Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 121 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive worth booking?
Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive is a 11-hour experience in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, from $69 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 121 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (121)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $69 per person
You don’t need days to experience the beauty of Halong Bay. The 6hour Luxury Cruise will help you have all highlights as overnight cruises do. Avoid the discomfort as this one is run by a professional tour operator. Our cruise go through the serene waters of the bay, stopping at picturesque uninhabited islands for a closer look. Explore impressive caves, get active in a kayak. What are more you expect? Pick-up & drop-off at your hotels by a comfortable limousine vehicle. Transfer on express way only 2hour drive. Bring you an extensive journey to sparkling Halong Bay. Exploring uninhabited islands and cruising pristine turquoise water in Halong. Luxury cruise boat, medium group; wonderful lunch on boat.
What you get
About this experience
You don’t need days to experience the beauty of Halong Bay. The 6hour Luxury Cruise will help you have all highlights as overnight cruises do. Avoid the discomfort as this one is run by a professional tour operator. Our cruise go through the serene waters of the bay, stopping at picturesque uninhabited islands for a closer look. Explore impressive caves, get active in a kayak. What are more you expect? Pick-up & drop-off at your hotels by a comfortable limousine vehicle. Transfer on express way only 2hour drive. Bring you an extensive journey to sparkling Halong Bay. Exploring uninhabited islands and cruising pristine turquoise water in Halong. Luxury cruise boat, medium group; wonderful lunch on boat.
What's included
Included
- Vegetarian Food available
- Hotel pickup & Drop off by Luxury limousine vehicle
- Luxury Buffet lunch with Sea Food on Cruise
- Sunset Tea Break party
- English speaking guide during the trip
- All entrance fees for cave, beach, kayaking
- 2 bottled water pers person on the tour bus
Not included
- Drinks on the boat cruise
- Tips/Gratuity and personal expenses
What you'll see and do
Hanoi Opera House
This site is only the "meeting point" for passengers who do not need hotel pickup or their hotels located outside of Hanoi Old Quarter (please note that we allow customers input their hotel address. But we only offer free hotel pickup in the Old Quarter. If your hotel located outside, you need to take a cab to the meeting point at 8:45am to join the tour). Our limousine vehicle pick you up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, then transfer you to Tuan Chau Marina by the new express way. It takes 2.5hour drive including a short break a half way for rest-room and to stretch your legs.
Pass by without stopping
12:00 Arrive in Tuan Chau Marina. You get your entrance tickets here and the tour guide will lead you to the cruise. You are welcomed to Halong Bay cruise day trip. Our luxury cruise will take you for 6-hour journey on Halong Bay, enjoy your lunch while passing beautiful islands and islets, outcrops which have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb etc... Please note: The entrance ticket is a must and you need to pay for that (ticket fee is 310,000 VND or 12 USD per person). Our tour guide will help you buy.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Sung Sot Cave
Sung Sot Cave is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong. Setting foot in Sung Sot Cave at the first moment, tourists may realize that the cave has a very small area. However, when they pass through a rocky slot and enter inside, they will be surprised by the huge expansion of the area inside. In the past, when French tourists visited Sung Sot Cave, they were so amazed by the majestic beauty and the huge expansion of the area (about 10,000 m2 in width) that somebody exclaimed "Grotto des Surprises", which means a cave of the surprising things. From that time, the cave has been called as Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave).
60 minutes here · Admission included
Hang Luon Cave
Then the group start an interesting activity - kayaking in Halong Bay. You can choose to go kayaking or taking a seat on bamboo boat though Luon Cave to discovery the very beautiful lagoon. Please note: This is an OPTIONAL and requires a ticket fees. If you want to do kayaking or bamboo boating in Halong Bay, the tour guide will help you buy the ticket and you pay for that (ticket fee is 50,000 VND or 2 USD per person).
