HALONG BAY CRUISE
Overview

Halong Bay, known as the place where the dragon descends into the sea, is a captivating destination boasting a legendary origin. According to local lore, a majestic dragon emerged from the mountains, sculpting the enchanting islands that now form the breathtaking Halong Bay.
Its allure is unparalleled, evoking a sense of inspiration and grandeur that words alone cannot capture. Immerse yourself in this natural marvel, where over 2000 islands emerge gracefully from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. These islands, adorned with lush vegetation, are adorned with numerous grottoes, crafted over time by the whimsical dance of wind and waves.
- Area: 1553 sq km and 120km coastline
- Population: 1600 people
- Seasons: Two main seasons: hot with sporadic rain from April to September and cool with some chilly wind from October to March.
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Best Halong Bay Cruise tours
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2 Days 1 Night Halong Bay Cruise Tour
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi
This is the short cruise package on the Halong Bay. You will start your cruise at the port and then enjoy your two days and one night relaxing cruise on Halong Bay: revelling in the tranquil ...
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3 Days 2 Nights Halong Bay Cruise Tour
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi
This is the long cruise package on the Halong Bay. On the tour, you will have more time to exploring Vietnam’s Halong Bay and the neighboring Lan Ha Bay. These two bays are the spectac ...
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8 Days Luxury Tour to Saigon, Hoi An and Hanoi
Saigon - My Tho - Danang - Hoi An - Hanoi - Halong Bay Curise - Hanoi
Spend 8 days exploring the best of Vietnam in this luxury tour with a private guide to show you the different attractions ...
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10 Days Vietnam Highlights Tour with Luxury Halong Bay Cruise
Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise - Hoi An - Saigon - My Tho - Saigon
The 10 days luxury tour will take you to discover the famous attractions in major cities and its rich culture and histor ...
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2 days 1 night Halong Bay
Halong Bay
This is the short cruise package on the Halong Bay. You will start your cruise at the port and then enjoy your two days and ...
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3 Days 2 Night Halong Bay Cruise
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi
This is the long cruise package on the Halong Bay. On the tour, you will have more time to exploring Vietnam’s Halong ...
Best Halong Bay Cruise Ships
Best-valued Halong Bay Cruise ships to sail on the top wonder of the world.
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Luxury, 32 Suites
3 days 2 nights
30 Anh Dao, Bai Chay, Halong , Quang Ninh, Vietnam
Au Co Cruise, Luxury Auco Cruise, Halong Bay ToursView DetailsAu Co Cruise Halong Bay, Vietnam: the first and only luxury boutique cruise vessels operating in the Gulf of Tonkin. Book online with best price guaranteed!
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Luxury, 8 Suites
2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights
Tuan Chau Island, Halong, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam
Paradise Peak Cruise, Halong Bay Paradise Cruises, Halong Bay ToursView DetailsParadise Peak Cruise, Halong Bay Paradise Cruises, Halong Bay Tours
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Luxury, 6 Suites
2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights
No.22, Plot C, Garden Villa, Cai Dam Bai Chay, Halong City, Vietnam
Violet Cruise Halong Bay, Halong Luxury Cruise, Halong Bay ToursView DetailsSee the Halong luxury cruise reviews and book best Halong Bay Tours and Cruise online with reasonable price guaranteed.
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Luxury, 5 Suites
2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights
Block C2, Luxur Villa Zone, Halong Street, Bai Chay Ward, Quang Ninh, Vietnam
Valentine Cruise, Luxury Halong Cruise, Halong Bay ToursView DetailsValentine Cruise Halong Bay, Vietnam: the luxury junk brings guests excellent experience exploring the stunning Halong Bay. Book now with best price guarantee.

