Explore Ha Long Bay On Day Cruises


Ha Long Bay Day Cruises

​With limited time and budget, you can still enjoy Halong Bay with our day cruises. Fola Travel offers a wide selection of day boats with 4-hour, 6-hour, and 8-hour day and dinner tours, including the best spots and activities in...
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  • All cruises have daily departures with full-day and dinner itineraries.
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Ha Long Bay, Surprising Cave, Ti Top Island, Luon Cave
Duration: Full Day Tour
Tour Style: Luxury Tour
Languages: Vietnamese, English
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Ha Long Bay, Surprising Cave, Ti Top Island, Luon Cave
Duration: Full Day Tour
Tour Style: Luxury Tour
Languages: Vietnamese, English
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Ha Long Bay, Surprising Cave, Luon Cave, Ti Top Island
Duration: Full Day Tour
Tour Style: Budget Tours
Languages: Vietnamese, English
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Tuan Chau Marina, Ha Long Bay, Dark and Light Cave, Lan Ha Bay
Duration: Full Day Tour
Tour Style: Luxury Tour
Languages: Vietnamese, English
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Tuan Chau Marina, Ha Long Bay, Surprising Cave, Ti Top Island
Duration: Full Day Tour
Tour Style: Budget Tours
Languages: Vietnamese, English
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Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, Thien Cung Cave, Luon Cave, Surprising Cave ...
Duration: Full Day Tour
Tour Style: Budget Tours
Languages: Vietnamese, English
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Ha Long Bay, Surprising Cave, Luon Cave, Ti Top Island
Duration: Full Day Tour
Tour Style: Luxury Tour
Languages: Vietnamese, English
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Ha Long Bay, Surprising Cave, Ti Top Island, Luon Cave
Duration: Full Day Tour
Tour Style: Luxury Tour
Languages: Vietnamese, English
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Ha Long Bay, Surprising Cave, Luon Cave, Ti Top Island
Duration: Full Day Tour
Tour Style: Budget Tours
Languages: Vietnamese, English
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Ha Long Bay, Surprising Cave, Luon Cave, Ti Top Island
Duration: Full Day Tour
Tour Style: Budget Tours
Languages: Vietnamese, English
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Ha Long Bay
Duration: Full Day Tour
Tour Style: Luxury Tour
Languages: Vietnamese, English
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Ha Long Bay, Surprising Cave, Luon Cave, Ti Top Island
Duration: Full Day Tour
Tour Style: Luxury Tour
Languages: Vietnamese, English

Why Book Ha Long Bay Day Cruises at Fola Travel ?

Fola Travel is the top choice for day cruises in Halong Bay, offering exceptional services and high-quality trips.

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About Halong Bay Day Cruises

There is a way to experience the best of Halong Bay without spending a fortune: day cruises. With day tours visiting the most magnificent caves and beaches, and dinner tours experiencing delectable local cuisines, it is no wonder why Halong Bay day cruises have become a popular option for both domestic and international guests.

The Fola Travel team has carefully curated a collection of day cruises offering interesting itineraries, incredible service, and top-notch facilities. Check out our day cruise catalog and book your adventure today!

  • Boat Design

Halong Bay offers a range of day tours, ranging from small wooden junks with a few tourists to big superyachts that can accommodate up to 500 guests. Similarly, some ships include traditional Vietnamese designs with warm wooden accents, while others have a modern and trendy appearance with luxurious furniture.

The Ambassador 2 Day Cruise sailing in Halong bay.
6-star Ambassador Day Cruise.

The main distinction between day and overnight cruises is cabin selection. While some day cruises provide rooms for you to relax in, such as the Ambassador or Luna Day Cruise, the majority do not. Instead, most Halong Bay day cruises provide restaurants, bars, and sundecks for you to lounge and sightsee.

  • Amenities

Besides the basic function venues mentioned above, you can find a variety of relaxation and entertainment activities onboard Halong day cruises, including jacuzzis, pools, water slides, inflatable trampolines, Vietnamese cooking classes, spas, and Sunset Party.

The top deck with jacuzzi, water slides, and trampoline of Halong Catamaran looking from above.
Have fun with the water slides and trampoline on the Halong Catamaran Cruise.

For cruises with dinner tours, you can enjoy live music with in-house bands and fireworks shows.

