Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay in Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam

Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay

Outty Ranking 59 5.0 · 5 traveler reviews12 hoursFrom $105
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59/100

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5.0/5

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Is Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay worth booking?

Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay is a 12-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $105 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
59 / 100
Rating
5/5 (5)
Duration
12 hours
From
$105 per person

Taliya Cruise welcome you to experience the new definition of contemporary luxury. We offer not only a luxury cruise service of the highest safety standard but also a completely unique experience with a carefully researched itinerary, attentive service, authentic decor, delicious food... That makes your vacation be a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Taliya Cruise is an elite and unique sailboat designed with the idea of creating a luxurious open space.

What you get

    About this experience

    Taliya Cruise welcome you to experience the new definition of contemporary luxury. We offer not only a luxury cruise service of the highest safety standard but also a completely unique experience with a carefully researched itinerary, attentive service, authentic decor, delicious food... That makes your vacation be a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Taliya Cruise is an elite and unique sailboat designed with the idea of creating a luxurious open space.

    What's included

    Included

    • Kayaking/rowing boat, Cooking demonstration
    • Shuttle Bus/ Private Car between Hanoi & Halong Bay
    • English speaking Guide & Entrance fees
    • Premium Lunch & Sunset Party onboard
    • Free using Swimming Pool & Mini Golf onboat
    • 7 hours explore Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay

    Not included

    • Alcoholic Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips

    What you'll see and do

    1. Old Quarter

      We will pick up all guests in Hanoi Old Quarter. Our driver will come and collect you then transfer to Halong Bay by high quality bus. If you stay outside of the Hanoi Old Quarter Area please come to Opera House at address no 1, Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi for pick up point then transfer to Halong Bay within about 2,5 hours drive included short break on the way.

      150 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Halong Bay

      10:00 – 10:15: We welcome our guests onboard, enjoy welcome drinks, receive cruise briefings, and safety instructions, and check in Taliya Cruise. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Talyia Crusie and the team will take you on an odyssey of 7.5 hours in deep exploration through remote Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay, discovering many hidden splendors of untouched natural wonders. 11:15 – 11:30: While cruising through a maze of toweling limestone mountains, you revel in the elegant restaurant that fully equipped with air-conditioning. A Vietnamese fusion cuisine lunch is served and a spectacular seascape is always in view through expanded windows.

      180 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Lan Ha Bay

      Guests will do activities at Lan Ha Bay. 13.00 – 13.15: Local rowing boat at Bright Cave at a cove amid dramatic natural scenery . 14.45 – 15:00: Kayaking and Swimming at Ao Ech area. You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. 16.00 – 16:15: Cooking demonstration. It’s the ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends or simply watch the sunset or just relax. 17.00 -17.15: Arrive in Tuan Chau Harbour

      240 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Old Quarter

      From Tuan Chau harbour, you will get on transfer again for going back to Hanoi and drop off you at Hotel about 20h30 pm to 21h00 PM. End of day cruise.

      150 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Hanoi

    If you stay outside of the Old Quarter Area , please come to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    If you stay outside of the Old Quarter Area , please come to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point

    Options you can book

    • SHUTTLE BUS + CRUISE/ 06:30 AM

      Pick Up Olny Old Quarter Area Shuttle Bus from Hanoi Taliya Cruise or Similar Duration: 12 hours Premium Lunch Onboat Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay Pickup included

    • PRIVATE CAR + CRUISE/07:00 AM

      Pick up around Hanoi City Private Car from Hanoi: This is the best choice for the guests who do not want share limousine uiwth others in roundtrip Hanoi and Halong Bay Join Group on TALIYA CRUISE Duration: 12 hours Premium Lunch Onboard Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay Pickup included

    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
    Local Tours SAPA

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

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

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Traveler reviews

    5 verified traveler reviews for Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    fransT8960IR · October 2026

    A day on Ha Lon Bay

    Fantastic day on Ha Lon Bay with Taliya cruise. The service, ship, food and scenery were amazing. A special shout out to Thomas who made the experience the best. Not only was he attentive but his sharing of information and pleasant attitude made the day special. He’s the best. He found out I had an allergy and made sure to check that none of the food would cause an issue. The day was just perfect. Thank you Thomas and Taliya Cruises! Oh. And now I can make my own rice paper rolls!!!

