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Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay Luxury Day Cruise by The Halong Catamaran

By Viland Travel
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €107 and current price is €75 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

From the moment you step aboard The Halong Catamaran, the difference is easy to feel. This double-hull catamaran offers greater stability, spacious decks, and a smoother ride, creating a relaxed way to explore the bay.

Instead of the busy routes, our day cruise takes you through less-crowded area in Lan Ha Bay, where limestone karsts and calm seas shape a more peaceful experience, away from the crowds often found in Halong Bay.

One of the most enjoyable parts of the journey is the water activities, with kayaking, a floating trampoline and water slides set directly from the boat. You can jump, slide, or unwind on the sundeck, adding a playful element not commonly found on traditional cruises.

The experience is completed by the human touch. A friendly, attentive crew is always nearby, and the onboard chef can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and other special dietary requirements, for example allergies, dairy-free or gluten-free — ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience onboard.

Activity location

  • Halong Bay
    • Halong Bay, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 160 Đ. Trần Quang Khải
    • 160 Đường Trần Quang Khải
    • 100000, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Pick-up from Halong

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Meeting point: Please go to Dock 25 Tuan Chau Harbour around 11:20-11:30 noon if you are already in Tuan Chau Island, Halong Bay.
Starting point:
Tuan Chau Island, Quang Ninh, Vietnam

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:30
Price details
€95.56
€64.03 x 1 Adult€64.03
Paid at activity€11.33
Total
The previous price was €106.89 and current price is €75.36
33% off
Until Sat, 2 May

Pick-up from Hanoi

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Note: Hotel pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter.
If your hotel is outside the Old Quarter, please meet us at 160 Tran Quang Khai.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:30
Price details
€110.06
€73.74 x 1 Adult€73.74
Paid at activity€11.33
Total
The previous price was €121.39 and current price is €85.07
33% off
Until Sat, 2 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Limousine transfer highway return
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance and sightseeing fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary drinking water in lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Welcome drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks not mentioned above
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food or drinks ordered at the short rest stop
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any other services not mentioned
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service tax and fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Surcharge for Tet Holiday (17-18-19/02/2026)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Surcharge for public holiday April 30th and May 1st

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Halong Bay

  • 2h
07:45AM – 08:30AM: HOTEL PICK UP Our English-speaking tour guide will pick up guests from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, ranging from 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM, we try to make the pick-ups as timely as possible but with morning traffic in the Old Quarter and many hotels to collect from this time approximate. Please be ready to help expedite this process. 10:00 - 10:15: Short Lavatory Break Quick rest stop halfway to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or grab a quick snack in case you missed breakfast (our driver appreciates a coffee break as well!) before we get back on the road and finish the drive.

Tuan Chau Island

  • 2h
11:30 – 11:45 Boarding the Cruise The bus will arrive at Tuan Chau marina and reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be waiting for your arrival with a big smile. A complimentary welcome drink will be served, and a quick briefing as we set off into the bay. 12:00– 13:00 Lunch On Board Our award-winning chef will be serving up amazing delights for guests to indulge. Paired beautifully with lavish cocktails, fine wines, and beers. The bar will be open for the entirety of the service. * Water is served throughout the journey, any other drinks not mentioned will incur charges. If there are more than 40 guests, we will change from set menu to a buffet menu. *Note: Some dishes will be changed following the seasons

Lan Ha Bay

  • 2h
14:00 - 15:00 Kayaking or Sitting on Bamboo Boat to Visit the Bright - Dark Cave We will spend 1-hour return paddling through a little grotto and into our private lagoon, surrounded by rock walls in all directions. It's a peaceful little corner of Halong Bay all to ourselves. The tour guide will tell the folklore of Halong Bay before paddling back to the boat. 15:15 - 15:45 Frog Pond, Swimming-Lan Ha Bay Enjoy in the trampoline, water slide , go for a swim, or just stay on the boat and relax in Lan Ha Bay. So, relax and take a few moments to reflect on the absolute beauty of this natural wonder of the world.

Lan Ha Bay

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
16:00 Cooking Demonstration Learn the history of a traditional Vietnamese dish that is the most famous. From the fresh ingredients to the preparation method, and then have a try at making them yourselves. You’ll be able to make Vietnamese summer rolls in your own kitchen after this informative and fun course. Excite all your friends and family at home with your new skills! 16:30 Sunset Ceremony - Tea, Cakes Complimentary Vietnamese teas, fresh fruit, and little cakes to keep you satisfied until you return to Hanoi. While the sunset starts to drop and the sky fills with deep red, purple, and yellow, enjoy the return sail back.

Halong Bay

  • 2h
17:45 – 18:00 Disembark - Limousine We dock at the harbour, get back onto the Limousine, and go on the highway. A quick stop halfway, and back to Hanoi. 20:00- 20:30 Hotel Drop Thank you for giving The Halong Catamaran the chance to deliver you a once of a lifetime experience. The tour guide will deliver you to the front door of the hotel, of your choice, in the Old Quarter.

Location

Activity location

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    Halong Bay
    • Halong Bay, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    160 Đ. Trần Quang Khải
    • 160 Đường Trần Quang Khải
    • 100000, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Tuan Chau Island
    • Quang Ninh, Quang Ninh, Vietnam

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