would be very hard for him to stay in the Australia. The couple were visibly unconfortable. Also the Irish guy who lead the group throughout the activities of kayaking, swimming etc was clearly stressed, giving bad answers to people who were not sure which way they were supposed to go. I would not pick up this company again.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    7 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
    Price range
    $32 to $44
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Tran Nguyen Travel, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 65.0.

    See everything Tran Nguyen Travel runs

    Why this scores 61

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)80
    Review evidence (18% weight)30
    Booking momentum (14% weight)22
    Value for money (12% weight)88
    Listing quality (10% weight)76
    Local standing (8% weight)35
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cat Ba.

    How much does Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village cost?

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    Prices start at $32 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cat Ba usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village take?

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    Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cat Ba is not rushed.

    Is Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cat Ba, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village?

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    Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cat Ba can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cat Ba and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cat Ba within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Cat Ba?

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    On Outty we rank every Cat Ba experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas., Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds, Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - best selling: Kayaking, Swimming, hiking & Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Cat Ba?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Cat Ba?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village?

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    Included: Pick up and drop up van at hotels; Electric van at Viet Hai Village; Sunset tea, fruit; Lunch; and Mask and snorkeling, dry bag, towel. Not included: Drinks (available for sell on boat); and Other personal spends on Cruise. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    What languages is Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village offered in?

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    It is offered in Vietnamese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Full Day Sea Star Cruise to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay Viet Hai village?

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    Across 11 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, organization. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

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