Ha Long Dinner Cruises — Our Top 14

1.Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $38Our pick

Spend about four hours aboard Paradise Delight, a large European-style dining ship in Ha Long Bay. You’ll enjoy a buffet lunch or dinner, canapés, cave visits, scenic cruising, and possible stage entertainment. The activity begins and ends at Ha Long Bay and accepts up to 100 people.

“great, tasty food and very funny staff , everything was simple but luxurious, a great experience, I like everything here, reasonable prices, anyone who hasn't been here should come and experience it once, it's worth it.”

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

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

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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3.Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

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

Spend three hours aboard Ambassador Cruise II, sailing beside Ha Long City after dark. You’ll enjoy an Asian-European dinner, live band, DJ and dancers, plus a fireworks show at 8:30 pm. The cruise departs Ha Long International Cruise Port and returns there at 9:00 pm.

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

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

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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5.Cozy Halong Bay Overnight Cruise with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · from $112

Travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise with English-speaking guide Tham, two lunches, dinner, breakfast, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, a pearl farm, kayaking, and a cabin with air conditioning. Expect a full schedule, scenic views, and an older boat with compact bathrooms.

“the activities are great! we had the best time with a small number of guests. the boat is not too crowded.”

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6.2-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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7.Luxury Ha Long Symphony Day Cruise With Lunch, Cave & Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · from $72

Spend seven hours aboard the Ha Long Symphony from Halong International Cruise Port. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, paddle or take a boat through Luon Cave, swim or climb Titop Island, enjoy Vietnamese dishes, and finish with a sunset canape party.

“A visit to Ha Long Bay is a once in a lifetime experience. Unfortunately it is for the hundreds of other people having their day there too !”

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8.Ha Long Bay Tour with Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $50

Spend a full day exploring Ha Long Bay from Hanoi by comfortable coach and cruise boat. Guide Phong is praised for clear English and thoughtful care, while the route includes Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boats, Titop Island, lunch, and sunset drinks.

“I was introduced to Ha Long by a friend. This is truly a memorable experience in my life, I will never forget it. Ha Long is very beautiful, I have never been to a place with beautiful scenery like Ha Long before. My tour was highlighted thanks to the wonderful and enthusiastic tour guide. He explained a lot about the history and people of Vietnam, which really made a strong impression on me. I promised him I would come back with my Family next year. Lunch was also great. The weather was quite cold so I chose mountain climbing instead of swimming. That was great because I got a lot…”

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9.Ha Long Bay Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · from $63

Spend a full day cruising Ha Long Bay from Hanoi, with hotel pickup, a buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and Titop Island. An English-speaking guide leads the visits, while the long return drive makes this a busy but efficient introduction to the bay.

“Everything was well organised and the guide was amazing.”

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10.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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11.Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $45

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay by expressway, then spend six hours aboard a cruise visiting Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island. You’ll kayak or ride a bamboo boat, eat a buffet lunch, swim, climb for bay views, and enjoy wine, tea, cakes, and music before returning late at night.

“Getting to see the caves were nice, the size of group was not so nice - the food was extremely poor, most items were cold and of course the group experience was extremely bad - particularly the aggressive nature of some of the other participants, culturally would not do this again and have already advised persons to skip this”

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12.Halong Cruise With Lunch & Come Back Hanoi Early

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $35Best value

You’ll cruise Halong Bay for four hours, eat lunch aboard, kayak or take a bamboo boat to water tunnels, and visit Thien Cung Cave. English guidance, Old Quarter pickup, two bottles of water, and a return to Hanoi around 7:15 pm make this a practical day trip. Kayaking costs extra.

“Great experience with a number of activities and scenic beauty along the trip. The crew was well organised and very helpful. The food was good. Thanks Mr. Thao for arranging everything and making sure everyone had a good time. Highly recommended”

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13.Halong Bay Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · from $42

Spend four hours on a shared deluxe traditional cruise through Halong Bay. You will see limestone islands, eat a seafood lunch, visit Thien Cung Cave, and spend 45 minutes kayaking or riding a bamboo boat. English and Vietnamese guides lead the trip.

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14.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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