Van Boi Beach is one of Cat Ba Island’s most stunning beaches, with fine white sand and crystal clear blue water. This is a must-see attraction for tourists on a trip to Lan Ha Bay.

A corner of Van Boi beach. — Van Boi Beach.

Overview of Van Boi Beach

Van Boi Beach is nestled in Lan Ha Bay, southeast of Cat Ba Island, and is just approximately 3 kilometers from the town center. Surrounded by towering green limestone islands and the deep blue ocean in Lan Ha Bay, Van Boi Beach boasts a wild, lyrical beauty like a little-known paradise waiting for you to explore.

How to get to Van Boi Beach?

From Cat Ba Island, visitors may easily visit Van Boi Beach by taking a daily boat from Got Wharf or Dinh Vu Wharf. More information about getting to Cat Ba Island from Hanoi, Hai Phong, and other areas may be found here.

In addition, you can rent a cruise to explore the region. A highly rated boat with a schedule to visit Van Boi Beach is La Pandora Cruise.

With a large lounge deck excellent for sightseeing, luxurious and cozy indoor and outdoor dining areas, along with amenities such as swimming pools, massage rooms, etc., La Pandora Cruise promises to bring a spectacular 3-day, 2-night trip for tourists.

la pandora cruise sundeck during dusk — La Pandora Cruise sundeck.

Besides Van Boi Beach, La Pandora Cruise will take you to visit Viet Hai Village, the perfect place to learn about the culture of the people in the bay, and Dark & Light Cave, where you can freely kayak amidst the blue sea.

What can you do on Van Boi Beach?

The serene natural beauty of Van Boi Beach is what attracts domestic and foreign tourists to this place.

Unlike the other beaches in the bay, Van Boi Beach has retained its pristine and unspoiled nature despite human activity and tourism in the area. Lying on the beautiful white beach, immersed in the pleasant sea wind, watching the islands and trees undulate on the waves, you will feel comfortable, as if all your tiredness has been washed away.

Guests swimming on Van Boi Beach. — Swimming on Van Boi Beach.

Sunbathing or participating in beach sports such as swimming, beach volleyball, and surfing are ideal ways to spend the day at Van Boi Beach.

Another interesting activity you can try here is kayaking. On Van Boi beach, you will see groups of locals renting out colorful kayaks, and you may rent a boat to explore the island on your own, gliding between the limestone reefs and seeing the grandeur of Lan Ha Bay firsthand.

Van Boi guests kayak around the islands. — Enjoy kayaking.

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Viet Hai Village

Here, visitors can enjoy the peaceful nature of golden ripe rice fields and lush forests, as well as experience the locals’ daily life.

Monkey Island

Monkey Island is one of the best-known islands in the Cat Ba archipelago. Monkey Island’s distinguishing feature, as the name implies, is its adorable monkeys, who are quite brave and sociable. Visitors to the island can play with the monkeys and relax on the magnificent beaches.

Monkey on a tree. — Friendly monkey on Monkey Island.

Quan Y Cave

Once used as a field hospital during the war, Quan Y Cave (translated to Military Hospital Cave) attracts tourists with its significant historical values and range of artifacts.

Dark & Light Cave

Dark & Light Cave, located on the boundary between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, is a popular stop on day and overnight boat cruises. This 100-meter-long water tunnel is the perfect area to kayak or rent a bamboo boat to explore the bay!

Family enjoy kayaking. — Family enjoy kayaking in Dark & Light Cave.

Cat Ba National Park

Cat Ba National Park is a major biosphere reserve in Vietnam that has breathtaking natural beauty and a breathtaking forest system. This destination is great for those who enjoy exploring and learning more about nature!