Hera Cruise - Top Notch Day Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bay
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Is Hera Cruise - Top Notch Day Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bay worth booking?
Hera Cruise - Top Notch Day Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bay is a 7-hour experience in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, from $55 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $55 per person
Even if you don’t have time for an overnight cruise, explore both Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay on this comprehensive guided cruise. Meet your craft, the elegant Hera Luxury Day Cruise, at Tuan Chau harbor—upgrade for a time
What you get
- Cooking class & sunset party onboat
- 7-hours exploration through Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay
- Mouth-watering lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
- All entrance fees for sightseeing indicated
- Swimimming Pool & Water Slides for realxing
- Kayaking or Rowing Bamboo Boat
About this experience
Even if you don’t have time for an overnight cruise, explore both Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay on this comprehensive guided cruise. Meet your craft, the elegant Hera Luxury Day Cruise, at Tuan Chau harbor—upgrade for a time-saving limousine transfer on the expressway. Enjoy a fusion lunch, a sunset party, and a cooking demo, ride a kayak or a rowing boat through sea caves into secret lagoons and swim on a quiet beach. *Riding comfort limousine via expressway . *Up to 07 hours cruise from Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay *Delicious premium lunch on boat *Cooking demonstration and sunset party *Swimming and Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay *Swimming pool & water slides in open air.
What's included
Included
- Cooking class & sunset party onboat
- 7-hours exploration through Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay
- Mouth-watering lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
- All entrance fees for sightseeing indicated
- Swimimming Pool & Water Slides for realxing
- Kayaking or Rowing Bamboo Boat
- Limousine Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Halong (Tour from HANOI only)
- English Speaking Guide onboard
Not included
- Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
What you'll see and do
Old Quarter
FOR GUESTS BOOK TRANSFER FROM HANOI ONLY: We will pick up the guests at hotels in Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside between 07h00 am to 07h15 am. It takes 2h30 hours to 3 hours to Halong Bay.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Halong Bay
NOTE FOR GUESTS BOOK ONLY CRUISE FROM HALONG, NO TRANSFER INCLUDED: Please come to HERA Cruise at Lot 16A Tuan Chau Marina before 11:00 AM for boarding cruise (No later than or you will miss cruise). This is itinerary of Luxury Day Cruise: 11:00 | Welcome Aboard at Tuan Chau Harbor As you step onto the deck, you will be greeted by a lion dance — a symbol of good luck before the voyage. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink in hand as you get ready for a journey to explore the stunning Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. 12:00 approx: have a premium lunch meal
180 minutes here · Admission included
Lan Ha Bay
14:00 | Explore the Dark & Bright Caves by Bamboo Boat You can sit back in a bamboo boat to immerse yourself in complete tranquility. 15:00 | Swimming at the Pristine Frog Pond Area in Lan Ha Bay A secluded paradise with emerald-green waters awaits. Swim freely, try the water slide from the ship into the sea, or simply lounge on the sundeck. 16:00 | Cooking Class – Chef’s Special Secrets Learn to make Vietnamese spring rolls under the guidance of our chef. More than just a cooking class, it’s a way to bring a taste of your journey back home. 16:30 | Sunset Party & Happy Hour You enjoy a refined Sunset Party with tea, coffee, and sweet treats while watching the sunset over the bay. 18:00 | Return to the Harbor The cruise docks at Tuan Chau Harbor. FOR THE GUEST BOOK ONLY CRUISE, NO TRANSFER: you will end of day crusie at Tuan Chau harbor.
