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Known as “the land of islands,” Ha Long Bay covers a large area of over 1.500 square kilometers, containing up to 1.900 limestone islands and over 60 unique-looking caves scattered among the islets. Cruising around the bay, visitors will be in awe of the bay’s magnificent panorama: blue water curving through the tall islands like a watercolor painting spreading before the eyes. Thanks to this dreamlike water view, UNESCO has honored Ha Long Bay many times as a World Natural Heritage.
When visiting Ha Long Bay, hiring a sightseeing cruise is the top activity that no visitor should miss. This is the greatest way to enjoy the bay’s attractive natural beauty firsthand, from the brilliant blue ocean, intriguing limestone islands, sparkling white sand beaches, and enigmatic caverns that seem to conceal heavenly treasures.
In addition to visiting beautiful places in the bay, the Ha Long cruise offers top-notch entertainment options such as admiring the bay from a spacious deck with comfortable lounge space, dining in sea-view restaurants, or relaxing with massage services amidst the murmur of the waves…
Currently, Fola Travel offers 50 and counting new and highest quality Ha Long cruise tours, covering a wide range from small, budget boats to high-end, luxurious cruises. These cruises all undergo a thorough quality check, meeting high requirements for service quality, crew, tour guides, scheduling, cabin quality, food quality, and other factors to ensure visitors have a genuinely memorable trip.
Each cruise in Ha Long Bay has its own unique features, bringing wonderful experiences to visitors.
Depending on your requirements, Ha Long Bay offers a large selection of boats, ranging from small wooden junks with traditional Vietnamese designs to large modern yachts, guaranteeing you have a satisfactory option.
| Criteria | Cruise types |
| Class | – Budget cruise 3 stars. – Mid-range cruises 4 stars. – Luxury cruises 5 stars. |
| Duration | – Day cruises. – Overnight cruises (2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights or more) |
| Route | – Ha Long Bay cruises. – Lan Ha Bay cruises. – Bai Tu Long Bay cruises. |
| Style | – Honeymoon & wedding cruises. – Family cruises. – Private cruises. – Party cruises. |
Halong cruises provide essential facilities such as large cabins, restaurants, a sundeck for sightseeing, and bars. On 5-star cruises, visitors may expect more opulent amenities such as four-season swimming pools, jacuzzis, massage and sauna rooms, movie theaters, mini golf courses, and even karaoke or conference rooms.
The rooms on overnight cruises in Halong are built to be comfortable and convenient, with all of the essential facilities, and to take advantage of the beautiful view of the bay through high windows facing the sea and islands. These cabins are like high-end floating hotel suites, perfect for unwinding after a day of thrilling activities!
Fola Travel prioritizes cruise ships that provide high-quality service that visitors value. The staff on these cruises is thoroughly examined and trained, providing a professional and friendly attitude to take good care of you from start to finish.
In addition to basic utility services like restaurant meals, sunset parties, and massages, Ha Long cruise ships offer specialized services like private room decoration or event organization, which are ideal for couples, families, or businesses planning honeymoons, weddings, birthdays, or teambuilding.
Day and overnight cruises are required to follow one of five bay visit schedules set by the Halong Management Board, exploring the most beautiful locations in Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay. These cruise routes are:
| Cruise Route | Bay | Stops |
| Route 1 | Halong Bay | Thien Cung Cave – Dau Go Cave – Cho Da Islet – Ba Hang Fishing Village – Dinh Huong Islet – Trong Mai Islet |
| Route 2 | Halong Bay | Soi Sim Island – Ti Top Island – Surprising Cave – Pelican Cave – Luon Cave – Me Cung Cave |
| Route 3 | Halong Bay | Cua Van Fishing Village – Bamboo Forest – Tien Ong Cave – Ba Ham Lake – Ang Du Lake – Ba Men Temple |
| Route 4 | Bai Tu Long Bay | Thien Canh Son Cave – Cong Do Island – Tung Ang Ecological Area – Da Xep Nature Park – Vung Vieng Fishing Village |
| Route 5 | Lan Ha Bay | Dau Go Island – Dinh Huong Islet – Trong Mai Islet – Cat Ba Island – Viet Hai Village – Three Peaches Beach |
Each cruise itinerary has its own unique qualities, allowing travelers to admire the vibrant splendor of the three bays. Regardless of which trip you take, you will undoubtedly have wonderful memories.
To learn more about the different cruise routes in Halong Bay, visitors can read this article.
Depending on the stops of each cruise, tourists can participate in exciting activities in the bay, such as kayaking through water caves and around fishing villages, swimming on beaches, visiting limestone caves, learning about the bay’s culture and daily life at local villages, or simply admiring the breathtaking nature surround.
Depending on the time limit for your trip, you can opt for a day or overnight cruise in Halong Bay.
