Where to Book Lunch Cruises in Vietnam: Our 15 Favourites

1.Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62Our pick

Travel from Hanoi by comfortable limousine to a 5-star Ha Long Bay cruise. See Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Beach, and enjoy a buffet lunch plus a sunset snack party. Guides such as Tinh, Henry, and Jason add local context.

“A great tour throughout Ha Long Bay. Tinh was amazing tour guide, he has such a warming personality and is so knowledgeable about the stops along the way. Would 100% recommend.”

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2.Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 308 reviews · from $59

Spend a full day sailing Lan Ha Bay, cycling or riding an electric car to Viet Hai Village, kayaking, swimming, and eating lunch aboard a spacious boat. Guides such as Binh, Billy, and Charlie are praised for clear English and lively commentary. Choose transport from Hanoi or start in Cat Ba Town.

“Everything was perfectly organized, with all the different means of transport. Lan Ha Bay is a lovely and peaceful place, perfect if you want to skip the overcrowded Han Long Bay. The guy was super nice and on point, and the buffet onboard delicious! Highly recommended!”

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3.Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 258 reviews · from $50

Spend a full day sailing Ha Long Bay from Hanoi in a comfortable limousine bus and cruise boat. Guide Jackie, Sam, Robert, Thanh, or another English-speaking guide leads the group to Surprise Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island, with a buffet lunch, swimming, and optional kayaking.

“That was a long trip but everything went well. I’ve received clear information about the pickup point, the bus was on time. Tour guide, Robert, was very professional. The limousine car was cery comfortable. We had a great lunch and with amazing views, visited a cave, had a boat ride, spent some time on a beach. Great day!”

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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.Phu Quoc: 3-Island Tour & Cruise with Lunch & Water Sports

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 45 reviews · from $36

Spend a full day around Phu Quoc’s An Thoi Archipelago with hotel pickup, a pearl farm visit, speedboat transfers, snorkeling, island lunch, and flycam photos. Guides such as Thu, Tony, and Peanut have earned praise for friendly service, though the cruise section can feel crowded and tightly scheduled.

“Terrible experience, to be avoided! Departure from the hotel at 7 am, after two hours of gathering customers we arrived at the port and were loaded onto an overcrowded boat. Transferred to a boat, most did water sports (jet skis, parasailing), while we tried snorkeling with our equipment: zero fish, zero visibility, non-existent seabed. Three hours of boredom waiting. The guide? Useless, he didn't speak English, he repeated three words learned by heart. Second island: decent lunch, the only acceptable thing. Then more confusion and pressure to buy photos and videos. We took a sunbed and took a swim in a sea that was anything but special. Third island: garbage…”

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6.Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 30 reviews · from $80

Spend one long day traveling from Hanoi to Cat Ba and quieter Lan Ha Bay. Guide Binh, also called Billy, may lead the trip. Expect a spacious cruise boat, Viet Hai Village, kayaking, swimming, cycling, lunch, and a sunset snack before returning late.

“An excellent trip, Binh an great guide, good information, witty and helpful. An off beat place,serene and beautiful. Kayaking was a great experience. Highly recommended.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $42Top rated

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.Cat Ba, Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $14Best value

Travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba for a full day on Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays. Cruise past Cai Beo fishing village, visit Viet Hai by bike or electric car, then kayak, swim, and relax on a rooftop deck. Guide Bình is especially helpful, with clear English and a friendly Vietnamese lesson.

“Less crowded than Ha Long Bay and just as beautiful. The day was perfectly spent and it was enough for me as a day trip. The food was really good and nice to meet people”

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9.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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10.From Catba: Lan Ha Bay – Serenity Premium Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $59

Spend a full day on Serenity Premium Cruise from Cat Ba, with guides such as Tony or Happy, a visit to Cai Beo fishing village, kayaking near Dark and Bright Cave, a seafood lunch, swimming, snorkeling, and time for a bike tour.

“It was a fantastic day! Beautiful and luxurious boat (especially compared to other boats that passed by). The guide spoke very good English, was punctual and nice. The lunch was very tasty (oysters, large shrimps, salad, spring rolls, curry, fries, fresh fruit etc). Lots of seating areas everywhere. You can take a shower after a dip in the water. This excursion was a bit more expensive compared to other boat trips but definitely worth the money! We definitely recommend this tour.”

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11.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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12.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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13.5-Star Halong Bay Cruise with Lunch, Jacuzzi & Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $50

Spend a full day from Hanoi on a five-star Ha Long Bay cruise with guide Zaui or another English-speaking guide. Visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim or climb Titop Island, and enjoy a 30-dish buffet and sunset party.

“Superb one-day cruise to discover Ha Long Bay, with a variety of activities. Thanks again to Zaui our guide, who was great! 😊”

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14.My Son Sanctuary Morning Tour w Thu Bon River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $20

Leave Hoi An at 7:30 am for My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide, then see a Cham dance, eat rib rice with a local family, and cruise 50 minutes on the Thu Bon River. Guide Queen has been praised for clear explanations and helpful photos.

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15.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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