Halong Bay Cruise Overnight
100+ overnight cruise itineraries in Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay.
Halong bay: 234 Cruise itineraries
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Pamela Cruise 1 Day
- New luxury day cruise
- Jacuzzi pool
- Visit Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island
Pamela Cruise
- Ha Long Bay Day Tour Itinerary.
- Sightseeing ticket by Itinerary.
- Welcome drink and cake upon boarding the cruise.
- Premium buffet lunch.
- Fresh fruits and snacks at Sunset Party.
- Birthday party (free upon request).
- Outdoor pool area.
- Relaxation area on the deck.
- Free Wifi, Internet.
- Beverages, surcharge fee bring food and drink on board.
- Surcharge for holidays, Tet.
- VAT.
- Massage & Spa Services.
- Airplane tickets and transportation from the airport.
- Transportation Hanoi - Ha Long - Hanoi.
- VISA.
- Kayaking and canoeing services.
- Other personal expenses.
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Amethyst Cruise 1 Day
- Outdoor jacuzzi pool
- Highlight attractions in Halong Bay
- Spacious lounge on sundeck
Amethyst Cruise
- 7.5 hours trip with Amethyst Daily Cruise
- Buffet lunch on boat
- Activities: Exploring cave, kayaking, swimming, sunset party, Jacuzzi
- English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide
- Sightseeing fees (apply for group sharing tour only)
- Free birthday party in sunset party
- Holiday surcharge
- Taxes
- Shuttle bus/ Limousine Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
- All other services not mentioned clearly in the program
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Heritage Line Violet 2 Days
- Most luxurious small sized cruise in Halong Bay
- 4 legendary suites with balcony on board
- Managed and operated by the famous Heritage Line cruise line
Heritage Line Violet
- Admission fee for Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay
- Shuttle bus or private transfer
- Personal expenses
- Crew and guide gratuities
- Visa fees
- Other beverages than those stated under inclusions
- Medical services
- Spa treatments
- All other services or items not listed under inclusions
- Christmas 24/12, New Year 31/12, Lunar New Year’s Eve
- Accommodation
- Daily (group) shore-excursions
- Sightseeing and transfers during the cruise
- English speaking tour guiding on-and offshore
- Entertainment/activities during the cruise as mentioned in the program
- Welcome drink, brewed coffee, tea and mineral water
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- Passenger liability insurance
- Internet on the ship (subject to cellular network signal)
- Complimentary usage of ship facilities (exclusive of spa treatments)
- Port or anchorage fees
| Cabin types | Max |
Price per cabin (1 cabin, double occupancy) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite |
Max adults: 2
Max children: 1 (up to 12 years of age) |
$750 USD $750 USD | Book now |
| Imperial Suite |
Max adults: 2
Max children: 1 (up to 12 years of age) |
$960 USD $960 USD | Book now |
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Heritage Line Violet 3 Days
- Most luxurious small sized cruise in Halong Bay
- 4 legendary suites with balcony on board
- Managed and operated by the famous Heritage Line cruise line
Heritage Line Violet
- Admission fee for Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay
- Shuttle bus or private transfer
- Personal expenses
- Crew and guide gratuities
- Visa fees
- Other beverages than those stated under inclusions
- Medical services
- Spa treatments
- All other services or items not listed under inclusions
- Christmas 24/12, New Year 31/12, Lunar New Year’s Eve
- Accommodation
- Daily (group) shore-excursions
- Sightseeing and transfers during the cruise
- English speaking tour guiding on-and offshore
- Entertainment/activities during the cruise as mentioned in the program
- Welcome drink, brewed coffee, tea and mineral water
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- Passenger liability insurance
- Internet on the ship (subject to cellular network signal)
- Complimentary usage of ship facilities (exclusive of spa treatments)
- Port or anchorage fees
| Cabin types | Max |
Price per cabin (1 cabin, double occupancy) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite |
Max adults: 2
Max children: 1 (up to 12 years of age) |
$1135 USD $1135 USD | Book now |
| Imperial Suite |
Max adults: 2
Max children: 1 (up to 12 years of age) |
$1455 USD $1455 USD | Book now |
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Calypso Cruise 2 Days
- Exclusive cruise itinerary focusing on Lan Ha Bay
- Trip includes visit to Dark and Bright Cave
- Highly personalized service on board
Calypso Cruise
- VAT
- Drinks
- Transportation
- Holiday surcharge
- Tips and personal expenses
- Meals as mentioned
- Accommodation on board (on twin /double basis)
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Kayaking, cooking class
- Taichi
- Squid fishing
- Welcome drink
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Calypso Cruise 3 Days
- Exclusive cruise itinerary focusing on Lan Ha Bay
- Trip includes visit to Dark and Bright Cave
- Highly personalized service on board
Calypso Cruise
- VAT
- Drinks
- Transportation
- Holiday surcharge
- Tips and personal expenses
- Meals as mentioned
- Accommodation on board (on twin /double basis)
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Kayaking, cooking class
- Taichi
- Squid fishing
- Welcome drink
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Oriental Sails 3 Days
- Ideal for budget travelers
- Wide range of activities offered
- Cruise itinerary focuses on Bai Tu Long Bay - a less touristy path
Oriental Sails
- Drinks
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Shuttle bus: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (City center only) with complementary mineral water: 1 bottle/1 way, handkerchief.