  • Staff & Service Onboard

For Ha Long Bay’s day cruises, training a team of professional, friendly, and hospitable staff is a priority that receives much attention and investment. 

Fola Travel’s team of experts has personally experienced the services of each cruise, ensuring that every customer has a delightful Ha Long Bay journey with devoted attention and care from start to finish.

With elegant boat designs, high-class amenities, and excellent services, day cruises are great options for you to experience Halong Bay! 

If you don’t have much time, a one-day cruise tour is perfect to get a rounded experience of Ha Long Bay. Depending on the cruise, you have the chance to visit well-known destinations in the bay, like Ti Top Island, Surprising Cave, or Luon Cave. In addition, you can join exciting activities signature to Halong Bay, such as kayaking, swimming, and exploring caves.

Dinner tours on day cruises are also a great way to enjoy the charming scenery of Halong City and the bay, as well as try incredible local cuisine made with fresh seafood.

Kayaks sailing through Luon Cave.
Kayaking through Luon Cave.
  • Budget

Day cruise prices in Halong Bay are typically not very expensive, ranging from $50 to $100 per passenger for day tours and even lower for dinner tours. If you are traveling in the bay on a tight budget, this is a great choice to have a well-rounded experience without breaking the bank!

Here are our recommendations for great Halong Bay day cruises you can check out:

– Day tour: Halong Catamaran, Catba Catamaran, Sea Octopus Cruise…

– Dinner tour: Ambassador Day Cruise, Saquila Yacht, Iris Cruise…

  • Personal Preferences

Fola Travel offers a wide selection of Halong day cruises with different designs, styles, and capacities, so you can browse our catalog for a better understanding of the cruises.

If you want an exciting time and socializing with other visitors, it’s best to go for a bigger yacht of 60 guests and over.

If you prefer a relaxing trip and just enjoy the magnificent nature over the water, opt for a smaller boat, or you can hire a charter cruise for an absolutely private and personal experience!

Best Brand of Halong Bay Day Cruises

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What time does a day cruise start and end?

Each day cruise in Halong Bay has its own itinerary with different start and end times, which you can find in the View Map part of each tour in Fola Travel’s catalog above.

For a quick reference, Halong Bay day cruises typically offer 4 types of tours as follows:

– 4-hour morning tour: starts at 7:30 am and ends at 11:30 am.

– 5-hour afternoon tour: starts at 12:00 pm and ends at 5:00 pm.

– 7-hour full-day tour: starts at 9:00 am and ends at 5:00 pm.

– 3-hour dinner tour: starts at 6:30 pm and ends at 9:30 pm.

2. What activities can we join on day tours?

With afternoon or full-day tours, guests can join fun activities like kayaking, visiting caves, and swimming in the bay, as well as other onboard experiences like sunset party, happy hour, spa & sauna services…

For dinner tours, you can participate in karaoke sessions, squid fishing, watch live music shows, or fireworks.

Please keep in mind that while the aforementioned activities are common, they are not guaranteed to be offered on every cruise. Before making a reservation, you can check the tour schedule on Fola Travel website.

3. What are included in the tour price?

Prices of Halong Bay day tours often include entrance and sightseeing fees, welcome drinks, meals, and sunset parties onboard. Other services like transfer to Halong Bay, drinks at the bars, spa & sauna… are paid upon arrival.

To get the exact includes and excludes, please refer to the Booking Policies tab on the cruise page.

4. Are Halong Bay day cruises kid-friendly?

Yes, day cruises are ideal for all kinds of tourists, from individual passengers, couples, groups, to families with kids, and even companies.

If you have limited time in Halong Bay, definitely check out our day and dinner tours. Otherwise, Fola Travel recommends you book an overnight tour for a more relaxing journey.

5. Do day cruises include meals?

Yes. The tour prices include one set menu/ buffet lunch or dinner for full-day and dinner tours. Other than your main meal, beverages are not included and have to be purchased separately.

6. Which is the best day cruise itinerary for first-time Halong visitors?

If this is your first time visiting the bay, Fola Travel advises looking into cruises that visit Ti Top Island, Surprising Cave, and Luon Cave. This traditional itinerary provides an overview of Halong Bay’s natural beauty, as well as fascinating activities such as kayaking and cave exploring.