Best Time for Halong Bay Cruise
The best time for a Halong Bay cruise is from October to April.
During these months, the weather is cool and dry, making it perfect for sightseeing and outdoor activities. The skies are usually clear, offering stunning views of the bay's limestone islands. From March to April, the temperatures are warmer but still pleasant.
Avoid the summer months (May to September), as they can be hot, humid, and rainy, with a higher chance of storms. Choosing the right time ensures you have a comfortable and enjoyable cruise experience in Halong Bay.
Visiting Halong Bay during the fall and winter months also means fewer tourists compared to the peak summer season. This allows for a more peaceful and relaxing experience on the water.
What to Expect-Halong Bay Cruise Experience
Explore both the natural and humanistic beauty of Halong Bay
A Halong Bay cruise tour in Vietnam will ensure you see the incredible realm of people and nature in this area! We'll arrive at various types of caves rising gracefully and magnificently straight from the water and be amazed at the odd but beautiful grottoes. People nearby mostly make a living by fishing where we could observe their life on the water in a very unique way.
Engage in popular and fun activities differing from city joy
There are many things you can do during a Halong Bay cruise tour in Vietnam! Embraced with the pleasant wind and sunshine, join in a BBQ lunch on one of the beaches in Halong Bay. Grab your paddle and hop on a little kayak then travel through the mysterious caves. Or just take a cool swim in the water for a refreshing end of the day.
Kayak in Halong Bay
Kayaking in Halong Bay is the best way to be close to the cool and clear water and the majestic limestone karsts. Halong Bay itself just offers the right conditions for kayak lovers to delve into the paradise of adventure.
Visit Thien Canh Son Cave
Step into the world of fairyland in Thien Canh Son Cave, one of the most famous caves in Halong Bay. Its fantastic stalactites and amazing rock formations have left numerous tourists in a state of masterpiece wonder by nature!
Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Located in the heart of Bai Tu Long Bay, the village is surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. Ease your mind in the quiet and peaceful village discovering the cultural life of the fishermen here. And learn about the art and skill of sailing and casting fish nets.
Beach BBQ Lunch
Imagine yourself sitting on the beach and listening to the birds singing, and winds blowing through the trees and the surface of the water. A Halong Bay cruise not only offers you authentic Vietnamese delicacies but also a tasty BBQ on the beach like Ba Trai Dao Beach.
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What Our Customers Said

I cannot praise Indochina Tour Company highly enough. Elena and Helen put together a 12-night tour for me at the very last minute. I spent 8 nights in Vietnam which included a stay in Hanoi and Hoi An and a 2-night cruise on Ha Long Bay. The May de Ville hotel in Hanoi and the Victoria Beach Resort & Spa in Hoi An were excellent 4 star accommodation. The Regina Cruise was just perfect and I would recommend.
The 4 nights in Siem Reap were all at Koulen Central Hotel. which again was excellent 4 star accommodation The itinerary was designed to my request so I didn't do all the tours included in the usual 12-night tour. Whilst I enjoyed the whole tour the highlights for me were in Hanoi at night from the rooftop bar at May de Ville Hotel, the views are spectacular and it's fascinating to sit and watch Hanoi at night, the 2-night Ha Long Bay cruise, sunrise at Angkor Wat on my birthday is something I will always remembers and this was immediately followed by a full tour of the temple.
Visits to other temples in the Siem Reap area and Tonle Sap Lake, the Cambodian Phare Circus, which I found very entertaining and the Khmer Countryside Cooking class. The last two I wasn't sure I would enjoy but I really did and have already made my own gluten free spring rolls as per Ben's recipes. For many of the tours I was the only person, so I could ask all the questions I wanted which was great.
All the tour guides were very informative, without me feeling that they were just giving me guide book speak. The limousine minibus transport was excellent. All the tour guides and drivers were very professional and helpful. I never felt awkward being a solo traveller but I also was able to interact with other like-minded travellers. I would strongly recommend Indochina Tour Company if you are thinking of travelling in South East Asia.


This was a tour of thailand and we enjoyed every minute of it. The amount of time we spent in the four cities we visited was just right, and our day at the elephant sanctuary was absolutely wonderful. The guides were friendly and helpful and the choice of places to stay. Was just perfect.


