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Indian Top 5+ Halong Bay Small Boat Cruises in 2025 Loved by British Travelers
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9.5Excellent - 55 reviewsWe enjoyed every lunch, and the quality and serving sizes were just excellent. Laura… John William E -
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Australia Halong BayBar Butler Service Fitness CenterWhy book?- One of the most luxurious small junk boats in Halong Bay
- First-class facilities: fitness room, sauna & couple's jacuzzi available
- 8 high-end cabins and private butler services for extreme comfort
- A la carte menu for dinner with unlimited orders for drinks
- 1 night, 2 nights
- Titop Island, Luon Cave, Cua Van Village, Sung Sot Cave
- High-end traveler, Couples, Charter
8 cabins - Wooden - Launched in 2012View cruise30% offGBP£202 /pax -
9.4Excellent - 50 reviewsOur trip went smoothly without any problems. The support from our agent Ms.Mia was… Candace F -
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Australia Halong BayBar Boutique Shop Cafe & LoungeWhy book?- Small exquisite cruise
- Only 06 luxury cabins for tranquil experience
- Cozy lounge with small reading corner
- 1 night, 2 nights
- Tien Ong Cave, Titop Island, Cua Van, Sung Sot
- Couples, Luxury travelers
6 cabins - Wooden Boat - Launched in 2009View cruise5% offGBP£270 /pax -
9.5Excellent - 40 reviewsWe reserved the Lamour single cabin boat for three nights and two days. We did not… Akatsuki -
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Hungary Halong - Bai Tu Long BayWhy book?- Only one en-suite cabin onboard
- Privacy & romantic for a honeymoon on the bay
- Well-trained private staff onboard
- The only private cruise has a 4-day itinerary exploring Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay
- 1 night, 2 nights, 3 nights
- Hon Co Island, Thien Canh Son Cave, Vung Vieng Fishing Village
- Honeymoon couples, Private charter, Luxury travellers
1 cabin - Wooden Boat - Launched in 2007View cruise9% offGBP£261 /pax -
9.5Excellent - 15 reviewsWe thoroughly enjoyed our experience on the Orchid premium cruise. The personnel… Robert M -
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United Kingdom Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba IslandBar Pool Spa & MassageWhy book?- Luxury small boat with 5 suites sizing from 45m2 to 96m2
- Traditional junk boat, ensuring the best privacy and fewer crowds
- Itinerary to the most stunning sites in Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island
- 1 night
- Viet Hai Village, Ao Ech Area, Trung Trang Cave
- Honeymoon couples, Luxury travellers, Small groups
5 cabins - Metal - Launched in 2019View cruise35% offGBP£237 /pax -
9.4Excellent - 30 reviewsWe enjoyed our overnight sail aboard the Prince Junk! Our family of six (3 parents… Tracy C -
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United States Bai Tu Long Bay2 Nights without Day BoatWhy book?- A private cruise with 04 cabins explores the hidden charm of Bai Tu Long Bay
- Well-trained and expert crew to give attentive services
- Traditional junk with teak and oak paneling and furniture, all constructed by skilled craftsmen
- 1 night, 1 night, 2 nights
- Thien Canh Son Cave, Hon Co Island, Vung Vieng Villlage, Yen Duc Village
- Senior, Family with Kids, Couples, Luxury travellers
4 cabins - Wooden Boat - Launched in 2008View cruise2% offGBP£179 /pax -
9.6Excellent - 20 reviewsThe Captain's Crew! Great food, and most importantly, E!!! E planned the optimum… Dustin O -
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United States Halong BayBarWhy book?- A private cruise suitable for family or small groups of travelers
- Luxury cabins with lavish wood paneling
- Enjoy various colorful cocktails made by a skillful bartender
- 1 night, 2 nights
- Titop Island, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Pearl Farm, Cua Van Village
- Family with Kids, Couples, Charter
4 cabins - Wooden - Launched in 2022View cruise£577 /pax -
9.4Excellent - 57 reviewsWe feel like the trip was too short, given that we only spent 24 hours on board.… Ms.Danna -
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Netherlands Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long BayBar Cooking Class Free Wi-fiWhy book?- Exclusive and customized charter cruises
- Only one cabin for an intimate and private experience
- Have different itineraries and activities to choose from
- 1 night, 2 nights
- Thien Canh Son, Vung Vieng Village, Titop Island, Sung Sot Cave
- Seniors, Family with Kids, Couples, Luxury travellers
1 cabin - Wooden Boat - Launched in 2009View cruise27% offGBP£335 /pax -
9.3Excellent - 32 reviewsWe spent 2 nights onboard which had two cabins for just us! It was quite useful… Ms. Celine -
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United Kingdom Halong BayBar Cooking Class Free Wi-fiWhy book?- Private luxury cruise with two cabins for privacy guarantee
- High-class amenities and interiors
- Visit well-known landmarks in Halong Bay
- 1 night, 2 nights
- Titop Island, Luon Cave, Cua Van Village, Pearl Farm, Sung Sot Cave
- Couples, Families
2 cabins - Wooden Boat - Launched in 2010View cruise£568 /pax
FAQs
The list below is the best small boats:
- Most high-class: Heritage Line Violet Cruise (from US $332/pax)
- Most recommended: Emperor Cruises (from US $222/pax)
- Budget cruise: Garden Bay Legend Cruise (from US $115/pax)
Otherwise, you can choose the most suitable cruise by referring to BestPrice Travels list of the 10 best Halong Bay small boat cruises above.
The Halong Bay small boat cruise price is relatively high because of the limited number of cabins and personalized services. The rates for 2 days 1 night vary from US $115 to US $332 per person, while the 3 days 2 nights tours costs from US $219 to US $408 per person.
Yes, there are many options for private cruises you can choose, as follows:
- Prince Private Cruise (4 cabins): Best for small groups and off-the-beaten-path explorers
- L'amour Private Junk (1 cabin): Best for couples and leisure travelers (4-day itinerary available)
- Amazing Sails Explorer (6 cabins): Best for day trip and overnight cruise seekers
For private trip on small boat in Halong Bay, please contact us to customize your travel plan and choose the best cruise option.
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My son and I are looking for a 3-Day two-night cruise on a small boat beginning November 25. We would like separate cabins And lots of activities! What do you have to recommend?
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@Mary Helfrich:
Depend on your budget but we have few option small boat like Orchid Premium (5 cabins), Violet (6 cabins), Garden Bay Legend (cabins).
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We are looking to book the cruise on dragon pearl on 6 Oct. do you have a twin room free? How much is transport from Hanoi return? Thanks celia
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Yes we have twin room available, cost for round trip bus 40 USD/person.
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I'm finding a cruise with few cabins for my family with 6 adults and 4 kids. We need 1-2 family cabins. Is there any cruise match? We'll be in Vietnam this December.
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@Nalan:
There are many cruise offer family cabins now like Peony, Mon Chery, Glory, when do you want to travel?
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We have 2 adults and 3 kids (9y, 6y, and 2y), and want to book Prince Cruise this November, is it cold at that time and is there any surcharge for my kids?
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@Kevin Lim:
Sorry Prince havent start working in Nov yet, you can consider option with Legend Halong or Valentine Premium that available for you. We count the charter rate so there is no charge for child, if you book sharing boat, 6 & 9 year old one will be charge 75% adults rate.
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