TOP 12 Halong Bay Luxury Day Cruises
If you wish to experience a Ha Long Bay Cruise but don’t have much time, a one-day Halong bay luxury day cruise offers engaging activities and emotional experiences that are comparable to those of an overnight cruise. There are often four, six, and eight-hour itineraries available for a Halong Bay day trip. However, the 8-hour cruise ship offers a full itinerary that allows guests to take in as much sightseeing and enjoyable activities as possible.
Which activities are offered in the 1-day tour of Ha Long?
Joining the day tour to visit the bay, you will engage in the following activities in addition to taking a sightseeing cruise:
- Kayak for half an hour to an hour. This interesting activity allows you to row a kayak on the sea and get close to the rocky islands in the bay. This is, without a doubt, the most fascinating outdoor activity in the tour.
- Visit natural caves: Sung Sot, Thien Cung, Trinh Nu, and Thien Canh Son are just a few of the stunning natural caves in Halong Bay. You will ascend the island to enter the cave and take in the many breathtaking natural settings that nature has to offer.
- Take a bamboo boat ride: If you don’t want to kayak, you can ride on a bamboo boat that is rowed by locals to see the Luon cave and picturesque “lagoon” areas.
- Go to the beach, swim, and hike the mountains: the bay’s beaches are small but exquisite. You can swim, unwind on the beach, or ascend a mountain to get a bird’s-eye perspective of Halong Bay from the islands.
- Join afternoon tea party, cooking lesson: This is a very relaxing experience during the journey. While you await the Halong Bay sunset, you sip on a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of wine. Good luck – capturing this beautiful moment is not easy.
The suggested cost for 1-day Halong Bay luxury cruise tour
A 5-star Ha Long cruise with a 6–8 hour itinerary will typically cost around 1,290,000 VND per person.
The cost of a packaged day tour includes all expenses, including a tour guide, lunch served aboard, and tourist activities including swimming at Titop Island Beach, kayaking, climbing, and seeing Sung Sot Cave. You also don’t have to be concerned about the cost of transportation between Hanoi and Ha Long.
However, you will have to pay for personal expenses such as: drinks, souvenirs…
Top 12 best luxury Halong Bay day cruises
There are many different cruise options available, many of which visit the most well-liked locations on Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. The following article will assist you in finding the top 12 best luxury day trips.
Jade Sails Cruise
With a maximum capacity of 98 passengers, the Jade Sails Cruise is one of the most opulent excursions available in Lan Ha Bay, having only begun operations in 2018. From architecture to facilities to customer service,
Jade Sails satisfies the requirements of a five-star international cruise ship. Jade Sails guarantees to provide you with the greatest experience possible with perfect service, delectable food, and appealing schedules. Excellent service always comes with high prices. Jade Sails cruise is suitable for tourists who have a high budget for a day trip.
- Itinerary: Tuan Chau Marina – Lan Ha Bay – Dark and Bright Cave – Frog Pond Area
- Activity: Ride on a local bamboo boat rowed gently on the clear turquoise water through the enchanted Bright Cave and Dark Cave. You will see amazing stalagmites, amazing rock formations and a hidden lagoon. Get close to nature with a short visit to the Frog Pond area and try swimming, kayaking.
Highlights:
- Jade Sails is the newest and most luxurious day cruise with a unique modern cruise style on Halong Bay.
- It only takes 2.5 hours to drive a limousine from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Marina on the new highway instead of 4 hours.
- The ship offers the longest 7-hour day tour to deeply explore Lan Ha Bay.
- Participate in an exciting cooking demonstration, sunset party, and Happy Hour on board.
Ambassador Luxury Day Cruise (7-hour itinerary)
- 7-hour itinerary: Halong cruise port – Sung Sot Cave – Luon Cave – Titop Island
- Luxury cruise with a maximum capacity of 500 passengers
- Tour price: From 1,400,000 VND/pax
Ambassador Cruise has 5 floors, with 2 restaurant floors (on the 3rd & 4th floor). A very impressively large double sundeck area with a 360-degree outlook. A glass bridge and four spa rooms are also available for incredibly impressive photography.
Ambassador Cruise can serve up to 500 guests and provide a buffet lunch with an international cuisine menu. In addition to a 7-hour itinerary that departs from 10 a.m, Ambassador Cruises also offers a dinner tour and music performance from 6 p.m – 10 p.m.
La Casta Daily Luxury Cruise
- Itinerary: Tuan Chau Marina – Halong Bay – Sung Sot Cave – Luon Cave – Titop Island
- Activity: Visit Sung Sot cave – the bay’s largest cave with many beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
- Kayak in the Luon cave area, ascend to the summit of Titop island and enjoy Sunset Party with tea, coffee and snack.
Highlights:
- The design of La Casta Daily Cruise is the perfect combination of modernity and tradition.
- The cruise offers a unique 7-hour itinerary to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Titop Island.