240 minutes here · Admission included
Old Quarter
FOR THE GUEST BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI ONLY: From Tuan Chau harbor: You'll get on limousine back to Hanoi City. We will drop off the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area about 20h30 PM to 21h00 PM. TOUR END.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
FOR GUESTS BOOK ONLY CRUISE FROM HALONG, NO TRANSFER INCLUDED: Please come to HERA Cruise at Lot 16A Tuan Chau Marina before 11:00 AM for boarding cruise (No later than or you will miss cruise)
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Ends at
FOR GUESTS BOOK ONLY CRUISE FROM HALONG, NO TRANSFER INCLUDED: Please come to HERA Cruise at Lot 16A Tuan Chau Marina before 11:00 AM for boarding cruise (No later than or you will miss cruise)
Options you can book
From Hanoi + Limousine/07:00
Starts and Finish from HANOI: Pick up and drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 07h00 am to 07h15 am Limousine Transfer Roundtrip: You will share limousine with other guests roundtrip between Hanoi and Halong Bay Hera Day Cruise or Similar: If Hera Day Cruise full, we will use another with same itinerary and same service Duration: 12 hours: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Port - Hera Day Cruise - Halong Bay - Tuan Chau Port - Hanoi Premium Lunch Onboat Kayaking or Bamboo Boat Pickup included
ONLY CRUISE from Halong/10:30
Starts & Finish at Halong Bay: Please come to Hera Cruise at Lot 16ATuan Chau Marina before 11:00 AM for boarding cruise (No later than or miss cruise) Important Note: Please contact us via email/whatsApp to confirm your booking and meeting point information Hera Day Cruise or Similar: If Hera Day Cruise full, we will use another with same itinerary and same service Duration: 7 hours: Tuan Chau Port - Hera Day Cruise - Halong Bay - Tuan Chau Port Premium Lunch Onboat
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Authentic MAI CHAU
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Hera Cruise - Top Notch Day Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bay. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Jade sails .
If you are looking for comfort which we were and only have a day then it’s a great option . The boat itself is very comfortable . The food was decent and plentiful . I was sad to have missed out on the names of some of the small islands but this was probably because my fiancé was I’ll so I didn’t attend and was on a different floor to where the information was given . There were just two things that annoyed me about this trip . 1 They say don’t bring plastic bottles of water , with good reason they don’t want anyone throwing them in the water, but they do not provide a constantly available self service water onboard instead you need to buy your drinks , even at dinner! They provided a small welcome on board drink and a small vodka at the end so you need to pay around £2.50 for a ginger tea and around £4 for a supposed orange juice which was not big . Doesn’t sound like much but you can buy your entire dinner in Vietnam for £2 lol. They did have a 241 happy hour towards the end of the cruise , but I think instead of saying don’t bring plastic bottles of water ( as this is what is available to the average tourist ) they should emphasise the need to not have water bottles thrown in the water , perhaps put a fine in place . 2 There is WiFi aboard however when I thought about using it I would have had to leave my comfy lounger to go looking for the guide , the password should be readily noticeable at the tables and it should be announced on arrival . So it’s comfortable the transfer also good , the seating and loungers and excursions were all great, the guide was friendly , although I did feel he was searching for tips at the end, and when I pay to go in a boat tour I feel the tour guide and boat are included especially as this is the priciest tour at over £260 for 3 people . Other tours being around 45 dollars pp so nearly twice the price . For the same ish tour in a much nicer boat basically . What’s great - you can hardly tell the boat is moving not lightly to get sea sick It’s very comfortable The food was good and I have 2 very fussy eaters . Do bring tips for the fishermen who row you on the first excursion We tipped him and our cab driver a little . If you want to tip the guide go ahead he was friendly etc great can’t fault him just I thought that’s what I was paying for! Boat, guide . That’s a tour no ? Ok well at that price it is to me . Up to you . Was it worth it , depends on if comfort is a thing for you. It is for us and the crowd onboard we’re great too . If I was young I’d probably save my money and go on a cheap tour , saying that a lot of the cruise liners looked pretty cool . The jade sails one looked the coolest of course and again is probably the most expensive , if you’ve got the money and time a few nights might be lovely , there were a lot of other cruise boats that also looked doable for a few nights . This boat is known as the most comfortable one that does a day trip . It’s highly rated cause it is just us that ….
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Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $55 to $100
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
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Hera Cruise - Top Notch Day Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bay: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ha Long Bay.
How much does Hera Cruise - Top Notch Day Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bay cost?
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Prices start at $55 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 Hera Cruise - Top Notch Day Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bay 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 Ha Long Bay is not rushed.
Is Hera Cruise - Top Notch Day Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bay worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 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 Hera Cruise - Top Notch Day Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bay?
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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 Hera Cruise - Top Notch Day Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bay suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 7-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Hera Cruise - Top Notch Day Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bay?
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Around 0 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hera Cruise - Top Notch Day Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bay 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 All Inclusive 2 Days Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay on Au Co cruise, Top Tier: Overnight Ha Long Bay Cruise 5-Star, Balcony Cabin-2D1N, All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour. 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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