Such a beautiful city and people. Enjoyed Indochina tour with tour guide Micky. He was knowledgeable and diligent. Had great time


Our tour was extremely well arranged. We only had about six days, and visited Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Angkor Wat. All the guides were very good, although their English varied a bit. Indochina Tour arranged our internal flights and train, plus our return to Hong Kong. Overall, we thought it was extremely good value for money, especially considering the included hotels, transportation and guides. I would enthusiastically recommend Indochina tours, especially Ivy who helped us develop our itinerary.


Kimheang arranged the itinerary for our 4 country 3.5 week S E Asia adventure. From the point of first contact she was sup[erbly professional in handling every single detail.
From flight arrangements to hotel selection and on to the programme for each day and the excellent guides they provided, everything was perfect. We were not looking for any faults which was just as well as there were none.
After arranging the delivery was handled by Kea. We did not have a single problem in the whole trip. Flights, hotels, guides - the complete programme over 3.5 weeks was delivered. Every single item.
Congratulations to Kimheang and Kea and your colleagues for sorting this trip out for us, you packed so much in that we had to take a 4 day R&R break in Phuket before we flew hope yesterday.
It is so nice to see the pride you all take in your work providing an excellent product and then delivering it superbly.
We hope to be able to work with you again to put together another holiday discovering even more things you recommend.


Ours was a private couple trip to Vietnam and Combodia arranged by Lance and Helen from Indochina tour company. The trip was meticulously planned as we had requested. Both Lance and Helen were extremely helpful and approachable and responded too all our questions immediately to our satisfaction. All the drivers, tour guides were also very courteous, knowledgeable and prompt. We had specially requested vegetarian food with Indian vegetarian wherever possible. The food arrangements were very satisfying . Helen went beyond the call of her duty to pack and deliver Indian vegetarian food in Ho Chi Minh City the day we arrived pretty late and restaurants were closing.
We visited Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Halong Bay , Siem reap. All the historic sites were well chosen and explained by the tour guides.
I will highly recommend Indochina Tour company and recommend Lance and Helen


Elena Dan organized a wonderful tour for our group - 10 couples of friends. Thirteen fabulous days with no problems. Excellent hotels, superb tours.


My husband and I did a private 5 day tour of Cambodia prior to a cruise. Everything was wonderful. First class accommodations and food, at a reasonable price. We felt safe and well cared for throughout. We loved Cambodia. We only wish that we had planned a longer tour!Thank you for an unforgettable experience!

FAQs & Useful Travel Guide for Planning Halong Bay Cruise

Yes, of course! It is a natural attraction in Vietnam and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It covers more than 1,600 islets in the bay. Halong Bay is way famous for its limestone karsts which were worn down by 500 million years of tropical downpours. You get to see it for sure!

The price for a Halong Bay cruise differs according to your cruise days and the level of service. Usually, a basic one-day cruise may cost around $50 per person. And you can also expect $500 for a luxury cruise tour for three days!

Most of the visitors choose to go for a 2-day and 1-night cruise trip for a stop in Halong City so that they have extra time to discover the other parts of the cities in Vietnam. If you have enough time, a 3-day cruise is also good for you to enjoy the fullest of Halong Bay’s enchantment!


Well, it depends on where you’re in. If lucky enough, you can see the cute and active dolphins on the water in Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. But do not be upset! There are also colorful fish and lovely seals coming up. Coastal mangroves and coral reefs are all under your eyes on an ecosystem tour in Halong Bay.

It would be Cat Ba Island, the largest island in Halong Bay! Emerged as a tourism heat in recent years, Cat Ba Island spans around 260 sq km. You can get a fancy view over there for its stunning scenery and wealth of outdoor activities. Cat Ba terrain is one of the best parts of its karst topography.

Halong Bay has been always an attractive place for tourists around the world. We can’t avoid the crowds entirely but have the choice to go visit Bai Tu Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay if you want to stay away from the crowds.
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