Kayak Days with Lunch Worldwide — Our Top 13

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

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

You will cruise Ha Long Bay aboard Alisa Cruise with a private bathroom, full meals, cave visits, Tai Chi, cooking, and a choice of kayaking or a pearl farm. Guides such as Ian and James Bond help keep the schedule lively, while Mr. Phong is especially attentive to dietary needs.

“We stayed two nights at Alisa Cruise. It was one of best experiences I’ve ever had. Thanks for Anna who organised our booking and everything. She was very helpful and professional.”

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2.Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 456 reviews · from $42

Spend a full day on Halong Bay with guides such as Minh, James, Tim, or Trung. Cruise past limestone islands, tour Sung Sot Cave, kayak at Luon Cave, swim and climb Ti Top Island, then enjoy a buffet and sunset party.

“Great tour!! Everything was well organized, had time to enjoy all the activities. Our guide, Ming, was suuuper fun and made sure everything was good. Very careful and nice, the kind of guy you need as a guide. Not to mention the way he dances… man, that was amazing and fun!! Thanks a lot for everything! Definitely worth going to Ha Long Bay, definitely worth visiting this beautiful country, Vietnam!!”

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3.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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4.North Myrtle Beach: Dinner Cruise on a Paddle Wheel Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Spend two hours aboard the Barefoot Queen, a paddlewheel-style riverboat cruising South Carolina’s Intracoastal Waterway. Enjoy dinner, dessert, water, tea, live music, and local commentary, with indoor and outdoor decks, a full bar, and a shuttle from the parking area.

“This was a great cruise down the inter coastal waterway. Lovely views and the meal was great.”

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5.From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $272

Spend 3 days and 2 nights aboard V'Spirit Cruises between Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. You will kayak at Tra Bau, visit Viet Hai village, swim at Ba Trai Dao, and see Bright Cave. Private balcony cabins, bathtubs, meals, Tai Chi, and guides such as Andy or Victor add comfort and local context.

“Highly recommended, excellent accomodation, great activities and really helpful staff”

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6.Ha Long: Afternoon Cruise with Lunch, Kayaking, and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 6 hours · from $40Best value

Spend six hours on Ha Long Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Sunny, Henry, or Brian. You’ll cruise past limestone islets, eat lunch aboard, walk through Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and climb Titop Island for sweeping bay views.

“It was such a great tour. I definitely recommend it. The tour guide is great.”

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7.Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch, Caves & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $42

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay, with stops at Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Hang Luon. You’ll kayak or ride a bamboo boat, eat Vietnamese food onboard, and follow guides such as Tinh or Sunny Chuong. Pickup is available when selected.

“Amazing experience . One of the best, Tinh is the best tour guide you would find we were extremely satisfied with the experience ,Would recommend it to everyone.”

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8.2-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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9.Ha Long: Half Day Cruise with Lunch, Kayaking, and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · from $42

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tuan Chau Harbor for a six-hour Ha Long Bay cruise. You will eat Vietnamese food on board, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, climb or swim at Titop Island, and return with fruit, cake, and tea.

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10.Traditional Canoe Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $250

Join a small group of up to six for a 2.5-hour evening cruise from Kewalo Harbor to Diamond Head. Your English-speaking crew leads poi-making, lei-making, hula, songs, and Hawaiian storytelling, with local pupus and drinks served aboard a 44-foot Polynesian canoe.

“Our guides rocked this trip! I can’t wait to book them again Thank you so much!”

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11.Majorca: Dinner aboard a private catamaran with snorkeling and paddle surfing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours on a private catamaran from Palma with your own group of up to 10. Swim and snorkel in two clear-water coves, try paddle surfing, relax on the bow nets, then eat a seafood dinner as the sun sets. English and Spanish are available.

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12.Halong Bay Deluxe Cruise with Lunch, Kayaking & Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $45

Spend about six hours on a deluxe Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi or Tuan Chau Marina. You’ll visit Surprising Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, climb or relax at Titov Island, enjoy a set menu lunch, and finish with sunset tea.

“The scenery was stunning, the service fur excellent and the atmosphere overall was very relaxed. The crew was incredibly helpful and my guide made sure everything went perfectly. It was a perfect excursion to Ha Long Bay!Auto-translated”

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