- Professional English Speaking Guide.
- Entrance fees.
- Cruise through Halong bay
- All meals on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Accommodation in air-conditioned cabin
- Kayaking.
- Welcome drinks, cold handkerchief
- Tai Chi class
- Cooking class on Calypso Cruiser
- Internet on board
- Insurance
- Baby cot on request
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Oriental Sails 2 Days
- Ideal for budget travelers
- Wide range of activities offered
- Cruise itinerary focuses on Bai Tu Long Bay - a less touristy path
Oriental Sails
- Drinks
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Shuttle bus: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (City center only) with complementary mineral water: 1 bottle/1 way, handkerchief.
- Professional English Speaking Guide.
- Entrance fees.
- Cruise through Halong bay
- All meals on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Accommodation in air-conditioned cabin
- Kayaking.
- Welcome drinks, cold handkerchief
- Tai Chi class
- Cooking class on Calypso Cruiser
- Internet on board
- Insurance
- Baby cot on request
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Prince Cruise 3 Days
- Small size cruise with more privacy
- Travel in Bai Tu Long area
- A member of Indochina Junk group
Prince Cruise
- Transfer two way Hanoi-Halong by Shuttle Bus (available for $35/roundtrip/person).
- Tips and personal expenses
- Kayaking Services
- Welcome drink.
- Tea & Coffee.
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees.
- Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner, European Breakfast.
- Swimming Equipment.
- Fishing Equipment.
- On board Insurance.
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Prince Cruise 2 Days
- Small size cruise with more privacy
- Travel in Bai Tu Long area
- A member of Indochina Junk group
Prince Cruise
- Transfer two way Hanoi-Halong by Shuttle Bus (available for $35/roundtrip/person).
- Tips and personal expenses
- Kayaking Services
- Welcome drink.
- Tea & Coffee.
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees.
- Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner, European Breakfast.
- Swimming Equipment.
- Fishing Equipment.
- On board Insurance.
Questions & Answers (0)
FAQs
When is the best time to travel on a Halong cruise?
The best time for pleasant weather is from October to November and March to April. October to November is Autumn when the weather is cool, sunny, and has a low chance of storms. March to April is Spring with low rainfall, blue sky, and light sunshine. However, Halong in each season has its own beauty and both advantages and disadvantages. Just check the weather forecast and plan your trip well, you can join a Halong cruise at any time.
Do cruise tours include a transfer from Hanoi?
No. Transportation is not included in the tour price. You can ask for a bus service or a private car from Hanoi for an extra fee.
Which cruise visits a fishing village?
Many cruises include a trip to a fishing village such as Paradise Elegance, Athena Luxury, Indochina Sails, Bhaya, Glory Legend, etc. However, this trip is usually added to the 3 day 2 night itinerary.
Is kayaking included in the cruise price?
Most Halong Bay cruises include kayaking in the tour price. However, some cruises do not include kayaking such as Paradise Elegance, Ambassador, Heritage Line Violet, Heritage Line Ginger, etc. You can contact our travel consultant to have more details of inclusions and exclusions.
We are a group of 10 adults, can we stay in all cabins next to each other?
