10 Best Halong Bay Day Cruises & Trips from Hanoi 2024

Overview of Halong Bay Day Cruises

Day cruises are the best choice for travelers who have limited time yet want to see the breathtaking Halong Bay. A day trip may last for 6 - 8 hours, an adequate time to get a glimpse of scenic highlights in the bay.

About Halong Bay Day Cruises

Even with short time, Halong bay one day cruise gives the opportunity to see spectacular attractions in Halong Bay, such as Titop Island, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, etc. Moreover, you can participate in kayaking, swimming, sightseeing, and more.

Overall, the design of day cruises in Halong Bay can be divided into 2 types:

Traditional: classic design of local fishing boats
Modern: stylish and equipped with new facilities

Here are some comparisons between the two kinds of day cruises.

	Traditional	Modern
Material	Wood	Steel
Launched year	Before 2019	After 2020
Capacity	Under 40	99 - 500
Facilities	Only restaurant and bar	Fitness rooms, lounges, bathrooms, etc.

Day Trip Itinerary

There are 3 main routes for a day cruise: classic Halong Bay (the most popular), Lan Ha Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay. The check-in time is usually 9:30 and the disembark time is 17:00.

Day Cruise Map

Day Cruise Map

Classic Halong

These Halong Bay one day cruises that follow this route operate in both Tuan Chau Marina and Halong International Port and visit these main attractions.

4 hours: Thien Cung Cave - Dau Go Cave
6 - 8 hours: Sung Sot Cave - Titop Island - Luon Cave

Lan Ha

These day cruises start from Tuan Chau Marina and only have 6 to 8-hour tours to Dark & Bright or Frog Pond. Jade Sails is the most recommended cruise for guests.

Bai Tu Long

This route is pretty rare for day cruises. There is only La Muse Cruise operating here. It embarks at Halong International Harbor and has a 5.5-hour tour to Thien Canh Son Cave.

Top Selling Day Cruises 2024

Below are some of the best-selling day cruises according to guests' ratings for reference (the cruise price does not include the transfer fee).

*Price from per pax

Cruise	Price	Star
Jade Sails	US $115	5*
Wonder Bay	US $84	4*
Amethyst	US $65	5*
Queen Luxury	US $64	5*
Phoenix Day	US $59	3*

Overall, day cruises are perfect for visitors who don’t have much time to travel. You still have a chance to explore the splendor of Halong Bay while participating in amusing activities. If you are interested, let’s book your cruise now!

FAQs

1. Which is the best day cruise in Halong Bay?

There are some recommended Halong Bay one day cruises for you to enjoy high-quality services on a budget.

Amethyst Day Cruise (from US $65/ pax)
Jade Sails (from US $115/ pax)
Wonder Bay Cruise (from US $84/ pax)
Queen Luxury Cruise (from US $64/ pax)
Phoenix Day Cruise (from US $59/ pax)

For more wonderful day cruises, please check availability or contact our travel consultant for a specific guide.

2. What is the most luxurious Halong day cruise?

Jade Sails stands out as the epitome of luxury for a 5-star day cruise in Halong Bay. With a generous 7.5 hours to explore the bay, it offers unparalleled facilities such as a top-notch spa, a panoramic lounge bar, and delectable buffet meals featuring a diverse selection of tropical and seafood options.

3. How much a day cruise in Halong is?

The Halong Bay one day cruise price ranges between US $58 and US $129 with three different classes.

5-star cruise: From US $64/pax - $129/pax
4-star cruise: From US $58/pax - $84/pax
3-star cruise: From US $58/pax - $69/pax

4. Which is the best 1-day cruise itinerary for first time tourist?

For first-timers seeking the best 1-day cruise itinerary in Halong, we recommend some must-visit destinations like Titov Island and Surprising Cave. This best classic route offers breathtaking views, pristine beaches, and an awe-inspiring cave exploration.

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Andri 18/11/2024

Just want to ask for the time to go back from Ha long to Hanoi, considering we will take sleeper train go to Lao Cai from Hanoi. Is enough time to reach hanoi station at 8 pm ?

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BestPrice 18/11/2024

@Andri:

Depend on the cruise but mostly will before train departure time so it all ok.

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Robert Leist 04/11/2024

Hi We (3 people) are visiting Vietnam in April 2025. In Hanoi we would like to do a 2 day tour (1x overnight stay) in Halong Bay. We will fly on to Da Nang on the same day the tour ends. That's why it's important to know what time we'll be back in Hanoi so that we can book a suitable flight. Thanks for your help Robert

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BestPrice 05/11/2024

@Robert Leist:

You should book flight after 5pm it will be ok.

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Morgan R 06/06/2024

I was looking to book the Ambassador Day Cruise for 2 adults and 2 kids (age 3 and 7) for the 15th of July We are spending the night in Halong so thinking of organizing separate transport from Hanoi on the 15th and back to Hanoi on 16th afternoon. We definitely want to go to Sung Sot Cave. Please let me know if it possibe and how much for all services.

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BestPrice 10/06/2024

@Morgan R:

Yes the program of Ambas will visit Sung Sot Cave, you can book it now.

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Wilbur Richmon 16/05/2024

Hi, I'm looking for some budget cruises for a day for 1 person. I'll travel on June 20th, please check if there is any cruise available for me.

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BestPrice 16/05/2024

@Wilbur Richmon:

Hi! For your request, you might consider our best 2 options below:

La Muse Day Cruise - from $58/person
Phoenix Day Cruise - from $62/person

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Yien Toh 24/04/2024

Hi. I am planning for a day cruise to HaLong Bay for a family of 4 adults, traveling on 9 Dec 2024. Kindly provide the itinerary, price and what are inclusive. Does the price also include transportation to and from Hanoi? Appreciate.

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BestPrice 24/04/2024

@Yien Toh:

Depend on cruise included bus transfer or not also we have many option from 3* to 5* which one are you looking for?

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