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Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruises: The 15 Best Boats

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A night on board puts you in the bay at dawn, before the day boats arrive from Hanoi. These 15 cruises are compared on cabin, route, price per head and whether they head into the quieter Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long waters.

Amanda Cruise - Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay - All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N - Hanoi pickup and the journey to the dock
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Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

1.Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $56Our pick

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter for an overnight Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay cruise with an en-suite cabin, meals, cave visits, and activities such as kayaking, swimming, tai chi, and squid fishing. The route depends on your chosen package. Past departures have had guides including Alex, Dan, Hannah, and Roxanne, but guide assignments can vary.

“We have marked this down one star as the company emailed us with one day's notice to say they were changing our boat to the Hera Grand. The reason being that the one that had previously been confirmed to us was then allocated to a larger group that had come in. That may be good business for them, but isn't customer friendly for people who have booked so far in advance. Other than that, we still enjoyed the trip. The cabin was very nice and the food was excellent. All staff were efficient, friendly and approachable. One big drawback was the lack of internet, even though it is advertised as…”

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Sapa 2 Days 1 Night From Hanoi - Overnight in Ta Van Village - Lunch in Sapa, then straight onto the trail
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Sapa 2 Days 1 Night From Hanoi – Overnight in Ta Van Village

2.Sapa 2 Days 1 Night From Hanoi – Overnight in Ta Van Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,669 reviews · from $59

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned bus, then walk through rice terraces and villages with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll spend the night in Ta Van in a bungalow or stilt-house dorm, with meals included. Guides on this route have included Su, Cat, Khu and Chang. Expect mountain views, village life and trails that can turn muddy in wet weather.

“Our tour guide May was very knowledgeable and helpful. It was a beautiful trek and well organized by May and the tour company. Would definitely recommend if you plan to visit northern Vietnam.”

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From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin - First afternoon: lunch, limestone islands and a swim
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From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin

3.2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,447 reviews

Cruise Lan Ha and Halong Bays for one night in an air-conditioned cabin with an en-suite bathroom and balcony. You’ll swim, kayak or take a local rowing boat to Dark and Bright Cave, and join a spring-roll lesson and morning Tai Chi. Hanoi Old Quarter transfers are available, and guides including Luc, also called Power, have helped make the onboard program lively and well run.

“Power is a wonderful host. Very hospitable and lively. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly Good food and relaxing atmosphere. Recommended.”

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Halong Bay Cruise 2 days 1 night from Hanoi included transfer - Cave sculptures, beach time, and a swim
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Halong Bay Cruise 2 days 1 night from Hanoi included transfer

4.Halong Bay Cruise 2 days 1 night from Hanoi included transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,061 reviews · from $168

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay for a two-day, one-night cruise. You’ll sleep aboard, eat Vietnamese meals, kayak, visit a cave and beach, and may join a sunrise tai chi session and a cooking class. Pickup timing depends on the cruise you book; the group limit is 30.

“Good: - hotel pickup but it would have been nice to have a phone number for the coordinator! - boat was awesome. Our cabin was lovely and had key AC. Crew very nice. Food was great- it was like 8 courses each meal. Not as good: - every Read more”

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Best Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Less touristy - Day two: Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island
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Best Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Less touristy

5.Best Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Less touristy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,055 reviews · from $87

Spend two days among Lan Ha Bay’s limestone islets, with a stop at Ba Trai Dao beach and a visit to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island. The trip includes meals and a shared cabin, while kayaking, biking and entrance fees cost extra. Guides on different departures have included Tony, Hai and Shin.

“Amazing tour. Itinerary was perfect and our tour guide Tony was great. The scenery is absolutely stunning. Only negative aside from the usual tourist trap bus stops along the way (unavoidable unless you book private transport) was the food oRead more”

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Hanoi - Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay - Day Two: Giang Ta Chai, Su Pan, and Back to Town
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Hanoi – Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay

6.Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $89

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then hike with a local English-speaking guide through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You’ll spend the night in a private homestay room in Ta Van, join a cooking class, and have four meals included. The group is capped at 12.

“This was a fabulous experience. Be prepared, depending on the weather, for less than ideal hiking conditions. The landscape views are breathtaking and the home stay in the community offers insight to their way of life.”

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Swan Cruises Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Bay 2D1N - Thien Canh Son Cave - Day two: tai chi, Thien Canh Son Cave, and a cooking lesson
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Swan Cruises Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Bay 2D1N – Thien Canh Son Cave

7.Swan Cruises Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Bay 2D1N – Thien Canh Son Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 860 reviews · from $170

Leave Hanoi by shuttle for a one-night cruise through Bai Tu Long Bay, with kayaking near Cap La Island, sunset tea, a sunrise tai chi session, and a visit to Thien Canh Son Cave. An English-speaking guide leads the trip; guides Tommy and Sunday have been praised for their humor and attentive help, though guide assignments can vary.

“Bai Tu Long Bay is beautiful, the cruise staff were extremely attentive and our guide Sunday was excellent. We decided to not participate in the activity ( Kayaking, cave visit ) as it was too cold. Because of this we had the entire boat to ourselRead more”

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2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise - Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals - Day two: tai chi, breakfast and Sung Sot Cave
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2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise – Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals

8.2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise – Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $133

This two-day, one-night Ha Long Bay cruise includes an air-conditioned cabin, four meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat, a swim opportunity, Luon Cave and Sung Sot Cave. An English-speaking guide leads the trip, with guides such as Alex and Bobby named by past participants. Expect a group of up to 22, hotel pickup options and possible surcharges.