Yes. You surely can stay in all cabins next to or close to each other if you book early and inform the travel consultant in advance.
Is there an elevator on the cruise?
You can refer to some cruises with an elevator including Ambassador, Capella, Elite of the Seas, Era, and Indochine cruise.
We are a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children). Can we stay in one cabin?
Yes. There are some family cabins that include a king bed with 2 - 3 single beds, suitable for your family. Capella cruise is a suggestion for your reference.
Are meals onboard set menu or buffet?
Meals onboard could be set menu, buffet, or a-la-carte depending on each cruise. You can contact the travel consultant for detailed menus of a specific cruise.
Which cruises are suitable for families with children?
Cruises with large cabins, spacious public areas, swimming pools, and other entertainment activities are suitable for families with children. You can refer to Capella, Mon Cheri, Stellar of the Seas, Heritage Binh Chuan, Orchid Classic, etc.
Can I bring food and drinks onboard?
You can bring some onboard. However, there will be a service charge if you bring food/drinks during meals. All cruises have a bar with a variety of drinks such as beer, coke, juice, smoothies, wine, cocktails, etc. You’d better order food/drinks on the cruise.
More About Overnight Cruises
As one of the hotspots in the Northern region of Vietnam, Halong Bay always welcomes a large number of visitors every year. Although visitors can view the bay from many locations in the city, Halong bay cruises will bring a very different experience with plenty of interesting activities.
Cruises in Halong bay are diverse in duration, itineraries, facilities & services, as well as prices. No matter if you have just a few hours or days for the cruise, no matter if you love hiking to the top of the limestone island to get the panoramic view or just simply lazing on the isolated beach for hours, no matter if you love a traditional small junk or a giant modern ship with a bunch of recreational activities, Halong Bay Cruise promises to serve you at its best.
Cruise duration
Although some cruises offer up to 4-night durations, the three most popular durations are day cruises, 1-night, and 2-night cruises.
- Day cruises are most economical and suitable for travelers having limited time and a low budget. A day trip lasts for 4 to 8 hours on the bay but the program covers the most signature attractions that give travelers the best glimpse of the Heritage Site.
- 1-night cruises are the choices of the majority of visitors due to the reasonable price and time. If day cruises are not enough and 2-night ones are a bit too much and expensive, 1-night cruises provide enough activities and a less-rushed program for a relaxing trip.
- A 2-night cruise is ideal for those who have a loosen budget and generous time. This is the most costly duration of the three. However, travelers have a chance to visit the deeper parts of Halong Bay which are untouched, pristine, and less touristy.
Itinerary
While searching for cruises, you will see not only Halong bay but also Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. You may know that Halong Bay has been recognized as World’s Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO twice in 1994 and 2000. That makes Ha Long Bay more renowned, visited by a lot of travelers worldwide, and somehow gradually commercialized a bit.
Neighboring the heritage bay, Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay are two smaller bays that are later discovered and well-known thanks to their similar karst islands and poetic landscapes.
A cruise itinerary will usually attach to one of three bays. Based on your preference, if you are after an active program with spectacular and bustling hotspots, Halong Bay is a must. If you are looking for more relaxation and a less crowded itinerary, or you want to have a new experience, Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay would never let you down.
Halong Bay
- Attractions: Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Tung Sau Pearl Farm, Titop Island, Me Cung Cave, Heaven Palace Grotto, Cua Van Village, Trinh Nu Cave, etc.
- Cruises: Paradise Elegance, Ambassador, Pelican, Athena, Signature, Paradise Sails, Adela Boutique, Stellar, etc.
Lan Ha Bay
- Attractions: Dark-Bright Cave, Tra Bau, Ao Ech, Viet Hai Village,
- Cruises: Elite of the Seas, Orchid Trendy, Heritage Binh Chuan, Scarlet Pearl, Mon Cheri, Stellar of the Seas, Capella, La Casta Regal, Rosy, Sena, etc.
Bai Tu Long Bay
- Attractions: Thien Canh Son Cave, Vung Vieng Fishing Village, Cong Do, Cap La, Cong Dam, Hon Co Island, etc.
- Cruises: Dragon Legend, Swan, Paloma, Dragon Pearl, etc.
