
Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area)
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) worth booking?
Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) is a 48-hour experience in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, from $245 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 13 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (13)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- From
- $245 per person
Signature Halong Cruise welcome you aboard our state of the art vessel and luxury cruise. We wish to provide our customers the best culinary and unique route cruising experiences. Signature Halong Cruise System with 2 luxury boutique boats in Bai Tu Long Bay : Signature Cruise (12 cabins) and Signature Royal Cruise (16 cabins). Two of them will bring to visitors the most exciting experiences in Halong Bay & Bai Tu Long Bay with less tourist area such as: Thien Canh Son Cave, Vung Vieng Fishing Village,Kayaking, Tai Chi,Cooking Demonstration, Sunset Party, etc. We pride ourselves on providing our high quality amenities and exceptional services to our guests and endeavor to make your stay with us as pleasurable and relaxed as possible..
What you get
About this experience
Signature Halong Cruise welcome you aboard our state of the art vessel and luxury cruise. We wish to provide our customers the best culinary and unique route cruising experiences. Signature Halong Cruise System with 2 luxury boutique boats in Bai Tu Long Bay : Signature Cruise (12 cabins) and Signature Royal Cruise (16 cabins). Two of them will bring to visitors the most exciting experiences in Halong Bay & Bai Tu Long Bay with less tourist area such as: Thien Canh Son Cave, Vung Vieng Fishing Village,Kayaking, Tai Chi,Cooking Demonstration, Sunset Party, etc. We pride ourselves on providing our high quality amenities and exceptional services to our guests and endeavor to make your stay with us as pleasurable and relaxed as possible..
What's included
Included
- JUNIOR Seaview Cabin with window, hot water, bathroom.
- Meeting Point: Halong International Cruise Port (Option from Halong)
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Halong (Option from HANOI only)
- Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide onboard
- Entrance fees for Bai Tu Long Bay and Thien Canh Son Cave
Not included
- Beverages, Personal Expenses, Tips and Spa Treatment Service
- Holiday Surcharge (31st Dec), Noel 24th Dec, Lunar Tet Holiday
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
FOR GUEST BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI WITH TRANSFER ONLY: Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel Office at 39 Ngo Huyen Street before 8h00 AM.
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
FOR GUEST BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI WITH TRANSFER ONLY: Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel Office at 39 Ngo Huyen Street before 8h00 AM.
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HALONG, NO TRANSFER: Please come to the Halong International Cruise Port, Halong City, Quang Ninh Province before 12:00 noon time. If you arrive there later than 12:00, you are able to miss the cruise.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
FOR GUEST BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI WITH TRANSFER ONLY: Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel Office at 39 Ngo Huyen Street before 8h00 AM.
Ends at
FOR GUEST BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI WITH TRANSFER ONLY: Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel Office at 39 Ngo Huyen Street before 8h00 AM.
Ends at
FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HALONG, NO TRANSFER: Please come to the Halong International Cruise Port, Halong City, Quang Ninh Province before 12:00 noon time. If you arrive there later than 12:00, you are able to miss the cruise.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Authentic HALONG
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary can be changed without prior notice.
- The timing of this itinerary is estimated, and the exact time will be informed before departure time.
- All activities are included and optional. You can stay on the boat and relax instead of joining outside activities.
- Standard menus onboard are served for all customers.
- The Wifi signal is not strong all the time due to the bay surrounded by islands
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Congratulations
We had a very pleasant time! Our cabin was beautiful. Congratulations to the cruise manager and Lily for their professionalism and kindness.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback We are so happy that you enjoyed the Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Beautiful and not crowded
We spend one night on the boat. The staff was very friendly, the activities were fun and the food and drinks were good. The lime stones were beautiful. There were only three more boats, so I would totally recommend to do the Long To Bai cruise.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback We are so happy that you enjoyed the Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience . Highly recommend.
Amazing experience . We had 2 rooms adjoining and a large balcony area. We just had one day and night which was probably enough. Canoeing on the first day with a good demonstration in the evening . Day 2 started very early with tai chi on the deck at 5.30am followed by breakfast and a visit to a cave . Early start meant that we got there before the crowds . Only small gripe is that we had to check out of our room at 9.30am which was a bit early . Andy our guide and ship manager was excellent .
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your booking The pick up time is at your hotel - the Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) We also provide group/private packages, airport transportation, city tour, food tour, tours to Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa; Danang, HCM.C. If you need any information, feel free to ask Best regards, Luong (Ms) - Vietnam Operator (Phone/Zalo/ WhatsApp: +84 971207118, email: localtoursasia@gmail.com)
via Tripadvisor
Perfect services for a visit to Halong Bay, a little outside the main circuits
From the moment you accept the constraints of a visit to Halong Bay, the choice of Signature Halong Cruise is really excellent. From hotel pick-up in Hanoi, to return to the same hotel (+ 1 trip included to or from the airport), everything is smooth and perfectly organized. The boat only takes 24 people, the rooms are spacious and extremely comfortable, the meals excellent, the staff does not push (too) much consumption. The Bai Tu long circuit is a very good choice, a little quieter than Halong with stunning scenery, beautiful kayak ride in the fishing village, very friendly and efficient escort. What a pleasure to enjoy the sunset and sunrise on deck! Recommended without reservation.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback We are so happy that you enjoyed the Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Unforgettable boat tour of Bai-Tu-Long Bay
Based on a travel blog, we decided on a 2 day Bai-Tu-Long Bay from the provider Signature Cruises.The hotel pickup in the early morning worked smoothly and we were welcomed by Lily and Vinnie at the boat terminal in Halong.After a short Waiting time we were taken to our boat. There we moved into our luxurious cabin and were able to enjoy an extremely tasty lunch afterwards.Before that there was an extensive safety briefing that made us feel very good.The tour was beautiful and the impressions unforgettable.We would like to thank the entire crew again and especially Vinnie and Lily for the incredible Service. The tour was worth every single dong!!!
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback We are so happy that you enjoyed the Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $245 to $450
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Authentic HALONG, who run 196 experiences we rank across 11 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.2.
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Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ha Long Bay.
How much does Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) cost?
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Prices start at $245 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 Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) take?
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Plan for about 48 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 Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Ha Long Bay, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area)?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 48-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area)?
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Around 5 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 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) 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 Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area)?
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Included: JUNIOR Seaview Cabin with window, hot water, bathroom; Meeting Point: Halong International Cruise Port (Option from Halong); Lunch; Dinner; and Breakfast. Not included: Beverages, Personal Expenses, Tips and Spa Treatment Service; and Holiday Surcharge (31st Dec), Noel 24th Dec, Lunar Tet Holiday. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 576 listed pickup locations in and around Ha Long Bay. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) offered in?
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It runs in 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 Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area)?
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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 Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) 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 Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area) if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Ha Long Bay. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about Signature Halong Cruise 2 Day Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area)?
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Across 13 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, photo opportunities, organization. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
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