The 9 Best Two-Day Cruises Worldwide

1.Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay 2-Day Cruise with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 218 reviews · from $152Our pick

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Lan Ha Bay aboard Venezia Cruises, with meals, a private cabin, kayaking, swimming, sunset views, squid fishing, and a bicycle ride through Viet Hai Village. Guides such as Tony, Tom, Steven, and Tung are known for keeping the small group informed and entertained.

“This was excellent. Guide Steven was fantastic. Boat was great. Squid fishing and kayaking both fun! Food was lovely and crew were so attentive. I didn’t cycle the village and was poorly but even this didn’t spoil the trip. I left my bag on the boat by accident when we left (it was full of essential medication) and Steven got it safely returned to us before we left. A trip highlight - well done Steven and crew”

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2.Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays: 2-Day Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 212 reviews · from $136

Cruise Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays aboard V’Spirit Cruises, with meals, a private balcony cabin, cave visits, kayaking in Tra Bau, swimming, Tai Chi, and a Vietnamese cooking session. English-speaking guides such as Jimmy, Tom, and Dong lead the schedule, which is active but well paced.

“We had a great time during these two days. Every moment was planned and executed perfectly. Food, service and activities was excellent. Chef was excellent. Tom our guide did a great job. Only drawback we experienced was the transport from the Celebrity cruise terminal to the V- spirit cruise terminal, taxi driver charged us US$ 100 for a less than $10 ride, Luckily before the taxi driver left, an employee from another cruise company showed up and spoke to the guy and made him return the money. A another couple had a similar issue they ended up paying US $ 80 for the round trip. Since this cruise include's 3…”

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3.Lan Ha Bay: 2-Day Cruise with Meals, Activities and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · from $108

Spend one night on Venezia Cruises in quieter Lan Ha Bay, with meals, kayaking, swimming, a cooking class, squid fishing, and karaoke. You’ll cycle through Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai Village, with English-speaking guides such as Tony, Tom, and Tung leading the small group.

“I've been on Holong Bay boat tour in 2016. CA Ba Island is much better and boat more modern. Enjoyed all the activities and the village in th National Park was a highlight.”

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4.2-Day Halong Bay Cruise with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · from $143

Cruise from Hanoi through Halong and Lan Ha bays, kayak into quiet lagoons, swim, visit caves, and sleep aboard Dragon Bay Cruise. English-speaking guides such as Tiger, Jasmine, Dat, and Hung may lead the trip, with meals and cabin included.

“The tour was brief and short, suitable if you do not have much time but want a taste of Ha Long Bay and Kayaking. I enjoyed all the meals on the board. Our room was nice with a balcon, a king size bed for two. The tour guide, Jerry and waiting staff on board i.e. Nhan entertained us well. Customer service was also great. Definitely recommend.”

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5.2-Day Halong Bay Cruise with Meals and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · from $136

Spend one night aboard Crown Legend Cruise with an English-speaking guide, four included meals, kayaking at Luon Cave, Titov Island, Sung Sot Cave, a cooking lesson, and squid fishing. Hanoi pickup is optional, and guide Binh may be part of the onboard team.

“It was really great. Well Organized and an absolute highlight. The food was beyond my expectations and very Special. A 4 course high cousine, a evening buffet and an excellent Brunch. 2 boat Trips included. The crew is working non stop and makes all wishes come true.”

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6.Cairo 2-Day Tour: Giza, GEM, Citadel, Bazaar & Nile Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $48Best value

Explore Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, and Khan El-Khalili with a private Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed or Omar. The tour includes transport, entrance fees, two lunches, and a Nile dinner cruise with live entertainment. Airport pickup costs extra.

“Omar is a true professional. He has a perfect mastery of Egyptian history. He accomplishes his tasks with dedication. Thanks to him, we had an unforgettable time.”

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7.2 Days Private Cairo Tours with Sound and Light Show Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $350

Spend two private days touring Cairo and Giza with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, lunch, and a guide. You will see Memphis, Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, and Khan el-Khalili, plus a Sound and Light show and Nile dinner cruise.

“Great company. With very professional staff vehicles are clean and new. I will always use Deluxe for my next visit”

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8.2-Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Meals and Cabin

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $163

Spend two days aboard an overnight cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. You will kayak, swim, visit a cave if conditions allow, enjoy seafood meals, join a spring-roll class, and sleep in an ocean-view cabin. English-speaking guides lead the activities.

“Great!!!! The team, the boat, the organization, everything is great”

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9.Best 2-Day Pyramids of Giza & Cairo Sightseeing with Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $385

See Cairo’s essential ancient and historic sights with a private vehicle and Egyptologist guide. Visit Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and Khan Al-Khalili, then add a Nile dinner cruise and pyramid sound and light show. Guide Dalia and driver Abdul are especially praised.

“We started the morning by being picked up by Dalia and her driver Abdul. Dalia was absolutely amazing. Her English was perfect. Her knowledge impeccable and such a friendly and warm person. Abdul’s driving was also amazing driving through the crazy streets of Cairo. Highly recommend this tour and especially Dalia!!!”

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