“I was lucky as this trip was cancelled on short notice, and I was moved to Mila Cruise. This happened with other guests from other ships as well having paid a much higher fee. As a solo traveller, Ha Long Bay is definitely on the more expensiRead more”

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Halong Pandora 5 Star Cruise 2D1N-All Inclusive, cave, transfer - Boarding at Tuan Chau and settling into your cabin
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Halong Pandora 5 Star Cruise 2D1N-All Inclusive, cave, transfer

9.Halong Pandora 5 Star Cruise 2D1N-All Inclusive, cave, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 796 reviews · from $160

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to a two-day cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. Expect an en-suite cabin with a private balcony, meals, kayaking, a cave visit, a cooking demonstration and early-morning tai chi. An English-speaking guide leads the onboard program. Guides on past departures have included Lee, Tao, Kevin and Cody, though your guide will vary.

“Great experience going to Ha Lang bay. Tour guide was very good. Bus made a "shakedown" stop at a pearl farm which was a bit strange (I presume the bus driver/ tour guide is given a kickback). Kayaking and the cave visit were definitely highlights. The boat was great, but not what I consider 5 star. More like a 3 star. On day 2 "Lunch" as served at 9:45 AM. Would have been nicer to cruise longer and have a more appropriately timed lunch. Overall great experience and would do it again.”

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Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night Traditional Boat - Day one: Ti Top Island’s beach and viewpoint
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Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night Traditional Boat

10.Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night Traditional Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 710 reviews · from $98

Spend two days and one night on a traditional boat in Halong Bay, with visits to Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Hang Luon Cave. Breakfast, dinner, two lunches, and a shared twin or triple cabin are included. Entrance fees and kayaking cost extra. The maximum group size is 25.

“From the get go a bad experience. We were picked up late and made to sit away from each on a full bus. We were picked up last. Then we were given the wrong rooms on the boat.. we needed 3 singles.. instead the guide Mickey gave iRead more”

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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel) - Day 2: The 12-kilometer trek to Ta Van is the main event
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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

11.Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $139

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by bus, then walk to Cat Cat Village and spend two days trekking through rice terraces and local villages. An English-speaking guide leads the walks, with one hotel night and one night in a Ta Van bungalow. Guides named Su, Cat, Dao, and May have led past departures, but assignments vary.

“Finished my 3D- 2N trek in Sapa with a homestay, exploring Cat Cat Village, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and the serene Bamboo Forest. Guided by Miy, who was incredibly knowledgeable, fantastic and friendly, the trek offered breathtaking views of tRead more”

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Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night Cruise - Boarding, lunch, and the first views
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Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night Cruise

12.Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · from $129

Set out from Hanoi’s Old Quarter for an overnight Halong Bay cruise, with visits to Titop Island and Surprise Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat, and four included meals. Choose a 3-, 4-, or 5-star package. Cruise staff and guides vary by sailing, with names such as Ken, Moon, and waiter Ronaldo reported on individual trips.

“This was my favorite tour so far! We were on the 5 Star Aqua Elegance Ship in a Queen Suite. Our room was huge with a balcony and jaccuzzi tub. We were pampered by Ronaldo, our waiter, and Ken, our tour guide. The activities were super fRead more”

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Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour - Day two: The Hmong King’s Palace and Vietnam’s northern border
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Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour

13.Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 664 reviews · from $260

Spend three days riding the Ha Giang Loop with Ha Giang Vision Tour, starting and ending at Quiri Hostel. Expect mountain passes, ethnic Hmong villages, Lung Cu Flag Tower and two nights of dorm accommodation, with meals included. You can ride with a local driver or ask whether self-riding is available for your booking.

“This was an unforgetable experience, all thanks to our amazing drivers. From the jaw dropping mountain views around every conner to the history of the native H’mong tribe - original fabric weaving village, H’mong King palace and many fascinating stories that our guide tRead more”

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CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way - Surprise Cave: a big natural stop, with crowds possible
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CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way

14.CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · from $122

Cruise Ha Long Bay for two days from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with an overnight cabin, kayaking, Surprise Cave, Titop Island and a pearl farm visit. The small boat carries about 20 to 22 people, and the schedule includes four meals, a spring-roll cooking class and expressway transfers. Guides have included Tam and Duong, known as Sugar, but your guide may differ.

“I had an amazing experience due to the tour guide Duong or "Sugar". He made everyone feel safe and was well informed of the history of both Ha Long Bay and Vietnam as a whole. From the moment I was picked up Duong had a smile on his face. I highly recommend this cruise and am so glad that I had the chance to experience it.”

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3D2N TOUR WITH EASYRIDERS 150cc (group 4-10Pax + private rooms) - Day three: Sa Phin palace and the return to Ha Giang
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3D2N TOUR WITH EASYRIDERS 150cc (group 4-10Pax + private rooms)

15.3D2N TOUR WITH EASYRIDERS 150cc (group 4-10Pax + private rooms)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 591 reviews · from $185

Spend three days riding pillion on a 150cc motorbike through Ha Giang’s passes, villages and karst country. A local Easyrider drives while a guide leads the group of 4 to 10. Expect long days, meals, two nights in private rooms and stops around Dong Van, Du Gia and Sa Phin.

“Very nice and kind riders. Views were amazing, best thing you'll ever see! Hotel and homestay were very nice. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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