Day trips are designed to give you the highlights of Halong Bay, from the most outstanding and popular islands and caves to fishing villages. Tourists on day cruises can experience a wide range of activities: kayaking, swimming, cycling, hiking, and more. The only downside of day cruises is that since the schedule is packed, it can feel rushed to get from one stop to the other.
On the contrary, overnight cruises allow tourists to enjoy the bay’s beauty more thoroughly. There are stops added to the itinerary, but you also have more time to explore each iconic site of the bay. In addition, overnight cruises often provide more amenities and services onboard, like spa & massage rooms, BBQ sessions, Tai Chi classes, Vietnamese cooking demonstrations, etc.
You can have fun in Halong Bay with any budget, as there is an extensive range of cruises from budget to luxury to choose from.
Luxury cruises in Halong Bay allow guests to have the finest trip with spacious cabins full of high-quality amenities and a wide selection of entertainment venues onboard. Mid-range ships offer the perfect balance between a quality cruise and affordable prices, while budget boats are ideal ways to enjoy Halong Bay without breaking the bank!
Of course, if you have the means, we’ll say to splurge on a lavish boat as it will be the journey of a lifetime. But the Halong Bay experience is more than that. Whether you choose a luxury or a budget-friendly cruise, the fixed itinerary gives you the same chance to admire breathtaking locations, visit wonderful local communities, and have a happy time in Halong Bay!
Your group size and travel preferences greatly influence your choice of Halong Bay cruises.
If you want a private experience with your loved ones, we recommend a charter cruise where you’ll have an exclusive experience with all-personalized service and itinerary. If you prefer to meet new people and socialize, joining a big cruise would be great to have fun with like-minded travelers!
Guests looking for a peaceful exploration of the bay’s natural beauty and culture can book cruises to the less touristic Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. Alternatively, you may book a Halong Bay Cruise to visit the most prominent places that earned the name for this UNESCO landmark.
Browse our extensive catalog of Halong Bay cruises above and choose a cruise that resonates with your preferences, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed!
Prices for Halong Bay cruises vary depending on the cruise duration and class, but often in this range:
Below are the top 5 Halong Bay cruises rated by Fola Travel’s guests you can refer to:
| Cruise | Highlight | Price per pax |
| Aquamarine 4* | Best price and quality values | From $120 |
| Hercules Premium 5* | Best day cruise in Halong Bay | $42 |
| Au Co 5* | Sustainable luxury cruise to Lan Ha Bay | From $140 |
| Lily Luxury 5* | High-rated cruise for honeymooners | From $110 |
| Mila Lux 4* | Most popular mid-range cruise | From $130 |
To learn more about Halong Bay and the most updated travel tips for 2025 Halong Bay cruises, check out this article.
Here are things you should have in your backpack for Ha Long:
The answer is yes. In order to go around Ha Long Bay and visit the caves, you have to pay about 200 – 300 000 VND/ person. If you book a cruise tour, for example through Fola Travel, this fee is already included in the tour price.
For Ha Long Bay, our most popular options are the 1-day cruise tours around Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay.
On a full-day tour, you will have the chance to explore a few majestic caves like Luon Cave and Dark & Light Cave, where you will be in awe of the incredible thousand-year-old stalactites and stalagmites picture. Some cruises do stop on islands, where you can swim, snorkel, go kayaking, or have a BBQ on the beach.
2-day-1-night and 3-day-2-night tours are also popular among visitors, as you have more time to explore the wonderful land of Ha Long.
Each Ha Long boat route has a distinct charm that is worth discovering, so no route is “better” than the other.
Routes 1, 2, and 3 will take visitors to Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful and well-known sights. These are also the busiest routes, therefore they are best suited for those who do not mind large crowds.
Cruise routes to Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay will be much less busy, which makes them perfect for tourists seeking a calm, unhurried, and relaxed vacation.
Yes. Most overnight cruises offer family cabins where your whole family can stay and have fun together. On some cruises, there are even kids play rooms for young children!
Yes. Halong Bay cruises are perfect for the elderly to have a relaxing and comfortable time admiring the beautiful nature. Some activities like kayaking or cycling are on the itineraries, but you can always sit out if you don’t have the energy to.
The majority of cruises depart from two major ports, Tuan Chau Port and Halong International Port, between 12:00 and 12:30 pm. Furthermore, a few cruises could depart from Cai Lan, Vinashin Port (Hon Gai), and other ports around Halong City and Cat Ba Island.
Yes. However, you may have to pay an extra fee to use your own food/ drinks in the restaurants. Halong Bay cruises offer different types of menus and can accommodate various dietary restrictions (vegetarian, halal…). They also serve many alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the bars, so it’s better if you order on the cruises.
Most cruises in Halong Bay already include the fee for kayaking or bamboo boat tours in the price, but some may require an extra fee.
No. Transfer service (shuttle bus, limousine, or private car) requires an extra fee, and you can request it in the booking process.
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