Facilities & services
If Halong Bay day cruises have a spacious public area of sundeck or dining room for sightseeing and relaxing, overnight cruises provide no shortage of facilities and services like a floating hotel.
You will stay in well-equipped cabins which come with a large window or balcony. Not only comfy bed and bathroom amenities, but the cabin also has Satellite TV, minibar, air-con, safe box, bathtub or jacuzzi, etc. After joining a bunch of activities, cabins onboard bring you the utmost comfort and convenience like home.
Food and drinks are served on the cruise. Unlike all meals included in the tour price, drinks could be ordered and charged based on usage. Apart from sitting in an intimate restaurant to enjoy meals, you can request room service or order drinks into your room to spend time with your loved ones from the private balcony.
Besides, Halong Bay cruises more and more focus on varied entertainment activities onboard. Therefore, you can find cruises with mini golf, swimming pool, jacuzzi pool, spa, modern gym, art gallery, club, etc. The more luxurious the cruise is, the more facilities and services it provides.
Experiences on Halong Bay cruises
There is much more than just watching the bay from a cruise. Halong Bay Cruises offer plenty of on-board and off-board activities. On-board activities are often the same while off-board ones can be changed on different days in a tour. All the activities are optional, thus you can feel free to enjoy your trip with the utmost relaxation.
Onboard activities
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Watch Halong Bay from top deck
All Halong Bay cruises have a spacious sundeck where you can kick back on the sun loungers and witness the stunning scenery of Halong bay. It can be the serenity in the early morning, the splendor of the sunset, or the shimmer when all the ships are lit at night. Every moment on the cruise gives you a special view of Ha Long Bay.
- Join Sunset party
What could be better than watching the sunset, chatting, and sipping some drinks together? Sunset parties usually include Happy Hour - Buy 1 get 1 free promotion for drinks and some complementary finger food on the top deck.
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Learn how to make a Vietnamese traditional dish
Get to know about Vietnamese cuisine with local ingredients and interesting recipes. Make the dish on your own and enjoy it, you will definitely enjoy the food much more.
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Fish squid at night
Simple technique but patience is needed for catching squid like a local. This is one of the interesting experiences you should not miss on a Halong Bay cruise.
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Experience Taichi
Early birds would love to follow the gentle movements of the crew in the Taichi session in the morning. Refreshing your body and mind with a quick exercise in the middle of the heritage bay should be on your bucket list.
Offboard activities
- Discover caves and grottoes
There are nearly 2,000 islands and islets in Halong Bay and plenty of them have a cave or grotto to visit. Some caves are giant and dry inside while some are small and can only be visited by kayak or sampan boat. Visitors have a chance to know the mysterious legend of Halong Bay and unique formation of the caves here.
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Kayak on the bay
Kayaking on the vast ocean is a must. Gently paddle a kayak around rocky islands and feel the amazing tranquility of the bay, you will never regret it.
- Swim at the beach
Halong bay is perfect for swimming thanks to the very calm seawater. If you choose Halong itinerary, Titop and Soi Sim beaches are the two most beautiful and biggest beaches for swimming. If you choose Lan Ha Bay or Bai Tu Long Bay, you can swim in many untouched water areas or some smaller natural beaches.
- Climb to the mountain
If watching the bay from the top deck of the cruise is not enough, you may not want to miss the panoramic view of Halong Bay from the top of the mountain. This activity could be found in the excursion to Titop and Soi Sim islands.
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Visit a fishing village
There used to be thousands of households living and fishing on Halong Bay for a living. Visiting a fishing village is a way to learn about their tough life on the ocean. Travelers can visit Cua Van, Ba Hang, Vung Vieng fishing village, etc.
Price range
Halong Bay Cruises could be divided into 3 main categories: Luxury (5*), Deluxe (4*), and Superior (3*). You need from US$100-130 per person for a 1-night trip on a Superior cruise. Deluxe cruises cost from US$130-160 per person per night. For Luxury category, Halong Bay cruise costs you from US$160 up to US$400 per person.
Price may change upon the regulation of Halong management board or vary in season. Low season is from May to September with more promotions. Price in the high season from October to April is often higher and cruises are more quickly occupied. Therefore, you should book early in the high season to ensure your favorite cruise is available.
