The 7 Best Luxury Dinner Cruises in Vietnam

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

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

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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3.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $50

Spend about three hours on the Saigon River with a private table, Vietnamese buffet or set menu, live local entertainment, and night views of Ho Chi Minh City. Guides such as Daniel, Joey, and Barney handle hotel transfers and evening logistics. Drinks cost extra, and dinner must be chosen when booking.

“Just relax…and enjoy…! The staff is very competent and informing. They treat you with respect and kindness. Go up to the top deck after dinner and music and take lots of photos…selfies with your partner. It is a peaceful and relaxing evening.”

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4.Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

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

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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5.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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6.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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7.The Best 5 Star Halong Bay Cruise with Buffet,pool, Sunset Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $43

Spend about 12 hours on Halong Bay’s Route 2, with a luxury boat, seafood buffet, Titop Island, optional Luon Cave kayaking or sampan ride, and a sunset party. Guide Thanh is praised for clear explanations and helpful transfers, though entrance and kayaking fees cost extra.

“We had a really good experience going to Ha long bay with Thanh who was our tour guide, he was really helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend”

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