The 9 Best Luxury Cruises in Ha Long Bay

1.2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,517 reviews · from $178Our pick

Spend one night aboard the 5-star Aspira Cruise from Tuan Chau, sailing through Halong and Lan Ha Bay. Expect a private balcony, sea-view bathtub, four meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, cooking class, Tai Chi, squid fishing, and sunset views. Staff members including Jimmy and Dragon are noted for warm, helpful service.

“Outstanding staff, kayaking was fun, food was perfect, really good company. If you can - try squid fishing !”

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2.Luxury Day Cruise w/ Pool, Kayak, Free Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,034 reviews · from $26Best value

Spend 6 to 7 hours on Halong Bay aboard a modern luxury cruise with a sky deck and pool. Visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and swim or hike at Titop Island. Guides such as Mr Bean and Harry lead the day. Hanoi pickup is available, with a limousine transfer listed at $10 each way.

“Luxurious boat, great activities, Mr Bean a great MC!”

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3.Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $133

Spend two days and one night aboard Alisa Cruise in Ha Long Bay with a maximum of 15 people. Expect private cabins, full meals, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island or a seasonal alternative, pearl farming or kayaking, tai chi, and a cooking class. Guides including Ian and James Bond help keep the schedule moving, while staff such as Phong, Ivy, and Emma are attentive to dietary and drink needs.

“The experience was great! Everyone was very friendly, happy and helpful. I really like the staff! Mr. Phong was a great kelner! If you cannot eat something, don’t worry! I can’t eat gluten and staff did me many dishes gluten free.”

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4.Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · from $105

Board Ambassador Cruise II at Halong International Cruise Port for a three-hour evening sailing beside Ha Long Bay. You’ll dine on Asian and European dishes, watch Ha Long City and Bai Chay Bridge light up, then enjoy a live band, DJ, dancers, and a fireworks show. Drinks cost extra.

“The entertainment was fantastic.The food was great and the ship is huge and amazing. A really great vibe.Totally worth it, Halong Bay is simply breathtaking at night and is must!”

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5.[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $218

Spend two days aboard Scarlet Pearl Cruises in Lan Ha Bay, with Hanoi pickup, a private balcony cabin, meals, kayaking through Sang Cave, swimming at Ech Lagoon, Tai Chi, sunset drinks, and fine dining. The cruise carries up to 66 people and includes an English-speaking guide, with guide Giang praised for attentive service.

“An unforgettable journey aboard The Scarlet Pearl! From start to finish, the crew’s warmth, professionalism, and meticulous care made our Halong Bay cruise truly special. The food was exceptional—flavorful, beautifully presented, anRead more”

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6.Ha Long Bay Full Day Trip – Amethyst Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $50

Spend 7.5 hours on the modern Amethyst Luxury Cruise through Ha Long Bay. You will pass Fighting Cock Islet, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, explore Sung Sot Cave, climb Titop Island, and relax in the rooftop Jacuzzi. Guides including Rosie, Brenna, Lily, and Y are praised for friendly service and clear English.

“Really amazing ship and crew. The food was fantastic 🙏🏻 everybody did a good job! The only thing that bothers me is the way the natural sights are treated with mass tourism but this is not the cruises fault. Ha long bay needs regulation for better preservation”

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7.3D2N Luxury HaLong Bay with Aspira Cruise: kayak, Cat Ba island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $373

Spend three days and two nights aboard Aspira Cruises, sailing Ha Long and Lan Ha bays with a maximum of 40 people. You’ll kayak or take a bamboo boat through Light and Dark Cave, cycle or ride an electric car around Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island, and enjoy a balcony cabin, jacuzzi, Tai Chi, cooking class, and included meals.

“What a fabulous 3 days we spent on the Aspira ship, food was amazing and staff incredibly helpful especially Ha. Totally recommend”

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8.Halong Bay Cruise Luxury Full Day Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $82

This full-day Ha Long Bay cruise collects you from Hanoi’s Old Quarter at 8:00 am, then takes you by boat among limestone islands and caves. You can kayak, relax on the sundeck, and add lunch or drinks. Guides including Hung Kevin and Cody have been praised for clear communication and friendly help.

“I had a really good experience on La pandora. The tour guide ‘Cody’ was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. It was a fun tour because of him. The kayaking activity is a must try.”

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9.La Casta Cruise – Luxury Day Tour in Halong Bay (Expressway- Limousine)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $75

Spend a full day on Halong Bay aboard La Casta Cruise, with limousine transport from Hanoi, a Vietnamese buffet, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or bamboo boating, and an onboard jacuzzi. Guides such as Dec and Duc are praised for attentive service, while the busy schedule and long return drive require some stamina.

“Communication was good at the outside, with WhatsApp messages confirming pick up time. Driver was on time and was a very considerate driver. You felt safe The coach was much better than the typical transits you see, much better leRead more”

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