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback We are so happy that you enjoyed the Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong

    via Tripadvisor

    Jason_M · June 2026

    5 Star

    Absolute 5 star for me !! From the moment you board its all about you . they looked after everyone the same and made everyone feel special. Thank you guys for our wonderful journey with you.

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Jason Malby We are so happy that you enjoyed the Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong

    via Viator

    Frank_C · December 2025

    Excellent Day Cruise From Halong Bay

    We took this excursion on a stop at Halong Bay from a Holland America cruise we were on. After a 20 minute ride from the ship terminal to the marina that Jade Sails from, we were cordially greeted by this staff. We waited until 10 AM until most of the passengers arrived from Hanoi and the cruise departed. We were briefed on what the day would entail and proceeded upstairs to the third deck to relax on some cushioned loungers. We had a terrific Vietnamese buffet lunch at 11:15 and our first off the boat activity started, which was a boat ride with a local boat handler through natural rock caves which were stunning. After returning to the ship, we relaxed and waited until our next activity which was a 45 minute swim off the back of the boat. We then dried off and were treated to a Vietnamese spring roll cooking demonstration, which was a lot of fun. We then sampled the deep fried spring rolls which had been prepared during the demonstration in addition to a variety of other snacks as the boat started its return to the marina. We were dropped off at approximately 5:15 and brought the end to a very fun day.

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Frank Conde We are so happy that you enjoyed the JADE SAILS Best Luxury Day Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong

    via Viator

    Brandt_J · December 2024

    A great day

    Was a beautiful day the crew especially David did a great job. We went to the caves and the cooking demonstration was fun and we had great weather would highly recommend jade

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Brandt Joel We are so happy that you enjoyed the JADE SAILS Best Luxury Day Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong

    via Viator

    Elisabeth_K · March 2024

    Top Notch Experience

    The cruise was great and the food top notch. This area of Viet Nam is beautiful and the experience was enhanced by being spoiled by Vinh and the staff of Jade Sails. It is a trip I would highly recommend to anyone interested in cruising Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay.

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Elisabeth Kierkegaarde We are so happy that you enjoyed the JADE SAILS Best Luxury Day Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    12 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $105 to $295
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Local Tours SAPA, who run 169 experiences we rank across 11 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.8.

    See everything Local Tours SAPA runs

    Why this scores 59

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)91
    Review evidence (18% weight)28
    Booking momentum (14% weight)21
    Value for money (12% weight)36
    Listing quality (10% weight)71
    Local standing (8% weight)54
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay cost?

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    Prices start at $105 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay take?

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    Plan for about 12 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 Hanoi is not rushed.

    Is Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay 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 (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & 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 Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay?

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    Around 2 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 Hanoi 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 Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & 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 Hanoi 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 Hanoi?

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    On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City 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 Hanoi?

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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 Hanoi?

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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 Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay?

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    Included: Kayaking/rowing boat, Cooking demonstration; Shuttle Bus/ Private Car between Hanoi & Halong Bay; English speaking Guide & Entrance fees; Premium Lunch & Sunset Party onboard; and Free using Swimming Pool & Mini Golf onboat. Not included: Alcoholic Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 837 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 20 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay 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 Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay?

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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 Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay 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 Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hanoi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay?

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    Across 5 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, photo opportunities. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    What booking options are available for Taliya Cruise Best Luxury Cruise Visit Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including SHUTTLE BUS + CRUISE/ 06:30 AM, PRIVATE CAR + CRUISE/07:00 AM. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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