- Have a hearty buffet lunch of typical Vietnamese dishes while taking in the captivating views of Halong Bay.
- Enjoy a Sunset party with snacks, tea and coffee.
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Amethyst Luxury Day Cruise
- Itinerary: Tuan Chau marina – Halong Bay – Sung Sot cave – Luon Cave – Titop Island
- Activity: Cruise through the notable sites of Halong Bay, stop at Sung Sot Cave – the largest cave in the bay, explore Luon Cave by kayak or rowboat, unwind on the beach or climb mountains at Titop Island.
In addition, there is a Sunset Party with snacks and tea, coffee, while taking in the stunning sunset over the bay.
Highlights:
- The modern, spacious ship with a maximum capacity of 99 passengers.
- Hearty buffet lunch with a wide range of Asian and European cuisines.
- Four-season outdoor jacuzzi on the sundeck and the stunning views.
- Spacious sundeck lounge featuring a fully supplied bar.
- 7.5-hour itinerary with 3 main stops: Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Titop Island.
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Alova Premium Day Cruise
- Itinerary: Tuan Chau marina – Halong Bay – Sung Sot cave – Luon cave – Titop island
- Activity: Explore the largest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long, kayak or take a sampan boat through Luon Cave, immerse yourself in the sea water at Titop beach or ascend to the mountain’s summit to see a 360-degree panoramic view of the bay, enjoy Sunset party and admire the beautiful bay views.
Highlights:
- The Alova day cruise is spacious, making it ideal for families and small groups.
- The cruise boasts a modern design and ensures a high level of safety.
- The special itinerary includes the 3 most famous attractions in Halong Bay: Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Titop Island.
- Buffet lunch with a variety of regional cuisines.
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La Muse Cruise – Deluxe Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise
If you’re looking for an unusual cruise within a few hours on the bay, La Muse Cruise cannot be ignored. Operated by the prestigious Indochina Junk cruise fleet, La Muse day cruise boasts a classic style and all the amenities required for a comfortable trip, including two indoor and outdoor dining places, a sundeck with a table and chairs, a bar, and a well-equipped bathroom. The cruise heads into Bai Tu Long Bay – an extension of Ha Long Bay with wild beauty
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Halong Symphony Day Cruise
- Itinerary: Visit Sung Sot cave – Swim at Titop island – Take a kayak/sampan boat in Luon Cave
Ha Long Symphony Cruise is a brand-new steel cruise ship that was introduced in 2024 with the goal of fostering connections between people and nature. It was inspired by the sounds of the wind and waves that have been in Halong Bay over millions of years. The yacht’s design blends the contemporary hull with imported European furnishings and offers a plethora of opulent onboard features, including a restaurant with stage and large LED TV, sky bar and 2 sun terraces with sun loungers and Jacuzzi tub.
Serenity Lan Ha Bay Cruise
Launched in 2019 with luxurious style and capacity of up to 60 passengers, Serenity cruise always ensures to provide the best quality service, meeting satisfaction of all customers. The highlight of Serenity cruise is a special itinerary to admire the beauty of both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. The cruise departs from Tuan Chau marina in Ha Long via Lan Ha Bay, then allows visitors to explore Trung Trang cave, enjoy swimming and participate in kayaking or bamboo boating activities in Bright and Dark cave.
Paradise Explore Day Cruise
Launched in 2018, Paradise Explorer is a 5-star cruise ship that can accommodate up to 50 passengers. The Paradise Explorer day trip offers passengers an unparalleled experience on Ha Long Bay, rivaling overnight excursions. It is one of the best luxury cruise ships in the Paradise company, which also operates a series of opulent hotels and yachts. The cruise’s well-designed itinerary will take visitors to Titop Island, one of the most beautiful and alluring tourist destinations, Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most stunning cave in the bay, and kayaking in the heart of the magnificent Halong Bay.
Genesis Cruise
The Genesis day cruise, which can accommodate up to 24 people, is the ideal option for those seeking peace and quiet while traveling. It began operations in 2018. With its classic design, Genesis provides guests with a warm and inviting environment so they can fully enjoy the trip. Genesis Cruise will take guests to experience the most intriguing activities in Halong Bay such as kayaking in Luon Cave or visiting Sung Sot Cave.
Sea Octopus Day Cruise
Launched in February 2022 with a unique concept of a high-end culinary cruise, Sea Octopus quickly rose to prominence in the Halong Bay luxury day cruise market. With meals ranging from seafood to local delicacies to European and Asian cuisine, Sealife Group’s itinerary guarantees a truly unique gastronomic experience, all skillfully prepared by professional chefs. Come aboard Sea Octopus to awaken all your senses and satisfy your taste buds with natural beauty, exciting flavors, majestic facilities and excellent service.
Hopefully, the information shared above will assist you in selecting the best luxury cruise for your visit to Halong Bay. If you would like to schedule a Halong Bay cruise or need any further information, please contact the Hanoi Explore Travel Team immediately for advice and support as soon as possible.