40 minutes here · Admission included
Ti Top Beach
Titov island or Ti Top Beach takes the shape of a crescent encompassing the island. Small though it might be, it wins kudos for its quiet and airy atmosphere, as well as its alluring landscape. The beach boasts pristine white sand, clear and blue water and small waves, which make it ideal for recreational activities like swimming and other sea sports. At present, there has a Ti Top small beach. Swimming at Ti Top Beach is really enjoyable. After swimming, you can relax in an ideal environment of immense sky and sunshine. This beach is very beautiful and is well worth a visit to cool off when the heats starts to get to you. Around 16:30 group return to cruises for relaxing and enjoy tea while cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for sunbathing on upper deck with music, enjoy great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Hanoi Opera House
17:30 Disembark for going back on the same express way to Hanoi. 20:00 Drop you off the same hotel /accommodation in Hanoi Old Quarter or at the meeting point (Hanoi Opera House). The tour finishes!
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
This is a meeting point for those whose hotels located in Halong and start the tour from Halong. They need to go here around 11:45am to join the tour group (starting from Hanoi).
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
This is a meeting point for those whose hotels located outside Hanoi Old Quarter or who do not need a hotel pickup. You must be here at 8:45am to join the tour group.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Ends at
This is a meeting point for those whose hotels located in Halong and start the tour from Halong. They need to go here around 11:45am to join the tour group (starting from Hanoi).
Ends at
This is a meeting point for those whose hotels located outside Hanoi Old Quarter or who do not need a hotel pickup. You must be here at 8:45am to join the tour group.
Options you can book
Sharing Transfer (Pickup 7:30)
Pickup included
Private Transfer (pickup 8:40)
Pickup included
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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Paradise Indochina Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max travellers on limousine vehicle is 18 passengers and on cruise is 70 passengers
- Please prepare towels, swimsuits... if you are keen on swimming on Titov beach
- Maximum 15 Persons is per booking. It is not maximum passengers on cruise ship.
- Surcharge: Extra 10 USD per person on Vietnamese Tet Festival (Chinese New year festival: Feb 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 of 2026). The customes will pay cash to the local tour operator tour guide.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 121 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
121 verified traveler reviews for Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Breath taking
What an amazing day. The entire tour was well planned and executed. From the pick up to drop off there were no wasted time. The boat was clean, the food was amazing and Halong Bay was one of the most beautiful wonders of nature. Viet, the guide, was professional and informative.
via Viator
Amazing Sun downer View
We had very great experience. The trip included vegetarian food. Caves are good although the kayaking boats often collide with big family boats.
via Tripadvisor
Superb
The cruise experience was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The staff was warm, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile. The ship was clean, well maintained, and very comfortable. Food options were great with plenty of variety, and every meal felt fresh and tasty.
via Tripadvisor
Tour
This tour was, in a word, exceptional. From the moment of booking to the final drop-off, every detail was handled with professionalism and genuine care. If you are looking for a seamless way to explore the local culture and landmarks.
via Tripadvisor
Best cruise 👍
Very nice cruise, great activities, guide was very kind and co-operative, amazing service, an experience of a lifetime!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $69 to $205
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 42
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Paradise Indochina Travel, who run 24 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.0.
See everything Paradise Indochina Travel runsWhy this scores 69
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Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ha Long Bay.
How much does Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive cost?
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Prices start at $69 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ha Long Bay usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive take?
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Plan for about 11 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 Ha Long Bay is not rushed.
Is Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 121 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ha Long Bay, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive?
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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 Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive?
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Around 42 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 Ha Long Bay 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 Ha Long Bay and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive 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 Ha Long Bay 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 Ha Long Bay?
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On Outty we rank every Ha Long Bay experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island, 2 Day 1 Night Luxury Azura Cruise through Halong & Lan Ha Bay, Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour - Nature Escape, Less Crowds. 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 Ha Long Bay?
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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 Ha Long Bay?
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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 Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive?
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Included: Vegetarian Food available; Hotel pickup & Drop off by Luxury limousine vehicle; Luxury Buffet lunch with Sea Food on Cruise; Sunset Tea Break party; and English speaking guide during the trip. Not included: Drinks on the boat cruise; and Tips/Gratuity and personal expenses. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 1218 listed pickup locations in and around Ha Long Bay. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive 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 Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive?
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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 Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive 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 Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive?
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Across 121 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
What booking options are available for Halong Luxury Cruise Full Day Tour from Hanoi: All Inclusive?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Sharing Transfer (Pickup 7:30), Private Transfer (pickup 8:40). Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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